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Features
Osbourn At Number One – Contest director Julie Fisher reports back from the first round of this year’s F3N UK League that was hosted by The Gliding Club in Leicestershire that saw a win in the Pro Class for defending champion, Duncan Osbourn
Speed Freaks – Michel Maisons takes a look at the various different designs helicopter manufacturers have come up with as they try to improve on their performance in terms of both range and outright top speed
Futaba CGY760R – The R is the latest iteration of Futaba’s CGY760 unit that combines a receiver, head speed governor and three-axis heading-hold gyro in one. Tim DiPeri, with the help of top
Futaba pilot Nick Maxwell guide us through the details
Shizuoka Hobby Show – With brands such as Futaba, Hirobo and other home-based manufacturers present, the annual show in Shizuoka, Japan offers the chance to see their latest releases
Reviews
Hubsan H117S Zino – This new foldable quadcopter from Hubsan represents amazing value for money, coming in at less than a third the price of the DJI Mavic ranges. The folding design makes it convenient and compact, and comes with a 4K camera that Shaun Garrity put through its paces
Hirobo SDX 50 SWM FL-II
This is the latest Sceadu model from Hirobo running on nitro power that benefits from a number of updates, yet remains true to the brand’s heritage in terms of build quality, looks and flight performance
DJI Smart Controller – To improve performance and maximise potential, owners of a Mavic 2 or other aircraft equipped with OcuSync 2.0 can use DJI’s new Smart Controller that features a 5.5-inch built-in screen for clear and bright images even in challenging conditions. Tom Stacey grabbed his Mavic 2 Zoom and headed straight to the local flying field