Monday, June 5, 2017

TIANQU XS809W Foldable RC Quadcopter: Can it Carry a GoPro




The Tianqu XS809W is a unique quadcopter - it looks very similar to the popular DJI Mavic, but it only costs $50. The low price is for a reason - it lacks GPS, a good camera, stabilization, long range, and pretty much all the cool features of the Mavic. However, it DOES feature a really compact, folding design, a punchy set of brushed motors (I know, I know), and WiFi FPV views. It's a fun quad to fly, and while it doesn't quite carry a GoPro (as seen in the video), it has great battery life and handles flips without a problem. Check it out at Gearbest here: http://bit.ly/2rDiXMe

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Sunday, June 4, 2017

Furibee VR01 Budget FPV Goggles Review


Remember my budget FPV setup with a smart phone plus EasyCap? How about a dedicated FPV headset for only $50? Gearbest let me try out the Furibee VR01 FPV Goggles and I am pretty impressed. I flew it with my Hubsan H501S, my XK X251, and my MJX Bugs drones, all with great success. The goggles provided a clear signal, and easily found the FPV output signals from the drones (or the onboard video transmitter setuo). A extra battery is required to power the drone, thankfully a 7.4v 2S lipo does the job fine (see video link for battery). Overall, quality is very similar to my FPV smartphone setup, and this is a little easier to setup, saving time and letting me fly more. 
Furibee FPV VR01 Headset: http://bit.ly/2qSfibx


Free Soldier Camping Stove Review


Ever wanted a mini camping stove that you could throw into your backpack, then assemble at the end of your hike? The Free Soldier Camping Stove aims to be just that-its a 4-sided metal (supposedly stainless steel) with a base. It comes with a neat little carrying case, with durable design and straps for attaching it to a backpack. The stove takes a little practice to snap together (Watch out for the sharp edges--it doubles as multi-tool device), but once it's done it works quite well. Simply place your tinder/fuel inside the stove, and place your cookware ontop. Voila! Overall, it gets the job done, although some may find it easier to just use a campsite fireplace that's already present. Check your local fire/burn regulations as well before using this stove. 
Free Soldier Camping Stove: http://bit.ly/2qWgquB
Sample provided via Gearbest