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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 [...]
Don’t believe me about X-Frames and +-Frames being the future of mini-quads yet? Check out the new RaceBlade from the team at Lumenier. Born from tried-and-true QAV DNA, the RaceBlade continues Lumenier’s tradition of staying on the cutting edge of FPV quadcopter frame design. I have flown QAV 250’s, 210’s and 180’s and can tell you that the RaceBlade looks to continue the [...]
With what is sure to be the first of many headlines generated on the heels of the FAA’s mandatory registration news, here is an…. *ahem* “interesting” piece of news from our nation’s capital. The Federal Aviation Administration has shut down at least 36 model aircraft clubs in the Washington, DC area, citing a new, extended no-fly zone for drones around the nation’s capital. Beginning in [...]
Now here is some brilliant engineering from Shen Drones. Mitsuko is a 150mm quad frame designed for 4″ props. Having released the Krieger last year to great success, Mitsuko is the next evolution of the X-Frame design from Shen Drones. This little guy is a +Frame! X-Frames and sub-200mm builds are the talk of the town in FPV mini quad-land right now and [...]
Looking for a quadcopter that is seriously durable and can get you in the air and flying FPV quickly? Check out the 250mm-sized Mudskipper PNP FPV from Ready Made RC. With very few RTF options in the mini quad market, the Mudskipper is a standout rig. This drone is built with the best possible components straight out of the box to give customers [...]
Now here’s some smart thinking from the boys over at ImpulseRC. The just-announced Singularity Flight Controller is an awesome little piece of kit. Why? Well I’ll tell you! The Singularity FC combines a flight controller, BEC and video transmitter all into one, tiny unit. This one little board takes the place of 3 common pieces of FPV gear. I’d say [...]
I suppose it’s safe to say that FPV drone racing is blowing up. The recently announced World Drone Prix promises to pay out a ridiculous $1 million in prize money. Set to take place in March of 2016 in Dubai, the announcement was made on the last day of the World Air Games at Skydive Dubai’s Palm drop zone by [...]
Looking for a 250mm (also available as a 280mm) frame that stands out amongst all those flying bricks out there? Check out the VDQ 250 Pro from Voodoo Quads. This thing is a work of art and a machinists wet dream. Just look at it! 100% made in the USA, the VDQ 250 Pro edition features a custom engraved bottom deck and [...]
Looking for a high-quality, lightweight GoPro alternative for your miniquad? The new RunCam 2 HD camera fits the bill. This mini HD camera provides high resolution video and images at 1080P @60fps or 720P @120fps. Built wth FPV racing in mind, the camera is built from RF-shielded materials to reduce RF noise from your video gear or receiver. My favorite [...]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you should be fully aware that drones and all things UAS have dominated recent headlines. That being said, I think it’s very important that; as the visibility of our beloved hobby continues to grow, we all become ambassadors for what we love to do. Now… I’m not here [...]
New from the boys at TBS (Team Black Sheep) comes the Powercube multirotor stack and let me tell you… I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a new multirotor product! The Powercube is such a brilliantly simple concept, I’m amazed that no one has thought of it yet. Simply put, it makes all of your miniquad [...]
New for the multirotor crowd are Hitec’s Energy Rotor speed controllers. These are brushless ESCs designed for smooth and accurate throttle linearity, making your drone easier to fly and control. BLHeli firmware comes standard as does ONESHOT synchronization. Also of note, the Energy Rotor ESCs utilize the latest gen MOSFETs to increase efficiency. Energy Rotor 12A (#61071) * Current Rating- 12A / [...]
3DBill here, and we got our hands on the Multi RC HMB 235 Mini Quad / FPV racer. We have been told that it can take a lot of abuse and come back for more. That’s usually a challenge that we like to hear. FPV Quad Racing is very hot right now, and if you are actually racing, you know you [...]
All you quad/drone fans should be stoked to hear that AsiaTees Hobbies is now stocking Emax Multirotor Products. The line-up of products from Emax ranges from motors, to ESCs, to frames, and now you can get them at AsiaTees. Being an innovative and progressive company, Emax stays on top of the latest multirotor trends to put out all the products [...]
New from Revell is the Nano Hexagon RTF. The 6 rotors on the Hexagon make it easy to fly indoors or out, while its small size allows it to be flown in small areas. It comes with auto-flip, a 2.4GHz radio, and orientation-assisting LED lights. The Hexagon has a street price of $39 and you can get one on pre-order at [...]
