Babyhawk R

Babyhawk R was launched in 2018. The company gained huge profits because of this device. It is a micro brushless quadcopter that works wonders. This version has longer arms as compared to the 2-inch model. It also comes with the Avanflow 3inch propellers. Though, the motor has been reduced to 4500kv from a good amount of 6000kv. Anyway, let’s talk in detail about this product. Here you will find a throughout information on the BabyHawk R . After reading this, you will be able to decide if this product is good for you or not.

Our Verdict

EMAX has worked everything out in this gadget. It looks exactly like a racing drone. It technically is a racing drone built by racers. It has an amazing camera. You can change the camera if you want to, but it isn’t essential. The only disappointment is the capacitor. It is sticking outside the body, and it might get damaged if it gets in contact with the propellers. It is a highly durable device at a very affordable price. Don’t think twice before buying it.

Design

Babyhawk R is brilliant. It is very safe for its users and only weighs 86.42g. This model can do everything literally for you. The design of the BabyHawk Race R is quite light and elegant. It is appealing to most users. It has the latest innovation. It is equipped to meet all your expectations using its most amazing features and functions. It is easily available in any tech store. You can buy it online as well. The drone provides you with exceptional service as all the top quality products are used in it. The users of this product hardly report any trouble. So, it is believed that it is a trouble-free gadget and everyone is satisfied with it.

The company fixed everything which needed to be fixed in the previous models. This drone is ready to race, and it will be a lot better than what you have seen before. The red bottom motors look like 4000kv. It has an RS1106 II motor.

There is an FPV antenna at the backside of the drone. This is a dipole antenna. The dipole antennas have D couplers and a ground plane on them.  On top of the drone, there is a monopole antenna for the receiver. There is no ground plane in the monopole antenna. It just has a shielding cut.

The case of the drone is black in color but a little transparent as well. The drone has a pretty decent camera. The camera is pointed up pretty high from the factory there. It makes a 35 to 40-degree angle there. You can’t pull it down, so to change the camera’s angle, you will have to unscrew it.

There are two boards in the drone, one being the flight controller. And the other is the power distributor board.  The power distribution board has a built-in ESC on the bottom. You will find a capacitor on the side of the drone. It is already soldered into the power poles. Basically, it is supposed to get things cleaner and give you a bit of punch when you need it. It prevents brownouts, as well. The drone has an XT 30 connector. These mini quads have great amperage. It is like a mini version of the XT60 connector.

The carbon fiber frame that holds the motors is pretty thick. This 2mm thick carbon fiber frame will prevent any frame breakage.

You will find the battery at the bottom of the drone. Rubber pieces protect them. It is supposed to stick to the battery and prevent it from sliding. The receivers are obviously placed on the top. The VTX video transmitting module is placed underneath. There is a digital read on the top, so you can check the frequency the drone is at. The inner part of the drone is well protected. The camera is also protected fairly well. There are tips on the shell which are sticking up a bit to provide good protection to the camera. The drone is well built and the material used will do a good job of protecting it in case of a crash.

You also get a JST connector in the box. You can exchange it with the XT 30. It is recommended to use the XT 30 connector as it provides more amperage flow for more power.

You get two sets of propellers along with the box. You will need 2 screws to put them on the motor. You will find the screws in the bag. They have an interesting little wingtip on the top. They may appear like a flaw, but this is how they are supposed to be. The parts are made in a pretty interesting way.

Flight

This drone is like butter through the sky. It has the excellent flying performance. This stays for a longer time in the air as compared to the 2inch one. It has more speed and is flies a bit quietly as well. You can fly it without even worrying about disturbing your neighbors. It is the best available option for fast speed, and it is crash resistant as well. It is best for flying in smaller spaces.

The flight time totally depends on the battery you will use. With a 550 mAh 3S LiPo battery, you will get plenty of flight time, including the punch. It has an F3 Magnum flight controller. It comes with MPU6000 gyro.

It is way better than the 3s. With the Turnigy Nanotech 3s 460mAh battery, you will get. Light time of 2 to 3 minutes. Everything is perfect about this drone, and you will have a great time flying this thing. The 3mm carbon-armed frame can rearm and fly again in case of a crash. It is very, very tough. It is a real star in the air. It produces a bit of sound while operating, but it won’t disturb your neighbors. This sound gets louder if you use a larger blade. You will get amazing performance with its powerful motor. Within no time, it will become your favorite flying experience.

The F3 remote works perfectly along with Betaflight 3.2.2. It comes along with OSD. This implies that you get the benefit of seeing all the important information. Information like battery level, speed, etc., on the Google screen itself.

You can choose between BNF and PNP versions. The Bind and Fly version have the EMAX FRSKY receiver already installed in it. The latter will provide you with XM + along with 2 antennas. This will be the best thing you can buy for this device.

The F3 setup has a flight controller along with an electronic speed controller. It is an extremely affordable product that is easy to set up as well.

Camera Quality

The camera is the most important part of a drone. The Foxeer Arrow Micro FPV camera of the Babyhawk-r gives you amazing pictures and videos. The camera has a wide-angle 600 TVL micro 2.1mm Foxeer lens. Also, you will get a CCD sensor, which makes the FPV work even more amazing. You can even change the camera but know that you have a perfect one. It comes fixed at about 30 to 40 degrees, but you can change the angle by unscrewing it from the side.

The micro CCD camera will give you tuned pictures under various lighting conditions. Many users prefer CCD over CMOS. They prefer CCD because it is good at handling high contrast lightning. You will also notice that the CCD offers better resistance to “jello” in the video captured.

Although, you might face some issues with the signal when the drone is at a great distance.

Battery

You can either use a 3s battery or a 4s 450-550 mAh battery. You will have to plug it in the XT30 battery connector. The LiPo battery pack is recommended for this device. However, you can use any battery of your choice. The Babyhawk R uses 3-4s LiPo batteries. The 3s battery gives about 2.5 to 3 minutes of flight.

What Comes Inside The Box?

You get the following things inside the box:-

• BabyHawk drone
• A bunch of screws
• JST Connector
• OSD Setup Module
• 2 sets of propellers

Pros And Cons

Final Thoughts

Babyhawk R is a real winner when you judge it on the performance of 3s and 4s. The company has done an absolutely mind-blowing job with this device. You will get good customer service with this company. It is perfect for you if you are a beginner. It is effortless to use, and you won’t find any difficulty setting up this device. However, coming to a racing drone won’t be a great idea if you are a beginner. That way, you might not be able to use the device to its full capacity. Keeping this aside and the problems with the capacitor being out of the body. In this case, it might get stuck between the propellers and break apart. Except for this, it is an amazing product at this cost.