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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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Need a rugged FPV Transmitter/Camera for your Drone racer? How about a tough (and waterproof) one for your surface vehicle? If so, Spektrum has got you dialed with their new Heavy Duty 25mW 5.8GHz Video Transmitter & Camera. Designed to take rough landings (drone or monster truck) their new set-up can help get your FPV game up to speed. * Small [...]
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 [...]
Hey all you aspiring FPV racers, Spektrum has a new premium headset for you. Collaborating with Fatshark, the new Spektrum Focal FPV Wireless Headset is full of the features that you are looking for. What does the Focal bring to the plate? * 5.8GHz headset * Spektrum wireless head tracking & channel selection * Communicates with any Spektrum Wireless Trainer Link transmitter * Comfortable [...]
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 [...]
While Dromida is perhaps best known for their 1/18th scale bash-mobiles, they also have some really fun quads. Their latest is an FPV version of the Vista Drone. The Vista FPV was designed like other Dromida products- to be affordable, fun, and durable. Some of the highlights of the Vista FPV include- * Rugged chassis * Suitable for both indoor and outdoor [...]
Coming soon from Blade is the brushless powered Inductrix 200 FPV Drone. Yes, FPV is where it’s at now days in the quad world and the Inductrix is loaded with the features that people want. Just what are some of those features? Glad you asked… * SAFE Technology makes it easy to fly * 3 flight modes- beginner, intermediate & expert * Self [...]
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. [...]
What’s that you say? You STILL don’t believe me, your humble neighborhood drone writer, that FPV racing is taking over in 2016? Well then, I implore you to check out the upcoming DRL or Drone Racing League. While organizations like Multi GP have been taking a community-driven, “grass roots” approach to FPV racing (which is AWESOME, by the way. Multi GP is a fantastic organization and I [...]
Whoa! Spektrum isn’t messing around with their new DX6R Smart Radio System. What makes the DX6R so special? First off, it is a high-end radio that uses an Android Powered Full Color Touch Screen. Secondly, it was designed with all the latest and greatest technology, but to still be easy to use. It is obvious that Spektrum is shooting to [...]
For all you FPV pilots, the folks at Spektrum have announced the Teleporter V4 Headset Bundle. That’s right, Spektrum has now made it easy to finish up that quad racer that you’ve been building over the winter. What’s included in the bundle? * Fat Shark Teleporter V4 FPV headset * Spektrum VA2500 25mw Micro FPV camera/transmitter * Spironet RHCP headset antenna * 760mAh 7.4V [...]
