About the new product
The novelty is presented by a well-known hobby developer of components for FPV drones, as well as ready-to-fly racing solutions – GePRC. The Thinking P16 HD is a factory tuned 79mm Cinewhoop that incorporates state-of-the-art components including Caddx’s brand new digital FPV system developed in close collaboration with DJI Innovations. Designed for a novice audience of users who are just starting to explore the racing niche and are in search of the best products. As usual, let’s start with the key features of the model.
Peculiarities
- Two versions of HD/4K drone
- Weight without battery (HD/4K): 64.8g/55.5g
- 79mm plastic frame with propeller guards
- Flight controller: GEP-12A-F4 AIO based on STM32F411 chip (Firmware target: GEPRCF411) with built-in 12A ESC, MPU6000 gyroscope, with Betaflight OSD
- Motors: GR1103 8000KV
- Propellers: Gemfan 1635
- Digital FPV: Caddx Nebula Nano Digital FPV Camera Kit (HD version)
- Analog FPV: Caddx Loris 4K + VTX: 5.8GHz (48 channels IRC Tramp; switchable power: 25/100/200mW) (4K version)
- Optional receivers: Frsky R-XSR/Frsky XM+/FlySky A8S/TBS NanoRX
- Supported power: up to 4S
- Recommended battery: 3S 300mAh Lipo (with XT30 connector)
Equipment
The developer offers the drone in two versions: HD – equipped with a digital FPV system Caddx Nebula Nano Digital FPV Kit; 4K – built on analog video transmission technology and equipped with the latest Caddx Loris 4K hybrid FPV camera. Both versions can come with or without a receiver: Frsky R-XSR/Frsky XM+/FlySky A8S/TBS NanoRX. Also on various trading platforms, a Combo package is offered, which includes all the missing DJI components, as well as a charger and battery.
- Thinking P16 HD (kit without receiver; relevant for owners of DJI FPV remote control and DJI FPV goggles)
- Thinking P16 4K (relevant for advanced users who already have all the missing components)
- Thinking P16 HD Combo (RTF kit including DJI FPV controller, DJI FPV goggles, charger and battery)
HD version
4K version
Included:
- Drone GePRC Thinking P16 HD
- 4 spare props GEMFAN 1636 (2CW/2CCW)
- 2 × battery fixing straps 15 × 120
- 1.5mm L-key (for mounting propellers)
- 5.8GHz antenna
Specification
Drone
Brand:
GePRC
Model:
Thinking P16 HD
Weight without battery (HD/4K):
64/55.5 g
Diagonal dimension (from motor to motor):
79 mm
Flight controller:
GEP-12A-F4 AIO
Motors:
GR1103 8000KV
Propellers:
Gemfan 1635
FPV:
HD: Caddx Nebula Nano Digital FPV Kit
4K: Caddx Loris 4K + VTX: 5.8GHz (48 channels IRC Tramp; switchable power: 25/100/200mW)
Receiver (optional):
Frsky R-XSR/Frsky XM+/FlySky A8S/TBS NanoRX
Recommended battery:
3S 300mAh Lipo with XT30 connector (HD version: max flight time 4 min; 4K version: 4.5 min)
flight controller
PC:
GEP-12A-F4 AIO (All In One)
Gyroscope:
MPU6000
OSD:
BetaFlight OSD w/AT7456E chip
Firmware target:
GEPRCF411
ESC:
4×12A BLHeli_S (Dshot/Multishot/OneShot)
VTX:
5.8GHz (48 channels IRC Tramp; switchable power: 25/100/200mW)
Caddx Vista Kit
The weight:
Vista Kit (including FPV camera): 24 g
Antenna: 2.5 g
Dimensions:
Vista Kit: 30×29×13mm
Coaxial cable: 80/120 mm
Slave. frequency range:
5.725 – 5.850GHz
Transmitter power (EIRP):
FCC/SRRC/MIC: < 1000 mW
CE: < 25 mW
Antenna connector:
u.FL
Min. delay with FPV camera Caddx Nebula Nano (from the beginning to the end):
720p@60fps: 32ms
Min. latency with DJI FPV camera (from start to finish):
Low Latency Mode (720P@120fps): <28ms
High-Quality Mode (720P@60fps): <40ms
Max. FPV Removal Distance:
FCC/SRRC: 4 km
CE: 0.7 km
I/O interface:
USB-C/IPEX/3-in-1 port
Supported flight controllers:
F3/F4/F7
Slave. temperature range:
0 – 40°C
Input voltage:
7.4 – 26.4V
Output power:
25mW/200mW/500mW/700mW
FPV Camera Caddx Nebula Nano:
Matrix: 1/3″ CMOS
Permission: 720p@60fps
Lens: 2.1mm; f/2.1
Gate: rolling shutter
FOV: 150° (D); 122° (D); 93° (V)
FPV latency: 32ms
Operating range temperatures: -20°C to 60°C
The weight: 4.5g
Dimensions: 14 × 14 × 21 mm (expandable to 19 × 19 mm)
Caddx Loris 4K
Matrix:
1/2.7″ CMOS
Lens:
1.8mm
Horizon. permission:
800TVL
FOV (FPV/Record):
165°
FPV latency:
40ms
Video Recording Resolution:
4K at 30/60 fps (REAL: 3.5K at 60 fps)
2.7K at 60 fps
1080P at 60/120 fps
Video Format:
MP4
TV system:
NTSC & PAL (changeable)
Email gate:
PAL: 1/50〜100.000;
NTSC: 1/60〜100.000
Audio:
digital mic
FLYOSD:
Yes
Min. lighting:
0.01 lux
WDR:
DWDR
DNR:
3DNR
Video output:
CVBS
Operating range temperatures:
-20°C to 60°C
The weight:
10 g
Dimensions:
DVR board: 29×29mm
Camera: 14 × 14 mm (expandable to 19 × 19 mm)
Price
The GePRC Thinking P16 HD is sold by the developer both through its own resources and through various Internet trading platforms. The price depends on the selected version and receiver:
- Thinking P16 HD – from $239.99 to $269.99
- Thinking P16 4K – $199.99 to $229.99
- Thinking P16 HD Combo – $1118
Conclusion
GePRC Thinking P16 HD from $239.99
pros
- Execution quality
- Safe flight (frame with ring protection)
- B/C motors
- Flight potential (handling / dynamism)
- Video stream quality
- Quick first run
- For home and street
One of the best FPV solutions to meet all the requirements of a rapidly growing hobby. The potential of the model has already been appreciated by both beginners and advanced pilots. Based on personal operating experience, we note such best aspects of the model (in the Combo configuration) as ease of first launch, video stream quality, controllability, dynamism and shock resistance. No cons found. If the budget allows, we strongly recommend it as one of the contenders as the first FPV quadric, after mastering which you can quickly and safely switch to more powerful and technological FPV models, since you already have DJI FPV goggles and a DJI FPV remote control.
Video
Top reviews from users
Flight test.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHxjlrDPE-8
Review and flight test.