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Getting a good flight simulator can help save you time and money before you start flying. If you are in the market for one, Hobbico has just announced their latest, the RealFlight RF-X. RealFlight RF-X has incredibly realistic physics & graphics that are powered by UNIGINE, making it fun to learn how to fly. * Easy to use interface with zero [...]
For all you guys making the switch over to FPV Drone Racing, Rise has announced the RXS255. The RXS255 is ready to race right out of the box, pre-built with all the good stuff to bust out fast lap times. * Fully assembled * Pre-loaded with BLHeli firmware and OneShot software * 1000TVL adjustable camera, angle 0-45° * 200mW, 32 channel video transmitter * Cloverleaf [...]
Looking for a good ESC for your quadcopter? New from Castle Creations is the DMR 30/40. DMR stands for dedicated multi-rotor and the new 30/40 should work in a wide variety of quadcopter applications. Here are some of its specs & features- * Can be used on up to 6S LiPo * Made for set-ups pulling up to 40 amps * Adaptive timing [...]
Are you already, or aspire to be, a world class FPV racer? If so, Blade has an announcement for you. Blade’s new Conspiracy 220 BNF Basic was designed to go really fast right out of the box, even up to the professional level. Besides having an awesome name, what makes the Conspiracy so special? * It comes stock with a premium [...]
Now here is some big news, Kyosho is gearing up to release a 1/18th Scale FPV Race Drone. Dubbed the Drone Racer, all the experience and craftsmanship that Kyosho has to offer should yield big rewards when aimed at putting out a full-on race quad. And while we have “heard rumors” of numerous big name surface companies working on race [...]
You have probably seen how FPV quadcopter racing has really taken off. Now taking off with the airplane crowd are FPV Race Wings. The Race Wings bring the excitement of flying FPV along with the raw speed of an airplane. The latest Race Wing to hit the market comes from Blade with their Theory Type W. The Theory Type W [...]
Looking for a RTR FPV Racer? This may be the one for you. We recently got our hands on the Hitec QuadRacer 280, and have been testing away for our review. Since you have a little bit before we are done, here are a few unboxing photo’s for you to check out. The Hitec QuadRacer 280 has a part number [...]
New from MaxAmps is the 1850mAh 4S 14.8V Drone Racing Battery. This pack was designed to enhance handling while FPV racing. The MaxAmps pack not only has low weight, but also sports a low center of gravity, helping to create smoother handling and faster lap times. * 100C rated discharge * Up to a 5C charge rate * Built with Deans Ultra wire * [...]
Going on this weekend in Governors Island New York is the 2016 National Drone Racing Championships. The folks over at Horizon Hobby are a sponsor of the event, one that showcases some of the best FPV drone racers in the world. The factory Spektrum drone racing team will be in attendance, as will Horizon factory pilot (and big time full [...]
As you have probably noticed, Hitec has announced a bunch of new gear this year. Luckily, we got a chance to take a look at many of them in person at the 2016 HobbyTown USA Convention. Of course the Hitec crew had a plethora of high-end servos on hand, but they also had a pair of their new drones. The Racer [...]
Just announced for all you aspiring FPV drone racers is the Hitec Vektor 280. The Vektor 280 comes with a high-end carbon fiber chassis and is pre-assembled to save you time. All it takes to get the Vektor up and running is for you to supply a 5-channel transmitter, a 5.8GHz receiver, 3 or 4S LiPo battery, and video goggles. [...]
New and hot for the FPV racing crowd is the Blade Theory X 195 Kit. The folks at Blade put a bunch of forward thinking into the Theory X, using their years of airframe knowledge to develop a race quad that is suitable for everyone from noobs to national champions. What’s the scoop on the Theory X? Glad you asked- * [...]
Have you been thinking about entering the world of high speed drone racing? You aren’t alone, a lot of people have been adding a race drone to their rc garage. Aimed right at new FPV racers is the RXS270 from a new company called RISE. The RXS270 is a pure-bred drone racer sporting a light, yet tough, carbon fiber chassis. [...]
Looking to go a bit more extreme with your FPV racing? If so, look no farther than the new Manta FPV Racer from Blade. This flying wing comes set-up for not only FPV viewing, but also for some serious speed. How fast does it go? You can expect speeds in excess of 90 mph with the included Blade 1800kv brushless [...]
Looking to get your feet wet with a 250mm-sized racing quadcopter? Check out these unboxong shots of the new Rise RXD250. The RXD250 is a great piece of kit if you’re looking for your first (or second, or third… We know how this hobby goes!) racing drone. Sporting a foam/carbon composite body, the RXD is “receiver ready” and comes with everything [...]
