First Quadcopter

Shopping for your first drone can be frustrating, especially if you’re on a budget. It also can be quite confusing with all those specifications to think about - range, flight time, smart features, camera resolution or aircraft type (beginner, cruising, FPV or racing). In the past years, many of the barest-budget drones came out on the market with just...

Like the FXT DVR, the ImmersionRC PowerPlay-FPV is also self powered. By default it comes with two 18500 type 1400mAh batteries, but for longer working time it can be loaded with 2040 mAh LIPOs. The DVR can be charged conveniently through the USB type--C port. While the PowerPlay DVR is specially designed for FatShark FPV goggles, it can be used...

As its name says, the BetaFPV HX115 Ripper HD is a 115mm size Toothpick style FPV drone. HX115 HD claims to be within the first ultra-light (75g) drones which comes with Runcam Split 3 Nano camera. BetaFPV HX115 HD Toothpick is offered with two power options. While 4S version needs to be used with 3030 3-blade propellers, the 3s edition...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is calling attention to drone safety during National Drone Safety Awareness Week November 4-10, 2019. National Drone Safety Awareness Week will help educate the public about drone safety by highlighting how key sectors of the drone community are engaging with the public and spreading awareness throughout the U.S. During this week, the FAA will promote your...

Like most drones under 200 which claims to be UHD ready, the XMR/C M8 also features only Full HD (1080P) video resolution. They use the "4K" phrase as marketing trick. Its folding backpack friendly design allows easy transportation. When it is folded up, the aircraft measures only 16 X 12.3 X 6.6 cm. During night flights, you will be assisted...

Following the Emotion E58 drone's great success, many manufacturers started to make Mavic similar to drones. The ZLRC SG907 is by far the best replica I have seen so far. They copied even the battery's design and heat sinks from the aircraft's belly. Of course, they were priced at $100, so we cannot expect to have the same features...

CineWHOOPs are cool and fun, but expensive too. If you already own a RunCam Hybrid style 4K camera, using the Donut 3" DIY drone kit you can build your on Whoop for less than $100. The package includes the 140mm size carbon fiber frame with super large ducted blade protectors, MAMBA F405 Mini flight controller with MK2 25A ESC...

At first look, the JJRC X12 drone mixes the cool foldable design of the Mavic Air with the features of the DJI Spark. With an advertised price of just $US270, it could be a great flight season ending gift. The 1080P anti-shake camera features 5G WiFi real-time image transmission, remote angle adjustment and digital zoom. Thanks to the GPS assisted fail-safe...

In order to obtain 4K video quality and super low latency, the newly announced RunCam Hybrid 4K camera also features dual-lens, just like the Caddx Tarsier. With the purpose to  make things simpler, the RC Hybrid has only one PCB board not two like its contender. The camera module and digital board are interlinked via a 58mm servo cable.  While...

Like many awesome gadgets, the ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q2 also started on Kickstarter. While the project goal was set to $100050, they managed to raise more than $300k from about 2300 backers - and the numbers are growing hour by hour. SMOOTH Q2 promises not just to be one of the smallest phone gimbal, but also the most easy to use....