EMAX Tinyhawk 3 Kit
Score: 29/100
Hawk's Work F450 Kit B
Score: 65/100Rankings
The HAWK'S WORK F450 Drone Kit (Set B) offers a full DIY platform with Pixhawk, GPS and pre-soldered XT60 connectors, targeting education and research. It provides solid performance and expandability but requires significant build effort and lacks a built-in camera.
The EMAX Tinyhawk 3 RTF Kit offers a compact, brushless micro quad with analog FPV, a basic transmitter and goggles, aimed at beginners for indoor flying. It provides solid build quality and low-latency video but is limited by very short flight times and basic accessories.
| Attribute | EMAX Tinyhawk 3 Kit | |
|---|---|---|
— | 15 minutesbest | |
42 g | 1,800 gbest | |
450 mAh | 4,200 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,470.5 g | 1,100 gbest |
4.35 Vbest | 4.2 V | |
15,000 KVbest | 950 KV | |
1.57 in | 9 inbest | |
3 A | 20 Abest |
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| Attribute | EMAX Tinyhawk 3 Kit | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
Maximum Takeoff Weight (g) | 42 g | 1800 g |
Total Kit Weight (g) | 1470.5 g | 1100 g |
Propeller Size (in) | 1.57 in | 9 in |
Motor KV Rating (KV) | 15000 KV | 950 KV |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Frame Material | Polypropylene | glass fiber and nylon |
Connectivity Type | FrSky D8 | RF |
Number of Included Accessories (count) | 7 count | 15 count |
Battery & Power(4) | ||
Flight Time (minutes) | 3-4 minutes | 15 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 450 mAh | 4200 mAh |
Battery Voltage (V) | 4.35 V | 4.2 V |
ESC Current Rating (A) | 3 A | 20 A |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Tinyhawk RTF Kit as an excellent entry point to FPV, highlighting its well-tuned flight modes, low-latency analog video, and solid build quality. They note the inverted motor layout and F4 flight controller as contributors to stable, agile handling, while pointing out the lack of hover assist and the analog video's limited resolution as trade-offs for the low price.
Everyday users consistently commend the kit for being ready-to-fly, durable, and fun to pilot indoors, with many calling it perfect for beginners and appreciating the all-in-one packaging. Common frustrations revolve around the short battery life, uncomfortable goggles, and the basic nature of the included transmitter.
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the F450 kit as a top choice for STEM education and UAV prototyping, emphasizing its robust Pixhawk autopilot, open-source architecture and modular design.
Everyday users appreciate the thorough documentation, reliable transmitter and durable frame, noting they can get the drone flying even with no prior experience, while frustrations include misleading listings, limited flight time and GPS lock delays.
“even with no prior experience, I got it flying”
“prompt replacements for defective ESCs or motors”
