Updated 23 March 2019
Aomway Commander Goggles V1
My take on these goggle is here. I've used the Quanum Cyclops, Eachine EV100, Aomway Commander V2 and the Commander V1. These are my favourite and the lowest price the have ever been at $225 with code esAomway. |
FrSky Taranis X-LITE 2.4GHz ACCST 16CH RC Transmitter
My favourite transmitter (review here). Cheapest it's been! Use code 105XLITE to get this for $105 |
Brotherhobby Speed Shield 2207.5 V2 1560/ 1750/ 1920/ 2108/ 2400/ 2700/ 3400KV
These are some pretty special motors and heavily discounted at $16 each with codeBH2207 here |
Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700KV POPO Pro 4-6S
Some very big motors that would be well suited to 7" but can also be used ona heavy 5" or 6". Great price for a motor this size and quality: $18 with code ZIP2407 |
Eachine Tyro109 210mm DIY 5 Inch FPV Racing Drone PNP.
Follow up to the tyro99 and tyro79 (reviewed here). Covers many of the complaints of the original tryo99 including improved camera, vtx, motors. $99 with code rchobbies8 |
Caddx Ratel 1/1.8'' Starlight HDR OSD 1200TVL NTSC/PAL 16:9/4:3 Switchable
Finally a competitor to the runcam micro eagle at a much better price. This is the only FPV cam with a sensor as large as the runcam micro eagle. Use code af2044 to get this for $29 |
Racerstar BR2205 POPO 2300KV 2600KV 2-4S Brushless Motor
About as cheap as you'll find a motor especially considering it has POPO. $5 with code POPO |
Updated 12 March 2019
For anything in the Toys and Hobbies category not already at a "reduced price" please use code 19RCSP for 9% off
MAMBA F405 Mini Betaflight Flight Controller & F25 20A 3-4S DSHOT600
Nice, well featured stack as found in the 2019 GT series (R249+ reviewed here). Such good value at $34 with code Mamba25a |
Caddx Turbo EOS2 4:3 1200TVL 2.1mm 160 Degree 1/3 CMOS Mini FPV Camera NTSC/PAL
This is a good cheap little camera. This is the 4:3 version, I'd recommend against the 16:9 version as it has poor horizontal FOV as I found in my eachine trashcan review. Great value at just $11 (20% off) with code 8765c2 |
Happymodel Mobula7 75mm Crazybee F3 Pro OSD 2S Whoop
The Mobula7 is my favourite brushless whoop, my review is here and see tip and tricks sections for mods I've done. On flash sale here for $79 |
AKK Infinite DVR VTX 25/200/600/1000mW
This is an excellent VTX that I've installed in my emax hawk 5 here. It has all the latest features plus they have shoe-horned a DVR in on the same board. This was initially listed at $30-40 but if you use code ca8198 you can get it for just $18 now |
MINI TS100 Digital OLED Programmable Interface DC5525 Soldering Iron Station Built-in STM32 Chip
This is simply the standout soldering iron - it performs so good as a both a travel and main iron. Use code TS100 to get this for $39 (make sure you untick the free gift) |
Updated 8 March 2019
Few good updates here including the ever-popular Hawk5 with a really good price at Banggood this time
Foxeer Lollipop 2 circular polarised antennas
I really like these antennas - they are compact and robust and I like the performance. Now they are cheap!! Order any 2 pairs for just $26 with code ed8317 (that's $6.5 each) |
Emax HAWK 5 FPV Racing Drone
Fantastic quad out of the box as I reviewed here. Best price it's been but this time a Banggood for $175 with code Hawk5. Beware these is a limit on this one. |
FRSKY Taranis Q X7
Very reliable radio system in the more traditional form factory. $99 with code 99.99X71 or 99.99X72 is pretty sharp |
EMAX ECO 2306 FPV DRONE MOTOR
I'm yet to review these but the specs on these (9mm bearings, emax made, naked bottom, light @28g) make these look like great value for money. Available in 2400 or 1700kv. Hobbycool.com have them for $11 each - hard to recommend anything else at this price. |
FRSKY XM+ MICRO D16 SBUS FULL RANGE RECEIVER
My favourite FRSKY receiver I prefer to the more expensive R-XSR since I use OSD rather than telemetry. Flash sale bargain $10 |
Updated 26 Feb 2019
Sorry for the lack of updates but please see below for some good discounts on really popular items
Eachine TRASHCAN 75mm Crazybee F4 PRO OSD 2S Whoop FPV Racing Drone
Essentially a Mobula 7 (reviewed here) with upgraded everything. My review is here. $79 is the lowest it's ever been here |
MINI TS100 Digital OLED Programmable Interface DC5525 Soldering Iron Station Built-in STM32 Chip
This is simply the standout soldering iron - it performs so good as a both a travel and main iron. Lowest price ever at $39 |
Happymodel Mobula7 75mm Crazybee F3 Pro OSD 2S Whoop
The Mobula7 is my favourite brushless whoop, my review is here and see tip and tricks sections for mods I've done. Lowest price I've seen at $79 with code 13M7 |
5Pcs URUAV 3.8V 250mAh 40C/80C 1S Lipo Battery PH2.0 for Eachine US65 UK65 URUAV UR65 Mobula7
Good cheap battery option for the models above - on flash sale for $13 |
FrSky Taranis X-LITE 2.4GHz ACCST 16CH RC Transmitter
My favourite transmitter (review here) Use code 20Xlite to get 20% off |
Updated 15 Feb 2019
Unfortunatelynot as many specials in the Lunar new year as I was hoping but the good news is that China is back at work and delivering again. Some recent specials I've pickedout below:
Happymodel Mobula7 HD 2-3S
Yep you read right, it's a Mobula 7 that does HD via a CADDX turtle and is capable of 3s. I'll be receiving mine to review in March. Pre-release special for only $139 with code BGHAPPYMODEL |
Frsky XM+ Micro D16 SBUS Full Range Mini Receiver
My favourite receiver hands down. Super reliable small and cheap! Especially for $11 on flash sale |
Updated 2 Feb 2019
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Emax Tinyhawk Indoor FPV Racing Drone RTF F4 4in1 3A 15000KV 37CH 25mW 600TVL VTX 1S - RTF
The Tinyhawk is not the fastest but is probably the most completed brushless whoop quad and is excellent for beginners. The Ready to fly (RTF) includes goggles and transmitter and can be had for just $141 wirh code ET15. Crazy value, see my review here |
Eachine EV800D 5.8G 40CH Diversity FPV Goggles 5 Inch 800*480 Video Headset HD DVR Build in Battery
Widely regarded as the best box goggle avalailable - diversity, DVR, huge field of view and conversion to monitor. Lowest I've seen for $84 here |
Diatone GT M515 FPV Racing RC Drone PNP Integrated Type F4 8K OSD Runcam Micro Sparrow 2 TBS 800mW
Didn't realise what good value this was till I checked the specs - f4 processor, runcam sparrow 2 (the good one), TBS unify VTX, sunnysky motors. This 5" quad is superlight and only $139 with code DM139 |
HGLRC DinoShot 35A 3-6S BLHeli_S DSHOT600 Ready Brushless ESC 30.5x30.5mm
Found this code in a random spot. Get a genuine HGLRC 35a 6s ESC for just $21 with code 28rc - Hot damn! |
Updated 1 Feb 2019
Chinese New Year has begun! The biggest celebration in China means there are some great deals to be had but bear in mind it may take a while for your order to ship
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MINI TS100 Digital OLED Programmable Interface DC5525 Soldering Iron Station Built-in STM32 Chip
This is simply the standout soldering iron - it performs so good as a both a travel and main iron. Lowest price ever at $39 |
Realacc X-lite Transmitter Edition RC FPV Racing Drone Shoulder Bag Handbag for FrSky X-lite
This is the bag I personally use daily. It has space to store your x-lite, goggles and extra parts. Great for hit it and quit it missions. Lowest price $11 with code 35OFFRSF |
Emax ECO Series 2306 6S 1700KV 4S 2400KV Brushless Motor for RC Drone FPV Racing - 1700KV
Impressive motor from emax given the cost. A good stator size, well thought out kV options and a true 9mm bearing which substationally improves durability even beyond the more expensive RS2 motors. My pick of the bunch for a value 5" motor at present - just $11 with code aff7off |
FrSky Taranis X-LITE 2.4GHz ACCST 16CH RC Transmitter
My favourite transmitter (review here) There have been 2 codes for this already and now a new one - use 20OFFFRSF to get if for $103 here |
FATSHARK Recon V2 FPV Goggle Glasses 4.3 inch LCD
On special here for $64 with code GB-THFATS . Looks pretty good for the money, perhaps comparable to the Vr D3 I reviewed recently as a starter goggle. They lack diversity and DVR but have a larger screen and hopefully the legendary Fatshark customer support. |
Update 28 Jan 2019 (revised 30 Jan)
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FrSky Taranis X-LITE 2.4GHz ACCST 16CH RC Transmitter
My favourite transmitter (review here) at the lowest price ever - $99 with code XLITE99. Very limited numbers at this price. Unfortunately sold out at this price but you can get it for $109 with code XLITE109 |
Flysky FS-NV14 2.4G 14CH Nirvana Transmitter with iA8X Receiver 3.5 Inch Display
This is mean to be simply the most comfortable and ergonomically desined transmitter going at an all time low price of $119 with code 119nv14 |
Eachine Wizard TS130 FPV Racing Drone PNP Omnibus F4 OSD 20A Dshot600 40CH Smart Audio 200mW VTX
A well received powerful 3" quadcopter and at $99 with code ET99 this is defintiely an option you should look at in this price range. Superior to Tyro99 and tyro79 |
DYS Samguk Series Wei 2207 2300KV 2600KV 3-4S Brushless Motor for RC Drone FPV Racing - 2600KV
A decent budget motor in my favourite stator size for 5". Good value at starndard price of $9 but outstanding value at $7 with code DS2207 |
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Jumper T8SG Lite Multi-Protocol 12CH S-FHSS DeviationTX Compact Full Range Radio Transmitter
This little transmitter will run practically any 2.4GHz radio using the tried and tested deviation firmware. Biggest deal so far at just $19 using code T8SG19. So good I just bought one myself! Unfortunately sold out at this price but you can get it for $29 with code T8LT |
Eachine Tyro99 210mm DIY Version FPV Racing RC Drone F4 OSD 30A BLHeli_S 40CH 600mW VTX 700TVL Cam
Budget kit quadcopter. Lowest price ever at just $79 using code ET79. Never seen a 5" quad at this price before. |
Racerstar Racing Edition 2205 BR2205 2300KV 2-4S Brushless Motor Red for 220 250 RC Drone FPV Racing
These were on my very first build. Not a fast motor but were reliable for me and will get you in the air for only $5 each with code RB599 |
Update 21 Jan 2018
Sorry it's been a while between updates, a lot if the focus recently has been on reviews. See some good deals I've picked out below:
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Emax Hawk5 Bind and Fly $175
My review is here and mods here. Get it here at Gearbest for $175 by using code EH5GP19 |
SKYSTARS G730L 7inch FPV quadcopter
At Just $169 that is a whole lot of quad for the money. I've recently built a 7" for long range here but for this kind of money I have one the way for review. |
FATSHARK Recon V2 FPV Goggle Glasses 4.3 inch LCD
On special here for $66. Looks pretty good for the money, perhaps comparable to the Vr D3 I reviewed recently as a starter goggle. They lack diversity and DVR but have a larger screen and hopefully the legendary Fatshark customer support. |
Update 2 Jan 2018
Ive chosen the best Christmas deals I have seen over the last week below
Frsky Taranis X - Lite WITH R9M LITE + R9 MINI RECEIVER
Outstanding deal for the X-lite with R9m system: $150 and try code GBFrskyAC to get another $10 off. My review of the x-lite here (my favourite tx) |
Emax Tinyhawk Indoor FPV Racing Drone BNF
This is meant to be the best brushless indoor whoop going at present, I have one on the way to review. $87 with code DCET |
MAMBA F405 Mini Betaflight Flight Controller & F25 20A 3-4S DSHOT600
Nice, well featured stack as found in the 2019 GT series (R249+ reviewed here). Such good value at $33 with code MambaF405 |
Eachine TRASHCAN 75mm Crazybee F4 PRO OSD 2S Whoop FPV Racing Drone
Essentially a Mobula 7 (reviewed here) with upgraded everything. Sample for review is on the way. $89 pre-order with code e2bcea |
EMax Hawk 5 Plug and Fly $179
The Emax Hawk 5 is the best 5" package of 2018. My full review is here and you can easily modify for cheap as I've done here. Code to use is GB-THEMAX5 |
Update 4 December 2018
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Emax TinyHawk brushless whoop
Emax's newest 1s whoop is a great beginner or indoor option as is the lowest price ever at $88 here with code 1225CAR |
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Diatone 2019 GT R239 R90 2 Inch 3S FPV Racing Quad
Diatone's very lastest brushless micro capable of up to 4s. Hard to argue with really solid components at just $109 here |
Update 28 November 2018 - Cyber Monday Deals
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HappyModel Mobula7 FRSKY non-eu and others
This micro ducted brushless 1-2s quadcopter is the find of 2018. You can run it indoors but it has a silly amount of power for outside too. My review is here. Interestingly my contact at Banggood has told me that new stock is only being sent to Banggood at present given they are the biggest retailer. Lowest price at present for $81 using code e2bcea |
Update 25 November 2018 - Cyber Monday Deals
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Emax Baby Hawk R 136mm 3 inch
Very dependable 3-4s 3" quad, my review is here. Lowest price ever $109 with code dDxftUQi |
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HGLRC Hornet 120
This is one of the best 2.5" quads currently available, lowest price it's been at $99 here. Code is jNYTOfqm. This is my pick of the bunch |
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Frsky Taranis QX7
Available in black or white. Still the best beginner radio that many pros still use. $89 here with code ZZbCQdNT |
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Babyhawk R pro
Builds on one of the better micro by adding smart audio f4 processor and more. Lowest price yet at $129 here with code kqgUebPd from 26 Nov |
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CADDX Turbo S1 CCD
Nice CCD cam in a mini size for only $15 with code rKuMUDwc. Code works from 25 Jan |
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EMAX RSII 2306 3-6S FPV Racing Brushless Motor
The most powerful and efficient Emax motor. Lowest price ever at $13 with code txesvbx4. Code works from 25 Jan |
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Fatshark Dominator HD3 Core 3D FPV Goggles
You know these ones. Lowest price ever at $329 with code fRG8aAeD. Code works from 25 Jan |
Update 23 November 2018 - Best Gearbest prices in over a year
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Emax Hawk5 Bind and Fly $169
My review is here and mods here. Get it here at Gearbest for $169 by using code eqDmLDXY Emax Hawk5 Bind and Fly $169
My review is here and mods here. Get it here at Gearbest for $169 by using code eqDmLDXY |
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Emax Baby Hawk R 136mm 3 inch
Very dependable 3-4s 3" quad, my review is here. Lowest price ever $115 with code liGpNSvb |
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Frsky R-XSR receiver
The smallest and most fully featured FRSKY receiver is down to $15 with code 8xMFfibt |
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Kingkong Fly Egg 130 (flyskyreceiver)
This model is about a year old but is compelling for just $79 with code s9wJBopr |
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Foxeer HS1219 Mini Falkor 1200TVL Camera
Latest and greatest mini camera from Foxeer for $27 with code zf8enhVB |
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GNB 2s 450mah battery
Great price for this excellent battery, just $3 with code 4uLzxJX4 starting 24 Nov |
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Fatshark 7.4V 18650 Li-ion Battery Case
Genuine fatshark battery case with indicator. $12 with code NhWEmcjP |
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Emax LS2207 motor
Light and efficient new generation motors from emax. $12 with code RSHQ4ydQ starting 24 Nov |
Big Update 22 November 2018
HappyModel Mobula7
Cheapest it's ever been at the big retailers: $79 here. My review of this amazing 2s brushless whoop is here. |
HGLRC Hornet 120
This is one of the best 2.5" quads currently available, lowest price it's been at $109 here. |
FlySky FS-i6 i6 2.4G Transmitter.
Excellent value for an entry level transmitter that does everything you need. Only $37 here |
FRSKY XM+ MICRO D16 SBUS FULL RANGE RECEIVER
My favourite FRSKY receiver I prefer to the more expensive R-XSR since I use OSD rather than telemetry. Flash sale bargain $10 |
TOPSKY Prime 1S FPV Goggle 86-degree FOV 640 x 480 LCD
Not a lot known about these yet but the specs are impressive for a budget goggle. $20 less than banggood at $79 here. |
Diatone 2019 GT R239 ( R90 ) 2 inch 3S FPV Racing RC Drone
Diatone's very lastest micro brushless. This one is 2", 3s with propgaurds down to $124 here |
Eachine US65 UK65 65mm Whoop
Probably the best brushless whoop going if limited to indoor flight. $69 here |
Eachine EV800D 5.8G 40CH Diversity FPV Goggles 5 Inch 800*480
Universally regarded as the best box goggle option on special for $85 here |
STX225 DIY Version FPV Racing RC Drone Kit
According to AndyRC, this is his favourite budget 5" FPV quadcopter. Currently on special here for $94 |
Updated 20 November 2018
LST - S2 Micro CMOS FPV Camera
Still one of my favourite AIO cams at around 3.5g with a great picture. On special for $10 here |
AKK Infinite DVR VTX 25/200/600/1000mW
This is an excellent VTX that I've installed in my emax hawk 5 here. It has all the latest features plus they have shoe-horned a DVR in on the same board. This was initially listed at $30-40 so using the code 'Toyho' makes this great value here at $22 |
Updated 19 November 2018
Aomway Commander Goggles V1
I've used the Quanum Cyclops, Eachine EV100, Amoway Commander V2 and the Commander V1 here. There are my favourite and the lowest price the have ever been at $239. My take on these goggle is here. |
HappyModel Mobula7 FRSKY non-eu and others
This micro ducted bursless 1-2s quadcopter is the find of 2018. You can run it indoors but it has a silly amount of power for outside too. My review is here. Interestingly my contact at Banggood has told me that new stock is only being sent to Banggood at present given they are the biggest retailer. $89 for version with 4 x 1s batteries |
Updated 17 November 2018
FrSky Taranis X-LITE 2.4GHz ACCST 16CH RC Transmitter
My favourite transmitter on a rare discount. Get it at this link for only $115. My full review is here: frsky-taranis-x-lite-full-review-throw-it-in-your-pack-and-go.html |
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Updated 15 November 2018
Fatshark Dominator HD3 Core FPV Goggles
This is the lowest price I have ever seen fatshark HD3 goggles. On special for $329 |
SKYSTARS G730L 7 inch PNF Quadcopter
7 inch quadcopter with a genuine runcam swift 2 that will run up to 6s with 2306 1800kV motors. On special for $159 - a lot of quad for the money |
SKYSTARS Baby Turtle 145DVR With runcam split mini 2
This is a fully featured 3 inch quad that includes a runcam split mini 2 for full HD video recording on board. On special for $127 (A runcam split mini on it's own is $70 by the way) |
Updated 13 November 2018
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HAPPYMODEL Mobula7 75mm 2S Indoor Brushless Whoop
This is the version with 4 x 1s batteries and the more advance multi-charger. I'm in the process of reviewing mine and can say this is a surprisingly good micro quad that has all the benefits of a whoop with the power of a proper brushed micro. On special here for $86 which is the cheapest I've seen at present. |
Nitecore D4 Li-ion Ni-MH NiCd LiFePO4 Smart LCD Battery Charger
If you weren't aware Nitecore is probably the premium brand in Li-Ion charging. THis is a fully featured charger that will take pretty much any cell 26650 and smaller includine 18650 and 18500. Down from $33 to $10 with the code GBLEDQC01 |
EMAX Pagoda Stubby - 3B 30mm RHCP SMA Male
Well made Pagoda antenna for 5.8GHz FPV video. This version is a stubby SMA mount and is only $4 here. |