EMAX Tinyhawk II
Score: 79/100
Betafpv Cetus FPV RTF Drone Kit
Score: 72/100Rankings
The EMAX Tinyhawk II Freestyle BNF is a micro FPV racing drone delivering 120 km/h top speed and a carbon-fiber frame for aggressive freestyle flying. Its drawbacks are the need for a specific FrSky D8 transmitter, a ham-radio license, and relatively short flight endurance. Ideal for experienced acro pilots seeking high performance in a sub-250 g package.
The BETAFPV Cetus is a beginner-focused tiny whoop with stabilized hover, multiple sensors and a full RTF package. Its drawbacks are a heavier brushed platform and limited flight time that hinder high-speed racing. Ideal for absolute beginners and indoor practice sessions.
| Attribute | EMAX Tinyhawk II | |
|---|---|---|
450 mAhbest | 300 mAh | |
| ↓ lower better | 81 g | 35 gbest |
— | 5 minutesbest | |
120 km/hbest | — | |
7,000 KV | 19,000 KVbest | |
0.5 MPbest | — | |
— | 25 mWbest | |
5.8 GHzbest | 5.8 GHzbest |
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| Attribute | EMAX Tinyhawk II | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 450 mAh | 300 mAh |
VTX Power (mW) | 25-200 mW | 25 mW |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Dry Weight (g) | 81 g | 35 g |
Frame Size (Diagonal) (mm) | 115 mm | 91 mm |
Propeller Diameter (in) | 2.5 in | 1.22 in |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Receiver Type | FrSky D8 | Frsky D8 |
Performance(1) | ||
Motor KV (KV) | 7000 KV | 19000 KV |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 3 | 6 |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Tinyhawk II Freestyle's natural handling and power-to-weight ratio, noting it feels like flying a full-size 5-inch quad while staying sub-250 g. The upgraded VTX and higher-quality camera are praised for delivering a clearer FPV experience, and the drone's quiet operation is seen as a bonus for indoor use. However, experts caution that the platform is geared toward acro pilots, lacks angle-mode friendliness, and requires specific FrSky D8 compatibility and a ham radio license in North America.
Everyday users consistently commend the drone's aggressive performance, durable build, and the included Avan Rush propellers that provide excellent grip for freestyle tricks. Common praise centers on its power, responsiveness, and quiet operation. Recurring complaints focus on limited flight time, the need for a ham radio license, and incompatibility with newer FrSky ACCESS transmitters, making it less suitable for beginners or those without the required hardware.
Professional reviewers praise the Cetus as a safe, easy-to-fly indoor tiny whoop that excels in hover stability thanks to its optical flow, barometer and laser positioning.
Everyday users love the plug-and-play nature, stable hover in Normal mode and crash-resistant design, reporting quick mastery after calibration.
“Users praise its plug-and-play ease for FPV newbies, stable hover in N mode for indoor house flying, quiet operation, and crash resistance; many report quick mastery after calibration.”
