Here are the featured equipments we have tested and continue to use at DroneMission.com.
From aerial video cameras, model aircrafts, to tools & essentials.
These have been found to do the job. The prices can vary significantly, so
meeting our budget is a priority. To view latest
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July, 2017
Featured Cameras
You may have seen our featured episodes, they were filmed with the following
cameras
Best
kept secret. Tried this Hawk Eye Firefly 6S 4k camera and i must say it deserves
some praise. Like all cameras it's got some merits and flaws, but for $96 this
4k FPV Sports camera kickass - sharper than a GoPro 4! JR connector included.
FireFly 6s
(previous
Firefly 5S)
Weighing amazingly 65g, GIT2 with a 1.5 inches LCD viewing screen. The LCD
allows you to see what you are filming; at times you only get one chance on a
shot, and not seeing what you are filming, you may just miss that unique shot.
You will need to purchase a compatible JR connector for FPV (GoPro usb). See below
(previous version
Git1)
The
Mobius
Mini, Mobius and Keychain #16 ActionCam light weight, simplicity, no frails, but a
great camera that captures stunning HD video. Keychain #16
weighs only 28g, perfect for planes. JR connectors may not
be included, you will need one for FPV.
Amkov
amk5000s 170 degrees wide angle, sports camera. Very sharp, see the aerial video
from a hexacopter. At this price point, I don't feel the pain on each rough
landing. You will need to purchase a compatible JR connector for FPV (SJ Cam usb).
The
Dazzne P3 Ambarella A7LS Soc is a 1080P 60fps action camera with a 16 Mega
Pixels Panasonic CMOS sensor and a rather wide 170 degree angle lens. Uses
a GoPro JR connector for FPV.
Everyone
knows, the most advanced GoPro ever Video: 4K30, 2.7K60, 1440p80, 1080p120,
960p120, 720p240 (super slow motion capture). You will need to purchase a
compatible JR connector for FPV. See below. Love this video take
using a GoPro.
RunCam
HD is a FPV camera born out of RC Fanatics, the classic slim design for better
aerodynamics, re-engineered with inputs from various RC pilots. This camera has
great potential, in fact, if you have not seen it in action, this is well
deserving a try. It is the Sharper Image Store version of the Mobius, with a
price tag of about $55. The manufacturer is attentive to every little detail,
from RF shielding to the final touches in packaging. We love this camera. JR
connector included.
FPV Gears(featured in Episode
86, 89, 91, 92)
: click of picture for details
Left to Right:
(1)
minimOSD for APM on screen display (2)
Mini Patch Antenna 5.8G 8DBi FPV - popular gives you the additional distance.
(3) Fatshark Dominator goggle with built-in DVR (4) Long range
600 mW
easy button 32 channels video transmitter (5)
FPV Watch by GTeng, perfect for forming a
shot or searching for a lost craft.(6)
GPS or Camera holder
RC Essentials
Left to Right:
(1)
Hexagon screw set that also
fits typical drill set, for use on quadcopters (supports Tali H500, Scout X4)
(2) love this handy
32 piece tool set (3) mix
A & B glue for foam planes, dries in 5 minutes. (4)
XT60 Male To T-Plug Female Deans Converter
smallest adapter,
for the day you might need it (5)
Du-Bro 499 Tru-Spin Prop Balancer, most popular precision propeller balancer. (6)
Eachine D800 80w
Battery Charger, best budget 80 watt charger, powerful enough to charge up
to 6s LiPo. (7)
Cellmeter8 is quiet LiPo tester that we have grown to love. Designed as a
servo tester, port to discharge and used to check the battery voltage, measure
the voltage of both individual cells and full battery voltage in a easy manner.
DIY Drones
Left to Right:
(1)
PX4 Autopilot PIX 2.4.6 32Bits APM Flight Controller (2)
APM Flight Controller
set
(3)
Micro MinimOSD for XK or APM on screen display. New upgraded board
(4)
Xenon Night Strobe Flash Light, like a tiny camera flash, see it far, it
strobes every second, connect to receiver or 1s-6s. (5)
SMA to RP-SMA is used to use a Walkera/Fatshark/DJI antenna on a Boscam
video transmitter and at right angle. (6)
2S-6S Lipo
to USB Power Converter Adapter w/Digital Display 5V 2A, best device to have
around during a power outage. Makes your LiPo batteries into a power bank to charge
your usb devices (phone, fan, led light).
(1)
Frsky Taranis, very programmable opentx talking radio (2)
Walkera Devo 10,
labeled a universal radio that can fly various protocol with one radio with
deviation (3)
Devo F12E, professional 12
channel radio transmitter with 32 video channels (4)
FrSky Horus
X12S an advanced digital telemetry radio (3rd generation of talking radios)
(5)
FrSky Taranis Q X7 budget talking radio
Frsky family of gadgets for telemetry
Left to Right:
(1) LiPo
Voltage Sensor Smart port Enable without OLED Screen, reduce weight and cost
(2)
S6R two-in-one, receiver and 3-axis gyro stabilization with smart port. (3)
Antenna Mount Holder for Frsky X8R X6R L9R Receiver (4) Frsky XM+ Micro D16
SBUS Full Range Receiver
Gears(featured in Episode
101,
105,
116, 126, 129)
Left to Right: (1) We have the
NX3 Evo Gyro
[User Manual], we used on our jets. It has the same features of AS3X
and SAFE function. If
you like AS3x and SAFE switches, this is good price and it works.
(2) G-2d
gimbal, for camera.
(3) Popular
2200 mAh
3s LiPo for your Walkera Devo
radios (4) Yoke Cockpit
Control Station, see episode 105 (5)
Eachine Goggle DVR Dual Core/Diversity (6)
Mobius
Slimline FPV Action Sports Camera.
Search Airplanes Tested Left to Right: (1)
X-UAV1 Designer
(2) The
Ranger757-4 is the perfect FPV Drone Plane that fits into your car trunk.
It is designed for long range FPV with all the necessary spaciius compartments
for equipment. (3)
Sky Pilot
TS-839 very similar to the Ranger, modular quick assembly, can very slow for
searches (twenty minutes or more).
Budget GPS Multirotors Drones Tested (DM.com/Top
5) Left to Right: (1) Xk
X380, noted as the most accurate budget drone with GPS Return. (2)
Hubsan
X4 Pro H109S, stable flight, endurance 30 minutes and with a parachute for
emergency. (3)
XK
X500, another excellent budget GPS Drone by XK. If you plan to carry
a larger camera, the x500 can handle the load better. (4)
FreeX, budget and easy to
fly GPS Drone
Beginner's Model Reviewed
Left to Right: (1) Syma X8HGquadcopter,
holds the altitude for an easy flight. (2)
Hubsan H107D X4, a
very popular quad but the H20 is easier to fly. (3)
H2O lightweight quadcopter
for beginners (4) The
Sky
Warrior K70C comes with a retractable camera holder at an affordable price,
as such this quadcopter is rank to be suitable for a learner. (5)
Syma X51 Spaceship
Quadcopter is a unique quadcopter design, looking like a USS Enterprise.
Outdoors but flies perfectly indoors.
Off the Radar, Under Rated or Best Kept Secret Episodes:
Left to Right: (1) mix
A & B glue for foam
planes, dries in 5 minutes. (2)
Tarot
OSD, best budget standalone OSD with GPS. (3) We have the
NX3 Evo Gyro on our planes. (4)
XK Detect x380 Best 2015 budget GPS
Quadcopter $250 for it's RTH accuracy (5)
Krylon Short Cuts
foam-safe paint that we use for all foam
models, spray it 10 inches away, a thin
coat, and add a second coat next minute. (6)
Good, affordable
Remax Micro SD card (US$4.60), 16gb for
all your FPV needs.
See the reviews.
Best
kept secret. Tried this Hawk Eye Firefly 6S 4k camera and i must say it deserves
some praise. Like all cameras it's got some merits and flaws, but for $96 this
4k FPV Sports camera kickass - sharper than a GoPro 4! JR connector included.
The
Amkov
amk5000s 170 degrees wide angle, sports camera. Very sharp, see the aerial video
from a hexacopter. At this price point, I don't feel the pain on each rough
landing. You will need to purchase a compatible JR connector for FPV (SJ Cam usb).
The
Dazzne P3 Ambarella A7LS Soc is a 1080P 60fps action camera with a 16 Mega
Pixels Panasonic CMOS sensor and a rather wide 170 degree angle lens. Uses
a GoPro JR connector for FPV.
Everyone
knows, the most advanced GoPro ever Video: 4K30, 2.7K60, 1440p80, 1080p120,
960p120, 720p240 (super slow motion capture). You will need to purchase a
compatible JR connector for FPV. See below. Love this video take
using a GoPro.
RunCam
HD is a FPV camera born out of RC Fanatics, the classic slim design for better
aerodynamics, re-engineered with inputs from various RC pilots. This camera has
great potential, in fact, if you have not seen it in action, this is well
deserving a try. It is the Sharper Image Store version of the Mobius, with a
price tag of about $55. The manufacturer is attentive to every little detail,
from RF shielding to the final touches in packaging. We love this camera. JR
connector included.
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