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About the product

Eachine E013 Small Pepper is another 65mm clone of TinyWhoop. The presented model came out after a more advanced version of the Eachine E010S drone, the capabilities of which have already been fully appreciated by amateurs and professionals. Unlike its predecessor, the E013 quad is built on a closed flight controller with a permanent 6-axis stabilized flight mode, which completely eliminates both the possibility of changing settings through the configurator and the presence of the Acro mode.

As a result, this approach clearly predetermined the future audience of users and as a result we get an excellent safe FPV simulator for honing primary piloting skills at home when the weather is bad. Further, as much as possible about this burning FPV novelty in our review.

Peculiarities

• 1000TVL 1/3 CMOS FPV AIO Camera
• 40ch VTX 25mW
• FPV goggles Eachine VR006 (for Goggles version)
• 6 axis gyroscope
• Control at 2.4GHz
• Headless Mode
• 3 activity modes
• Programmed 360° flips
• Drone return to equipment function
• Rotor ring protection (safer in flight)
• Drone weight (with battery) 25 grams

Equipment

The manufacturer offers the Eachine E013 in two configurations with and without the Eachine VR006 FPV goggles. The goggles will include:

1. Quadcopter Eachine E013
2. Battery 1S 200mAh 35C LiPo with JST ZH 1.5mm connector
3. USB cable for drone battery charging
4. Control equipment (powered by 3 × AAA, sold separately)
5. FPV Goggles Eachine VR006
6. 5.8GHz linear antenna for FPV goggles (RP-SMA connector)
7. USB charging cable for FPV goggles
8. Head strap for FPV goggles
9. 4 × spare rotors (2 CW/2 CCW)
10. Two pairs of “Fast Through” stickers (stick on the red fuselage of the drone)
11. Wet and dry wipes for FPV glasses
12. Self-adhesive foam seal (glued to the FPV goggles at the point of contact with the user’s nose)
13. Screwdriver
14. User manual (drone/glasses in English)

On the official website of the developer, the list of equipment for a drone with glasses includes an AV-in cable, thanks to which the user has the opportunity to display a picture on the glasses screen from devices that have an RCA output (“tulip”).

Appearance

Specification

Drone

Brand:

Eachine

Model:

E013

Frame:

65mm

Dimensions:

83.5×83.5×42.2mm

Weight with battery:

25 grams

Motors:

6015 1S collector 17000KV

Drone Power:

1S 200mAh 35C LiPo with JST ZH 1.5mm connector

Flight time:

5 minutes

Working temperature range:

-10°С to +40°С

Camera

Sensor:

1/3″ CMOS

Image Clarity:

M7 1000TVL

FOV:

120°FOV H170°

Color system:

NTSC/PAL

FPV Goggles Eachine VR006

Display Diagonal:

7.62cm

Screen resolution:

500×300p

Food:

1S 500mAh LiPo

Working hours:

1 hour

Operating voltage:

1S battery 3.7-4.2v

Working current:

350-450mA

Receive Sensitivity:

-95dBm

Weight (without strap and antenna):

165 grams

Dimensions (without antenna):

138×129×79mm

Reception frequency:

5.8GHz 40 channels

Auto channel search:

Yes

OSD language:

English

OSD Functions:

Current glasses battery voltage / AV signal frequency

Motors

The Eachine E013 quadcopter is equipped with standard 1S 6015 17000KV motors. For beginners, their potential is quite enough. Over time, it will be better to change the stock motors to more powerful and faster ones, this will significantly add dynamics and, in general, “sharpness” in subsequent flights.

The drone received three spending modes (or activity modes). The change of costs is carried out from the button on the equipment, and is accompanied by a signal, where one short signal corresponds to the first mode, two short signals to the second and three to the third maximum consumption mode.

Camera

The Eachine E013 is equipped with a 1/3″ CMOS M7 1000TVL camera with an optimal field of view (FOV) for FPV flights of 120° H170°. It does not have an angle of inclination and is fixed rigidly in a horizontal position. In practice, it has proven itself from the best side, showed bright colors with not bad photosensitivity.

video transmitter

A 40-channel 5.8GHz VTX with a power of 25mW is responsible for broadcasting the video signal. The signal quality is good, but the range is not the best among the 25mW VTX I. In an interference-free area, it provides a confident FPV broadcast up to 30 meters away. For home flights, this is more than enough, if your house is not a castle, of course.

When you fly alone

If the user flies alone at home, then no pre-flight setup of the video transmitter will have to be done.

It will be enough:

1. Power on the drone (blue LED flashes quickly)
2. Turn on the FPV goggles by pressing and holding the “Scan” button until the screen turns on (usually about 4 seconds).
3. Run a single short press of the “Scan” button to auto-search for an FPV broadcast channel. “Scan” will appear in the lower right corner of the display. Wait for a clear and stable image from the drone’s camera to appear on the display. (This procedure is carried out only once).
4. Make sure the Throttle stick is in the lowest position.
5. Turn on the control equipment (the blue LED of the drone has stopped flashing, the red LED on the equipment will flash).
6. On the control equipment, move the Throttle stick in one motion from the lowest position to the highest position and back (the LED on the equipment has stopped flashing)
7. The quad is ready for FPV flight.

When flying in a group

When two or more drones gather in one place, it is necessary that each drone broadcast a video stream at its own individual frequency, since if the frequencies match, there will be problems with displaying the FPV image. To prevent this from happening, there is a fine-tuning of the video transmitter. In our case, 40 channels are used for this in the standard 5.8 GHz frequency range for video transmission:

Setting

Changing channels and frequency bands is done through a small button located next to the main linear VTX antenna on the top of the drone’s fuselage. The shift indicators are two rows of LEDs (blue and red), which are located under the plastic shell on the video transmitter board.

To correctly set the desired parameters, at first glance, it is necessary to separate the fuselage from the main frame by unscrewing two screws on the left and right sides of the quadric. In the process of operation, we found another in-place method. Two rows of LEDs are perfectly visible through the opening in the tail section of the drone.

LEDs

The first row of blue LEDs, where the first five (from left to right) display the user-selected frequency band (Band 1-5). The change of lanes is carried out by long pressing the button (about 2 seconds). When to release the button, the rapidly flashing sixth “Time Indicator” will indicate.

The sixth LED of the first row is a time indicator or, more simply, indicates to the user (starts blinking frequently) when to release the button in order to change one of the five frequency bands (Band 1-5) or goes out completely, thereby indicating a change in the PAL system to NTSC and back.

The seventh LED of the first row indicates which PAL / NTSC system the transmitter is operating in, if it flashes, then PAL, if it is lit, then NTSC. In order for the system change to take place, it is necessary to hold the button pressed for about 5 seconds (the sixth time indicator goes out, indicating that the system change has occurred and the button can be released).

The second row consists of eight red LEDs, where each one displays one of the eight channels (CH1-8). Changing channels is carried out by short pressing the same button.

After the user has selected the desired frequency for video transmission, it is necessary to restart the auto-search on the FPV goggles by short pressing the “Scan” button. Thus, its own individual frequency of the video stream is set for each drone participating in the race.

FPV Goggles Eachine VR006

The Eachine E013 comes complete with the Eachine VR006 FPV goggles (single antenna version), which also comes with the more advanced and faster Eachine Q90C quad. We note the indicative quality of materials and the performance of the product as a whole for the budget segment of FPV goggles.

Display

The screen diagonal is 3 inches (7.62cm). Screen resolution 500 × 300 pixels. The glasses received a built-in 40-channel video receiver. And also not the best picture format for FPV flights – 4: 3, we attribute this fact to the minuses.

battery

The built-in battery (1S 500mAh LiPo) provides an operating time of about 1 hour, which corresponds to the declared time in the specification. When the battery charge of the glasses is running out, the indication with residual voltage will start flashing in the left corner of the screen (operating range from 4.2-3.7v). If you ignore the warning, then eventually the screen will just turn off.

Charger

Recharging is carried out from the USB cable that comes with the kit, somewhere in 50 minutes. The microUSB charging port is located on the left side of the mask, directly below the antenna. The beginning of recharging is signaled by a constantly lit LED (red) located at the bottom of the glasses. When charging is complete, the LED will turn off.

By the way, the fact that the glasses are on is signaled by the second LED (also red), located at the end of the front of the glasses behind the ventilation duct. It often flashes when you hold the “Scan” button while turning the glasses on or off. The LED lights up constantly when the glasses are turned on and goes out when they are turned off.

Despite the simple budget performance, they surprisingly proved themselves exclusively from the best side. They are held securely on the head, the mask fits snugly to the face and without a single gap. The foam seal is soft and does not create discomfort throughout the flight. With good lighting, the picture is generally clear, the eyes did not experience any discomfort. We think beginners will appreciate it.

Control buttons

• “+” / “-“ – to manually adjust the frequency band (as well as to change the settings in the menu)
• Menu – to access such settings as: brightness / contrast / saturation / AV and AV-in modes
• Scan – with a short press, it starts auto-search for the operating FPV frequency. When held, turns the FPV goggles on or off.

Everything is intuitive and does not raise questions during operation.

To expand the possibilities of using glasses, the developer added an AV-in port that allows you to connect them to any device that supports classic pairing using tulips (for example, a DVD player). To our surprise, the cable itself was not included in the kit, but according to the information from the official website, it should still be included with the FPV goggles.

Since our FPV team uses goggles from a more expensive segment, for obvious reasons, we could not objectively evaluate the quality of the VR006. Therefore, we additionally decided to get an opinion on the first sensations of operation from a person who had never flown a drone and certainly did not use such accessories. Upon completion of the test, our newcomer gave a positive rating to the glasses, which confirmed the collective opinion that Eachine VR006 will be optimal for all beginners.

Food

In stock, the Eachine E013 Small Pepper comes with a single-cell 200mAh lithium polymer (LiPo) battery with a 35C discharge rate indicative of these little ones. According to the specification provides a flight time of 5 minutes. In practice, this time averaged 3 minutes 40 seconds, which is generally the norm for such babies (in the first of three activity modes). Stock battery lasts only 50-60 recharge cycles, then the battery performance gradually starts to drop. And this is also the norm for such cheap batteries.

Charger

Recharging is done with the included USB cable. Charging time is no more than 40 minutes. The fact that the battery is charged will be indicated by a constantly lit LED (red) on the USB plug.

On the first charge cycles, the total flight time will be minimal. With each new cycle, the time spent by the drone in the air will increase and reach the maximum values ​​(3:40 min).

We recommend that you additionally buy a few more batteries, but with a larger capacity and discharge rate (for example, Eachine 3.7v 260mAh 45C Lipo = $5). This will increase the total flight time to 5 minutes.

Indication

When the battery is low, the blue light on the quad will flash rapidly. But, unfortunately, the pilot will not know about this, since it will not be visible with glasses. This fact is a big disadvantage, mainly due to the fact that LiPo batteries do not like both overcharging and overdischarging. Subsequently, this leads to a significant decrease in the overall performance of the battery. Ultimately, the battery will start to discharge quickly and stop holding a charge. If you want to get the most out of your battery for a long time, you should always check when the battery is dead and when it is fully charged!

It should be borne in mind that the red diode on the USB plug of the charging cable will also light up when the battery is not connected to the charging cable. For example, in this way you can check the performance of the LED itself.

Control

The Eachine E013 quadcopter received a compact, high-quality control panel operating classically at a frequency of 2.4GHz, the sticks of which are made of a metallized alloy, which is rare for such a UAV segment. A trifle, but nice. If you are a beginner, then this will be quite convenient equipment for you. In our opinion, it is worth noting the ergonomic arrangement of all buttons, it is enough to familiarize yourself with their purpose in the instructions once and you don’t need to look where you press.

Button assignment

Food

Power is supplied by three AAA batteries, take care to purchase them in advance, because they will not be included in the kit.

Not without a “Drop in the ointment” – if you are one of those users who are used to piloting exclusively with their own control equipment, then this quadric model will not work for you. During operation, it turned out that due to some features of the electronic filling, the drone can only be bound with one control equipment, and this is the one that comes with the kit.

When you install the batteries, after unscrewing the screw, you should not remove it, because a plastic washer holds it on the back and prevents it from falling out.

Recommendations

• For accurate operation of the gyroscope, it is recommended to calibrate it after each accident. To do this, immediately after the crash, return the drone to its pre-flight horizontal position. Then, on the control equipment in one movement, move both sticks (joystick) to the lower right corner at an angle of 45 ° (long beep). Hold them in this position until the blue indicator of the aircraft stops blinking rapidly. Calibration completed.

Price

On various Internet trading platforms, the version without glasses is sold for an average of $36. The version with glasses will cost the consumer $66.

Conclusion

Eachine E013 from ₽2100

Functionality

3/10

Flight time

1/10

flight qualities

7/10

compactness

10/10

Equipment

10/10

Reliability

9/10

Price quality

10/10

pros

• Execution quality
• Safe
• crash resistant
• Handling/Stability
• FPV Camera+VTX
• FPV goggles Eachine VR006 (quality/comfort/easy to use)
• 3 activity modes
• Ready for FPV flight out of the box
• Weight 25 grams (does not require registration)
• Price

Minuses

• Closed flight controller
• No acro mode
• Work only with the equipment included in the kit
• The drone indication is not visible in the glasses (you don’t know when the power is used up)
• Points picture format 4:3
• No AV cable included
• The 2.4GHz antenna is laid along the main board under the dome
• Collector motors (small resource)
• There is a marriage (during the manufacture of the main frame)

The main audience of Eachine E013 users is novice pilots aged 8 years and over. It is this contingent that will be able to fully appreciate all the advantages of a quadric. The experience of operating the Eachine E013 Small Pepper quadrocopter has shown that the manufacturer is noticeably reinsured by setting the age limit of 14+. In fact, even the most careless pilot will have to try very hard to harm the people around him, pets, and even more so the furniture and equipment that each of us has at home.

Such safety is provided, first of all, by the low weight of only 25 grams, the material of execution (ABS), low-power collector motors and the annular protection of the rotors.

In many reviews to date, the Eachine E013 has proven itself to be quite a shock-resistant drone. Its elastic frame, propeller protection, dome, in which the camera and video transmitter are hidden, withstand the mistakes of novice pilots. We also acknowledge this fact. But the integrity of the instance that we had in the test, our newcomer, in the end, albeit slightly, but managed to break.

The damage itself was not immediately noticed. After another crash, the protection of the left front main rotor separated at the place of its junction with the main frame. An attempt to restore the integrity of the protection with glue was unsuccessful.

Despite the damage, the quadric did not lose its flight qualities. Further destruction of the damaged area, despite ongoing falls and collisions with obstacles, has not yet occurred. No other damage was found during the entire period of operation.

In order to further introduce the unmanned hobby, at the request of our beginner quadric participating in the test, all elements from the damaged E013 frame will be transferred to the whole Eachine E010 (built on a similar frame as the test sample).

Throughout the test, the Eachine E013 Small Pepper worked flawlessly with all the functions available in the arsenal: return to equipment, headless mode and flips. Despite the damage, which we will attribute more to marriage than to the fact that this is the fate of every E013 drone, it is without a doubt worth the money spent and is a long-term purchase for the novice consumer segment. What we have already managed to verify by completing the tests. Recommended as the first drone for home FPV flights.

Video

FPV flight of Eachine E013 Small Pepper (recorded with Fat Shark V3 Dominator FPV goggles). Turn off the sound before watching!

A visual guide to power upgrades to double your flight time.

About the product

The release of the quadrocopter took place in October last year. With the looks of the premium Mavic Pro, foldable arm design, claimed features, exemplary workmanship and affordable price, the quad almost immediately caught the eye of a novice consumer audience. We also could not pass by and decided to try out the quadrocopter in order to subsequently prepare for you a detailed review of the most discussed budget quadric for beginners today – Eachine E58.

Peculiarities

• folding beams
• Camera 480/720P (depending on configuration)
• FPV flying over Wi-Fi
• Altitude hold (barometer)
• Auto takeoff/landing
• Headless Mode
• Return to the equipment in one click
• 3 × speed modes
• Flips 360°
• LED backlight
• Does not require registration (weight with battery: 94.5 grams)
• Ready to fly out of the box (RTF)

Equipment

Two kit options are available to choose from: 480P (optional) and 720P, which generally determines the quality of the drone’s onboard camera.

The review presents the top-end 720P equipment:

1. Quadcopter Eachine E58
2. Control equipment
3. Battery 3.7v 500mAh LiPo
4. 2 × spare rotors (CW/CCW)
5. 4 × rotor protection
6. USB cable for drone battery charging
7. Screwdriver
8. User’s Manual

Appearance

Specification

Brand:

Eachine

Model:

E58

Operating frequency range:

2.4GHz

Number of channels:

four

Headless mode:

Yes

Return to hardware:

Yes

Motors:

0720 manifold type

Stabilization:

6 axis gyroscope

Height hold:

barometer

FPV flight:

via Wi-Fi at a frequency of 2.4GHz

Auto takeoff/landing:

Yes

Drone Power:

3.7v 500mAh LiPo

Control equipment power supply:

3 × 1.5 AA (sold separately)

Flight time:

7-9 minutes

Charging time:

60-70 minutes

Removal distance (without FPV):

80-100 meters (in interference-free area)

Camera:

2MP 720P FOV 120°/0.3MP 480P (optional)

Dimensions (folded):

12.5 × 7.5 × 5 cm

Dimensions (in flight condition):

27×19.5×5 cm

Drone weight (with battery and propeller protection):

98.8 grams

Motors

The Eachine E58 quadcopter is equipped with 0720 collector-type motors, laid in a horizontal position in the rays of the quadric, the torque is transmitted through the gearbox. The developer does not specify information about the performance of the motors.

In the test, it was revealed that the E58 flies well and is controlled only in complete calm, any presence of wind at least complicates the control process or even sets the quadric in its flight direction. This is due to the low potential of collector motors, the thrust of which is not enough for a confident flight in conditions of even a slight wind.

Eachine E58 speed indicators regulate three modes: 30%, 60%, 100%. They can be changed using the button on the remote control, as well as in the menu of the JY UFO application (IOS/Android).

Camera

As mentioned above, the E58 quadcopter, depending on the configuration, can be equipped with two types of cameras: 0.3MP/2MP. The top camera boasts an impressive 120° wide field of view (FOV), which is optimal for FPV flying. For a budget drone, the shooting quality of the 2MP camera can be noted as one of the best, the color reproduction was a pleasant surprise. The angle of inclination is set manually: from 15° to 70°. Photo and video material can be recorded both on a MicroSD card pre-installed in the drone slot (purchased separately) and on the smartphone’s memory (the most energy-consuming way).

*slot for microSD

15° camera tilt angle, taking into account the roll of the quadrocopter at the moment of gaining horizontal speed, limits visibility in the forward direction, thereby complicating piloting in FPV mode.

During operation, a bug was discovered. If you insert a defective memory card into the aircraft slot, Wi-Fi connection becomes impossible. In our case, we did not know that the installed memory card was not working properly and could not understand why none of our smartphones could see the Wi-Fi network of the video transmitter and already began to think about a malfunction.

FPV

To ensure FPV flight, the camera works in conjunction with a Wi-Fi video transmitter that broadcasts the image from the camera at a frequency of 2.4GHz. This fact can be immediately attributed to significant disadvantages, since the frequency of the video link coincides with the frequency of the radio control. As a rule, the result of such a “tandem” is always the same, poor FPV quality and an extremely short distance of removal. The FPV removal distance declared in the specification is 30 meters. In practice, this distance has been halved.

battery

The E58 quadcopter is powered by a single-cell (3.7V) lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 500mAh. The battery itself is packed in a plastic box like modern UAVs of the premium segment, no wires or plugs. According to the specification, the flight time should be within the range of 7-9 minutes. In practice, max. flight time was: 7 minutes in FPV mode and 8 minutes when controlled by one remote control (30% expenses, video recording is disabled).

A low battery will be warned by the drone’s front (2 × white LEDs) and rear (1 × red) LED indicators that start flashing simultaneously.

The indication, which is located on the quadric itself under the power button, does not carry information about the current charge, as it was with the premium drone. Its role is much simpler – to indicate the state of the included drone and nothing more.

Charger

The battery is charged from the included USB cable, which is connected to the battery at one end (microUSB), and the other into the USB port. When connected to the battery, the red LED lights up, indicating the charging process has begun, it will burn steadily until the battery is charged. The charging time as a whole corresponds to the declared figures in the specification, each practical cycle fit into 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Control

Control Options

The Eachine E58 quadcopter supports three control options:

Control equipment

1. Activate the drone by holding down the button (top of the quad) for about 2 seconds. All LEDs on the quadric will start flashing rapidly.
2. Activate control equipment. Move the left stick in one motion up and down, the LEDs will stop flashing. The quadcopter is ready to take off.

Smartphone (via “JY UFO” IOS/Android APP)

1. Activate the drone by holding down the button (on top of the quad) for about 2 seconds, all the quad LEDs will flash rapidly.
2. In the smartphone menu, go to the “Wi-Fi” settings, from the list of found networks, select: “WiFi-720P-XXXXXX” (X – the last six characters for each smartphone will be different). Searching for a video link usually takes about 20-30 seconds (no password required)!
3. Next, launch the pre-downloaded “JY UFO” application, before tapping on the “Play” icon, go to the settings (to the left of the gear icon), activate “Preview 720P”, then exit the settings and go to the “Play” icon. A broadcast image from the quadrocopter’s camera will indicate a successful connection.
4. At the top of the display, tap on the “Off” icon, after which virtual sticks will appear on the display. The quadric LEDs will stop flashing.
5. After tapping on the hourglass icon, the icons for auto takeoff and landing, emergency motor shutdown, 360° flips and blocking will be added to the virtual sticks. You can start taking off.

Control equipment + smartphone (IOS/Android)

1. Activate the drone by holding down the button (on top of the quad) for about 2 seconds, all the quad LEDs will flash rapidly.
2. Activate the control equipment, move the left stick with one movement up and down, the LEDs will stop flashing.
3. In the smartphone menu, go to the “Wi-Fi” settings, from the list of found networks, select: “WiFi-720P-XXXXXX” (X – the last six characters for each smartphone will be different). Searching for a video link usually takes about 20-30 seconds (no password required)!
4. Next, launch the pre-downloaded “JY UFO” application, before tapping on the “Play” icon, go to the settings (to the left of the gear icon), activate “Preview 720P”, then exit the settings and go to the “Play” icon. A broadcast image from the quadrocopter’s camera will indicate a successful connection.
5. Place your smartphone in the retractable frame of the remote control. Start taking off.

The motors can be started by simultaneously moving the sticks apart from each other to the extreme lower corner. With this launch, the drone does not take off, the propellers spin in idle mode.

The control equipment of the E58 visually resembles the remote control of three premium drones at once: DJI Mavic Pro, Mavic Air and Spark. Operates at a frequency of 2.4GHz. Power is supplied from 3 × AA (purchased separately). According to the specification, it provides confident control of the quadcopter at a distance of 80-100 meters. In practice, this distance in the interference-free zone was 30-35 meters.

The folding antennas of the control equipment have only a decorative function. The antenna itself is located in the interior of the console, so there is no special need for unfolding them at the time of the flight.

The design of the remote control has a retractable frame for installing a smartphone in it (max. Width of the gadget is 7.5 cm). Having installed a smartphone in it, at the moment of fixing it with a frame, the user will first encounter the problem of spontaneous pressing of the side buttons of the phone. The first thing you want to do in this case is to turn the smartphone upside down and I must say it will be a good position, but due to the fact that the application does not support the auto-rotate screen function, this position becomes irrelevant. The smartphone will have to be returned to its original position and set with a shift to the left, thereby complicating the process of controlling the quadcopter.

Despite the fact that the control equipment has the “Photo” and “Video” buttons, the activation of shooting modes will be possible only through the menu of the JY UFO mobile application. When the Video mode is active, the blue LED built into the card slot will flash rapidly, if the user stops recording, the flashing frequency will become slow.

Due to the peculiarities of the electronic filling, the drone can only be bound with one control equipment and this is the one that comes with the kit.

Button assignment

Recommendations

1. The first launch is recommended to be carried out on the street, this will allow you to quickly adapt to control and save on rotors. At the first stages of training, do not neglect the screw protection that comes with the kit.
2. Due to the fragility of the material from which the main rotors of the quadrocopter are made, we recommend that you take care of a spare kit in advance, since by default only two spare CW / CCW propellers are included in the package.
3. Despite the exponential flight time, in fact, one battery will not be enough to fully immerse yourself in the learning process. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to buy 2-3 additional batteries.
4. For accurate operation of the gyroscope, it is recommended to calibrate it after even a slight crash. To do this, immediately after the accident, return the drone to the pre-flight horizontal position. Then, on the control equipment in one movement, move both sticks (joystick) to the lower right corner at an angle of 45 ° (long beep), hold them in this position until the red indication of the drone (on the back) stops flashing quickly. Calibration completed.

Price

On various Internet trading platforms, the top version of the Eachine E58 quadrocopter can be purchased at an average price of $40. The version with a 0.3MP camera will cost the consumer $30.

Conclusion

Eachine E58 ₽2300

Functionality

4/10

Flight time

5/10

flight qualities

7/10

compactness

9/10

Equipment

4/10

Reliability

8/10

Price quality

10/10

pros

• Appearance
• Foldable arms/Dimensions
• Execution quality
• 2MP camera (video)
• Stable and manageable (in calm weather)
• Altitude hold (in calm weather)
• Auto takeoff/landing
• Flight time
• Price

Minuses

• FPV signal quality
• Removal distance in FPV mode
• Incorrect 15° camera angle
• The app does not support screen auto-rotation
• Fragile rotors

In our opinion, the Eachine E58 quadcopter is one of the best budget replicas of the DJI Mavic Pro portable drone in the sub-$50 price range. The quality of the product without exaggeration deserves respect. Building on the strengths of the E58, the quadcopter will be fully appreciated by novice users who are challenged to master the initial skills of safely flying a drone.

If the main focus is on FPV flying, then it would be better to turn your attention to something else, such as Eachine Q90C or Hubsan X4 H502S.

The E58 is no doubt worth the money spent and is a long-term purchase for the first-time consumer segment. Age limit 14+. Registration is not required.

Video

You can watch the video in original quality here.

Introduction

The Eachine QX65, the 2018 model, is a striking continuation of the equally popular “TinyWhoop” – Eachine E010S and Eachine E013. Unlike the E010S, the QX65 received a full-fledged flexible ABS frame, improved brushed motors (6 × 15mm; up to 68000 rpm) and a new flight controller with built-in OSD – Beecore V2 (F3 MCU). Due to its wide potential, the advantages of the drone will be appreciated by both beginners with the prospect of drone racing, and advanced pilots when the weather is not flying outside. Further details about the bright novelty.

Peculiarities

• 700TVL 1/4″ CMOS FPV AIO Camera (FOV 130°)
• 40ch VTX 25mW
• Adjustable camera angle
• Eachine Beecore V2.0 Flight Controller (F3 MCU)
• Flight modes: ACRO/ANGLE/AIR
• High performance commutator motors
• HV LiPo batteries included
• Rotor ring protection
• Drone weight (with battery) 26 grams

Equipment

The developer offers eachine QX65 in three trim levels:

Basic

1. Eachine QX65
2. Battery HV 3.8V 250mAh 30/60C 0.95WH LiPo
3. 4 × spare rotors
4. USB charger
5. Rotor puller
6. Screwdriver
7. Spare fasteners
8. Illustrated instructions for launch preparation (English/Chinese)

standard

*Complete set in the review

1. Eachine QX65
2. 3 × HV 3.8V 250mAh 30/60C 0.95Wh LiPo batteries
3. 4 × rotors (2CW/2CCW)
4. 4 × spare rotors (2CW/2CCW)
5. USB charger
6. Rotor puller
7. Screwdriver
8. Spare fasteners
9. Illustrated instructions for launch preparation (English/Chinese)

Advanced

1. Eachine QX65
2. 6 × HV 3.8V 250mAh 30/60C 0.95Wh LiPo batteries
3. 2 × spare frames
4. 2 × spare frames
5. 4 × main rotors (2CW/2CCW)
6. 8 × spare rotors (4CW/4CCW)
7. USB charger (for charging one battery)
8. Charger (for charging 6 batteries at the same time)
9. Rotor puller
10. Screwdriver
11. Spare fasteners
12. Illustrated instructions for launch preparation (English/Chinese)

2.4G receiver

Eachine QX65 may come with one of three possible receivers:

1. Frsky D8 (SBUS)
2. Flysky AFHDS-2A (IBUS)
3. Spektrum DSM2/DSMX

Appearance

Specification

Brand:

Eachine

Model:

QX65

Flight controller:

Eachine Beecore V2.0 (F3 MCU) with Built-in 2.4GHz Receiver and OSD

Available 2.4GHz receiver options:

Frsky 8CH protocol D8 Mode (SBUS)/Flysky 6CH AFHDS 2A protocol (IBUS)/Spektrum DSM2/DSMX protocol

Supported Control Equipments:

Supported software:

Betaflight 3.2.2

Motors:

manifold 0615

VTX:

40ch 5.8GHz 25mW

Camera:

1/4″CMOS 700TVL FOV 130°

Color system:

NTSC

Drone Power:

3.8V 250mAh 30/60S 0.95Wh HV LiPo

Camera Angle:

up to 25°

Flight modes:

ACRO/ANGLE/AIR

FPV Removal Distance:

120 meters

Flight time:

up to 5 minutes

Bearing screws:

three-bladed 31mm

Diagonal frame dimensions:

65mm

Execution materials:

high quality ABS

Backlight:

LED

Weight with battery:

26 grams

Motors

Eachine QX65 has high-performance 0615 commutator-type motors (6 × 15mm), the potential of which allows you to output up to 68,000 rpm, which is very useful when the Acro mode is active. In practice, they have proven themselves exclusively from the best side, there is more than enough traction for quadrics in this niche. The advantages also include the replacement of motors without the use of a soldering iron, thanks to PH 2.0 connectors.

Flight modes

There are three flight modes available:

1. acro – electronic stabilization is disabled, tilt angles are maximum. Unleashes the full flight potential of the drone. The mode is suitable for advanced users.
2. Angel – mode for beginners. The 6-axis gyroscope 100% controls the horizontal position of the drone, dynamism and tilt angles are minimal.
3. Air – (a kind of Acro +) modified Acro mode, eliminates the possibility of turning off the motors when the throttle stick is moved to “0”, thereby allowing the pilot to control the UAV in free fall. Relevant for drone freestyling.

FPV

The QX65 has a FPV camera with 1/4″ CMOS sensor 700TVL (FOV 130°) AIO FPV camera and a 48-channel 25mW video transmitter operating at 5.8GHz. The quality of the work of the tandem as a whole deserves respect. Note the ability to change the angle of the camera with the help of three screws securing the protective dome of the quadric (up to 25°).

Setting

Changing channels and frequencies is carried out with just one button located on top of the video transmitter under the dome. Short press to change channels (CH1-8), long press (2 sec) to change the band (Band 1-6). Two rows of LEDs located on the video transmitter serve as indicators for changing frequencies and channels, where the upper row (6 blue LEDs) reflect the selected frequency band, and the lower row (8 red LEDs) reflect the selected channel. After that, it is enough to start auto-search in the FPV goggles menu, or set the selected frequency manually (the table of frequencies and channels is in the instruction manual).

Food

The Eachine QX65 quadcopter is equipped with a single-cell (1S) high-voltage (HV 4.35V) lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 250mAh and a discharge rate of 35C. According to the specification, it provides a flight time of up to 5 minutes. In practice, this time ranged from 3-4 minutes, depending on the piloting style and the selected flight modes, which is generally the norm for this UAV niche.

Software support

Thanks to the Beecore V2 flight controller (similar to the F3 MCU), advanced users have the opportunity to customize the flight characteristics of the QX65 according to their preferences through the Betaflight configurator, similar to how drone racing professionals do by connecting the quad to a computer. This fact puts the Eachine QX65 an order of magnitude higher than other similar TinyWhoop flight controllers that lack such an opportunity, which in turn limits the full freedom of the novice user in the unmanned hobby.

Price

The Eachine QX65 quadcopter is sold by the developer through most of the well-known Internet trading platforms:

1. Basic bundle: $56.99
2. Standard bundle: $64.99
3. Advanced bundle: $82.99

Conclusion

Eachine QX65 from $57

Functionality

0/10

Flight time

1/10

flight qualities

7/10

compactness

10/10

Equipment

5/10

Reliability

7/10

Price quality

10/10

pros

• Powerful TinyWoop
• Shockproof
• Equipment
• Camera CMOS 700TVL + VTX
• Adjustable camera angle (up to 25°)
• Acro (Air) flight modes
• F3 flight controller with built-in OSD
• Battery HV
• Handling (in all modes)
• Price

Minuses

• No RTF bundling
• Batteries arrive fully charged
• HV battery with JST PH 1.25

Not the best choice for those beginners who want to “buy and fly”, because the drone reaches the consumer in BNF configuration. This indicates that before flying, you will need control equipment that supports operation with one of three receivers, an easy process of pairing equipment with a drone, and an equally important accessory for realizing first-person flight – FPV goggles.

In our case, these were two control equipment compatible with the Frsky receiver – Taranis X9D + and Taranis Q X7 and FPV goggles – Fatshark Dominator V3.

Otherwise, this is one of the best deals in its niche. Its strengths are: a well-tuned (by default) flight controller (F3 with built-in OSD), modified brushed motors that provide exemplary dynamics and controllability, good FPV tandem performance, HV power and flight time up to 4 minutes.

Eachine QX65 will be fully appreciated by novice pilots with a perspective on drone racing / drone freestyling, who want to quickly and safely master piloting skills (including in Acro modes), get acquainted with setting up a flight controller through the Betaflight configurator, video transmitter, and, in general, get the basic introduction to unmanned systems. Also, the novelty will gain respect among advanced users in cases where the weather is not flying outside.

Video

Test video from Eachine QX65.

Introduction

Eachine TRASHCAN is an expected novelty from the manufacturer of budget UAVs, built on a 75mm frame. It is a representative of the popular “Tiny Whoop” type quadrics on B/C motors. Priced at less than $100, it has significant potential that both advanced and novice users will appreciate.

Peculiarities

• New Crazybee F4 PRO flight controller
• Speed ​​Controllers 4 in 1 6A (Each) Blheli_S Dshot600
• Betaflight configurator support
• Support 1-2S LiPo battery
• Brushless motors 0803 16000KV (Max motor thrust: 55g)
• FPV camera Caddx EOS2 with variable angle (0 – 35°)
• 40-channel 5.8GHz video transmitter with 25/200mW switchable power
• ACRO/AIR/ANGLE flight modes
• PNP version with TBS receiver support
• Frsky Non-EU version supports NON-EU Frsky control equipment in D8/D16 modes
• Flysky version supports AFHDS and AFHDS-2A protocols
• DSM2/DSMX version supports Spektrum hardware
• The non-radio version supports an external serial bus receiver: XM+, Crossfire, S-FHSS, etc.
• Support OSD (RSSI, Voltage)
• Ability to change frequency ranges, power, and channels of the video transmitter through the on-screen menu
• Possibility to adjust PID via OSD
• Supports buzzer setting
• LED backlight
• Supports LED strip connection

Equipment

The developer offers the drone in two versions:

1. PNP (without RX)
2. BNF (with optional RX: Frsky NON-EU; Flysky AFHDS/AFHDS-2A switchable; DSM2/DSMX)

Both versions will include:

1. Eachine TRASHCAN
2. 4 × 3.8V 300mAh 40C/80C LiPo
3. 40mm rotors (2CW/2CCW)
4. 40mm spare rotors (2CW/2CCW)
5. USB charger for Lipo/LiHV
6. Main screw wrench
7. Screwdriver
8. Cable with XT30 connector
9. Jumper (for flying at 1S)
10. Spare fasteners
11. Transport case

Specification

Drone

Brand:

Eachine

Model:

TRASHCAN

Frame size:

75mm

Dimensions:

98×98×36mm

Weight (without battery):

33gr

Weight (with original 2 × batteries):

48gr

Motors

Modification:

TC0803 16000KV

Configuration:

9N12P

Stator diameter:

8mm

Stator length:

3mm

Max. thrust from the motor (on standard props and 2S batteries):

55gr

Dimensions (Ø × D):

Ø10.5mm × 14.5mm

The weight:

2.2gr

Supported Power:

1S-2S

flight controller

Frsky version modification:

CRAZYBEEF4 PRO FR; Firmware: CrazybeeF4FR

Flysky version modification:

CRAZYBEEF4 PRO FS; Firmware: CrazybeeF4FS

DSM2/DSMX version modification:

CRAZYBEEF4 PRO; Firmware: CrazybeeF4DX

Modification of the version without a radio receiver:

CRAZYBEEF4 PRO FR; Firmware: CrazybeeF4DX

Fresky version:

with built-in SPI Frsky receiver with telemetry (switchable modes D8/D16)

flysky version:

with built-in SPI Flysky receiver with telemetry (switchable modes AFHDS/AFHDS2A)

DSM2/X version:

with built-in serial DSM2/DSMX compatible with satellite receiver

MCU:

STM32F411CEU6 (100MHz, 512Kb flash)

Sensor:

MPU-6000 (with SPI interface)

Board dimensions:

28.5×28.5mm

Food:

1-2S battery (DC 3.5-8.7V)

ESC:

built-in type 4 in 1 6A(each) Blheli_S Dshot600

OSD:

built-in Betaflight OSD (SPI control)

Current meter:

built-in, max. value 28A (meter scale set to 1175)

ESC

MCU:

updated to EFM8BB21

Food:

1-2S LiPo/LiPo HV (3.5V/8.7V)

Current:

6A (permanent); 7A (peak short-term up to 3 seconds)

Factory Firmware:

S_H_50_REV16_7.Hex

Supported software:

BLHeliSuite

Default protocol:

DSHOT600

Frsky NON-EU receiver version

Receiver interface:

SPI-BUS

Compatibility:

with Non EU transmitter in D8 and D16 modes

Channels:

8/16

Failsafe:

supports

Removal distance:

in an interference-free zone (transmitter and receiver at a distance of 1m from the ground) 300m

Flysky receiver version

Receiver interface:

SPI-BUS

Protocol:

switchable AFHDS and AFHDS-2A

Channels:

8 channels (AFHDS) or 14 channels (AFHDS-2A)

Removal distance:

in an interference-free zone (transmitter and receiver at a distance of 1m from the ground) 300m

Failsafe:

supports

DSM2/DSMX receiver version

Receiver interface:

SPI-BUS

Compatible protocols:

DSM2/DSMX

Channels:

6-9 (depending on the user’s equipment)

Removal distance:

in an interference-free zone (transmitter and receiver at a distance of 1m from the ground) 300m

Version without receiver

PNP:

supports external serial bus receiver: XM+, Crossfire, S-FHSS, etc.

VTX

Output power:

25/200 switchable

Number of bands/channels:

5/40

Input voltage:

3.3-5.5V

Current consumption:

300mA

Antenna:

RG178

Frequency range:

5.8GHz

race band:

Yes

Smart Audio:

Yes

The weight:

3gr

Camera

Brand:

caddx

Model:

EOS2 Turbo

Matrix:

1/3″ CMOS

Permission:

1200TVL

Lens:

2.1mm

FOV:

160°

Picture Format:

16:9

Display system:

NTSC

Dynamic Range:

Global WDR

Synchronization:

built-in

battery

Capacity:

300mAh

Voltage:

3.8V

Continuous discharge rate:

40C

Short-term peak discharge rate:

80C

Dimensions:

55×11.5×6.5mm

The weight:

7.8gr

Connector:

PH2.0

Appearance

Motors

The Eachine TRASHCAN quadcopter is equipped with 0803 16000KV brushless motors. They work in conjunction with Blheli_S 6A type 4 in 1 speed controllers on the Dshot600 protocol. According to the manufacturer’s specification, each motor delivers max. thrust of 55 grams.

A nice plus for those who are not friends with a soldering iron. It is not required to replace the Eachine TRASHCAN motors, as they are connected via a PH2.0 connector.

FPV

The flight from the first person is realized through the FPV camera – Caddx EOS2 built on a 1/3-inch CMOS matrix. Provides a resolution of 1200TVL, with a viewing angle of 160°. Tilt angle changeable: from 0 to 35°. A 40-channel video transmitter operating in the 5.8GHz band with a switchable power of 25/200mW is responsible for transmitting the video stream in real time. The quality of the work of the tandem deserves respect.

Food

By default, the kit contains four lithium-polymer batteries with increased voltage (LiHV) – Eachine 3.8V 300mAh 40C / 80C. The flight can be realized both from one battery and from two, where the latter option provides the maximum return on flight performance. For flying on one battery, the included jumper is used. Also included is an additional cable with an XT30 connector, allowing advanced users to install the most efficient batteries.

Price and start of sales

The developer does not specify the start date of sales. Eachine TRASHCAN is currently available for pre-order on the Banggood marketplace at the price of:

1. PNP version (without RX) — $89
2. BNF version (with choice of RX: Frsky NON-EU; Flysky AFHDS/AFHDS-2A switchable; DSM2/DSMX) – $95

Conclusion

Eachine TRASHCAN from $89

Functionality

5/10

Flight time

5/10

flight qualities

8/10

compactness

10/10

Equipment

9/10

Reliability

10/10

Price quality

10/10

pros

• Design
• Impact resistant frame
• Rotor ring protection
• Flight controller Crazybee F4 PRO
• Betaflight configurator support
• B/C motors/Flight performance
• Replacing motors does not require soldering
• VTX 25/200mW/FPV broadcast quality
• Wide range of receivers
• Price

Minuses

• No RTF bundling

Based on the developer’s specification and the first test reviews, in the near future, an excellent brushless TinyWhoop will appear on the market of household UAVs in the “nano” segment, the flight potential, durability, and most importantly, the price of which will be able to compete with existing more expensive brands. The presented model will be fully appreciated not only by advanced, but also by novice users for whom the quadric will be able to act as a full-fledged FPV simulator with the prospect of drone racing, thanks to which beginners will be able not only to learn how to fly safely in such modes as ACRO and AIR, but also later get acquainted with the software that allows you to fine-tune the flight characteristics of the drone. For those who have just started to master the drone hobby, we note that Eachine TRASHCAN does not fly out of the box. To implement the flight, the user will need control equipment that supports work with one of the three receivers available for the BNF version, as well as FPV goggles. Age limit 14+.

Video

Video with Eachine TRASHCAN quadcopter.

About the product

Eachine Tyro69 is a racing drone built on a 2mm carbon frame; diagonal 105 mm. It reaches the consumer in a completely disassembled form without a receiver, battery and control equipment. The model is aimed at beginner drone racing enthusiasts looking for a simple and affordable constructor for practical acquaintance with the internal structure and assembly process of racing UAVs.

Peculiarities

• Comes in ARF configuration
• Weight (without battery): 47.9g
• X-shaped 2mm 105mm carbon frame
• Eachine F411 OSD Flight Controller (Betaflight Firmware)
• Brushless motors Eachine 1104 8600KV (2-3S)
• ESC: 4 in 1 Eachine 20A BL_S
• 2-blade 65mm props
• FPV: AIO Caddx Beetle V2 1200TVL + 48CH VTX 5.8GHz 25mW
• Developer recommended drone power: 3S 300/450 mAh with XT30 LiPo connector.

Equipment

The developer offers the Eachine Tyro69 racing drone in ARF configuration, without a receiver, battery and control equipment.

Specification

PC

flight controller:

Eachine F411 OSD

Chip:

STM32F411

IMU:

MPU6000

OSD:

Betaflight OSD

Firmware:

MatekF411

SBUS/IBUS/DSMX/UART Sharing:

UART1-RX

BEC:

5V 2A

LED strip WS2812:

Yes

Beeper:

Yes

Mounting Hole:

20×20mm

Supported firmware:

Betaflight/Cleanflight/Inav

Connectors/Solderboards:

are optional for all connectors

ESC

Modification:

Eachine 20A BL_S 4 In1 ESC

Input voltage:

2S-6S

continuous current:

20A

Peak current:

25A (10S)

BEC:

Not

Dimensions:

28.7×30.7mm

Mounting Hole:

20×20mm

The weight:

24gr

Supported protocols:

DShot150/300/600,PWM, OneShot125, OneShot42, MultiShot (Factory default DShot600)

Motors

KV:

8600KV

LiPo power:

2-3S

The weight:

2-3S

Color:

Orange

Max. D.C:

13A

Max. constant power:

144W

Configuration:

9N/12P

Motor resistance:

137mΩ

Stator diameter:

11mm

Stator thickness:

4mm

Motor diameter:

13.8mm

Motor body diameter:

11.5mm

Distance between bolt holes:

9mm

Bolt thread:

M2

Propellers

Name:

LDARC 2-blade 65mm propeller

Shaft:

1.5mm

Quantity included:

10CW and 10CCW

Color:

Transparent Black/Black/Red (Packed by color at random)

FPV module

video transmitter

Output power:

25mW

Number of channels:

48

Input voltage:

2.9-5.5V and 10CCW

smart audio:

supports

Dimensions VTX:

15×14mm

fpv camera

Output power:

1/3 CMOS

Lens:

2.1mm

Horizontal resolution:

1200TVL

Horizontal resolution:

1200TVL

Picture Format:

4:3

Dimensions:

14×14×16mm

Weight (camera + VTX):

4.1gr

Food

Recommended food:

3S 300/450 mAh with XT30 LiPo connector

Appearance

Price

The drone is sold by the developer through various Internet trading platforms at a price of $69.

Video

Visual instructions for assembling and setting up the Eachine Tyro69 racing drone.

Eachine Novice-III is currently on the market in two RTF versions: Eachine Novice-III V1 and Eachine Novice-III V2. Versions of control equipment differ. Apparently, the first version will no longer be officially available, and over time, only V2 will remain on sale. More details can be found in the user manual: Manual V1/Instruction V2.

About the new product

Eachine Novice-III is a racing nano drone built on a 135mm X-shaped frame that includes everything the user needs to realize dynamic first-person flight. Unlike the predecessors of the Novice series (Novice-I, Novice-II), it added in size, became more powerful, and also received a long-range video transmitter and a new remote control, which undoubtedly improved the overall potential of the novelty. An excellent solution for those who have already mastered the basic skills of piloting on cheap toys and are looking for something more interesting in the UAV racing class in RTF configuration.

Peculiarities

• Weight 62 grams (without battery)
• X-shaped carbon frame
• Frame size 135 mm
• Motors: 1203 KV5500
• Props: 2-blade HQPROP T3
• Flight controller: F4 (MCU: STM32F411CEU6 100MHz, 512K FLASH; 2S-4S DC 8V-17V)
• ESC: 4 in 1 10A (12A 5 sec peak) Blheli_S Dshot600 2-4S LiPo/LiPo HV (7V/17V)
• Built-in 8/16-channel Frsky receiver (D8/D16) with two antennas
• VTX with built-in DVR: 40ch 5.8GHz with 25/400mW switchable power (with Raceband)
• FPV camera: Caddx EOS2 1200TVL with 2.1mm lens
• Power: Eachine 11.1V 450mAh 75C LiPo with XT30 connector
• FPV Goggles Eachine EV800
• Control Gear: Eachine ER8 2.4GHz (for Novice-III RTF V1); 2.4GHz Jumper T-lite CC2500 (for Novice-III RTF V2)

Equipment

There are two options for the kit, which differ in the number of batteries for the drone:

Eachine Novice-III is currently on the market in two RTF versions: Eachine Novice-III V1 and Eachine Novice-III V2. Versions of control equipment differ. Apparently, the first version will no longer be officially available, and over time, only V2 will remain on sale. More details can be found in the user manual: Manual V1/Instruction V2.

RTF Version V2

Fly more Version V2

Specification

Drone

Developer:

Eachine

Model:

Novice III

Weight (without battery):

62 g

Dimensions:

115×110×40mm

Motors

Model:

Eachine EX1203

KV:

KV5500

Configuration:

9N12P

Stator diameter:

15 mm

Stator length:

3 mm

Shaft diameter:

Ø1.5 mm

Motor size (diameter/length):

Ø15×15mm

The weight:

4.5 g

flight controller

MCU:

MCU: STM32F411CEU6 100MHz, 512K FLASH

Sensor:

MPU-6000 (SPI connection)

Board size:

28.5×28.5mm

Source of power:

from battery 2-4S (DC 8V-17V)

ESC:

built-in type 4 in 1 10A Blheli_S Dshot600

Receiver:

built-in type Frsky D8/D16 SPI

Power Gain:

2.4GHz

OSD:

built-in type Betaflight OSD (SPI Control)

Current meter:

built-in type up to 70A

BEC:

built-in type 5V 1.5A

Voltage detection:

built-in type

ESC

MCU:

updated to EFM8BB21

Food:

2-4S LiPo/LiPo HV (7V/17V)

Current:

constant 10A; peak 12A (5 seconds)

Default protocol:

DSHOT600

Factory Firmware:

F_H_40_REV16_7.HEX

BLHeliSuite:

supports

Frsky receiver

Receiver:

SPI-BUS

Compatibility:

Frsky D8/D16

Channels:

8/16

Number of antennas:

2

Failsafe:

supports

VTX+DVR

Number of channels:

40

Frequency:

5.8GHz

Output power:

25-400mW

Input voltage:

3.3V 5.5V

Current consumption:

400 mA (type)

Antenna:

RG178

race band:

Yes

DVR:

1280×720P

smartaudio:

Ready

The weight:

3.4 g

fpv camera

Brand:

caddx

Model:

EOS2

Permission:

1200TVL

Lens:

2.1mm

Picture Format:

4:3

Video system:

NTSC

Global WDR:

Yes

Synchronization:

internal

battery

Capacity:

450mAh

Voltage:

11.1V

Continuous discharge rate:

75C

Dimensions:

66×21×18mm

The weight:

42 g

Connector:

XT30

Eachine EV800 Goggles

Screen size:

5 inches

Screen resolution:

800 × 480 (no blur after lens zoom)

Image magnification:

3 times

Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical):

140°/120°

Screen Brightness:

600 cd/m2 (with special high brightness LED backlight)

Transparency:

92% no light distortion

Built-in battery:

3.7V 2000mAh

Working hours:

3.5 h

Charging voltage range:

5V-12V (standard charge voltage 5V)

Supported battery voltage:

5V or 2S(7.4V)/3S(11/1V) as back-up power supply to extend working time

Control Equipment (for Eachine Novice-III V1)

Brand:

Eachine

Model:

ER8 2.4G

Frequency:

2.4GHz

Number of channels:

eight

Mode:

Mode 2

Firmware:

OPENTX 2.19

Operating voltage:

7.4V-12V

Supported Receivers:

Frsky D8

Controlled distance:

1000 m (in interference-free area)

Dimensions:

200×150×80mm

Control Equipment (for Eachine Novice-III V2)

Brand:

Jumper

Model:

T-lite CC2500

Frequency:

2.4GHz

Number of channels:

16

Mode:

Mode 2

Chip:

STM32F205 MCU

Firmware:

OpenTX

Operating voltage:

DC 3.5V – 4.2V

Supported Receivers:

built-in multi-protocol module

Additional slot for an external module:

Improved slot for R9M-LITE module, TBS NANO Crossfire full speed support

Charger:

built-in; via USB-C port

Control sticks:

high quality hall sensors

microSD slot:

there is

Dimensions:

166×106×56mm

Weight (with battery 18650)

260 g

Appearance

Price

Eachine Novice-III V2 is available for purchase on various online marketplaces. The developer has set the following prices for the kits:

1. RTF version V2 – $378
2. Fly more Version V2 – $400

Eachine Novice-III is currently on the market in two RTF versions: Eachine Novice-III V1 and Eachine Novice-III V2. Versions of control equipment differ. Apparently, the first version will no longer be officially available, and over time, only V2 will remain on sale. More details can be found in the user manual: Manual V1/Instruction V2.

Video

Top reviews from users

Video review of the Eachine Novice-III V2. This is the second version of the RTF kit in which the stock control equipment (Eachine ER8 2.4GHz) was replaced with a new multi-protocol (2.4GHz Jumper T-lite CC2500). Link to manual V2 (manual V1).

Video review of the Eachine Novice-III V1.

Introduction

The presented model will be more interesting than ever for everyone who is looking for their first FPV drone and at the same time wants to get everything at once at an affordable price. Eachine Tyro79S RTF is a ready-to-fly kit that includes a 3-inch 4S FPV drone with exponentially powerful and tuned hardware, an FrSky (D16/D8) remote control and a set of batteries for both the drone and equipment. The developers of Eachine certainly did their best, since the release of RTF, the kit has immediately gained recognition in the hobby and is in good demand among the novice audience. As usual, let’s start with the key features of the drone.

Note! The Eachine Tyro79S RTF has been implemented in addition to the existing Eachine Tyro79. In fact, these are absolutely identical quadrics, with the exception that the predecessor reaches the consumer exclusively in a DIY configuration (in a completely disassembled “Constructor”, without a remote control and batteries), which requires the user to have at least soldering iron skills, as well as experience in setting up a flight controller. In general, the assembly process is not complicated, since there are good examples.

Peculiarities

• Drone weight with battery: 230g
• Diagonal frame size: 140mm
• Flight controller: Eachine F4 OSD (based on STM32F411 chip)
• ESC: 4 in 1 20A Blheli_S 2-4S
• Motors: B/C 1607 2800KV 2-4S
• Propellers: 3-bladed Racerstar Tornado 3040
• FPV camera: Eachine 700TVL CMOS
• VTX: 40ch VTX XF5805 5.8GHz switchable power 25/100/200mW
• Receiver: Frsky XM+
• Power included: 3S 11.1V 650mAh 45C Lipo with XT30 connector
• Declared max. flight time on stock battery: 4 minutes

Equipment

The developer offers Tyro79S in two trim levels, which differ from each other in the number of batteries:

1. 2 Battery Version (drone, RC, 2 × Eachine 3S 11.1V 650mAh 45C Lipo, 1 × 2S 350mAh Lipo for RC, B3 Pro Charger)
2. 4 Battery Version (drone, remote control, 4 × Eachine 3S 11.1V 650mAh 45C Lipo, 1 × 2S 350mAh Lipo for remote controller, B3 Pro Charger)

Specification

Frame

Name:

140mm Wheelbase Racing Frame

Material:

Carbon fiber + Aluminum CNC 6065

Diagonal size:

140 mm

beam thickness:

3 mm

Top plate thickness:

1 mm

Side plate thickness:

1 mm

PC

Name:

F4 OSD Flight Controller

CPU:

STM32F411

Gyro sensor:

ICM20602 6-axis

OSD:

built-in OSD

PPM/DSM/IBUS/UAR share:

UART1-RX

Dimensions:

21×21mm

Distance between mounting holes:

20×20mm

Supported firmware:

Betaflight/Cleanflight/Inav

The weight:

24 gr

ESC

Name:

Eachine 20A BLheli_S 4 In 1 Brushless ESC

Input voltage:

2-4S Lipo

Peak current:

25A (8 sec.)

BEC output:

No

CPU:

48MHz EFM8BB2 – with 25V 150uF capacitor (soldered on the ESC board)

Supported Firmware:

Dshot600/BLHeli_S/Oneshot125

MOS:

3×3

MOS type:

TPN2R703N

Dimensions:

27×31mm

Mounting holes:

20×20

The weight:

3.7 gr

Motors

Name:

Eachine 1607 2800KV 2-4S Brushless Motor

KV:

2800KV

Output shaft length:

14 mm

Bearing:

NSK

Magnet:

N52NdFeB

Max. thrust:

630g (with 4S batteries + 4-blade props)

Max. power:

350 W

Configuration:

9N/12P

Distance between mounting holes:

12×12mm

Mounting holes:

ØM2

Supported LiPo Power:

2-4S

Weight (including wires):

17.8 gr

Propellers

Brand:

racerstar

Model:

Tornado 3040

Name:

3040 3×4 3 Inch 3-Blade Propeller

Material:

Polycarbonate

Mounting Hole:

5 mm

Thickness of the central part:

5.5mm

Weight of one prop:

1.7 gr

VTX

Name:

XF5805 5.8G 40CH 25/100/200mW VTX

Output power:

25mW/100mW/200mW switchable

Number of channels:

40

Video format:

NTSC/PAL

Input voltage:

7V~26V

Mounting holes:

16×16, M2

Dimensions:

25×20×4mm

Antenna:

IPEX

Weight (without antenna):

≤ 3.2 g

fpv camera

Name:

Eachine 700TVL CMOS Camera

Matrix:

1/3″ CMOS

Lens:

2.1mm

Horizontal resolution:

700TVL

Tot. number of pixels:

PAL: 1020 (H) × 596 (V) (0.61MP); NTSC: 1020 (H) × 508 (V) (0.52 MP)

Eff. number of pixels:

PAL: 976 (H) × 582 (V) (0.57MP); NTSC: 976 (H) × 494 (V) (0.48 MP)

TV system:

PAL

Email gate:

1/50 (1/60) – 1/100000s

Video output:

1.0Vp-p/75Ω

Automatic gain control:

0.25/0.50/0.75/1.00 to 55 dB

White balance:

Off

Exposure mode:

Auto

Gamma correction:

0.45/1.0

Synchronization method:

inter-sync

Slave. current:

70 mA (low power consumption)

Slave. voltage:

DC 5-12V

Slave. temperature range:

-20℃ to +60℃

Slave. humidity range:

0% to 98%

Dimensions:

19×19mm

The weight:

9.5 gr

battery

Brand:

Eachine

Name:

3S 11.1V 650mAh 45C 3S1P Lipo Battery XT30 Plug

Dimensions:

57×32×19mm (L×W×H)

Receiver

Number of channels:

up to 16 channels from SBUS (1-15 channels for PWM, 16 channels RSSI for FC)

Operating range voltage:

3.7~10V

Slave. current:

30 mA at 5V

Slave. range:

full range
with RSSI output on the board: analog 0 ~ 3.3V

Upgradable Firmware Compatibility:

FrSky D16 mode

Dimensions:

21.5 × 12 × 3.5 mm (L × W × H)

The weight:

1.6 gr

Remote Control

Brand:

Eachine

Model:

LiteRadio

Version:

Mode 2

Frequency range:

2.4GHz (2403MHz – 2447MHz)

2.4G System:

CC2500

Number of channels:

eight

System protocol:

Frsky (D16/D8)

Power:

≤ 80mW

Supported RC models:

multi-engine

Charging capability:

USB port

Support to connect to FPV simulator:

supported

Outputs:

PPM, support for Student Radio Mode (teacher/student mode)

Light indication:

Green – Power on / Red – Warning / Blue – Devices are paired

Meals (included):

2S Lipo battery 350 mAh

Weight (with battery):

227.4 gr

Price

Eachine Tyro79S RTF is available for purchase on various online marketplaces. The developer has set the following prices depending on the configuration:

1. 2 Battery Version – $165
2. 4 Battery Version – $178

Conclusion

Without exaggeration, it is one of the best outdoor RTF kits for a quick entry into the racing drone niche. A perfectly tuned from the factory quadric with exponential dynamics, with support for 4S power supply, which cannot but rejoice. Easily handles an optional GoPro 7 camera.

The disadvantages include the stock FPV camera (recommended as a replacement: Foxeer Predator Micro V3/V4 or equivalent), stock props (recommended as a replacement: 3-bladed Gemfan Windancer 3028) and stock power (recommended batteries as a replacement: CNHL MiniStar 650mAh 14.8V 4S 70C Lipo with XT30 connector; CNHL MiniStar 650mAh 11.1V 3S 70C Lipo with XT30 connector).

A photo

Photo courtesy of Eachine Tyro79S.

Video

Eachine Tyro79S RTF Kit Review by Albert Kim.

Eachine Tyro79S in flight from Helicomicro videos.

Review of the Eachine Tyro79 predecessor from the ZBestReview channel.

About the drone

A bright novelty presented in August this year, the potential of which has already been appreciated by many in the unmanned hobby. Eachine Cvatar is a 3″ Cinewhoop FPV drone built on a 142mm carbon fiber frame with ring guards designed to provide ultra-smooth cinematic footage in environments where full size drones are not allowed to fly for safety reasons. At the heart of the drone is the top-end F7 flight controller, working in tandem with a powerful 4S / 6S power plant. By default, it is equipped with an equally powerful analog FPV system, with the ability to retrofit a DJI Digital FPV system, which together provides limitless possibilities for creating better video content.

Peculiarities

• Drone weight (with receiver without battery) 288.2 g
• 142mm carbon frame with ring type motor guards
• Flight controller: F722 Mini Flight Controller (MCU: STM32F722 RET6; Firmware: Betaflight)
• ESC: 4 in 1 35A BL32 3-6S
• Motors: B/C 1507 3600KV/2400KV (for 4S/6S version)
• Propellers: 3″ 3-blade Gemfan
• FPV system: RunCam Nano2 FPV camera (tilt adjustable) + 48CH 5.8GHz EACHINE TXC23 VTX 25/200/600/800mW
• Receiver (Optional): FrSky R-XSR/Frsky XM+/TBS Crossfire
• The model is available in two versions 4S and 6S
• Recommended power: 4S/6S 1300-1550mAh LiPo with XT60 connector

Equipment

The developer offers both versions of the Cvatar drone in two configurations with a receiver (BNF) and without a receiver (PNP):

1. BNF package (with optional receiver: FrSky R-XSR/Frsky XM+/TBS Crossfire)
2. PNP package (without receiver)

User’s Manual

Specification

Frame

Type of:

3″ Cinewhoop frame

Diagonal size:

142 mm

Material:

Carbon fiber + TPU

Distance between top and bottom plate:

25 mm

Top plate thickness:

2 mm

Bottom plate thickness:

2 mm

Compatible FPV Camera:

19/20 mm

The weight:

92.4 g (without TPU elements)

PC

Name:

F722 Mini Flight Controller

MPU:

MPU6000

MCU:

STM32F722 RET6

Input voltage:

2-6S Lipo

Barometer:

BMP280

Flash/Blackbox:

8 MB

UARTS:

5 ports

Firmware:

EACHINEF722.HEX

Dimensions:

28.5×28.5mm

Mounting hole size:

20 mm M3

The weight:

3.7 g

ESC

Name:

35A BL32 3-6S 4in1 ESC

MCU:

STM32F051

Input voltage:

35A

Continuous/Peak current:

35/40A (10 sec)

Dimensions:

32.5×31.5mm

Mounting hole size:

20 × 20 mm M2

The weight:

6.5 g

Motors

Name (4S/6S):

1507 3600KV Brushless Motor/1507 2400KV Brushless Motor

KV (4S/6S):

3600/2400KV

Entrance. voltage:

3-6S

Recommended propeller size:

3 inches

The weight:

15.9 gr

Propellers

Brand:

Gemfan

Name:

Gemfan 75mm 3 Inch 3-Blade Propeller

Material:

Polycarbonate

Mounting Hole:

5 mm

Thickness of the central part:

7 mm

Weight of one prop:

1.9 g

VTX

Name:

EACHINE TXC23 VTX

Number of channels:

48

Output power:

PIT/25mW/200mW/600/800mW

Input voltage:

DC 6V~36V

Antenna:

MMCX

VTX Function:

IRC Tramp

Weight (without antenna):

5 g

fpv camera

Brand/Model:

RunCam Nano 2

Matrix:

1/3″ CMOS

Horizon. permission:

700TVL

Lens (optional):

2.1mm (M8) FOV 155°/1.8mm (M8) FOV 170°

TV system:

NTSC/PAL (Auto)

Email gate:

Auto

Audio:

digital mic

Signal to noise ratio:

>50 dB

AGC:

Auto

Min. lighting:

0.01 lux at 1.2F

DWDR:

Auto

Day/Night:

color

Food:

DC 3 – 5.5V

Current:

110mA @ 5V/120mA @ 3.3V

Case material:

ABS

The weight:

3.2 g

Dimensions (L/W/H):

14×14×16mm

battery

Recommended batteries:

4S/6S 1300-1550mAh LiPo with XT60 connector

Max. allowable size:

77 × 38.5 × 32.5 mm (L × W × H)

Appearance

Price

Both versions (4S/6S) of the Eachine Cvatar are available for purchase on various online marketplaces. The developer has set the following prices depending on the choice of configuration and receiver:

4S/6S version:

1. BNF bundle (with receiver: FrSky R-XSR) — $210
2. BNF bundle (with receiver: Frsky XM+) — $203
3. BNF kit (with receiver: TBS Crossfire) – $ 223
4. PNP bundle — $185

Conclusion

Best Freestyle Cinewhoop FPV Drone of 2020 in Value for Money. The car received good components and excellent factory settings, which at the output provides an exponentially smooth and dynamic flight, especially for the 6S version. We also attribute to the pluses of DJI the training that allows you to install the DJI Digital FPV system without any “collective farm” modification of the drone, and of course the affordable price tag in the niche it occupies.

Both versions performed great on TATTU 4S 14.8V 1550 mAh 120C Lipo and TATTU R-LINE Version 1.0 6S 22.2V 1050 mAh 95C LiPo, respectively. Although the stock Gemfan props provide a generally normal drone flight behavior, it is recommended to replace them with the HQ Prop Duct 3 Tri-Blade 3″.

Video

Cinewhoop FPV Flight Review of Eachine Cvatar 4S Drone from Drone Camps RC.