Pavo Pico II Review: Less Flying Brick, More Fun

Let's be honest, slapping a full digital video system onto a micro drone usually ends with a flying brick. We've all seen them. The Pavo Pico II, however, seems to have missed that memo. BetaFPV packed a DJI O4 Lite into an 80mm frame, and against all odds, it's surprisingly spry. Colour us impressed.

The secret sauce appears to be the new canopy, which isolates the entire camera assembly on a set of soft-mounted bobbins. This isn't just for show; it actually produces usable gyro data for Gyroflow, a minor miracle for a digital micro. While mounting heavy things on tiny rubber bits sounds like a recipe for disaster, BetaFPV seems to have found a balance that survives the occasional, uh, unplanned landing.

So, it looks good on paper, but how does it fly? Quite well, actually. You get about four and a half minutes of respectable flight time, and it can handle a few freestyle moves without complaining too much. It's no 5-inch beast, but it was never meant to be. The O4 Lite is a sensible compromise of weight for performance, though you'll want the beefier O4 Pro (and a bigger drone) for serious low-light filming.

The verdict? The Pavo Pico II manages to be more than just a gimmick. It’s a competent micro that delivers usable O4 footage without flying like a bathtub. If you want the full, exhaustive breakdown of every nut, bolt, and milliamp, you can find our in-depth review right here. Or, you can just watch the video below. Your call.