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If you’re looking for a nice racer and you like flying through trees at a high rate of speed, then you’ll definitely enjoy the Eachine Blade 185. Racers have become increasingly smaller over the last year, and Eachine has definitely kept up with that trend. In the past few months they’ve released three racers in the “200 millimeter or less” category, and each one is unique. The Assassin 180 was th...

Introduction I’m the owner of an original Blade Inductrix, a small bind and fly quadcopter made by Blade Helis. The original Inductrix is a relatively small 83 mm square and a ton of fun to fly. So when I saw that Blade released a larger, faster, more powerful version of the Inductrix with brushless motors and built in FPV, I had to give it a try! Like other Blade quads, the Inductrix 200 features...

You can buy all sorts of drones these days, from racers to machines capable of producing professional video. But if you need an aircraft that can film high quality videos and be competitive in a race, then the Hornet-S from JYU is right up your alley. This aircraft is packed with more features than you can shake a stick at and it’s not a bad deal. You can pick one up for as little as $230, but if ...

Introduction FPV drone racing is a sport that is catching on quickly around the world. Teams are forming. Networks like ESPN are carrying live races. People are building local groups to race for fun on weekends. But despite its growing popularity, FPV drone racing can still be an intimidating hobby to get into. It generally requires a knowledge of drone flying, building drones, repairing drones, a...

If you’re looking for a full-sized quad rotor and are shopping on a budget, then the JRC H-28 is a good choice. It’s a 350 sized quad rotor, meaning that it measures three hundred and fifty millimeters from motor to motor, or just over 13 and ¾ inches. It’s a pretty large aircraft with a lot of power and it comes with a camera mounted to a single-axis gimbal, but the camera isn’t why you should bu...

The H6D looks very enticing to someone who wants to get started with FPV flying, and JJRC has produced more inexpensive quad rotors in the past year than I care to mention. They have countless camera drones, micro drones and FPV drones on the market. They gave us the amazing X1 brushless quad that sells for just over $100, and they seem to come out with a new aircraft almost every day. Key Feature...

Introduction The Hubsan X4 Cam Plus was supposed to be the perfect aircraft, and the manufacturers worked hard to create something new and amazing. Unfortunately, poor design choices along the way ruined the entire experience. It’s sad, because the original Hubsan X4 was a revolution – it was the first true palm-sized quad rotor and it was a sensation in the R/C world. Every time Hubsan rele...

Introduction There was a lot of buzz about DJI’s announcement of the Phantom 4 this spring. The day of the launch, I was able to order one within ten minutes of the announcement. Needless to say, I was very excited.  When the box arrived, I immediately realized that this truly was the next generation of drone. From the subtly revamped look to the amazing features of the software, this is in my opi...

The H-29 is a great little aircraft from JJRC. It’s very affordable, it’s got a lot of power, and it’s very responsive and easy to control – plus it’s fast! However, there are four different versions, ranging from 35 to 75 bucks, so picking the right one makes a big difference. If you’re in the market for a low cost quad rotor then you should check out some of the new aircraft from JJRC. The...

If you’re serious about aerial photography, then the Snelflight Ghost should be on your radar. You have a lot of choices when it comes to multirotors, and making the right choice can be the difference between good shots and great shots. The Ghost combines everything in a way that is affordable and easy to use and gives you those cinematic shots that you’ve always wanted. Snelflight isn’t new to th...

Are you ready to put down those toy helicopters and start racing with the big boys? If so, the Eachine Assassin 180 is definitely for you! This is a low-cost, ready-to-fly racing system that is great for new and advanced racers alike. It comes with a pair of VR glasses and everything you need to truly get into the sport of multi rotor racing. Eachine is a relatively new player in the R/C world, bu...

The WLtoys Q-282 sells for less than 70 bucks and it’s designed for first-time FPV pilots. Other than the 6 AA batteries for the transmitter, the package comes with everything you need to get into the air. WLtoys is one of my new favorite companies in the R/C community. They have released some amazing helicopters and quad rotors over the last few years, including the V931 CP heli and the V686 FPV ...