Holy Stone HS175D: Nice Little Drone under 250g
I know that the Holy Stone HS175D is not a new model, but it is the company's first drone reviewed on FirstQuadcopter. The 'D' edition is the second iteration of the original HS17 and the biggest differences compared to its predecessor are the more reliable brushless motors and the upgraded camera.
At a glance, the Holy Stone HS175D looks like...
eSUN eBox filament dryer review
When I got the first 3D printer and had only a few meters of demo filament, I didn't realize the purpose of a filament dryer like the eSUN eBox. Later, when I started to test more and more types and colors of filaments, I ended up with many started spools.
Most 3D printing filaments are highly hygroscopic, fastly absorbing ambient...
DJI O3 Air Unit Waterproof case from DarwinFPV
The DJI O3 Air Unit is probably the most expensive component of any FPV drone, and you will probably want to protect it from crashes and harsh weather conditions (rain and snow). DarwinFPV's CNC aluminum case provides IP68-level waterproof, dustproof, and impact resistance. Additionally, this enclosure allows the use of one O3 AU kit on multiple drones or VTOLs.
Currently,...
SEQURE FPV Parts review: H743 FC, E70 G2 ESC, M10-12 GPS & Dual ELRS RX
SEQURE is a well-known company in the world of FPV (First Person View) due to its excellent pen-style soldering irons. Lately, it has also started providing FPV drone parts for the community. In this review, we will have a close look at its powerful flight stack, GPS module, and ELRS radio receiver.
Building an FPV drone involves several steps, including...
Eachine C600T review: Super mini FPV camera
When it comes to micro drones, it is very hard to find a camera that is small and light enough to fit in. Measuring 15 x 15 mm and weighing only 4.09 grams, the Eachine C600T camera can be lifted by very small drones.
At the moment, basically, there are two approaches in the design of FPV cameras, "all-in-one" (one device,...
Cicada 180 review: Cheap FPV drone for Racing
The Cicada 180 is a medium-sized FPV drone made by a new multi-rotor brand called LitisRC. From the first look, it is clear that the LitisRC Cicada 180 reassembles the design of the more expensive ImmersionRC Vortex 180 Mini. On paper, the two racing drones look extremely similar - but can a cheap $100 FPV drone win the race?...
HOBBYMATE D6 Elite review: More than a drone charger
In the past, chargers were very basic electronic devices. I remember that ones I tried to repair one and I found inside only a couple of resistors and diodes. Compared to those old charges, the HobbyMate D6 Elite is a very versatile hi-tech gear. In addition to the fact that allows charging almost any type of rechargeable batteries (multi-chemistry),...
HGLRC Veyron 3 review, ratings and guide
This would be my second attempt of publishing my HGLRC Veyron 3 review. The draft of my previous article was lost together with 6 months of hard-working (drone reviews, quadcopter news, and lots of uploaded user manuals) due to messing up my blog's database.
While Oscar Liang and Half Chrome were more focused, in their Veyron 3 CineWhoop review, on...
SEQURE SQ-001 review: Soldering Iron for drone repairs
The SEQURE SQ-001 is one of the most portable soldering iron at the moment. Its small size and battery-operated mode make it perfect for FPV pilots that like to repair their drones right on the flight field. In our SQ-001 review, we’ll take an in-depth look at this handy and great-quality small piece of tool.
A soldering iron is a...
Let’s Build a CineWhoop (BetaFPV Pavo25 review)
Unfortunately, there aren’t many DIY CineWhoop kits out there and, probably, most of you would opt for a prebuild version or to put together your own kit. BetaFPV fulfils both situations by offering the BNF version and all individual parts of the Pavo25. There are two major advantages of starting with the BetaFPV Pavo25. The first is that you’ll...
Walksnail Avatar VRX: HDMI digital FPV receiver
Undoubtedly, one of the most expensive parts of an HD digital system is the FPV goggles, and here comes helping the Walksnail Avatar VRX. Thanks to its HDMI out can be used with your existing analog or digital FPV headset with HDMI in. If you like to fly on a big screen, you can use your 60" LCD TV...