Yuneec showcased their new HD Racer and Firebird FPV drones at CES 2018. Both UAVs are Yuneec’s first attempt at the drone racing and fixed-wing market. The HD Racer was built for entry-level FPV racing, while the Firebird FPV was made to simulate a first-person view inside an airplane’s cockpit. Here is Digital Trends’ YouTube video of the HD Racer:
HD Racer specs
HD Racer is equipped with a 1080p camera that can record at 60 fps. A pilot can view a live video transmission at 720p via app. HD Racer can also be connected to an FPV headset for a more immersive experience. The video latency was rated under 100ms. It has built-in flight stabilization for beginner and advanced modes. It has a “Flip-Up” mode that automatically uprights the crashed racer. Its camera has a FOV of 117 °, and it is rated at 13MP. It can travel up to 300 feet and fly for six minutes with its 1S 550 mAh Li-Po battery. Its take-off weight is 65 grams, so it doesn’t need to be registered with the FAA. HD Racer has built-in propeller guards that is durable enough for indoor flights.
Firebird FPV specs
