![]() (Image credit: Future)įPV drone kits make it easier than ever before to enter the exciting world of FPV drones where you can capture immersive video footage. Should you buy the BetaFPV Pavo25 Walksnail Whoop Kit?īetaFPV Pavo25 Walksnail Whoop Kit in carry case. ![]() It’s a stripped-down or ‘naked’ Insta360 One R designed specifically for FPV drones and costs $204/£170, so you will also need to factor in this additional cost. The BetaFPV SMO 4K camera weighs just 35 g and is perfect for the drone, although it’s not the only camera the drone can carry. ![]() You’ll also need to buy a high-quality LiPo battery charger which will cost in the region of $80/£100, a battery pack for the goggles, and other accessories such as LiPo bags for charging, storage, and transportation of batteries.Īnother accessory you’ll need in order to capture video is a small and lightweight action camera or naked action camera. This, when added to the cost of the Pavo25 kit at $500/£418 takes the total cost of the kit to $1,099/£1,017. You’ll also need to buy compatible goggles and the two options available are Walksnail Avatar goggles or Fat Shark Dominator HD (Avatar) goggles, and both cost $599/£599. The BetaFPV Pavo25 Walksnail Whoop Kit costs $500/£418 and includes the Pavo25 cinewhoop drone, a BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 Transmitter, spare propellers, two 4S 850mAh batteries, cables, and a shell carry case that also accommodates the goggles to create an easily transportable package. ![]() More advanced video editing and color grading, for instance, has to be performed in a video editor such as Adobe Premiere or Davinci Resolve. The SMO 4K is one of the best quality cameras available at its price point and size, and the footage is impressive for such a small camera with Insta360 Studio offering excellent image stabilization, field of view options and the ability to change video speed. Image quality isn’t on par with GoPro cameras, but these cost more than twice as much as the SMO 4K. Insta360 Studio for SMO 4K footage - this shows Log footage set to the FPV field of view. Shooting can be initiated here, but after adjusting settings and exposure it’s easiest to disconnect the app and use the record button on the top of the SMO 4K to start and stop recording. The camera is controlled by the Insta360 Android and iOS smartphone app where you can adjust settings and set exposure. This is how we powered the camera during testing. You can also purchase cables to power the camera directly from the drone’s LiPo battery balance cable from other FPV manufacturers if you prefer. It comes with a UV filter, ND 16 filter, spare back cover, a screwdriver, spare screws, a mounting screw, power cables for soldering onto the VTX, and a manual. The SMO 4K is a matchbox-size camera that weighs just 35 g (including the mount that attaches it to the drone). This is a stripped-down Insta360 One R and was a joint development between Insta360 and BetaFPV. There are plenty of options available, but one that works perfectly with the drone and is worth considering is the BetaFPV SMO 4K, which costs $204/£170. The Pavo25 can comfortably carry action cameras and naked action cameras that weigh up to around 60 g. SMO 4K offers up to 4K video at up to 60fps.Requires a separate camera to shoot video.And although the Pavo25 is a cinewhoop designed for capturing cinematic video, it is capable of being flown in light freestyle but is ultimately less nimble in this respect than a dedicated freestyle FPV drone and less so with a camera attached. It’s a small drone at just 153.2 x 153.7 mm with 2.5 in propellers, but these can deliver an impressive amount of power. With an 850mAh 4S battery and an SMO 4K camera attached, the Pavo25 weighs around 9.95 oz/282 g, while the drone only weighs just 5.15 oz/146 g. This makes binding, firmware updates, and repairs fairly straightforward if you know what you’re doing. This section can be removed from the frame quickly and easily by undoing six screws. The top of this is where the Avatar FPV camera, battery, and action camera mount are housed. The frame is made of a tough injection molded piece of PA12 plastic, while the electronics are attached to a section of carbon fiber. In terms of design, the Pavo25 is a cinewhoop FPV drone so it has prop guards with foam bumpers making it safer when flown indoors, close to objects, and people. ELRS LiteRadio 3 Transmitter/Controller.Weighs around 9.95oz / 282g with a battery and SMO 4K.
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