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XLabs Shrike FPV Racing Quad
Want to fly the frame that 15 year old Luke Bannister (aka BanniUK), winner of the 2016 World Drone Prix in Dubai and a $250,000 payday, flys? Then check out the Shrike from xLabs. As is the trend right now in FPV racing drones, the Shrike is a “true x” design. This means centralized mass, lightning quick response and awesome flight [...]
- 3/30/2016
- 8:18 pm
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
ShenDrones “Butters” MiniQuad Frame
New from Andy Shen (the mad scientist of mini quads) and ShenDrones comes the “Butters” frame. Coming in at a tiny 130mm, Butters swings 3″ props and features integrated prop protection. This little guy is meant for indoor slow flying for beginners or a winter alternative for experienced pilots. The guarded prop design makes this frame exceptionally safe for indoor use. The [...]
- 3/13/2016
- 4:19 pm
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
4-in-1 ESC for Mini Drones from RMRC
Now here’s something from Ready Made RC that should make those mini quad builds much cleaner and much easier. Check out this 4-in-1 BLHeli-equipped 12A ESC! Sporting industry-standard dimensions that allow you to stack it right on top of your flight controller, this piece of gear is the perfect solution for the “sub-250mm sized” quad craze that’s sweeping the FPV scene at the moment. [...]
Impulse RC Alien 5″ FPV Quad – Build & In-Depth Review
If you do a quick Google search for “FPV racing drone”, you will almost certainly be instantly overwhelmed with potential choices. As FPV racing and drones in general explode in popularity, there are new products hitting the market every second. When I set out to build my first high-end FPV racing/freestyle quadcopter, and I mean REALLY build it from the [...]
- 3/7/2016
- 1:54 pm
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Tiger Motor F40 FPV Series Motors
New from Tiger Motor comes the F40 2300v FPV Series Motor. These motors were designed specifically for FPV racing and are built to take a punch. They utilize a steel shaft and unique structural design to help prevent deformation and breakage upon crashing. The motors also provide excellent heat dissipation. A must for power-hungry mini quads. Here’s a few specs:KV: 2300 Configuration: 12N14P Stator Diameter: 22mm Stator [...]
DJI Phantom 4 – PreOrders Open Now
The juggernaut that is DJI has announced that preorders for the Phantom 4 drone are available now. As the leader in the consumer drone industry, the new Phantom 4 platform touts some truly amazing features such as ActiveTrack visual tracking. Using ActiveTrack, the Phantom 4 will recognize your subject, follow them naturally, and keep them in the frame. No GPS bracelet, [...]
- 3/1/2016
- 1:37 pm
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
FrSky Horus X12S 2.4ghz Radio
With FrSky’s Taranis X9D being the radio of choice for most newer FPV pilots, this is an exciting product announcement from the team at FrSky. Coming soon is the Horus X12S. Pricing and availability are not yet available, but just check out the list of features on this bad boy: Industrial high resolution screen (480*272), readable outdoor All CNC gimbal with 6 [...]
DRL Drone Racing League – Level 1 Qualifiers Video
A few weeks back, I reported on the upcoming DRL or Drone Racing League. With lots of buzz leading up to the first event, or “level”, a video of the race has finally been released showcasing the first truly big budget FPV racing event. Check it out below, and for more info on the DRL, check out the Drone Racing League home page. Stay [...]
Avem 270 “5th Motor” FPV Racing Drone from AvemRC
The FPV racing scene is chock full of innovation. With races coming down to split second differences, everyone is looking to get that extra little advantage against their competition. Enter: The Avem270 Racing Quadcopter from Avem RC. What makes this one different? A motor mount on the rear of the frame for a fifth, horizontal motor meant specifically to increase thrust. [...]
- 2/15/2016
- 12:40 pm
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
XHover Element ARF Race Quad With Video
New from the team at XHover comes the new Element frame in a ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) configuration. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: X-Frames. Are. Popular. And for good reason. Offering an almost perfect center of gravity, the Element boasts some very cool features. This quad is a 5″ frame (meaning it runs 5″ props) and is a light, durable [...]
update – tbs vendetta rtf FPV race quad with video
Almost immediately after I posted a sneak peek of the new Team Black Sheep Vendetta FPV Race Quad, the boys over at TBS began to release some details about this amazing new piece of kit. As promised, here is the latest info: The Vendetta is available right now for pre-order over at the Team Blacksheep Vendetta Page for $499.95 Simply put, this quad is a game-changer. Sporting some [...]
- 2/9/2016
- 4:10 pm
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
Connex HD Mini Video Downlink for FPV drones
The holy grail of flying FPV has always been zero-latency HD flight video. Well, the new Connex HD Mini Video Downlink from Amimon claims exactly that. Offering a lightweight, compact, robust wireless HD video downlink, the Connex HD is the perfect solution for aerial cinematography, building inspection, conservation, law enforcement, and the like. Priced at $1299.00, the system may be a bit spendy for [...]
- 2/4/2016
- 5:51 pm
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
Sneak Peek: Team Black Sheep Vendetta RTF Race Quad
Sure, there are plenty of ready-to-fly quadcopters available on the market, but there are very few high-end racing drones available ready to rock right out of the box. Well, that is about to change with the recent announcement of the Vendetta from the boys over at Team Black Sheep. Very few details are available as of this post (including pricing and availability), but I wanted [...]
- 2/4/2016
- 10:38 am
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
Dromida Verso Quadcopter Review
With what seems like a new quadcopter hitting the market every day, it’s getting harder and harder for manufacturers to set themselves apart in this ever-expanding market. The new Verso from Dromida does just that by introducing a unique and innovative feature: Inverted flight! Lets take a deeper look and see if the Verso can hold up to the infamous Big Squid review beat down! Review by: Joe “RedPandaFPV” Photography [...]
- 2/1/2016
- 2:43 pm
- New Products
Other Reviews - By: Joe Davis
Splash drone auto RTF waterproof quadcopter
Well, this is awesome! Check out the new Splash Drone AUTO. This guy is a fully waterproof and ready-to-fly quadcopter capable of taking off from, landing on and floating on water. Features include altitude stabilization, a payload release system, emergency flare adapter, wireless video transmitter and more. The Splash comes with everything you need to get flying, including a monitor. [...]
- 2/1/2016
- 10:47 am
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
