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Jellyfish in the Sky: What Iran's Drone Swarm Reveals About the Future of FPV Coordination
At CaptainRC, we believe in coordinated flight, reliable links, and smart systems. The same principles that let one operator control a swarm in the desert can help you coordinate a team race, set up a relay for long-range FPV, or simply fly with more confidence. Ler mais...
300km/h FPV Drone Uses 3.3GHz Frequency to Beat Jamming — Why This Matters
The CaptainRC Perspective We don't comment on how technology is used in conflicts. But we do pay attention to where the technology is heading. Ler mais...
"Every Fourth FPV Drone Uses It": A Russian Flight Controller's Market Success
At CaptainRC, we watch global FPV trends closely – not to take sides, but to understand where the technology is heading. The Peppa system's market success tells us that reliable flight controllers are the foundation of any serious build. Whether you're flying for sport, racing, or just weekend fun, your FC is the brain of your operation. Ler mais...
From 20,000 Meters to Your Desk: The Wind Tunnel That Simulates Extreme Altitude
At CaptainRC, we believe that understanding flight makes flying better. That's why we offer the CaptainRC 1:64 Desktop Wind Tunnel – not because we expect you to test jet engines, but because seeing airflow changes how you think about every aircraft you fly. Watch smoke trace over your model cars See how different wing shapes affect flow Learn what "low Reynolds number" actually looks like Ler mais...
2807-1250KV Brushless Motor Review: The Ultimate 7" FPV Powerhouse?
2807-1250KV Brushless Motor Review: The Ultimate 7" FPV Powerhouse?
If you're building a 7-inch FPV freestyle or long-range cruiser, you've probably heard the buzz around 2807 motors. Bigger stator than 2806.5, better torque than 2207 – it's the sweet... Ler mais...
10 Years, 110,000 sqm: CaptainRC at the World Drone Congress
From May 21 to 23, Shenzhen hosted the 10th World Drone Congress and International Low-Altitude Economy Expo – and CaptainRC was there. The numbers from this milestone event: 1,220 companies from 17 countries and regions 110,000 sqm of exhibition space, 9 halls Over 10,000 drones on display More than 200,000 professional visitors As the Congress chairman noted, China is now the world's largest drone manufacturing base, with 31 provinces incorporating low-altitude economy into their 15th Five-Year Plans. CaptainRC at the Show This was our first time exhibiting at the World Drone Congress – and the response exceeded... Ler mais...
"Air F1" in Changzhou: What 200km/h FPV Racing Tells Us About the Sport's Future
Last weekend, 116 pilots gathered in Changzhou, China, for the 2026 Bǐyì Flight FPV Racing Open. The numbers speak for themselves: 0-100 km/h in under 1 second Top speeds exceeding 200 km/h 116 competitors, including racers from Hong Kong and national team members 8,000 sq meter professional venue with multiple obstacle configurations They call it "Air F1" – and for good reason. Pilots wear goggles, fly first-person view, and navigate gates, tunnels, and slalom sections at speeds that leave spectators speechless. The venue's training program focuses on pilots aged 6-16 – meaning the sport's... Ler mais...
What the Wall Street Journal Discovered When They Tore Apart an FPV Drone
On May 6, a Wall Street Journal reporter went to the front lines in Ukraine, tore apart an FPV drone found in the trenches, and made a discovery that surprised no one in the industry. The components inside: motors, batteries, unmarked control chips, carbon fiber frames – nearly all of them labeled "Made in China." A Ukrainian drone expert put it bluntly: "Without the Chinese supply chain, Russia could not have built this drone." Meanwhile, US Marines are training their first FPV pilots in just three weeks, while their opponents have years of... Ler mais...
For Every Clever ‘Bird’: New 360° FPV Jammer and the Evolution of Drone Technology
A new counter-drone system has entered the field. The recently unveiled SERP-FPV is a vehicle-mounted jammer designed specifically to protect moving targets from FPV drone attacks. Its key features: 360° coverage – Any FPV drone approaching from any direction gets disrupted. Critical for defending against swarm attacks. Broad frequency range – Even if an operator changes to a non-standard frequency, the jammer can suppress it as long as it falls within its working range. As one developer put it: “For every clever ‘bird’, there’s a counter-system with a secret.” The Bigger Picture: A Continuous... Ler mais...
340 Teams, 3 Challenges: What the World Drone Games' Second Phase Reveals About FPV
The first-ever World Drone Games are still flying high in Chengdu, China. After the opening week's drone fencing and weightlifting, Phase 2 – Low-Altitude Intelligent Control Competition kicked off on April 18 at the Huai Zhou Airport. More than 340 teams from universities and vocational schools across China are competing. But this phase isn't about manual piloting. It's about autonomy. The Three Challenges 1. Smart DeliveryDrones must complete their mission without any human control. Using only onboard sensors, they need to map their environment, plan their path, and deliver cargo autonomously. 2. Hummer CrossingThis one is... Ler mais...
800 Teams, 4 New Sports: What the First World Drone Games Tell Us About FPV's Future
The first-ever World Drone Games are underway in Chengdu, China, running from April 11 to 25. More than 800 teams from around the globe are competing—including 30 international teams from Russia, Myanmar, Cameroon, Pakistan, Tanzania, and beyond. But here's what makes this event different: forget racing. The Games feature four entirely new sports: Drone Weightlifting – testing transport capacity Drone Fencing – two drones face off, using added "swords" to pop balloons on the opponent Drone Equestrian – ground-air coordination Drone Basketball – aerial precision targeting The Star Event: Drone Fencing Drone fencing is stealing the... Ler mais...
From F1 to Your Desk: Why Wind Tunnel Testing Is Having a Moment
Wind tunnels are in the spotlight right now—and not just for race cars. This week, Cadillac revealed it had to build fake Pirelli tires for its 2026 F1 wind tunnel testing because the real ones weren't ready yet . Meanwhile, Ferrari unveiled its updated 499P Hypercar aero package, developed after its first visit to the Windshear facility in North Carolina . And Aston Martin? Their legendary designer Adrian Newey admitted the team started wind tunnel development four months behind rivals—yet their new car is already turning heads . The Bigger Picture What's fascinating is the range: Formula... Ler mais...