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At a New Low Price the Yuneec Breeze is Worth Another Look

The price of the Yuneec Breeze has been falling fast. First listed 18 months ago at an inflated price of $499, the Yuneec Breeze can now be found at retailers like Amazon for less than $200. Thanks largely to competition from Yuneec’s fast-moving competitor DJI, the price of the Breeze is now finally in line…

Makerfire Shark: An All-in-One FPV Solution with Altitude Hold

The Makerfire Shark is a very good beginner FPV drone. It is an excellent indoor Tiny Whoop and the best feature is that it comes in a complete all-in-one package. You will get the drone, a remote and even a pair of FPV goggles. It is very similar to the super-popular Eachine E013. What else does…

Force1 Halo 3000: An Awesome Beginner Drone with a Hidden Feature

The Halo 3000 is quickly becoming one of my favorite drones. It is very easy to fly, it is extremely durable and the Halo’s LED lights look great in the dark. Both my 8-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter love to fly it the Halo 3000 and I think that speaks a lot as to how…

19HW: A Good Looking Spark Clone

The 19HW is another small portable drone looking to capitalize on the popularity of the impressive DJI Spark. While it looks a lot like a Spark it is a very different drone. Checking in around $40 that is expected as the DJI Spark starts at $499. It is still a very capable drone with an…

Eachine Q90C: Is This the BEST All-in-One FPV Package You Can Buy?

The Eachine Q90C is an all-in-one FPV package. It is an excellent deal for anyone looking to get into flying FPV (first person view). You’ll get the drone, goggles and even a remote controller that you can connect to your computer and practice on an FPV simulator. For those with dreams of racing, you are in…

Force1 U45W: Rule the Roost with the Blue Jay

The Force1 U45W Blue Jay is a beginner drone with a lot of good features and its camera takes some of the best still images we have seen from a starter drone. It is stable, it is durable, and it is fun to fly, but is it the right drone for you? Let’s find out……

Force1 U49C Red Heron: The Popular U818A Gets a Facelift

The Force1 U49C Red Heron is an excellent drone for a beginner. It has an impressive 15 minute flight time and boasts a 720p HD camera. The Red Heron also has nice features like altitude hold, one key take-off and landing and headless mode. The Red Heron was built for Force1 by the reputable RC…

Force1 Thunderbolt: WiFi, FPV, Altitude Hold and More…

The Force1 Thunderbolt is a beginner drone that is packed with features. It sports an HD camera with a live FPV feed that you can access through the free smartphone app. The Thunderbolt has altitude hold, auto-takeoff and landing as well as a headless mode to help the beginner pilot. It also comes with three…

Eachine E013: All-in-One Affordable FPV

Eachine has recently turned out the E013. It is an all-in-one micro FPV package that includes ducted propellers, an upgraded remote controller, 1000TVL camera and even an optional pair of FPV goggles. You can get the quad with remote for about $35 or add the goggles for $65. This is a great deal. It turns out…

The New DJI Spark: The Drone for Everyone

DJI has once again changed the game with the release of their latest drone, the Spark. It was designed to get even the novice pilot off the ground and into the air in seconds. You can control it with your smartphone or you can opt to fly it longer distances with a joystick remote. Now…