FuriBee X215 Pro Racing Drone With Three Blade Propeller

FuriBee X215 Pro a 215MM sized mini FPV Racing Drone is now available for sale for less then $150. The Brand Furibee has made a good impression with its mini drones in the past (furibee F90 and F36 are few of them). X215 Pro comes in two variants, With FRYsky Receiver and without the Receiver,  and the difference between both the variants is just $5

FuriBee X215 Pro Brushless Racing Drone

FuriBee X215 Pro features the latest high-performance components, bringing you unprecedented FPV racing. With 3K carbon fiber material imported from England, reinforced by the aluminum parts, the airframe contributes to much higher maneuverability as well as the marvelous Holybro F4 FC and 4-in-1 BLHeli - S 30A DShot ESC. The combination of the most powerful 2206 brushless motors and aerodynamic three-blade propellers generate tremendous thrust for breathtaking high-speed flying. 1200TVL CCD camera, 5.8G video transmitter and pagoda antenna allow you to get the high-quality image and get it transmitted without latency.

Key Feature Highligts of  Furibee X215 Pro Racer

● Superior 3K carbon fiber frame, 30 percent lighter, 50 percent stronger, with 4mm thick arm, solid aluminum parts
● Advanced flight control system consists of Holybro Kakute F4 FC, 4-in-1 BLHeli - S 30A DShot ESC
● Efficient propulsion system - 2206 2600KV high KV brushless motor and 5048 three-blade propeller
● 1200TVL CCD camera, 5.8G FPV from more than 2km away, omnidirectional signal coverage

Furibee comes equipped with 5048 type three blade propeller with aerodynamic airfoil, the 2206 2600KV brushless motors make X215 pro more efficient and responsive.The 5.8Ghz pagoda antenna with 95% high radiation efficiency makes a more robust flying experince.

Gearbest is currently offering good deals on Furibee X215 Drone,

Furibee X215 Pro PNP – Use coupon code FBX215W for $40 off.
Furibee X215 Pro BNF (FrSky) – Use coupon code FBX215 for $40 off.

Runcam 3 - Trending FPV Camera For Drones in 2017

Runcam after seeing a great Success with its FPV lineup of cameras, launched yet another FPV Cum sports camera called Runcam 3. As the tagline reveals, Runcam 3 is born for FPV,  the small cubical form factor and the ability to feed the video out  definitely makes Runcam3 a considerable option for Remote controlled FPV. For a Price tag of less than $100, lets get into some insights and offering of  Runcam 3.

Though the Design is almost identical to GoPro Hero 5 Session sports camera which launched recently into the market there is a slight difference in the dimensions. For quick Reference, RunCam3 is measuring (38x37.5x38mm) and the Gopro Hero 5 Session is (38x36x38mm), which means the gopro accessories does not fit exactly, on the flip side Runcam has got there own set of accessories for RunCam3 which will go well with the camera.

Runcam3 is capable of recording videos at 1920*1080 at 60fps per second. 155 degrees wide angle lens, AV Out, WIFI, Dual Microphones, WDR, along with RFI called as -Radio Frequency Interference are few notable feature of runcam3. As this camera is meant mostly for FPV for Remote controlled drones, effective reduction of  RF interference through  to transmitter and receiver is worth mentioning.

Runcam 3 WDR Samples

Specifications of Runcam3

Bran/Model	Runcam 3
Angle of Field	FOV 155°
Image Resolution	2 megapixels
Video Resolution	1920*1440@30fps / 1080p@60fps / 720p@120fps
Connectivity	Mobile APP, WIFI
TV Output	NTSC / PAL Switchable
FPV Interface	Micro USB
Max SD Card Supported	64G(need class 6 or above)
Image Flip(Manual/Auto)	180° Rotation
Camera Dimensions	38mm(L) * 37.5mm(W) * 38mm(H)
Battery Capacity	960mAh（1.5h @1080P 30fps / 1h @1080P 60fps）
USB Power Input Voltage	DC 5V-17V
WDR	Compatible
Weight	66g

Powered by 960 mah removable battery, runcam 3 gives a record time of 1.5 hours when recording at 1080p 30fps and 1 hour with 1080 @ 60fps.The battery charges to 100% in about 2.5 hours.

While Runcam 3 does not offer any display, everything is controlled and configured through the Mobile app which is compatible for both android and ios devices. As mentioned earlier, as there is a slight difference between the dimensions of session and runcam 3, the following the official accessories of runcam 3, available here for sale

• Tempered glass replacements for RunCam 3
• Mounting frame for RunCam3\
• Waterproof case for RunCam 3
• RunCam2/RunCam3 Remote Cable
• TV-out and power cable for RunCam 2/RunCam 3

Pricing and Availability of Runcam 3

Runcam 3 is Currently selling at $99; and ships from end of April. BUY NOW
As the camera is weight just 66 grams, the newly launched B2 Bugs 2 will be a best drone for capturing High Definition aerial videos.

Warlark 80 Micro FPV supports Frysky, FlySky,FUTABA and DSM Receivers

Warlark 80,a small 80 MM micro fpv drone with 5.8G 600TVL HD camera along with Scisky F3 Brushed FC flight controller is compatible with various receivers.Warlark 80 comes fully assembled and ready to bind and fly There are four receiver options - FrSky 8CH SBUS, FLYSKY, DSMX / DSM2, Futaba S-FHSS. This micro ducted fan type micro fpv is almost looking similar to the Furibee  f36 Tiny.

5.8G VTX channels list
 

LED1	LED2	LED3	LEDA  LEDB  LEDC
			000	001	010	011	100	101	110	111
0	0	0	5740M	5760M	5780M	5800M	5820M	5840M	5860M	5880M
0	0	1	5865M	5845M	5825M	5805M	5785M	5765M	5745M	5725M
0	1	0	5733M	5762M	5771M	5790M	5809M	5828M	5847M	5866M
0	1	1	5705M	5685M	5665M	5645M	5885M	5905M	5925M	5945M
1	0	0	5658M	5695M	5732M	5769M	5806M	5843M	2880M	5917M

Specifications of Warlark 80

Brand Name: WarLark
Wheelbase: 80mm
Weight: 36.6g (with battery but without canopy), 38g (with battery and canopy)
Flight controller: Scisky Micro F3 Brushed FC+ receiver +VTX 25MW +Camera
Firmware version: Cleanflight 1.3.0
Motor: 716 Brush Motor
Prop Size: 35mm 4-blade prop
Battery:250mAh~300mAh 3.7V
Receiver: Built-in Frsky compatible 8ch SBUS receiver/ Flysky receiver/ DSMX/DSM2 receiver/Futaba SFHSS
OSD:  VTX comes with an OSD
Camera: 600TVL HD CMOS 1/4 inch Camera
AV Wireless Transmitter: 5.8g 25mw 40CH
Flight time: 5 minutes

Powered by 3.7 volts 300 mah lipo, the flying time is approximately 5-6 minutes

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 with the option to choose the preferred receiver, Warlark 80 is selling for $80 as part of promotional offer from gearbest.

Warlark 80 mm wheel Base Micro FPv Quadcopter - Purchase Here

HBX 12889 Off-Road Thruster Truck Car Review

After flying many FPV Quads , want to try something new with FPV but this time it with the big RC Monster Trucks. Recollecting my first RC Monster Truck, it's 9115 1/12 2.4GHz 2WD Brushed Variant way back in 2015, it still runs great. Today, its time to review the new HBX 12889 Thruster, my first 4WD off-road truck.

And amazingly, after driving it for two days, i had to admit the fact that ,its one of favorites till date, a wonderful experience with HBX 12889 Thruster. With that said, let's get into some detailed insights of this off-road racer.

HBX 12889 Thruster 1:12 RC Off-road Truck

The new big 1/12Scale RC Truck in the market - its Hai Boxing HBX 12889 Thruster Off-Road racing truck. Truck, is my choice. you might be interested to check my previous article of CAR Beach FPV and its required stuff, read here.

Lets look at HBX 12889 Thruster Racing Truck  Features and specifications in detail

Features of  HBX 12889 Thruster Off-Road Truck

• The truck uses RC390 motor and offers two different speeds, i.e., 25 - 26km/h and 15 - 16km/h
• Excellent steering experience with dual 2.2kg high-torque servos, 40A CVT ESC, and the satellite different gear
• Outstanding anti-vibration performance thanks to the oil-filled shock absorbers and optimized rear axle structure
• 2.4GHz 4WD full proportional control system, anti-interference, 80m long control distance
• Splash proof all-terrain vehicle with 2-in-1 waterproof ESC receiver, durable ball bearings, metal differential gear, and a spare rubber tire
• Bright LED lights expel the darkness in the evening and ensure the driving safety

Specifications of HBX 12889 Thruster Racing Truck
Brand	HBX HaiBoxing
Model No	12889 1/12th Thruster Off Road Truck
Wheel Drive	4WD
Max Speed	26km Per hour
Color	Yellow,Green,Blue
Run Time	11 Plus minutes
Control Distance	80 Meters
Battery	7.4 Volts 1500 mah LI-ON
Remote Control	2.4 Ghz, Intelligent Radio controller
Price	$108 - Buy It Here

Out of Box, its ready to Run

Give the weight 2.2kgs, The shipment is quite big, weighing 2.5KGs including the 2.4 ghz transmitter, charger and the box itself . Received through EMS safely from banggood, thanks for good additional outer protection.

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Out of the box, you see the big Truck in yellow and black combination, locked to the cardboard with zip ties, (to avoid any movements during transportation), the big spare wheel draws your attention. You also get to see the remote controller with steering wheel with the charger I also received a EU adapter  wall charger. All i needed was 2 AA batteries to power on the transmitter and get ready for the Drive!

HBX 12889 Thruster Truck Car Ready to Run

Design and Build - Complete Hard Plastic

the truck is mostly made of hard plastic, the top is removable shell cover with flashy vinyl designs  and racing labels and the finish looks glossy. the bottom houses all the motors, escs, suspension and wheels, along with the battery compartment.In addition, you also get the spare replacement Tyre, in-case of hard crash.

The remote comes with a standard design. jog wheel for steering and trigger for forward and backward movements. There is also a steering trim and throttle trim which are easily accessible to fine tune the car. The power button is located at the top, there is also an option to reverse the steering , which means the jog wheel will reverse its direction from left to right and right to left.

7.4 volts, 1500 mah li-ion battery -15 minutes of Run Time

The battery compartment is located at the back, capable of holding a big two cell 7.4 volts li-ion  battery. its easy to remove and plug in the battery. With the provisioned wall charger, the complete charge cycle took about 3 hours 3 minutes as advertised, while the run time of the truck with leds on during most of the time, was almost 11-15  plus minutes as promised.

the run time might go beyond 15 minutes, if you are not driving the truck too aggressively with  drifts and sudden halts.

HBX 12889 off-Road, my First Drive and conclusion

The Thruster is powered by a powerful RC390 brushed motor and it is equipped with solid rear axle with an independent front suspension chassis system.it is delivered by two speed transmission which can be fulfilled by the additional servo and switch-able with the help of 3-channel radio.Below are the additional technical details - the dimensions of  HBX 12889

• Length: 400mm
• Width: 230mm
• Height : 170mm
• Wheelbase: 255mm
• Wheel Dia: 90 mm
• Wheel Width: 38 mm
•  Motor: Brushed RC 390
• Weight 2.2 kgs

If you are Looking for a fun, easy and safe heavy duty truck, undoubtedly HBX 12889 is the best choice in the range of $100+ .High Speed 26km/h, 4WD,  It has got good front wheel suspension with 2.4G radio control to enable actions like racing forward or backward, turning left or right .

The steering and the throttle trims on the remote controller are much useful to adjust the steering and wheel deviations, mainly on the off-roads uneven surfaces, thanks for making it accessible through the remote.

Durable off-road,  tires have high performance on a variety of surfaces.on hard concrete surfaces, the drive is smooth and fast when compared to the drive uneven land, though its obvious i felt 9115 is more accurate off-road without any fine tuning using trims.

The Speed - HBX 12889 can drive in two speed modes, 26 kmph as the highest and 15/16 k mph the lowest. to accelerate more and to get into the high speed mode, there is an aux button on the right of the transmitter, we need to activate that, HBX cruises much faster.

The Super Bright Led's: It fun to drive the HBX during night, the trucks comes with 6 LEDS equipped, all you need to do is to plug in the wire to lighten them, personally, the 6 led's give a good pathway to the car and makes it easy to drive during nights and low light conditions 

More Close-up shots of HBX 12889 truck -Image Gallery

Great Truck to get started with Racing FPV

Test Drive Video of HBX 12289 Thruster Truck

Stay tuned for the complete running video of HBX 12889 along with Eachine FPV .

Spare Parts of HBX 12889 Thruster

In case of damaged parts, the spares of HBX are easily available at banggood here. 

FPV Accessories. Buy the Car here for $108 Ships world wide.

As usual, Thanks to banggood for providing the car for honest and unbiased Review

HBX 12889 4WD Thruster Off-Road Truck
Reviewed by Ans Pri on
March 13 2017
Rating: 4.5

Mobius Mini, 27g light weight HD camera for drones

Meet the new Mobius Mini, a light weight, compact, most versatile rugged and affordable action camera for affordable high definition aerial photography. Mobius Mini is capable of capturing 3K video at 30 FPS per second and can record 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second. Be it professional drones or toy grade quadcopters, this 27g light weight Mobius mini is best suited for aerial shots for just less than $100, buy it here

As per the manufacturer, mobius mini has high quality lens assembly, capable of capturing 110 degrees FOV. Among one of the many user configurable features, this camera is also featuring image stabilization, ideal for Remote Controlled drones and quadcopters. in-addition, ability to externally power the Mobius Mini and the video-out feature will definitely excites the Quadcopter Flyers.

Technical Specifications

• Field of View：FOV 110°Wide angle but with less distortion, minimum fisheye distortion
• Video: 1920 x 1440 1080P 30fps, 1080P 60fps, 720P 120fps, VGA 240fps
• H.264 AVC High Profile,
• File Format: MP4, MOV
• Audio: aac, (configurable, on/off)
• Photo：2688*1512; 1600*1200;1920*1080;1280*960
• Configurable Time Lapse photo supported
• File Format: JPEG
• Mode switches:  Video Mode 1, Video Mode 2, Photo Mode, you can customize each mode to suit your application.
• TV out:  PAL/NTSC
• Video Latency: Low latency of composite video out, less 60ms 1080p 60fps, less 40ms 720p 60fps
• Interface：Mini 10Pin USB (USB2.0 Highspeed)
• Memory:  support Micro-SD memory card, up to 64GB, Cls10 high quality cards supported.
• LED indicator light:  Red, Yellow, Blue, Green (Top and Side visible)
• Internal lipo battery:  300mah. It can record over 30 minutes for 1080p 60fps.
• Power Input:  standard USB DC5V, with over voltage protection (5.6V-25V)
• Outer Dimensions:  approx 2in(L) x 1in(W) x .5in(H)
• Net weight:   approx .95 ounces

Key Features

• Smallest, lightest camera ( 54.5 x 29 x 14mm, only 27g ) which can be used to record 1080P 60fps videos
• Supports 1080P 60fps Full HD, H.264/AVC; 1920 x 1080P; up to 2688 x 1512px sharp stills
• Time-lapse photography and convenience to switch among Video Mode 1, Video Mode 2, Photo Mode
• Built-in 300mAh lithium-ion battery for over 30 minutes' video-taking 
• Supports FPV, Video-out

Mobius Mini with AOSENMA CG035 Drone

Currently available for sale at Gearbest for $83

Hubsan H501A X4 Air Pro comes with Mobile Relay

Hubsan, one of the best Chinese manufactures of drones, is now bringing the features that are mostly seen in professional and high end drones like DJI, YuneeC and 3DR to its mid range catalogue. In my previous post i introduced the entry of H507A with Waypoint navigation's, here is yet another interesting drone, H501A X4 Star Pro, with GPS way point navigation's and Point of Interest (Orbiting mode).

Hubsan H501A X4 Air Pro Waypoints FPV

Undoubtedly , H501S is one of the hot sellers for Hubsan in 2016 (learn more here), H501A have a slight advantage over H501S, way point navigation, point of interest and mobile relay that extend the control distance of the the drone when operated through mobile are interesting features that makes H501A Air Pro stand out from its predecessor. the design of the outer shell, integrated 1080p HD camera and features like follow me, Automatic return to home remain same. below are few some of the  key features of  H501A X4 Air Pro

First Exclusive Pictures of Hubsan H501A X4 Quadcopter

Hubsan H501A Package

Hubsan H501A quadcopter first Glance

Feature Highlights of H501A

• APP Compatible
• Waypoint navigation/orbit mode
• 1080P High Definition Camera
• GPS Accurate Position
• Automatic Return To Home
• Flight Time of 20 Minutes
• 7.4v 2700mah lipo Battery
• FPV:Real Time Photo/Video Transmission through Mobile App/Transmitter
• Brushless Motors
• High Definition Camera with Resolution- 1920*1080P
• Flight Control Failsafe/Low Power Failsafe
• GPS/Follow Me/Headless/RTH/Automatic Take-Off

Hubsan H501A X4 Air Features

From the pictures its evident that, H501A will be available in two variants/choices,

Option 1 (Standard BNF): It comes paired with H906A transmitter (Advanced Version of H501S) for more precise and comfortable handling, this is a large remote controller which has an integrated FPV screen, the control distance is approximately 1000 meters

Option 2 (Professional RTF): As H501A is app compatible, you will get a Mobile Relay to boost the FPV transmission distance through WIFI, check the below image, (cell phone is not part of the purchase)

H501A Mobile Relay Device

Hubsan App will be available soon for both android and ios platforms.

Difference Between H501A and H507A

Though H501A and H507A are NOT comparable, (Too many H50XX Variants from Hubsan) below are few key differences between the new launches

• H501A is more of an upgrade to H501S with waypoints and app compatibility with mobile relay option on the other hand H507A falls under Toy Grade category with brushed motors and its refreshed 502C, Learn more here

• H501A comes with 1080P camera and 7.4 volts battery while H507A has 550 mah battery with 720p camera

Pricing and Availability

Hubsan H501A X4 Air Pro is expected to be available soon in the retail mart in early February. Gearbest currently listing both the variants of H501A as BNF and RTF with a price difference of  $100 between option 1 and 2.

Purchase Options

• Hubsan H501A X4 Air Pro BNF-with mobile Relay- $260
• Hubsan H501A With H906A Transmitter - $370

FuriBee VR01, Beginners FPV Goggles With Dual Antenna

Wondering which FPV glasses to buy to experience your first FPV flying? Furibee a new entry to the drone space, has got its first VR FPV glasses selling for $45. it comes with 4.3 inch FPV display along with the dual antennas and 40 Channels

Along with the 16:9 aspect ration, these VR glasses has also got the AV in and out capability to feed the video in and out of the external source.
 

Specifications of Furibee VR01 HD FPV Goggles

Screen size: 4.3 inches
Resolution: 480 x 272px
Aspect ratio: 16:9
TV system: NTSC and PAL
Frequency: 5.8GHz
Channels: 40 channels, including RaceBand
Operating voltage: 7 - 23V DC
Operating current: 2 - 3S
Compatible battery: 2S 520mAh - 3S 2200mAh
Service time: about 3 hours with 2S 520mAh; more than 18 hours with 3S 2200mAh - flying all day long
Sensitivity: -90dBi
Antenna gain: 4dBi mushroom antenna; 4dBi planar antenna
Connector type: RP-SMA male on FPV goggles; SMA male on antennas
DVR function: no

You can find more technical information and use age directions from the manual here, if you are looking for a budget friendly fpg google for your first FPY drone flying experience, its worth trying the new FuriBee VR01, currently priced at $45.03 at gearbest.

$45.34 Buy now

DJI Phantom 4 Pro is Here, whats New compared to Phantom 4

As it evident by now, DJI Phantom 4 pro which is an upgrade version of Phantom 4 is now ready for sale, selling at $1499 from DJI store and $1978 as listed on Gearbest. Wondering about the main difference between the Phantom 4 and the new Phantom 4 Pro? below is the quick difference between two.

Main Differences between Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4

The Phantom 4 Pro redefines the iconic Phantom series, bringing imaging and intelligence to new heights. Its uprated camera shoots 4K/60fps at a bitrate of 100Mbps and stills up to 20-megapixels, creating dramatically better images. The Flight Autonomy system adds dual rear vision sensors and two Time of Flight range imaging cameras for a total of 5 directions of obstacle sensing with a range of up to 30m in all directions.

The upgraded Lightbridge HD video transmission system offers an extended maximum transmission range of 4.3mi (7km) and also enables you to switch between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz. It can also be used with an optional integrated monitor for even more reliable transmission. Operators are also further empowered with a new suite of ActiveTrack and TapFly functions. The aircraft’s Intelligent Flight Battery also have increased capacity by 520mAh to enable an extended flight time of 30 minutes.

Flight time 30 mins

Control range 7 km

Speed 72 km/h

Video resolution 4K 60fps

Sensor range

30 M

Obstacle sensing

5 DIRECTION

 

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