the lab
Data & Testing
The drone industry is crowded with subjective product claims. We look at the data instead: empirical, repeatable, transparent laboratory testing of FPV components, shared openly so the whole community can make informed hardware choices.
Independent
no paid sponsorships
Repeatable
controlled lab method
Transparent
open results
Free
community funded
Drone Build Configurator
Finding the optimal combination of frames, motors, and electronic components can be a complex balancing act. To streamline this process, our interactive selection tool allows you to input specific flight parameters to identify recommended hardware configurations backed directly by our empirical testing database.
Test Results
Our testing is split into categories to ensure a thorough evaluation of each component class.
Select a category below to explore our test data, comparative analysis charts, and recommendations.
Size
Type
Voltage
13 - 14" Prop Testing
3" Motor Testing
65mm Whoop Props
8 - 10.5" Prop Testing
Toroidal Prop Testing
1S 65mm Whoop Motors
3" Prop Testing
6S Battery Testing
8S Battery Testing
Ultralight 5" Motor Testing
1S Battery Testing
4S Battery Testing
6" Prop Testing
9" Motor Testing
VTX Performance
3.5" Cinewhoop Motors
5" Motor Testing
7" Motor Testing
AIO ESC Testing
3.5" Freestyle Motors
5" Prop Testing
7" Prop Testing
ESC Testing
SUPPORT THE RESEARCH
​Rooted in the Community
We are proud to be a professional firm, but we have never forgotten where we started. The drone community remains at the absolute core of our research and development process. We actively maintain several platforms to ensure our findings remain accessible to everyone.
Independent Research and Development
Our independent testing laboratory is generously supported by our community via Patreon. This direct funding allows us to purchase third-party components and advanced testing equipment without relying on manufacturer sponsorships. It ensures our benchmarking data remains objective, unbiased, and trustworthy.