{"id":22537,"date":"2026-02-20T05:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T20:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537"},"modified":"2026-02-20T05:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T20:16:04","slug":"evaluation-geprc-darkstar22-cinewhoop-higher-than-the-pavo-20-professional-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537","title":{"rendered":"Evaluation: GEPRC Darkstar22 Cinewhoop \u2013 Higher Than the Pavo 20 Professional or Not?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"penci-post-entry-inner\"> <i class=\"penci-post-countview-number-check\" style=\"display:none\">12<\/i> <\/p>\n<p>The GEPRC Darkstar22 is a small cinewhoop that makes use of 2.2inch propellers. The additional thrust from barely bigger props makes a noticeable distinction in flight efficiency, particularly when carrying the heavier DJI O4 Professional Air Unit \u2014 with out rising the general measurement in comparison with typical 2inch counterparts. On this overview, I\u2019ll break down my impressions of the Darkstar22\u2019s design, construct high quality, flight efficiency, sturdiness, and the way it compares to the Pavo20 Professional II, and who this drone is greatest suited to.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"penci-custom-html-inside-content\"><!-- money-area-first insert here --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"money-area-first\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4qGl52G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banggood-banner-2025-01-23-1.jpg.webp \" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banggood-banner-2025-01-23-1.jpg\" height=\"8.1%\" width=\"100%\" class=\" penci-lazy  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"sponsor-banner\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4mWVgcr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pcbway-banner-22-08-2025-1-1.jpg.webp \" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pcbway-banner-22-08-2025-1-1.jpg\" height=\"8.1%\" width=\"100%\" class=\" penci-lazy  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"sponsor-banner\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- goog ads insert here --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"money-area-last\">   <i style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; display: block; margin-top: 10px; line-height: normal; opacity: 60%;\">Among the hyperlinks on this web page are affiliate hyperlinks. 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Find out about cinewhoops on this purchaser\u2019s information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/cinewhoop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/cinewhoop\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e615ca19b7c\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#Specs\" title=\"Specs\">Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#Design\" title=\"Design\">Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#Smooth-Mounted_Digicam_Cover\" title=\"Smooth-Mounted Digicam Cover\">Smooth-Mounted Digicam Cover<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#Restricted_FPV_System_Choices\" title=\"Restricted FPV System Choices\">Restricted FPV System Choices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#Digicam_Angle_Limitation\" 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href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#Putting_in_the_DJI_O4_Professional_Air_Unit\" title=\"Putting in the DJI O4 Professional Air Unit\">Putting in the DJI O4 Professional Air Unit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#The_best_way_to_Setup\" title=\"The best way to Setup\">The best way to Setup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#Firmware\" title=\"Firmware\">Firmware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#DJI_O4_Professional_OSD_Setup\" title=\"DJI O4 Professional OSD Setup\">DJI O4 Professional OSD Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#Betaflight_Setup\" title=\"Betaflight Setup\">Betaflight Setup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=22537\/#Remaining_Verdict\" title=\"Remaining Verdict\">Remaining Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_place_To_Purchase\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Where-To-Buy\"\/>The place To Purchase<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Get the GEPRC Darkstar22 from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are two variations accessible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A model with DJI O4 Professional pre-installed<\/li>\n<li>The \u201cWTFPV\u201d model the place you put in your personal FPV system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-unbox-accessories.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51954 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Unbox Accessories\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It comes with these equipment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 \u00d7 Spare prop guard (gray)<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00d7 Spare O4 Professional mount and digital camera cowl (gray)<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00d7 Battery pad<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00d7 Spare set of Gemfan 2219\u00d73 props<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00d7 L-shaped 1.5mm hex wrench<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00d7 Battery protector with touchdown ft<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00d7 Additional battery strap<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00d7 Damping ball punch software<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00d7 Binding pin<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00d7 USB adapter<\/li>\n<li>All required screws, instruments, grommets, and rubber dampers<\/li>\n<li>Stickers and quick-start sheet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Specifications\"\/>Specs<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Body: GEP-DS22<\/li>\n<li>Carbon Fiber Plate Thickness: 2.5mm<\/li>\n<li>Wheelbase: 100mm<\/li>\n<li>FC: TAKER F405 20A ELRS 2.4 2\u20134S AIO Board\n<ul>\n<li>MCU: STM32F405<\/li>\n<li>Gyro: ICM42688-P<\/li>\n<li>FC Firmware: GEPRC_TAKER_F405 AIO<\/li>\n<li>Flash: 16MB<\/li>\n<li>ESC: 8-bit 20A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Motor: SPEEDX2 1104 7500KV<\/li>\n<li>Propellers: GEMFAN GP2219-3<\/li>\n<li>Energy Connector: XT30U-M<\/li>\n<li>VTX: None<\/li>\n<li>Digicam: None<\/li>\n<li>Antenna: None<\/li>\n<li>Receiver: Constructed-in ELRS 2.4GHz<\/li>\n<li>Beneficial Battery: 3S 720mAh LiHV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-motor.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51967 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Motor\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Design\"\/>Design<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The GEPRC DarkStar22 is a compact cinewhoop working 2.2-inch propellers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sufficiently small to fly in tighter areas and shut to things<\/li>\n<li>Geared up with prop guards, designed for flying close to folks, vehicles, and property with decreased danger<\/li>\n<li>The ducts make it surprisingly powerful \u2014 gentle bumps are far much less catastrophic<\/li>\n<li>Highly effective sufficient to hold the DJI O4 Professional<\/li>\n<li>The digital camera is soft-mounted to scale back vibration and jello, very best for cinematic footage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The cover and ducts are injection-molded plastic. They really feel inflexible, stiff, and robust. On a quad this measurement, the plastic feels beefy \u2014 not low cost or brittle. The motors and flight controller are mounted on a 2.5mm thick carbon fiber base plate, which reduces flex and improves flight efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The XT30 connector is built-in into the rear duct utilizing a neat 3D-printed holder. It\u2019s nicely protected and properly built-in, however your battery lead have to be lengthy sufficient to succeed in it. One draw back is that unplugging batteries could be barely annoying as a result of it stretches your battery wire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-rear.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51969 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Rear\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The digital camera lens is comparatively nicely protected with none plastic showing the digital camera\u2019s view. Nonetheless, I\u2019d nonetheless suggest utilizing an ND or UV filter for extra lens safety, because the digital camera mount itself is fully plastic.<\/p>\n<p>An LED strip is built-in contained in the ducts. It\u2019s not RGB \u2014 only a single shade (blue). You possibly can flip it on or off utilizing a change in your radio. It\u2019s already configured in Betaflight and assigned to Channel 8 (AUX 4) within the Modes tab.<\/p>\n<p>That mentioned, it does add further weight (roughly 10g). In the event you\u2019re not a fan of LEDs, you possibly can merely swap to the spare duct as a substitute of ripping out the LED strip from the unique body.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-side.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51968 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Side\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smooth-Mounted_Digicam_Cover\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Soft-Mounted-Camera-Canopy\"\/>Smooth-Mounted Digicam Cover<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Much like the Pavo20 Professional, the Darkstar22 soft-mounts each the digital camera and the air unit, it really works very nicely at isolating vibration and minimizing jello within the footage.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, in contrast to the Pavo20 Professional, which secures the cover with bolts, the Darkstar22 depends on 5 rubber grommets to carry the cover in place. In more durable crashes, the cover is prone to pop off.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s additionally fairly fiddly to take away and reinstall. It&#8217;s a must to push the grommets by very tight gaps, and putting in or eradicating them \u2014 particularly when becoming the DJI O4 Professional \u2014 could be tedious.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-8.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51957 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Install Dji O4 Pro Air Unit 8\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restricted_FPV_System_Choices\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Limited-FPV-System-Options\"\/>Restricted FPV System Choices<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like many BNF producers, the cover and digital camera mounting lately seem optimized primarily for the DJI O4 Professional air items greater than anything.<\/p>\n<p>DJI cameras use completely different screw spacing in comparison with conventional analog or Walksnail cameras. In the event you plan to mount digital camera apart from DJI, chances are you&#8217;ll have to do some DIY modifications.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not essentially a deal-breaker, nevertheless it\u2019s price realizing before you purchase a \u201cno FPV system\u201d model anticipating common drop-in compatibility with analog or Walksnail or different programs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digicam_Angle_Limitation\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Camera-Angle-Limitation\"\/>Digicam Angle Limitation<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-fpv-camera.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51966 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Fpv Camera\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The utmost digital camera angle is restricted to roughly 0\u00b0 to about 30\u00b0.<\/p>\n<p>For typical cinewhoop use \u2014 indoor flying or relaxed out of doors cruising \u2014 this vary is completely enough. Nonetheless, should you favor increased digital camera uptilt for quicker flying, chances are you&#8217;ll want to switch the mount your self.<\/p>\n<p>Find out about how digital camera tilt angle have an effect on your flying:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/camera-angle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/camera-angle\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPS_Mounting_Nice_Concept_Imperfect_Execution\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"GPS-Mounting-Great-Idea-Imperfect-Execution\"\/>GPS Mounting: Nice Concept, Imperfect Execution<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the event you don\u2019t use GPS, this received\u2019t concern you.<\/p>\n<p>When putting in the mounting plate on the O4 Professional air unit, chances are you&#8217;ll discover a sq. slot within the plate. After securing the air unit, this slot faces upward by the cover cutout. It\u2019s designed to carry a GPS module, preserving the construct clear and tidy.<\/p>\n<p>It seems to suit GPS modules with dimensions round 15.5\u00d715.5mm. GPS like <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/gps-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HGLRC M100 Mini<\/a> would match completely.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, as a result of the GPS sits very near the O4 air unit and antennas, there\u2019s potential for interference. This will scale back GPS efficiency \u2014 fewer satellites locked and longer time to attain a 3D repair.<\/p>\n<p>For my part, it will have been higher to position the GPS mount on prime of the digital camera protector. It could be barely extra uncovered, however GPS modules are typically fairly strong. Extra importantly, mounting the GPS farther away from RF sources would possible enhance satellite tv for pc reception and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>Including GPS lets you allow:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Small_Annoyance_Exterior_USB_Adapter\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"A-Small-Annoyance-External-USB-Adapter\"\/>A Small Annoyance: Exterior USB Adapter<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-usb-adapter.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51970 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Usb Adapter\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the DarkStar22, you must plug in a small adapter to entry the USB port for Betaflight configuration. It doesn\u2019t make the quad more durable to make use of, nevertheless it\u2019s precisely the form of tiny half you\u2019ll finally lose \u2014 particularly should you personal a number of quads with completely different adapters. It rapidly turns into messy.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the identical scenario with the Pavo20 Professional. It appears pretty frequent these days for small cinewhoops to interrupt out the USB port to a separate adapter.<\/p>\n<p>The explanations for this design selection are apparent: weight financial savings and simpler entry in compact builds.<\/p>\n<p>And there are two similar connectors on the board, which makes it straightforward to plug into the unsuitable one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flight_Efficiency\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Flight-Performance\"\/>Flight Efficiency<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Darkstar22 hovers at round 21% throttle. It doesn\u2019t really feel significantly highly effective. A full throttle punch is noticeably slower than the Pavo20 Professional, possible as a result of further weight.<\/p>\n<p>That mentioned, I don\u2019t have complaints about dealing with. It\u2019s a really clean and steady whoop. Turns really feel clear and predictable.<\/p>\n<p>There may be some propwash oscillation throughout sharp turns and when recovering from dives, however that\u2019s anticipated for a heavier micro cinewhoop.<\/p>\n<p>I additionally seen a tiny little bit of vibrations when flying in windy circumstances (round 15 MPH within the flight footage). Nonetheless, these could be smoothed out simply in submit utilizing Gyroflow.<\/p>\n<p>For a micro cinewhoop, it truly performs surprisingly nicely in for freestyle and acro. Flips and rolls really feel snappy and responsive.<\/p>\n<p>GEPRC recommends a 3S 720mAh LiHV battery. I didn\u2019t have one accessible, so I examined it with some BetaFPV 3S 550mAh LiHV packs as a substitute.<\/p>\n<p>With a mixture of freestyle and cruising, I used to be getting round 4\u20135 minutes of flight time. In the event you use a 720mAh pack, you possibly can in all probability count on about one further minute.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Darkstar22_vs_Pavo20_Professional_V2\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Darkstar22-vs-Pavo20-Pro-V2\"\/>Darkstar22 vs. Pavo20 Professional V2<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They\u2019re basically the identical measurement \u2014 each use 2.2-inch propellers \u2014 however there are some essential variations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Weight\"\/>Weight<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight-1024x580.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight-300x170.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight-1536x870.webp 1536w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight-1170x663.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight.jpg.webp 1607w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight-1024x580.jpg\" height=\"580\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight-1536x870.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight-1170x663.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-weight.jpg 1607w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51953 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Weight\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Darkstar22 is heavier than the <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/betafpv-pavo20-pro-v2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pavo20 Professional<\/a>. With the DJI O4 Professional and LED strip put in, it\u2019s roughly 17g heavier.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pavo20 Professional II: 116g<\/li>\n<li>Darkstar22: 133.5g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That possible explains why GEPRC recommends a bigger battery \u2014 to compensate for decreased flight time as a result of further weight. Nonetheless, a much bigger battery makes the drone even heavier, which noticeably impacts efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Takeoff weight together with manufacturer-recommended batteries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Darkstar22 (133.5g) + Storm 3S 720mAh (50.5g): 184g<\/li>\n<li>Pavo20 Professional (116g) + LAVA 3S 550mAh (43.2g): 159.2g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s a few 25g distinction, which is critical on a small cinewhoop.<\/p>\n<p>In the event you\u2019re pleased with 4\u20135 minutes of flight time, I truly suppose a 3S 550mAh pack is the higher selection for general flight efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pusher_vs_Commonplace_Configuration\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Pusher-vs-Standard-Configuration\"\/>Pusher vs. Commonplace Configuration<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-bottom.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51963 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Bottom\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Pavo20 Professional makes use of a pusher configuration \u2014 motors are mounted the other way up, and the props sit beneath the body.<\/p>\n<p>The Darkstar22 makes use of a regular configuration \u2014 props are on prime, like a standard quad.<\/p>\n<p>There are arguments that pusher setups could be barely extra environment friendly, doubtlessly translating to marginally higher flight occasions. Nonetheless, the draw back is that propellers are extra uncovered throughout landings and crashes. This will result in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extra bent or broken props<\/li>\n<li>Elevated likelihood of micro vibrations (and jello in footage) over time<\/li>\n<li>Extra frequent upkeep and prop replacements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the Darkstar22\u2019s customary configuration, propellers are extra protected. When it lands or tumbles, the ducts and arms hit first somewhat than the propellers.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve written a extra detailed article discussing these configurations right here: <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/pusher-configuration-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/pusher-configuration-explained\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Flies_Higher\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Which-One-Flies-Better\"\/>Which One Flies Higher?<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In case you are an skilled freestyle pilot, the Pavo20 Professional is extra enjoyable. Being nearly 20g lighter makes a noticeable distinction in dealing with, responsiveness, and effectivity for drones on this measurement class.\u00a0That mentioned, you received\u2019t be dissatisfied by how the Darkstar flies. It\u2019s nonetheless clean and nimble, and you&#8217;ll completely freestyle with it.<\/p>\n<p>With the identical battery, the Pavo20 Professional provides you nearly a full minute extra flight time, primarily due to its decrease weight.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vary\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Range\"\/>Vary<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Darkstar has the sting in the case of vary.<\/p>\n<p>It makes use of an exterior ELRS receiver with a better-positioned antenna. On the Pavo20 Professional, the antenna is only a easy copper wire tucked contained in the body, which considerably limits most vary. Flying inside 300m is usually high-quality, however past that it turns into more and more dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>If vary and sign penetration functionality issues to you, the Darkstar is clearly stronger on this space.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sturdiness\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Durability\"\/>Sturdiness<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Each the Darkstar and Pavo20 has strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not an enormous fan of pusher config and attempt to keep away from it when attainable. Props on the underside are likely to get broken extra usually, and takeoffs could be more durable if the quad will get caught on particles. The O4 Professional digital camera can also be barely higher protected on the Darkstar. The battery protector can also be a really good contact.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-battery-protector.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51964 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Battery Protector\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, the soft-mounted cover is the primary weak level. Arduous crashes could cause the cover to separate from the body. Repeatedly eradicating and reinstalling the rubber grommets may harm them over time.<\/p>\n<p>In distinction, the Pavo20 Professional cover is secured with bolts, making it extra strong and safe. For that motive, I&#8217;d keep away from aggressive flying that might result in heavy crashes with the Darkstar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upkeep\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Maintenance\"\/>Upkeep<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Upkeep largely comes all the way down to how the cover is mounted.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pavo20 Professional: 4 screws to take away. Simple to work on and straightforward to reassemble.<\/li>\n<li>Darkstar22: To entry the underside of the FC, you take away six screws from beneath. For the highest aspect, you will need to take away the cover \u2014 and reinstalling these rubber grommets correctly could be irritating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the event you take pleasure in tinkering and don\u2019t crash a lot, it\u2019s manageable. However should you crash usually and need fast repairs, the Pavo is simply simpler.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noise\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Noise\"\/>Noise<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Noise issues particularly once you\u2019re flying near folks, indoors, or round animals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pavo20 Professional: Quieter, with a lower-pitched sound.<\/li>\n<li>Darkstar22: Barely louder, with the next pitch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Neither is wherever close to as loud as a 5-inch quad. A number of hundred meters away, each fade into background noise. But when stealth is a precedence, the Pavo has a slight benefit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Price\"\/>Value<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Darkstar is roughly $35 greater than the Pavo20 Professional as a full BNF:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pavo20 Professional II (O4 Professional + ELRS): $364.99<\/li>\n<li>Darkstar22 (O4 Professional + ELRS): $399.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When evaluating PNP variations (with out O4 Professional), the Darkstar is $65 costlier!<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re paying a noticeable premium for the Darkstar22, so the true query is: do you get what you pay for?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Putting_in_the_DJI_O4_Professional_Air_Unit\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Installing-the-DJI-O4-Pro-Air-Unit\"\/>Putting in the DJI O4 Professional Air Unit<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the event you order the model with out the DJI O4 Professional, you\u2019ll want to put in it your self.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m barely dissatisfied by the shortage of directions on how to do that. For knowledgeable pilots, it\u2019s not an enormous concern \u2014 you possibly can in all probability determine it out pretty rapidly. However for inexperienced persons, this could possibly be irritating. On the very least, they need to clarify which screws go the place and the way the air unit needs to be mounted.<\/p>\n<p>The quad features a leaflet within the field, nevertheless it\u2019s simply generic info for all their BNF drones \u2014 not a correct guide for this particular mannequin. I additionally checked their web site for documentation, however couldn\u2019t discover something. Not probably the most beginner-friendly expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, I\u2019ll present how I put in mine right here to make issues clearer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-1.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51956 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Install Dji O4 Pro Air Unit 1\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51955 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Install Dji O4 Pro Air Unit 2\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-3.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51958 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Install Dji O4 Pro Air Unit 3\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-4.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51959 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Install Dji O4 Pro Air Unit 4\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-5.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51960 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Install Dji O4 Pro Air Unit 5\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-6.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51961 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Install Dji O4 Pro Air Unit 6\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-install-dji-o4-pro-air-unit-7.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51962 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Install Dji O4 Pro Air Unit 7\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_way_to_Setup\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-Setup\"\/>The best way to Setup<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Earlier than the primary flight, I did the next:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Put in O4 Professional Air Unit<\/li>\n<li>Put in the battery pad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firmware\"><\/span>Firmware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The flight controller (FC) board goal is TAKERF405, and it comes preloaded with Betaflight firmware model 2025.12.0-beta. For CLI Diff, see <a href=\"https:\/\/intofpv.com\/t-original-cli-diff-for-geprc-darkstar22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ESC Firmware: Bluejay, 0.21.0, 48kHz (Q-H-30)<\/li>\n<li>ELRS Receiver Firmware Goal: GEPRC Nano 2.4GHz RX, firmware 3.5.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DJI_O4_Professional_OSD_Setup\"><\/span>DJI O4 Professional OSD Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Betaflight_Setup\"><\/span>Betaflight Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Handbook:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual-1024x507.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual-300x148.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual-1536x760.webp 1536w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual-1170x579.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual.jpg.webp 1861w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual-1024x507.jpg\" height=\"507\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual-1536x760.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual-1170x579.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-manual.jpg 1861w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51971 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22 Manual\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remaining_Verdict\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Final-Verdict\"\/>Remaining Verdict<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-1170x780.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GEPRC-Darkstar22.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-51965 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Geprc Darkstar22\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If measurement doesn\u2019t matter and also you simply need the perfect flying cinewhoop, I nonetheless favor the <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/geprc-cinelog30-v3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GEPRC Cinelog30 V3<\/a>. It\u2019s extra environment friendly, extra highly effective, extra steady, and surprisingly quiet.<\/p>\n<p>However should you simply desire a small 2-inch cinewhoop with the DJI O4 Professional, it actually comes all the way down to the Pavo20 Professional vs. Darkstar22.<\/p>\n<p>Total, the Pavo20 Professional flies higher and longer as a result of lighter weight, and it\u2019s higher suited to close-range freestyle. It\u2019s additionally simpler to keep up and extra reasonably priced.<\/p>\n<p>That mentioned, the Darkstar22 additionally flies nicely and has a stable PID tune, however the heavier weight makes it higher suited to relaxed cruising. Its higher receiver and antenna setup give it noticeably higher vary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get the GEPRC Darkstar22 from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you think about worth \u2014 with the Pavo20 Professional being $25\u2013$65 cheaper relying on model \u2014 the winner is pretty clear.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>12 The GEPRC Darkstar22 is a small cinewhoop that makes use of 2.2inch propellers. The additional thrust from barely bigger props makes a noticeable distinction in flight efficiency, particularly when carrying the heavier DJI O4 Professional Air Unit \u2014 with out rising the general measurement in comparison with typical 2inch counterparts. On this overview, I\u2019ll [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22539,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-22537","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-drones"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22537","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22537"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22537\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22538,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22537\/revisions\/22538"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/22539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=22537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=22537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}