Category Archives: Gears
Firefly 7S HAWK-EYE
HAWK-EYE Aerial Video Technology is known for it’s ultra vivid cameras with GYRO image stabilization. The Firefly 7S 4K FPV action sports camera camcorder is the latest entry into the market with a 2 inch LCD screen. This comes as a nice surprise, following suit the recent Mobius-looking Q6 camera that is taking the market by storm this month. With the LCD screen, it 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, can be a disappointment if you missed that only shot.
HAWK-EYE Aerial Video Technology series of cameras took the challenge to GoPro with a third of the price, putting GoPro in a tough spot. This round, a new challenger to it’s rival, Git2.
AOMWAY FPV 200mW 700TVL AV Transmitter
If you are looking for a quick way to view the world from the sky, the Aomway Mini video transmitter packs 200mW of ultra clean 5.8GHz power in a micro sized video/audio package integrated with a 700 TVL camera. That’s right Plug N Play FPV! and at 19 grams!
First Impression, love the fact that it is plug and play. Easy to use, just deciding how you want to power this FPV gear is the only challenge you may have or maybe not. It comes pre-wired with a standard JST battery plug, allowing you to use any battery type, not limiting to AA or LiPo.
Eachine Touch T100 100W Balance Charger
You can’t beat that, a Touch Screen computer balance charger for $69, Eachine Touch T100 at a 100 watts, is everything you need for beginning RC. The AC/DC charger carries a microprocessor controller that allows you to charge or discharge batteries. With built-in lithium cell LiPo balancer to meet most Radio Control charging needs. This charger has a 4.3 inch color LCD touch screen and supports AC/DC dual input, an easy and convenient travel charger that strikes a balance in safety and security. You can limit the temperature/time/peek to forcibly shut off when the limits are reached
First Impression, impressed that all the details are all layout in one screen and absolutely love the graphical interface. I am a big fan of not having to scroll through menu to check the charging status. If you are familiar with computer chargers, this touch screen menu system is easy. The user manual does not explain in detail what the benefits of each safety settings, but they are the same and commonly available in all computer chargers. The default recommended settings are acceptable if you do not have any specific preferences. Here is a help chart we created.
Eachine ProDVR Mini Video Audio Recorder
Eachine ProDVR is a useful mini digital DIY video recorder recently added to the long list of Eachine innovation. You can probably find a dozen applications yourself to put this little DVR to good use; some usage include using it as a micro Security CCTV DVR or recording video footage on a model aircraft. This mini DVR us especially popular among hobbyist.
First Impression, this mini dvr is an innovative digital image capture card, leveraging the use of micro Secure Digital (SD) storage memory card. It does require a user to have some basic experience in wiring and soldering. Once you have installed the cables, you can determine the compatible connectors needed to receive video and to output video to a monitor.
A few issues has been identified. The current firmware is not able to record in (720*480) or (1280*480) resolution. It is only compatible with NTSC and not correctly recording with PAL cameras. A new firmware is expected to be released to correct these issues.
Eachine EV800 D FPV Goggle and Monitor
While testing several goggles for DM, Eachine EV800 caught my attention. Not only was the price great but something we have been doing, making a spare fpv headplay as a monitor. Eachine EV800 was designed with that in mind, a separable goggle 5 inch screen that can be used as small monitor with a tripod. The upgraded EV800D is even better.. brilliant!
First Impression, we love how it separates and serves as a monitor. In terms of the reception, clarity and usability, we have to report back after a few more tests. Standby.
Target User Segment
Keen FPV Beginner Pilots, First FPV Investment, Ready To Use, Budget USD$79 MAP (June 2016 )
DeviationTX Walkera Devo Transmitter Hacking
One of the best kept secret of a Walkera transmitter is the ability to support multiple protocols using deviationtx firmware. So if you are flying a selection of models, such as e-Flite Carbon-Z, Walkera F210, Blade QX, Yuneec Typhoon, Parkzone Micro Warplane, Spektrum DSM2 plane, JJRC Tarantula x6 or Hubsan X4; you can turn your affordable Devo transmitter into a power house that supports multiple protocols, all you need is the provided Walkera USB transmitter cable.
Specification:
The Deviation hacking project supports multiple protocols without any modifications to the transmitter:
● Devo 6/7e/8/10/12/F12e WK2401/WK2601/WK2801
● DSM2/DSMX JR, Spektrum, Turnigy
● Nine Eagles J6 Pro (with telemetry module)
Eachine LCD5802D FPV Monitor DVR
When you are out flying, recording your flights is a way to recover an aircraft, in an event of an engine failure. The Eachine LCD5802D 5802 is the next generation of budget first person view (FPV) monitors that gets better each time, putting it’s competitors (Lumenier, Skyzone) in a tough spot. It is light and easy to carry. I am really excited about this monitor, as it has every function we need to monitor our flights at dronemission.com. The Eachine 5802D LCD monitor comes with diversity antennas, DVR and 40 channels auto search, all three functions I would look for on a new FPV monitor.
First impression, every FPV pilot needs a DVR, with a DVR function, you can record your flight footage along with your On Screen Display information. This will allow you to playback, analyze your flight footage or to recover a lost model. The Eachine LCD5802D comes built-in dual receiver for best reception, allows you to place two types of antenna to provide the clearest picture in a variety of flying conditions. With dual buffered Audio Video (AV) outputs, you can connect a pair of google directly or an external monitor. It is capable of receiving 5 Bands and a total 40 Channels to cover all the transmitter known today and to stay compatible with new or old video transmitters. You can easily switch between channels with a one key signal search and the auto scan is fast!.
GTeng T909 FPV Watch for Drones
GTeng T909 is 2.6 inch LCD Screen FPV Watch, with a wearable receiver 5.8G for real-time video reception. Now if you want to form a shot or take a peek at your OSD altitude, you can peek at it on your watch. The 5.8G antenna is built-in with a 3dBi copper tube. You can turn on and off with the power button and best of all, the channel change button allows you to easily select the correct 32 channels.
Powered by a built-in 350mAh Li-Po battery and charged up via USB. You get about 60 minutes of runtime per charge, unfortunately the range is 60 meters, but may just be perfect to use for finding a lost quadcopter drone when you are within 60 meters.
Eachine Goggles One HD 1080p
Eachine Goggle One is a 5 inches 5.8G 40 channel Raceband HD 1080p HDMI FPV goggle and home theater video glass. An upgrade to the VR-007 goggle released recently. With a HDMI port, this will allow you to view HD FPV real-time video, complementing supported WIFI multirotors, such as the Solo by 3DR, DJI Inspire and other compatible HD quadcopters. We will put it to a test and report back next month.
The video gave a us pretty good sense of what is most comfortable and sharpness, however they are matter of preference.
Eachine D800 7A 80W Balance LiPo Charger
Eachine does it again, this time with a cost-effective charger at 80 watts D800 LiPo Charger. The long awaited charger to support the growing size in LiPo that Radio Control hobbyist faces today.
Big 80 watts
example 6S Lipo divide 80w/25.2V= 3.17A, it can therefore handle a charge at a maximum of 3A for a 3000 mAh LiPo. My experience with this charger is during times when a cell is off balanced, this is the only charger that restores itto balance and ensures a good storage.
- Find D800: http://dronemission.com/find/eachine-d800.php
- Charging Board: http://dronemission.com/find/charging-board.php
