Walksnail Goggles X review: Enjoy a Crispy Colorful Skyline!
FPV (First-Person View) goggles, such as this Avatar HD Goggles X, are specialized eyewear used primarily in drone racing and other remote-controlled activities to provide an immersive visual experience. They allow the pilots to see precisely what the drone's camera is capturing in real time, giving the sensation of flying from the drone's perspective. The FPV headset receives the...
Eachine E57 drone review: So thin that it can slip everywhere
All kidding aside, even if it's ultra-thin, the Eachine E57 probably will not be able to sneak under any door. When it's folded, the thickness of the fuselage is below 1 cm, but you know it is very hard to fly this way :). With motors in the flight position, the height of the E57 is about 28 mm.
Toy-grade...
MJX Bugs 3 Pro Review: A Great Beginner GPS Drone!
After many Eachine and Syma reviews, we are finally here with a MJX drone review. As its name says, the Bugs 3 Pro is an ungraded version of the first-generation Bugs 3. In addition to the reinvented design it comes with plenty of new cool features (GPS, Altitude hold, Headless mode and Fail-safe RTH). Both, flight time and control...
DJI battery charger: VIFLY PowerUltimate review
Today we will have a closer look on VIFLY's DJI battery charger called PowerUltimate. This tiny aluminium box allows to charge your DJI drone battery right on the field. It is compatible with most consumer DJI drones (Mavic and Phantom series) - even with their smallest drone. As DJI does not offer a dedicated car charger for the little...
Mavic Air 2 Freewell Anamorphic lens review
Today, I had to review the Freewell anamorphic lens for the DJI Mavic Air 2 drone in a stunning location in Italy, but let's talk about anamorphic lenses or anamorphic format first.
The process of anamorphosis optics was developed by the French astronomer and inventor Henri Chrétien. The optical process is called 'Hypergonar' and it is capable of showing a...
Foxeer Apollo Digital camera for DJI HD Digital FPV
Foxeer is the third brand that started manufacturing DJI HD digital FPV system compatible cameras. The Foxeer Apollo works with both Caddx Vista and DJI Air Unit VTXs and it is available with two lens options, 'Standard' and 'StarLight' for night flights. For those who like to pimp their FPV drones, the Apollo camera is offered by Foxeer in...
GoPro HERO9/10/11 filter kit from K&F Concept
During my experience with FPV drones, I've learned that filters are crucial when trying to get smooth cinematic footage, but it is important to choose the correct filter and camera settings.
Neutral density (ND) and circular polarization (CPL) filters are a must-have in order to capture professional footage with GoPro Hero Black action cameras. The K&F Concept Nano-X filter kit...
DarwinFPV BabyApe Ⅱ: Supercheap FPV drone
A few weeks ago DarwinFPV introduced their new BabyApe Ⅱ drone with basic waterproofing and other nifty upgrades, including a more durable frame structure. Our review covers unboxing, features and technical specifications, initial setup, and flight performance.
3.5" FPV drones, such as the DarwinFPV BabyApe Ⅱ, are considered more suitable for beginners or those who are new to flying drones...
MEPS SZ F7 HD: Easy to wire high-performance flight controller
Here at FirstQuadcopter, we start 2024 with a flight controller review. The MEPS SZ F7 HD is the company's second FC we tested. Both have similar features, mainly just the mounting pattern difference. The smaller 20x20mm is suitable for compact 3-5" CineWhoop drones, and the bigger 30x30mm for 5-9" freestyling and long-range FPV drones.
The flight controller is one of...
StartRC DJI MINI 4 Pro Accessories: Protection, Visibility, and Precision!
Last month, I received the DJI MINI 4 Pro for review and found it a highly capable sub-250g drone. The right accessories can significantly enhance performance and the overall flying experience. Let’s break down some essential accessories, including a hard case, anti-collision light, RC sunshade, and RC LCD protector.
The first accessory I got for the DJI MINI 4 Pro...
Eachine TX01S camera review: Good range, Flexibility in mounting
The Eachine TX01S camera is specially designed for mini FPV drones like the TinyWhoop where space and weight is critical. Due to its modular design, the TX01S VTX camera can also be successfully used on low-profile aircraft.
At first look, except for the nice price tag, the most significant advantage of this combo camera over purchasing separately a camera and 5.8G VTX is...