Syma has released the new X5UW-D. It is a new version of the old X5UW with a couple of new features. It has added optical flow and has servos that allow you to adjust the angle of the camera. In theory this sounds like a solid upgrade, however, the implementation of these two new features aren’t …
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The new JJRC H61 Spotlight is a small foldable selfie drone for under $50. In a lot of ways, it is very similar to the JJRC Elfie, but it has some important upgrades. If you want a small, portable drone that is stable and has an HD camera for under $50 then take a look at …
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Recently we learned how to program the Ryze Tello using Scratch. However, the experience wasn’t intuitive and it didn’t work as well as we believe it should. In order to get the drone to do what we really wanted it would require quite a bit of tinkering. Upon searching the internet we found another way. …
The Syma X23W is a small and fun quadcopter for a beginner. Like a lot of other Syma drones we have tested this one is super durable. We crashed the heck out of this little guy. Sometimes on accident, sometimes not. If you are looking for something fun and inexpensive the X23 is a good option. …
The SkyRC B6 Nano Charger is a unique portable charger for getting your batteries charged when you are out on the field. It is a good idea and we really like it for charging our micro quad batteries. You’ll need to supply your own power and it runs off of DC power, so don’t try …
AEE put on quite a spread at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017. I was very impressed with the quantity and apparent quality of their drone offerings. I found it curious that such a well-polished company was not selling outside of China. Almost a year and a half later you can finally buy the AEE …
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360° Cameras have been around for several years now, but they have yet to be implemented in a commercially successful drone. These cameras capture everything in the world around them. There are a few reasons for the slow adoption of these cameras, but that is changing as technology improves. The cameras and software that supports …
The EDrone Black Knight Cube drone is one of the most unique quadcopters we have tested. When folded up it looks like a solid black Rubix cube. When unfolded it looks like some kind of UFO. It features an HD camera and altitude hold for added stability. It is a pretty good deal starting at …
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Gearbest is running some pretty solid deals on drones for the Chinese new year. Right now you can score some excellent prices on FPV equipment. Here are some of the better deals we’ve seen from Gearbest. Emax Hawk 5 The Emax Hawk 5 is a ready to fly 5″ monster of a quad. If you …
The new DJI Mavic Air is a compact marvel, but how does it stack up against DJI’s original drone design, the Phantom? We’ve already compared the Mavic Air to the Mavic Pro and the Spark, but how does it compare to the flagship DJI drone, the Phantom 4 Pro? What about the Phantom 3? What …
