Introduction
The first product of the advanced FunSnap company was implemented with the direct support of Xiaomi, which was positioned by the developers as a simple but high-tech selfie drone aimed at a novice user audience, which was later confirmed in practice. But as it turned out, iDol was not the only FunSnap project. In parallel, engineers were working on their best creation under the beautiful name – DIVA. The FunSnap DIVA is a portable, trendy 4K drone with a form factor that vaguely resembles DJI’s premium Mavic Air quadcopter. According to the presented schedule, from January 13, 2020, through the Internet resource Indiegogo, the developer began a fundraising campaign to launch the mass production of FunSnap DIVA, where, as of January 15, 2020, he announced 100% fundraising and thanked everyone who supported the project. All the information below is confirmed by the developer and obtained based on the results of testing a working prototype of the DIVA drone (currently not complete). By tradition, let’s start with the key features of the upcoming news.
Peculiarities
- Weight 430 gr
- Folded dimensions (L × W × H) 168 × 100 × 50 mm
- Positioning: GPS + GLONASS + sensor complex (1 × ultrasonic + 1 × optical)
- Brushless propulsion system with foldable propellers
- 4K camera built on a 1/3-inch matrix
- Image stabilization: 2-axis mechanical gimbal + EIS
- Max. flight time 26 min
- Max. distance FPV removal 2 km (in the application settings, the range is limited to 1.5 km)
- Max. horizontal flight speed 50 km/h
- Control: Smartphone / Smartphone + Remote control
- Mob. Application: Funsnap 2
- Automatic flight mode by points (up to 40 points)
- 5 × preset auto flight and shooting modes (including Follow me)
- RTH auto mode (when the drone / remote control signal is lost; when the battery is insufficient; forced by the pilot)
- Timelapse shooting mode
- Intelligent Gesture Control
- Mob. the application is adapted for interaction with all known social networks. networks
Equipment
Available configurations offered by the developer:
- FunSnap DIVA (Included: Drone/Remote/Battery/2 × spare propellers (1CW/1CCW)/Charger/Charging cable/Instruction)
- FunSnap DIVA Premium Combo (Included: Drone/Remote/2×Battery/2×Spare Propeller(1CW/1CCW)/Charger/Charging Cable/Instruction)
- FunSnap DIVA Premium Combo X2 (Included: Drone/Remote/4×Battery/4×Spare Propeller(2CW/2CCW)/Charger/Charging Cable/Instruction)
Specification
Drone
Brand:
funsnap
Model:
DIVA
Size(L×W×H):
When folded: 168×100×50mm
In flight condition: 168×184×50mm
Diagonal size:
220 mm
The weight:
430 gr
Motors:
brushless
Max. flight time:
26 min
Max. FPV Removal Distance:
2 km (when controlled: remote control + smartphone)
Max. horizontal flight speed:
50 km/h
Operating range temperatures:
0°С to 40°С
Satellite positioning:
GPS + GLONASS
Camera
Matrix:
1/3″ CMOS
Pixel:
1200W(dpi)
Lens:
wide angle lens
FOV:
80°
Diaphragm:
F2.0
Focus range:
1.6 m to ∞
Photo modes:
Single
Photo Format:
JPEG
Video shooting modes:
4K Ultra: 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
2.7K: 2704 × 1520 at 30 fps
FHD: 1920 × 1080 at 30/60 fps
Max. bitrate:
50 Mbps
Video Format:
MP4 (MPEG-4 AVAC/H.264)
Supported SD card type:
MicroSD; Capacity: 32-128GB; Class 10 or UHS-1
Operating range temperatures:
0°С to 40°С
Remote Control
Slave. frequency range:
Control: 5.8GHz
FPV: 5.8GHz
Max. signal transmission distance:
2000 m
Charging voltage/current:
5V/3A
Battery Type:
18650
Size of supported mobiles. devices:
Max. Length: 92mm
Battery capacity:
2×2000mAh
Operating range temperatures:
0°С to 40°С
suspension
Number of stabilizing axles:
2-axis (Pitch, Roll) + EIS
Controlled range:
pitch: 30° to -90°
Roll: 30° to -30°
Charger
Entrance:
100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A
Exit:
13V, 3A
Intelligent battery
Capacity:
2250 mAh
Voltage:
13V
Max. charging voltage:
13.05V
Battery type:
LiPo 3S
Power:
27 Wh
Operating range temperatures:
0°С to 40°С
Mob. Appendix
APP:
Fun Snap 2
Appearance
Vibration-free shooting
The drone has a 2-axis mechanical gimbal that works in tandem with electronic stabilization (EIS), which minimizes the vibrations transmitted to the camera during flight, thus providing excellent stability for realizing cinematic shooting.
4K high quality camera
To achieve the best image quality, the developer used a 4K HD lens coupled with a 1200W effective pixel for better light sensitivity and color accuracy. The camera captures video at a maximum frame rate of up to 60fps (in video mode: 1080P), which can be compressed up to 60Mbps, with an 80° viewing angle for sharing on social platforms.
Image quality example
Compact and portable
When folded, the DIVA is almost as small as the average smartphone. Therefore, it can be easily carried with you and used every day.
Exclusive remote control
Removable control sticks also add economy. The real-time image transmission range between the drone and the drone is up to 2 km, so you can enjoy the flight completely freely and without restrictions, as originally intended.
Button assignment
Application for iOS and Android
The FunSnap 2 app was built from the ground up specifically for the DIVO drone. It is compatible with iOS and Android. It includes several pre-installed auto flight and shooting modes, and it also allows you to accurately control the drone. Get ready for an easy and intuitive flight experience!
Map setup
You can easily change the map view on the app between 2D and 3D to accurately capture the position and direction of the drone in real time.
Waypoint flight
In the mobile application, you can draw a flight path taking into account the geofence. And DIVA will perform an automatic flight within a given trajectory. Up to 40 points are available. A long press on one of the navigation points allows you to drag it to change the previously selected route; Short, allows you to set the direction of movement in this navigation point.
Auto flight and shooting modes
Five preset auto flight and shooting modes are available: Dronie, Rocket, Circle, Helix, Follow Me:
timelapse
Slow motion filming (or Time-lapse photography) will allow you to control time. Two modes are available with different frame rates, thanks to which you can create different visual effects.
Intelligent gesture recognition
DIVA can receive commands through simple gestures and movements, opening up new controls for taking off, landing and shooting.
FPV flight
FPV (First Person View) intelligent somatosensory control mode can provide the pilot with a more realistic, more immersive perspective. Feel the world of exciting FPV flight.
Share captured content
With DIVA, the user can not only make Hollywood blockbusters, such as shoot videos or photos with a professional accent, with one tap, but also share them anytime, anywhere. The FunSnap 2 app supports the most popular social platforms.
flight time
The DIVA’s compact chassis doesn’t compromise its performance. The drone is equipped with a high-density battery with up to 26 minutes of autonomy, giving you plenty of time to capture every dazzling moment of your day.
Positioning
For precise positioning, DIVA uses GPS + GLONASS, coupled with a barometer, optical and ultrasonic sensors. This approach ensures that the drone will always fly and hold the position as accurately as possible.
All direction mode
An analogue of the well-known “Headless” mode. The mode allows you to control DIVA without front/rear binding. Due to this, the drone always flies in the direction of the movement of the sticks, which will facilitate the first hours of adaptation to control the drone.
RTH
Return Home Mode – can be activated automatically to return the drone to the takeoff point in case of loss of communication between the remote control and the drone, as well as in the event of a low battery charge. Also, the pilot can forcibly return the drone to the take-off point by pressing just one button on the control equipment, if something suddenly goes wrong.
Price and availability
FunSnap DIVA is available for purchase both through branded stores and through various Internet trading platforms at a price of $ 400 (the price depends on the number of batteries in the kit).
Conclusion
FunSnap DIVA has proven itself in the hobby not from the best side. There are no complaints about the quality of the product, everything is made of good materials, the same can be said about the build quality. As for the performance of the drone, user reviews differ here, someone notes the normal operation of the drone, referring to the minuses the only drawback in terms of flight range (Declared max. range: 2 km; Range in drone settings: 1.5 km; Practical range: about 800 meters), and someone complains about disconnections already at 18 meters, as well as the lack of new firmware since 2020. This state of affairs primarily indicates the lack of proper quality control in the production process, and also based on the results of field tests on raw software, which obviously requires a number of improvements to the identified problems (involuntary vibrations of the suspension, obstruction of the horizon by the suspension, problems with incomplete battery charge, low range). In this connection, we recommend that everyone who is considering this model for purchase should wait, if this happens at all, for the first stable positive reviews, in which the drone will show stable performance that meets the declared specification, since the price of this model is not small. For clarity, we recommend viewing a selection of objective video reviews in the “Video” section below.
FAQ
Q. Where can I fly the drone?
A. Indoors and outdoors.
Q. How long can the drone fly on a single charge?
A. The average flight time tested for the DIVA is 26 minutes, but the actual time will depend on the manner in which you fly, as well as the environment at the launch site and the weather.
Q. Which countries will be delivered to?
A. DIVA will ship to most countries. If you cannot place an order in your region, please contact us and we will ensure delivery to your region as soon as possible.
Q. I am interested in becoming a DIVA distributor. What do I need to do for that?
A. We have received many different proposals for distribution opportunities, and we would like to note that such interest is very important to us! Please write to us at: [email protected] Thanks again!
Q. How long does it take to fully charge the battery?
A. A full charge takes 40 minutes.
Q. Can the drone avoid obstacles in front, behind?
A. No, it can’t. In the arsenal of the DIVA drone, the system of lower sensors used (one optical, one ultrasonic and a barometer), coupled with GPS, provides accurate positioning and stable flight characteristics.
Q. Do I need to register this drone?
Oh yeah. Follow the rules of your local civil aviation authority.
Q. What is the maximum hang time?
A. The maximum hang time is 26 minutes.
Q. What is the maximum wind speed resistance?
A. The drone can be operated at wind speeds of 8-10 m/s.