PowerVision PowerEgg X
The PowerEgg X from PowerVision marks a return to the sky for the Chinese manufacturer. Its original egg-shaped drone turned heads a few years back but never caught on in the market, and the company shifted its focus toward tethered, submersible systems. Now the “Egg” is back in the air with a new versatile design that offers substantial features and capabilities as a surprisingly affordable price. Read on to see if it lives up to all that potential.
AT A GLANCE
Model: PowerEggX
Manufacturer: PowerVision Robot Inc. (powervision.me)
Type: Aerial imaging platform
Size: 683mm x 483mm
Weight: 862g
Assembly time: Less than 5 minutes
Camera quality: 4K/60P video; 12MP still
Price: $899 (basic); $1,249 (w/accessory kit)
WHAT WE LIKE
+ Capable and full-featured at a budget price
+ Design shows careful attention to details
+ Versatile applications include ground-based imaging
+ Accessories allow it to operate when other drones cannot
THE BASICS
When I first encountered the PowerEgg X at the CES show this past January, I must confess that I was worried it would turn out to be a
