Lastest Articles
Proshot – A New ESC Protocol
Proshot is a new ESC protocol “concept” created by a RCGroup user “Ub3r”, that encodes DShot with PWM pulses. In theory there might be some benefits in using Proshot over DShot, but whether it makes a noticeable difference and overweight the downside, that’s another question.
Top 5 Best Motors for Mini Quad
So many brushless motor choices out there for mini quad, it’s hard to decide. We don’t believe there is a “best motor” out there, because each motor performs better in certain aspects and worse in others. In the end of the day it’s about finding the balance, and depends on what’s more important to one’s flying style and budget of course.
Buzzer for Quadcopters
Buzzers for quadcopter is one of the most basic hardware in the hobby, but a few beginners are still getting confused. So hopefully this article can help clarify a few things.
Getting Uninverted SBUS and Smart Port from Frsky Receivers
In this guide we will show you how to get uninverted SBUS and Smart Port signals from many different Frsky receivers.
Flash Frsky Receiver Firmware – XSR, X4R, XM+, D4R
In this article we will show you how to flash/update firmware on your Frsky receivers such as D4R-II, X4R-SB, XSR and XM+. This is useful when you have mismatched firmware that prevents you from binding, or you might simply want to update to the latest firmware version.
Best Flight Controllers For Mini Quad & Racing Drones
There are too many great flight controllers out there. In this edition of “top 5 best” we picked 5 FC’s for racing mini quads based on community feedback in July 2017.
Review: DYS F4 Pro V2 Flight Controller – AIO FC
The DYS F4 Pro V2 FC is a new AIO (all in one) flight controller that has been very popular among mini quad builders. In this review we will take a look at the features and some close up photos.
ESC Firmware and Protocols Overview
For quadcopters there are several ESC protocols and firmware available, which could get confusing for beginners. In this summary we will explain the difference, a little bit of history and links to articles for more technical detail.
Review: Azure Power V2 Race/Freestyle Propellers
Azure Power sent me some new crazy-looking 5″ mini quad propellers to test. These props are designed for racing and freestyle flying.
Top 5 Best LiPo Battery Chargers for Mini Quad
In this article we will reveal some of the best LiPo chargers recommended by many mini quad pilots and racers.
Be Aware of Fake and Low Quality Lead Solder for building quadcopter
Are you having trouble soldering? Check your solder first! Lead solder makes soldering a lot easier, and it’s possible your issue is due to having lead-free solder (or mislabelled/fake lead solder).
Review – GEPRC LSX5 Leopard Mini Quad Frame
I received the LSX5 Leopard mini quad frame by GEPRC for testing. It’s been a popular frame on social media, let’s check it out.