TEST: Eachine 58, 720P Wide angle WIFi toyquadcopter

INTRODUCTION

The Eachine E58 is new WiFi quadcopter of the month. Here, we have a foldable machine cloning the DJI mavic shape with a builtin 720p 2.4G WIFi camera with wide angle. More, it’s also possible to record natively 720p files into a microSD card slot. The Eachine E58 can be seen as a shrinked version of the popular VISUO XS809HW, another 720p wide angle machine. Classic headless and one key return are here as well as a baramoter for altitude hold. Let’s check this WiFi toyquadcopter.

BOX CONTENT

+ 1 x Cheerson CX-10C
+ 1 x 500mAh 1S proprietary LiPo
+ 1 x Transmitter (using 3xAA batteries not included)
+ 1 x USB to microUSB cable
+ 2 x Spare props (1 CW, 1 CCW)
+ 4 x Prop guards
+ 1 x Screwdriver
+ 1 x Instruction manual (English)

In practice, only two complete props can be found as spare.

OVERVIEW

Folded, the machine is compact and super easy to transport. Prop also can be folded.

-FRONT VIEW

Two two front white front lights are strong, a good point to keep your orientation for LOS flights.

-SIDE VIEW

The front motors are installed 2cm higher versus the rear ones.

-REAR VIEW

Red light in rear position

The 2.4G linear antenna associated with the WiFI module

-UPPER VIEW

A unique button can be found. Short press on it to turn on/off the E58.

-BOTTOM VIEW

Like the Visuo model, the microSD slot is hidden below. A class 10 is recommanded

When turned on first, the blue light stays solid. Unfortunatly, the associated radio transmitter buttons doesn’t work…. You will need to use the Appz to trigger recording. When recording, the blue light will flash fast. When stopped, it will flash slowly.

-WEIGHT

Motors and props

Even props are foldable

Prop guard must be clipsed individually, no screws required

LiPo

A 500mah 1S LiPo model with proprieatary casing.

You will need the USB cable to recharge the LiPo via a PC port or a powerbank.

Camera module

Good news a 120 degrees Lens is installed but as you can notice, even in upper position, the camera still targets the ground with a nominal angle of -15 degrees.

In maximum position, you can point directly vertically.