BetaFPV Wants to Kill PH2.0 with BT2.0 (The Meteor65 Review)
This is the BetaFPV Meteor65 Tiny Whoop review, but I also want to introduce you the new BT2.0 battery connector that is on this tiny little FPV drone. The BT2.0 is a new battery connector for 1S LiPo that
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Washington (AFP) Nov 1, 2019 –
The US Department of the Interior has grounded its fleet of Chinese-made drones as it conducts a review of the program.
Nick Goodwin, an Interior Department spokesman, did not provide a reason for the decision but it comes amid US security concerns over Chinese electronics.
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Review: Wowstick Electric Screwdriver
In this review I will explain how the Wowstick electric screwdriver compares to my good old ES120 and whether it’s worth getting. I will focus on user experience and not waste time on the specs or how it works, you can find these out in
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Customize Jumper T16 Interface Color and Layout
Here is a little trick that many people don’t know about the Jumper T16 – you can fully customize the color and interface layout of the home screen! See my review of the Jumper T16 Pro, you can purchase it from: T16
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The federal agency responsible for maintaining America’s vast federal lands, is halting the use of non-essential Chinese-made drones, following pressure from members of Congress. The Department of Interior had previously resisted making this move in recent months. In July, it announced that it had completed a 15-month review of its
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Review: BetaFPV HX115 HD Micro Quad
The BetaFPV HX115 is a 3″ light weight ripper that can be powered by 3S and 4S batteries. The HD version is equipped with a Runcam Split Nano, capable of shooting 1080p 60FPS footage. Still looking for a quad under 250g that can
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The Department of the Interior (DOI) has banned the use of DJI and other drones made in China in all DOI projects. Here’s a statement from DOI spokeswoman Melissa Brown:
“Secretary Bernhardt is reviewing the Department of the Interior’s drone
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A developing story with far-reaching implications. Appearing across multiple outlets the DOI seems to have grounded all Chinese RPAS in its care. Department of the Interior spokesperson Melissa Brown issued the following statement. “Secretary Bernhardt is reviewing the Department of the Interior’s drone program. Until this review is completed, the
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Review: BetaFPV HX100 “HumQuad” 2.5″ Micro Quad
The HX100 is BetaFPV’s take on the “toothpick” style micro drones, capable of running either 65mm two-blade props or 48mm four-blade. This is one of the lightest 2.5″ micro quad we’ve tested so far. Are you in the market for an ultra-light
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Review: FuriousFPV TRUE-D 4.0 Receiver Module
FuriousFPV released the True-D 4.0 – a receiver module designed for FPV Goggles. The True-D 4.0 has updated hardware, firmware and algorithm from its predecessor, the popular True-D V3. Where to Buy True-D 4.0? You can get the True-D 4.0 from: [pending] In
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Review: Eachine Twig 3″ Ultra-light Micro Quad
The 3″ Eachine Twig is basically a slightly enlarged toothpick micro quad, featuring ultra light weight, super simple setup and awesome flight performance. Disclaimer: The frame design of the Eachine Twig is a copy of the Speed Racer Twig, and they even
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Review: Jumper T16 Pro Hall Radio
When I was wondering why Jumper took down the product page for the T16, I discovered they are about to release a new radio – the Jumper T16 Pro. Just to clear up confusions about the different T16 names and versions. The “T16
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Review: ToolkitRC M6 Battery Charger
The ToolkitRC M6 LiPo Battery Charger is super small, portable and affordable. It also has some cool features that are missing in other popular higher end chargers. Learn about the basics of LiPo Charger, and in this guide we will talk about LiPo batteries
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Review: Holybro Kakute F7 V1.5 Flight Controller
Holybro released a new version of the Kakute F7, the V1.5! In this post we are going to take a look what’s new and whether you should upgrade from the predecessor. See this article to learn why you should get F7 Flight
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Drones are a great way to pass the time and can be used for both recreational and professional purpose. I was super excited when Altair Aerial released the Falcon. Dronethusiast has many reviews of their products so it’s always nice to come back and review new items that they’ve released.
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Review: Eachine Tyro69 Cheapest DIY Toothpick Kit
Here is a quick walk though how to build the Eachine Tyro69 Toothpick Micro Quad, and some thoughts after flying it a few times. The Tyro69 is probably the cheapest DIY FPV drone kit you can get on Banggood. Where to Buy
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The UAV Challenge Technical Committee has now completed its reviews of the Deliverable 1 documents from teams that have entered the UAV Challenge Medical Rescue event that will be held in 2020. After some clarifications from some teams, 47 teams have been given a Go decision and progress to the
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Review: Runcam Hybrid 4K HD/FPV Camera
The Runcam Split Hybrid is a “dual-camera” system which offers up to 4K HD recording and low latency high performance FPV feed. In this review we will take a look at the specs/features and how it performs on a mini quad. Where to
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Review: HGLRC Toothpick Parrot120 Pro Micro Quad
HGLRC is taking a different approach at the “toothpick” style ultra-light micro quad. They are using bigger motors with much lower KV and pair with heavier triblade props. I can’t wait to try this out! Spoiler: it’s a freestyle beast! 😀 Where
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HAPSMobile Inc., a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. and minority-owned by AeroVironment, Inc., has received a limited flight release from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Airworthiness and Flight Safety Review Board to conduct a test flight of the HAWK30 aircraft in restricted airspace. AFRC is responsible to ensure ground and
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HAPSMobile Inc. (“HAPSMobile”), a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) and minority-owned by AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), has received a limited flight release from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Airworthiness and Flight Safety Review Board to conduct a test flight of the HAWK30 aircraft in restricted airspace. AFRC is
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Review: Taranis X9D+ “2019” SE Radio Controller – Should I Upgrade?
Frsky released a new Taranis X9D+ 2019 radio! It has the same classic X9D+ shell with upgraded hardware and additional features. But is it as good as the original, and should you upgrade? Let’s find out! The Frsky
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Review: Emax Tinyhawk Freestyle Toothpick Micro Quad
There has been a lot of fuss about the Emax Tinyhawk Freestyle micro quad, so I got myself one and try to find out what’s special about it. See my other reviews of “toothpick” style micro quad. Where to Buy Emax Tinyhawk
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Review: iFlight Turbobee 120RS or 136RS (V2)
iFlight recently released two new micro models – the Turbobee 120RS V2 and 136RS V2. These are 2.5″ and 3″ micro quads that are upgrades from the original Turbobee that was only released a few months back. Check out my other “toothpick”
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AVT Australia has completed the milestones set out under the Defence Innovation Hub Micro Gimbal contract ready for flight demonstrations to the Australian Defence Force. This includes a detailed Micro Gimbal design review, test readiness review, and a technology demonstration. Achieving these milestones provides AVT Australia and the ADF with
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Review: Skyzone SKY03O OLED 03O FPV Goggles
Skyzone finally released their first OLED FPV goggles – the SKY03O! It uses 1024×768 OLED display panels, with a FOV of 35°. The SKY03O FPV goggles also improved on face-plate and foam pads for better fit and minimized light leak. Table of
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Review: BetaFPV Beta85 Pro 2 Tiny Whoop
The Beta85 Pro 2 is a powerful 2″ micro drone you can safely fly indoor, yet capable of handling breezy conditions outdoor too. I will go through the features and hardware, and explain my experience flying this quad. The Beta85 Pro 2
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Review: CLRacing F7 V2 FC (MPU and Dual Gyro)
My favourite FC – the CLRacing F7 has been upgraded to V2. In addition to the improvements they also released an additional version with dual gyro! Learn about flight controllers for racing drones in this tutorial. Where to Buy CLRacing
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