RED5 FX-145

We see a lot of quadcopters here at Menkind Towers. Big ones, little ones and everything inbetween. Every now and then something comes along that really blows us away, and the FX-145 from our friends at RED5 is one of those drones.

It has everything we’ve come to expect from a drone – altitude hold and headless mode for much easier flight, variable speed modes so you’re never overwhelmed and even an automatic take-off and landing button to take all the stress out of the hardest bit of flying. But it’s the host of added features that make the FX-145 stand (or fly) above all the others, and whether you’re an aerial photographer or a budding stunt pilot there’ll be plenty to please you.

If capturing a bird’s eye is what you’re after then you’ll be blown away by the HD camera hanging underneath the drone’s belly. But the FX-145 goes a step further with its imaging capabilities. Not only can you directly control the pitch (up and down motion) of the camera from your remote control so it’s always pointing exactly where you want it, there’s also a super cool intelligent follow function so the drone will – you guessed it – follow along with your movements.

But don’t worry if photos aren’t your thing and all you want to do is fly your drone. On top of the three speed settings (it’s pretty nifty even in the lower ones) the FX-145 is also capable of some pretty amazing flips and tricks, all at the touch of a button. You can use the app on your phone to fly FPV either via the included cradle on the remote or using a VR headset like the Vizor Pro (not included) for a fully immersive experience.

Regardless of your intended use for the FX-145 it has a few other tricks up its sleeve that you’re sure to find useful. There’s a Return to Home (RTH) button on the controller, and if you get out of range (though at 200m you’re unlikely to do so) or the battery reaches critical level the drone will automatically fly back to you and hover 5-8m from the controller so you can land safely. Super bright LED lights mean it’s easy to keep track of where your drone is and an epic 20 minute flight time (which may vary depending on weather conditions) means you’ll have plenty of airtime before you need to recharge.

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