Elegoo Neptune 3 Plus: Budget large 3D printer
This year Christmas arrived earlier! Yesterday, when I came home, a massive package was waiting for me in the hall. It was the Elegoo Neptune 3 Plus in the biggest box that I ever got a product for review. In November, Elegoo officially announced their upgraded Neptune 3 Series, which includes three models with different print volumes. The 'Plus'...
BETAFPV Pavo Pico: Lightest & Tiniest 4K FPV drone
The BETAFPV Pavo Pico is a micro-class CineWhoop-style flying platform intended for DJI O3, Walksnail Avatar, and Caddx Vista FPV systems. BetaFPV sent out a couple of PAVO PICO kits for evaluation a few months before the official release. FPV enthusiasts across the globe gave their feedback about what improvements should be made to be a close-to-perfect product.
A micro...
I’ve been testing the Jumper T14 for 2 weeks – here’s the pros and cons
The Jumper T14 is the company's third radio controller reviewed here on FirstQuadcotper. The T14 is a mid-level transmitter with a built-in 1W ERLS module. It adopts RadioMaster Boxer and TBS Mambo-like form, factor, and layout. Not everything about the T14 is whoa-inducing; it lacks flight mode buttons, and the antenna is not removable for upgrade purposes.
JumperRC released the...
Black Box DVR review: Easy way to Record your FPV flights
When it comes to FPV flights, additional devices like this Black Box DVR are required to record the journey of your flights. In order to keep latency at lowest value possible, FPV cameras does not offer recording feature.
You have two options to record your FPV flights with the Black Box Micro D1M DVR. One is to split the camera's video-out...
Zhiyun Smooth Q review: Tested at “Top of the World”
Three weeks ago I received for review the Zhiyun Smooth Q handheld gimbal. Prior to write any word about it, I decided to test it in multiple environments.
Firstly, I took it with me on a hiking where I tested its endurance. First few hours were heavy rain, later, at heights over 1,800 meters, rain turned into snow, temperature dropped below...
Best drone for kids: Eachine E016H review
When it comes to beginner pilots, especially if they are kids, I highly recommend to start with ultra cheap easy to control drones like this Eachine E016H. In addition to the newbie friendly features, it has cage type blade protectors which make the aircraft safe to use even by children.
No manufacturer can guaranty that their drone is indestructible. Many toy...
Mavic Air 2 Skyreat filters (ND, CPL and UV) review
Featuring 4K@60fps recording and lots of creative QuickShot modes, DJI’s latest foldable drone, the Mavic Air 2, is a very capable aerial platform. Made for aerial landscape photography, the SKYREAT filters kit includes ND, CPL and UV filters. Designed to be installed without the need for a counterweight, they will not interfere with DJI’s startup gimbal calibration process.
Let’s start...
Zhiyun Weebill 2 review: Powerhouse gimbal for smooth videos
The Weebill 2 is Zhiyun's newest camera stabilization system with a distinguished design and a flip-out color LCD. With 3.3Kg (7.3 lbs) payload, it is suitable for full-frame Mirrorless cameras and DSLR cameras. In addition to 3-axis stabilization, the Weebill 2 gimbal connects to a wide range of cinema cameras and allows varying degrees of control, from start/stop recording...
DarwinFPV Tiny APE review: Best budget FPV drone
The DarwinFPV Tiny APE is perhaps one of the best pre-built, budget-friendly FPV drones I’ve reviewed. It comes with a high-quality RunCam Nano 4 camera, a powerful 600mW VTX, and a versatile F4 flight controller with an onboard ELRS receiver. Let me show you the pros and cons of the TinyAPE 2.5" freestyle quadcopter.
FPV drones offer the most immersive...
Walksnail Avatar HD Pro review
Last week, Caddx's sub-brand Walksnail officially released their second generation digital FPV system. Our Avatar HD Pro review covers features, specs, wiring, and low-light performance.
A few years ago, DJI introduced the world's first HD digital video transmission system intended for consumer FPV drones. Caddx was the first brand to join the platform and provide compatible cameras and VTXs. Last...
ELEGOO Neptune 4 Max: Speedy XXL 3D printer
The ELEGOO Neptune 4 Max is the largest 3D printer that I reviewed. With a massive 420*420*480mm build volume, you can print big models at once without the need to glue multiple parts together. The Klipper firmware will also be a first for me. Klipper is an advanced open-source 3D printer software developed by KevinOConnor that allows you to...