This is a companion topic for our recent blog post on blog.unmanned.tech
Painless360 has taken a gander at the AstroRC Carbonfly 80—a compact 2S HD FPV quad that fits snugly in your pocket and won’t break the bank (under £100 for the analog version, if you’re wondering). This little beauty sports an F411 flight controller and comes with ExpressLRS right out of the box. The O4-lite option is also available, which means you can film in HD without having to lug around a full-sized drone.
Now, let’s get to the nitty-gritty. Flight times are on the shorter side—think three to five minutes if you’re playing nice, or two to three if you’re feeling a bit frisky. The camera mount is impressively stable, avoiding that dreaded jello effect, but you might want to double-check those antenna angles—let’s just say they could do with a bit of TLC. The overall build is solid, though the F411 CPU might leave you questioning its longevity when it comes to future updates.
For those eyeing this drone, it’s ideal if you’re graduating from whoops or just in need of a cheeky pocket quad for some fun. However, if you’re after something for racing or long-haul flights, you might want to keep looking.
In summary, the Carbonfly 80 delivers on portability and decent flight performance, albeit with some quirks that could use ironing out. If you fancy an easy-to-carry HD micro with modern radio support, give it a whirl. Just don’t expect a riveting manual—it’s a bit like trying to read Shakespeare in a foreign tongue.
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