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How to Update Rapidfire Firmware and Upload Custom Logo
Here is the steps to update the firmware on your ImmersionRC Rapidfire module, and how to upload a custom start-up logo. It’s important to ensure you have the latest firmware to get the best possible performance out of it.
How to Combine Two Small LiPo Into a Bigger One | 2x1S=2S | 2x2S=4S
Got a new model but it takes higher cell count LiPo? Here is an easy trick on how you can potentially save some money by combining smaller batteries you might already have into a bigger one.
Review: Diatone Mamba F411 Nano 16x16mm FC/ESC Stack
The Diatone Mamba F4 Nano Stack (134) is a 16x16mm flight controller stack that support 2S to 4S LiPo voltage input. Build quality looks awesome!
Review: iFlight Succex F4 Micro 16x16mm FC/ESC/VTX Stack
Looking for a nano 16x16mm flight controller stack for your next micro quad? Check out the iFlight Succex F4 Micro Stack which has been around long enough to prove itself a reliable option.
Tiny Whoop Flight Controllers Round Up
Here is a round-up of all the popular flight controllers for both brushed and brushless Tiny Whoops. I will compare the specs, and explain what to look for when choosing a whoop FC.
Review: Diatone GTB229 Cube Micro Drone
Not sure what “gtb229” means, but basically this is another “toothpick” class ultra-light micro drone. What I have here is a prototype, so if you have any ideas please let them know in the comment below to help shape this product.
Review: Skystars Talon X110
The Skystars Talon X110 is one of the first “toothpick” style micro quad that supports 4S. It has a slightly stretched-X frame with reinforced struts for the arms. It’s using Skystars’s own 20x20mm F4 FC stack with a powerful 15A 4in1 ESC.
LiPo Shootout: Tiny Whoop & Ultra-light Micro Quad (Toothpick) Battery
I tested quite a few 2S and 3S LiPo and LiHV batteries in 300mAh, 350mAh, 450mAh, 650mAh capacities, to see which ones are the best for tiny whoops and toothpicks (ultra-light micro quad).
Review: Crazybee F4 Pro Whoop FC (V1 V2 V3 Changes)
The Crazybee F4 Whoop FC is designed by Happymodel, originally for brushless Tiny Whoops but are now also used in ultra-light micro quads, such as my favourite Sailfly. It’s a compact and light weight solution, as the radio receiver, FC and 4in1 ESC are all integrated into one single board.
Review: Eachine Nano VTX (Smallest 400mW VTX?)
Looking for a video transmitter for your tiny whoop or toothpick micro quad builds? Check out the Eachine Nano VTX – not only it’s the smallest VTX I’ve tested, but also capable of up to 400mW!
News: Runcam Split 3 Camera | Micro and Nano
Runcam recently released the Split 3 camera in both Micro and Nano form factors. Here is an overview of the specs and what this camera would be good for. Hopefully I will get one for testing soon.
News: Jumper T16 PLUS 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 Plus.