It's Tiny Whoop season and EMAX has you covered. They just sent me this pre-release quad they are calling the EMAX TinyHawk.
Specifications 1s brushless ball bearing 8x2.5mm 15000kv motors 76mm 29g dry / 42g with 450mAh battery custom 40mm tri blade props F4 flight controller with BetaFlightOSD 3A 4in1 ESC running BLHeli-s Built in FrSky rx in D8 mode 25mw 37 channel VTX with smart audio 600TVL CMOS camera
All the Tiny Whoop style quads I've seen are true X. The EMAX TinyHawk is the first stretch X whoop I've seen. The polypropylene frame looks beefy and weighs more than the 29g listed but if you look at the underside it's hollowed out. It feels much more high quality than any other whoop style frames I've seen.
The most interesting part of the TinyHawk are the motors. The custom 0825 motors are mounted upside down. We'll see if it flies any different.
EMAX designed custom props for these motors. The prop covers the entire bell. From a design standpoint it's really smart. This design eliminates the weak point with traditional props where the blade connects to the hub. On these props the blade connects with the entire hub.
The EMAX TinyHawk uses a custom F4 flight controller with 3A 4in1 esc and FrSky rx on a AIO board. The VTX is soldered on the board using 4 small stacking pin heads and the camera is connected with a wire. The VTX is equipped with SmartAudio so you can change the channel/band from the OSD.
What's interesting is that even though the TinyHawk came as a ready to fly, the AIO board has solder pads where you can connect a RX, buzzer and even motor pads on the ESCs. Maybe in the future they will release this board as a standalone for people to build their own custom quads.
Flight Performance I only had one battery for the TinyHawk so I didn't get to fly it alot. If the conditions are right it can be easily flown outdoors.
The first few batteries I flew on the TinyHawk I didn't like it. But that's because I was flying it like a Tiny Whoop. The TinyHawk is a brushless whoop with some power. Once you learn to use that power that's when the fun starts!
It's easily has enough power to fly in acro mode and do simple flips and rolls even inside a garage.
One thing I can say for sure is that the TinyHawk is tough! I flew it into concrete walls many times in the garage and it just bounced off and kept going!
If you are looking for a whoop to fly indoor and outdoor I would recommend the EMAX Tiny Whoop.
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It's Tiny Whoop season and EMAX has you covered. They just sent me this pre-release quad they are calling the EMAX TinyHawk.
Specifications 1s brushless ball bearing 8x2.5mm 15000kv motors 76mm 29g dry / 42g with 450mAh battery custom 40mm tri blade props F4 flight controller with BetaFlightOSD 3A 4in1 ESC running BLHeli-s Built in FrSky rx in D8 mode 25mw 37 channel VTX with smart audio 600TVL CMOS camera
All the Tiny Whoop style quads I've seen are true X. The EMAX TinyHawk is the first stretch X whoop I've seen. The polypropylene frame looks beefy and weighs more than the 29g listed but if you look at the underside it's hollowed out. It feels much more high quality than any other whoop style frames I've seen.
The most interesting part of the TinyHawk are the motors. The custom 0825 motors are mounted upside down. We'll see if it flies any different.
EMAX designed custom props for these motors. The prop covers the entire bell. From a design standpoint it's really smart. This design eliminates the weak point with traditional props where the blade connects to the hub. On these props the blade connects with the entire hub.
The EMAX TinyHawk uses a custom F4 flight controller with 3A 4in1 esc and FrSky rx on a AIO board. The VTX is soldered on the board using 4 small stacking pin heads and the camera is connected with a wire. The VTX is equipped with SmartAudio so you can change the channel/band from the OSD.
What's interesting is that even though the TinyHawk came as a ready to fly, the AIO board has solder pads where you can connect a RX, buzzer and even motor pads on the ESCs. Maybe in the future they will release this board as a standalone for people to build their own custom quads.
Flight Performance I only had one battery for the TinyHawk so I didn't get to fly it alot. If the conditions are right it can be easily flown outdoors.
The first few batteries I flew on the TinyHawk I didn't like it. But that's because I was flying it like a Tiny Whoop. The TinyHawk is a brushless whoop with some power. Once you learn to use that power that's when the fun starts!
It's easily has enough power to fly in acro mode and do simple flips and rolls even inside a garage.
One thing I can say for sure is that the TinyHawk is tough! I flew it into concrete walls many times in the garage and it just bounced off and kept going!
If you are looking for a whoop to fly indoor and outdoor I would recommend the EMAX Tiny Whoop.
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intro music from - bensound.comFlightClub Film: Remembering MultiGP Champs 2022FlightClub2022-12-02 | A short film about MultiGP Champs 2022 by @Lehanvander ( youtube.com/@Lehanvander )
At the 2022 MultiGP Champs @MCKFPV capped off an incredible run of wins during the 2022 calendar year that solidified him as the undisputed fastest drone pilot on earth. From the Tiny Trainer Series 4 and 5, the Pura Vida Freedom Spec race in Costa Rica, the Ice Storm Race, MultiGP IO Open Class, Freedom Spec and Team Race, the FAI Korea Drone Race World Cup, Turkey World Drone Cup, to MultiGP Champs 2022 MCK swept the season and beat everyone in front of him. Here's a look back at some moments from Champs 2022, don't forget to subscribe for more racing videos!
Last week I was working on my campervan installing insulation. As I was preparing a spot for the spray foam I brushed my hand against a part of the metal that had some welding splatter. It caught my finger and cut it.
In the following days I felt a constant pain on the scratch. I thought it was just a scab healing. After the scab healed up it still hurt so I put it under my Andonstar microscope. I could see a tiny spec of metal stuck under my skin.
Got my needle nose tweezers and did some foreign object removal surgery.
I've used this microscope to remove countless carbon fiber splinters from my fingers. Super helpful if you have old eyes like me!
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubCOST OF DRONE RACING: How much do you spend on FPV RACING per year?FlightClub2020-06-18 | FPV racing is expensive! I was curious what an average non-sponsored pilot would spend in their first year of drone racing so I compiled some data. Of course the first year is the most expensive because you have to get the high dollar items like goggles and transmitters.
Do you spend more or less per year on drone stuff?
Data is based off sales from our store FlightClub, team pilots input, customers and experience. Source: fpv-flightclub.com
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubDJI FVP Build : HD Drone Racing!FlightClub2019-09-09 | A customer sent me the DJI FPV system and all the parts to build for him. I couldn't find any good build videos so I decided to make a DJI FPV build video.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubNeutron-R Hybrid FPV Race Frame Build : Part 1FlightClub2019-08-08 | I've been flying this setup for the past few months and it's honestly the best setup I've ever built. What makes this quad so great? Not only does it flies great, it's super reliable and trouble free.
Check out the website for the build post with photos and parts list: tinyurl.com/y6h7daqa
Chapters
Talk about parts 0:59 Crossfire Nano 7:00 Put the frame together 8:00 Mount the motors 10:00 Battery and capacitor 11:34 Install the fc 13:27 Install VTX 15:45 Quick flight footage 18:00
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubBulletproof your Quad with these 9 Simple FPV Build TipsFlightClub2019-07-25 | Are you tired of small little problems grounding your quad on race day? Follow these 9 simple FPV build tips to keep you up in the air round after round.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubSetting up Race Lines : Racing Tips with CaptainvanoverFlightClub2019-07-19 | This episode covers setting up race lines. Finding a clean race line will make you fly smoother, faster and more efficient.
Stay tuned, next episode will cover staying calm under pressure.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubJacobs Ladder : Racing Tips with CaptainvanoverFlightClub2019-06-13 | This episode covers Jacob's Ladder. There are two kinds of jacob's ladder, going up and going down. It doesn't matter how many gates whether it's 2 or 5, the technique is the same for all.
Slow motion with stick cam 5:41
Stay tuned, next episode will cover setting up lines.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubSlalom Flags : Racing Tips with CaptainvanoverFlightClub2019-06-05 | This is the second episode of the Racing Tips with Captainvanover. In this series Alex will be covering different elements of racing and breaking them down with tips on how to execute them efficiently and quickly.
Check out the post here: https://fpv-flightclub.com/fpv-racing...
This episode covers slalom flags.
Slow motion with stick cam 4:20
Stay tuned, next episode will cover jacob's ladder.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubDive Gates : Racing Tips with CaptainvanoverFlightClub2019-05-29 | This is the first episode of the Racing Tips with Captainvanover. In this series Alex will be covering different elements of racing and breaking them down with tips on how to execute them efficiently and quickly.
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3D printing is the future and the future is now! CAD and 3D printing can turn ideas inside your head into physical items you can use in real life.
In this video I'll show you the basics of CAD. There's no way all of CAD can be covered in a 13 minute video but hopefully it will demystify it enough for you to get in and start designing basic items.
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FlashForge Creator Pro, this printer is a workhorse. We have two of these that have been running non-stop 24/7 for the past 2 years without a single issue - amzn.to/2Tpv3Vx
Comgrow Creality Ender - a simple aluminum printer that won't break the bank - amzn.to/2UXHmKg
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubFPV Onewheel! BetaFPV 85X Cinewhoop ReviewFlightClub2019-03-15 | What is a cinewhoop? It's basically a tiny quad that can record HD footage. It's a relatively new thing. A lot of people are hacking away the case from a GoPro Session to save weight and strapping them on a Beta75x. A tiny whoop that can record hd footage. BetaFPV listened and made the 85x HD Cinewhoop. A ready to fly and get HD footage "tiny whoop" out of the box.
- Standard version weighs 58g, HD version is 75g - 1105 6000kv motors - EMAX 2" Avan props - F405 processor with BetaFlightOSD - 16/25A BLHELI32 ESC - 25, 200mw VTX - Custom Lumenier AXii antenna
The Caddx Turtle in the HD version is what makes this whoop special. It's got a caddx turtle v2 HD. It's called HD because the camera is connected to a board that you can put in a micro SD and record video at up to 1080p at 60fps with audio. The FPV video feed that you see in the goggles is still standard definition though. It's still a really cool camera system because you can record HD footage without needing to strap on an additional camera like a striped out GoPro.
BTW it's insanely hard to Onewheel and fly a Tiny whoop with nearly 20mph winds. Don't believe me? Try standing on a ball and fly FPV.
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Polar S Polar P Polar X TBS Unify Triumph ImmersionRC RapidFire Patch antenna
I know in the video I said I wouldn't recommend the AERUM antennas...but that was right after I dumped a quad in the water. After reviewing and editing the video, the results were not as bad as I thought.
The overall image was on par with a baseline setup with these exceptions:
The AERUM antenna don't have the penetrating power of a patch. Behind hills for buildings, you will probably lose your video Because these antennas are circular polarized, they are not designed for long range. I'll be doing more tests in the coming weeks. At about $45 for a Polar P and Polar X, I'd say give it a shot and try for yourself.
** 5/14/2019 UPDATE**
After using the Aerum X ever since I posted this video (about 2 months), I can recommend the X for the goggle antenna for racing. The performance of the X is on par with my regular Triumph + Patch setup. Not recommended for long range though. The great part of the X on the RapidFire rx is the low profile and never needing to switch between LHCP and RHCP. I found the X works great with both.
I haven't not been using the Polar P. I found the video slightly worse than using a regular AXii but more importantly the flat design is good for normal flying conditions but on windy days you do feel more effects of the wind.
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The Onewheel is a cross between an electric skateboard and snowboard. It has a motor built into the hub of the go kart tire. There are two versions of the Onewheel, plus and plusXR. They both have the same motor, the difference is the battery. The Plus has a range of about 7 miles and the XR is 12-18 miles.
Riding the Onewheel is like snowboarding. Lean left or right to turn and tilt front to go and back to stop. It's like snowboarding on the street.
I compared the Onewheel to electric skateboards like the Boosted board, Evolve or a custom built Trampa board. I decided to go with the Onewheel for several reasons.
Of the bunch, Onewheels have the best off road capabilities. The electric skateboards use small skate wheels so you really have to watch out for rocks or cracks in the road. They are really only limited to riding on paved roads. They do have "all terrain" wheels but it's not much more than big rollerblade wheels.
Onewheels use a pneumatic gokart tire that can roll over rocks and cracks without issue.
The electric skateboards can go much faster than a Onewheel, which is fine to me. The 20 - 25 mph top speed on the Onewheel is plenty. The fun is in the curves. Onewheels have a much smaller turn radius than electric skateboards.
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PRO32 Nano vs Original Nano 1:33 Crossfire SmartAudio VTX Setup 3:20 How to unlock Unify VTX 5:15 Video Test vs Unify RACE 6:40
Highlights:
- 4.5 – 5.5v Input - u.FL antenna connection - 25mw, 100mw, 400mw output - SmartAudio 2.1 - Ultra-clean transmission up to 16 pilots at once - 13.5 x 15.5 x 3mm - 1g
The PRO32 uses SmartAudio 2.1 which as of this post is not supported by BetaFlight yet. If you are having issues getting it to work on BetaFlightOSD, this is why it's not working.
You have to use SmartAudio connected to Crossfire or use the physical button to change VTX settings.
Parts used in this build. This build came out to 238g with no props or battery.
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Not too long ago it was super hard to find 20x20 components that were reliable and could handle 6s. The Talon F7 paired with the Aikon AK32 ESC is the setup I've been waiting for since the Neutron was released.
- 20x20mm M3 mount pattern - F7 processor - BetaFlightOSD - can take power directly from battery up to 8s (36v) - 5v/2A BEC - 6UARTS - 4 Full UARTS RX/TX pins - Built in camera control - 8 pin ESC plug, direct plugin with the Aikon AK32 20X20 - 5V/3.3V selectable rx power - smart pin layout for a clean build
Parts used in this build. This build came out to 238g with no props or battery.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubHybrid Race Setup Test with Captainvanover : Hype or RealFlightClub2019-01-11 | A lot of the fastest pilots in the world like Minchan, Evan Turner and others are now running this hybrid race setup. 5" SX arms in the front with 6" X arms in the rear with 5" arms.
In theory this hybrid setup is suppose to be faster in the corners and help cut down on prop wash.
Christian Ferreira is the first person to show where the syringe showed up at 8:54. I should have made it harder! It was found within the first hour of posting the video. I thought it was pretty hard, haha.
I'm going to give away a PROton in the hybrid configuration 5" SX in the front and 6" X in the rear.
There are two ways to win.
To participate, all you have to do is LIKE this video, be a subscriber to this channel and add a comment of what you think of this video or what you think of this hybrid setup.
1. Somewhere in this video there is an image of a baby medicine dropper syringe. The first person to add a comment of the time in the video the syringe appears wins.
2. If nobody finds the syringe, in two weeks time I'll use a random comment picker to choose a winner.
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Whether you are building your first quad, scared of messing something up or just unsure of your soldering skills, follow these 11 soldering tips to instantly improve your skills!
If you are brand new to soldering, first check out the soldering school post to familiarize yourself with the basics and other soldering tips - tinyurl.com/yaqrem7n
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclub2018 Rewind and Frame Giveaway! Happy New YearFlightClub2019-01-01 | Happy New Year everyone! 2018 was seriously one of my hardest years, two heart surgeries, a weird blood condition and a new baby. All these distractions has prevented me from growing FlightClub to it's full potential. 2018 is over and hello 2019!
A big THANK YOU to all my supporters! You guys make it possible for allowing me to keep doing what I love. Seriously appreciated each and every one of you. THANK YOU and Happy New Year!
In the video I said I was giving away two frames. I made a mistake, I only have one frame to give away. Sorry
Prototype Frame Giveaway!
Specifications
- Designed for 5" - 5mm boomerang arms - 2.5mm top plate - 2.5mm base plate - 2mm bottom plate - Butter Mounts for 20x20 and 30x30 - Ample camera protection with custom TPU camera mount - SMA and antenna mount
Frame giveaway!
Enter for your chance to win this one of a kind prototype
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To be fair to everyone I'm going to limit comments to three max. In two weeks time I'll use a random comment picker to choose a winner. Good luck!
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubMobula 7 Killer? BetaFPV Beta75 PROii 2s Brushless whoopFlightClub2018-12-30 | The Beta75 Pro2 is BetaFPV's answer to the super popular Mobula 7. Can it dethrone the current king of the 2s brushless whoop?
Giveaway Time! See the end of the video for instructions on your chance of winning a BetaFPV Beta75PRO2!
Specifications:
- 1 or 2s battery - F4 processor with betaflightosd - Turtle Mode - 5A/6A 4in1 Blheli-s esc - brushless 802 12000kv motors - comes with 2 1s 300mAh batteries - available in frsky, spektrum - 75mm frame - 28g
BetaFPV Beta75 PRO2 giveaway!
Enter for your chance to win this Beta75 PRO2
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If you're interested in the full review, I posted the Osmo Pocket review on my personal channel. Hop over there and check out the video. While you're there sub to my channel!
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I'm going to give away a production version Bangkok frame!
Contest rules:
1. Like this video 2. Be a subscriber to this channel 3. Add a comment and let me know what you think of this video and the frame.
When the production frames are available I will use a random comment picker and choose a winner. Good luck!
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- Tokio's TPU injection molded TPU canopy - Custom Aluminum CNC nucleus plate - Butter mounts to eliminate flight controller vibration issues - Threaded holes for the arm screws for simple arm replacements - Designated spot under the first stack for the receiver - Uses PROton arms so it can do 5" race, 5" practice, 5" SX, 5.5" and 6"
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubBeeBrain Lite 20g Tiny Whoop! Brushess Whoop Contest Winners!FlightClub2018-12-13 | The Beebrain Lite by Newbeedrone is an all in one tiny whoop board that include a flight controller, esc, receiver and vtx!
With most other tiny whoops you have to solder a rx, vtx and camera but the beebrain lite has that all already assembled on a single board. Building with this board is so simple cause all you do is mount it on a frame, plug in the motors add props and you're ready to go!
A saving of 2g is a lot on such a small quad. What I love about the Beebrain lite is it has a power to weight ratio that allows you to fly in acro! That's rare for a small 65mm brushed whoop.
If you are looking for a small brushed Tiny Whoop, I highly recommend the Beebrain lite.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubTrain Gap and Bando Durability Test with the FlightClub BangkokFlightClub2018-12-07 | Most of the technical aspects and fitment are good to go on the Bangkok. Now we just need to test the durability of the frame.
Watch EnvyAstro rip it up with the Bangkok in the abandoned warehouse and play with a cargo train.
There were some nasty crashes on concrete. Good news is the frame made it through with just a few scratches. No carbon, aluminum or electronics broke.
Only thing that broke was the Crossfire antenna mount. It's ok cause the mount was something I whipped up really quickly to hold the antenna. It will be tweaked and tested before release.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubBangkok Contest Winner and Update!FlightClub2018-12-03 | After reading about 400 comments from youtube, facebook and instagram, I came up with a list of changes and tweaks that you guys suggested that will be done on the frame.
Good news is that all the design features work and all the parts fit. That's the hard part, making sure the ideas work.
We will be putting the Bangkok to the test in the coming weeks to test the durability and iron out the small details.
Once the frame passes the durability test it'll be ready for production.
Check the website tomorrow for a full list of all the tweaks and features that will be added to Bangkok
Thanks to everyone who left comments, feedback and participated in the contest. I wish I had more frames to give out but these prototypes were super expensive to make! Watch the video to see who is the Bangkok contest winner!
First batch of frames will be limited so make sure you enter your email on the product page to be notified when pre-orders will open.
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When it comes to whoop style quads there are two types, Tiny Whoop and brushless whoops. Tiny whoop are generally 65mm, use brushed motors and weigh 35g with battery. Brushless whoops are around 75mm, use brushless motors and weigh 40g with battery.
So based on what you want in a whoop, tiny whoop if you want something to fly inside your house, 1s for a backyard flyer and 2s for bigger areas.
This video will be all about brushless whoops. I'll give you my thoughts on the positives and negatives to help you choose the best brushless whoop for you.
I didn't mention in the video that it was pretty windy that day and there was a good cross breeze going through the warehouse. The lighter quads like the Tiny Hawk and Mobula 7 had issues going through the concrete windows. That's why the Tiny Hawk hit the wall. The wind caught it and put it in the wall. The heavier quads like the Beta75x handled the wind much much easier.
Use this coupon code for 10% off the Beta75X and Mobula 7: ytwhoop
Contest time!
I'm going to give away a Mobula 7 and Beta75x.
Contest rules:
* The contest is over, Kumokraft and DirtyDogFPV are the winners! Thanks to everyone who entered!
1. Like this video 2. Be a subscriber to this channel 3. Add a comment and let me know what you think of this video and at the end of your comment put either beta75x or mobula 7 so i'll know which whoop you want to win. 4. Subscribe to our email news letter. Go to the website and scroll to the very bottom of the page. Enter your email fpv-flightclub.com
In two weeks time I'll use a random comment picker to choose two winners, one for the Mobula 7 and one for the Beta75x. Good luck!
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The Mobula 7 is a 75mm 2s brushless whoop that uses 802 16000kv motors with 40mm quad blade props. It uses an f3 processor with a 5A 4in1 blheli-s esc running Dshot. It has all the standard features of brushless whoops today such as BetaFlightOSD, 25mw 40ch VTX and SmartAudio.
It comes in FrSky, Flysky and spektrum versions.
For just around $100 it comes with the Mobula 7, spare set of props, 4 1s 250mAh batteries, screwdriver, prop remover tool, 1s cable adapter and a charger.
There is a standard and basic kit. The difference is the charger. The basic kit comes with an USB charger and the standard kit comes with a 6 port xt60 charger.
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What's interesting about the Mobula 7 is the power to weight ratio. Weighing in at only 26g it weighs less than the TinyHawk at 28g which is a 1s whoop. The Mobula weighs less than the 1s TinyHawk but has the power of a 2s whoop. This thing is fast!Sweetest Digital Soldering Iron Ever! TS100FlightClub2018-11-19 | Doing field repairs can be a pain in the but. The TS100 digital soldering iron makes it fun!
The TS100 digital soldering iron only weighs 20g has many different soldering tips you can use. It comes with a flat style tip that's suitable for most field repairs.
It can be powered by either AC or DC 10-24v using a 2.5mm barrel plug. With the adapter cable you can use any 4-6s LiPo battery. It has an operating temperature of 100-400c and can heat up in under 15 seconds.
The TS100 can be easily programmed by plugging in the USB to the computer. All you have to do is change the values in the text file and save it.
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This is the first look at the Flysky Nirvana. I will post an update video in the future after I spend some time using the Nirvana.
The Nirvana is designed by UndergroundFPV and manufactured by FlySky. At first look the Nirvana looks crazy but you'll soon get over that when you hold it in your hands.
The ergonomics is top notch as well as the build quality. It's got dual hall sensor gimbals the feel super smooth. Even for people with small hands you can easily hit the full range of the gimbals without repositioning your hands.
It has a modular bay in the back for Crossfire, long range or any other TX module.
The Nirvana has a colored LCD screen and runs an abbreviated version of OpenTX. That's the same firmware used on the Taranis.
If you want to help support my channel, buy the Nirvana from the link below :)
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Silicone has a melting point of 300C or 572F so it's the perfect material for soldering and building quads.
The soldering mats come in all different colors, sizes and options. I like this blue one because it's easy to find screws and it has lots of different compartments to help stay organized and keep track of hardware.
At under $20, there's no reason not to get one!
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*Update* I tried my best to answer all your comments, sorry if I missed any. After listening to you guys in the feedback, here are the changes that will be made:
Rear shelf - add 20x20 holes and add support under the shelf Arms will go up to 5mm T700. They will be tanks Add slots in the top plate to mount the battery "hot dog" style horizontal Add a set of standoffs under the top plate for more support
Want to win a chance to be a tester? See the video at the end or contest details below.
With most frames the hardest part of building a new quad is figuring out how you'll mount all the components.
You don't have to worry about that with the Bangkok. Everything from the camera to the battery plug has been designed to have a spot.
Frames that are too complex are a pain to build and even worse to repair. The Bangkok is designed to be simple, easy to build, easy to do repairs and tough!
Features: - 230mm wide x pattern frame - It uses T700 4.5mm carbon fiber chamfered arms with 15mm width in the middle. T700 is the strongest carbon available for quad frames. It's a uni-directional carbon meaning it's stronger in one direction which is what you want for arms. Once we get the prototype and test a bit we may go up to 5mm arms, it will depend on the weight. - Right now for the prototype there will be just one arm option 5" arms but the production version will have more arm options, like 6 and 7" - The motor pattern will fit the newer 16x16 and older 16x19mm motors - 3mm 7050 CNC Nucleus plate with butter mounts for 30x30 and 20x20 components - 8 threaded holes for the arms - One screw arm removal. - Arms are joined in the center so they will be rock solid - The front end will have a 7050 CNC cage that's designed to fit micro and mini cameras. There will be an A and B plate. The plates will be milled out on one side so it can fit a mini or micro camera by just flipping the A and B plates. - Built in hi-def camera mount that will fit the gopro session or hero form factors. - Option for a rear proton gopro session mount for some cool chase footage - Built in XT60 holder, SMA mount and will have rx mounting options also. - 2.5mm bottom plate - Top plate will have about 100mm or 4" of space. Enough room for up to an 1800mAh pack.
Want to win a chance to be a tester for this frame? We'll be giving away a prototype AND a final version when they are available.
Contest details: LIKE this video and put in the comments below what you think about this frame. What do you like or dont like about this frame or any other thoughts on the frame.
Only subscribers to this channel will be eligible to win so make sure you subscribe to this channel.
We will choose a winner from the comments in about 2 weeks when we get the prototypes.
Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubHelio Spring Mini - The best 20x20mm FC?FlightClub2018-11-07 | Say hello to my little friend! The Helio Spring Mini is pretty much a shrunk down version of the Helio Spring. It has all the features of the full size Spring, just in a 20x20mm board.
The board I have in this video is a pre-production board so some things may change on the final version.
Highlights Dual F3 and F4 processor BetaFlightOSD 5 Full UARTS Supports all receivers with multiple 5v and 3.3v outputs UART1 and 2 have inverters for S.Bus and SmartPort telemetry supports DSHOT and MULTISHOT can be powered directly off the battery up to 6s LC filter on the OSD and camera power out
The Helio Spring Mini was built with the EMAX 35A 4in1 BLHeli32 ESC. The build was super easy as with the full size Spring. Just rearrange the harness so vbat/ground matches and remap the motor outputs. With 5 UARTS to use, you can pretty much connect whatever you want on the board. Crossfire was hooked up to UART5 and SmartAudio on TX3.
I tried the latest version firmware which was I think 3.6.2 but it didn't recognize any of my motors. Only got half startup chime and all the motors were greyed out in the motors tab.
Since this is a hardware review and not firmware, I went with a firmware I know works, 3.5.1 and everything worked great. All I changed were the rates and left everything on default including PIDs.
It flies great! It has the buttery smooth feeling that I love from the full sized Helio Spring. Even on default PIDs there were no signs of any oscillations or prop wash no matter how hard I tried.
If you like the Helio Spring, you'll love the Helio Spring Mini. This board will be available soon.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubAnker Powerhouse - Ditch the stinky generatorsFlightClub2018-11-05 | The Anker Powerhouse is an all in one solution to your power needs. It uses a 120A Lithium ion battery rated for 434 watt hours and has different types of power outputs, 4 5v/6A USB, 12V cigarette plug and 110v AC.
It's got easily enough juice to power all your electrical needs for a full day of flying. On a typical summer day of flying you can plug in a fan to keep you cool, charge all your USB powered devices and charge your LiPo batteries.
The Anker Powerhouse has an MSRP of $500 but Anker has sales throughout the year for $150 off. At $350 it's still an expensive purchase but if you compare to the options, it's not that bad.
For a full day of flying you'd need at least 10 battery packs. At an average of $30 a pack that's $300. A cheap gas generator will run you at least $300 not including gas. But then you have to lug around a gas can and a stinky generator in your car.
Or you can charge your batteries the old school way by using your car battery. It's hot under the hood and you can kill your car battery.
The Anker Powerbank isn't only for charging lipo batteries. It can serve as a backup source of power in case of weather emergencies. There's been times where a storm knocked out the power and we have to use the Powerhouse to give us light and keep our phones charged up.
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Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubGoPro Hero 7 Review : Hypersmooth Torture Test!FlightClub2018-10-31 | Is the Hypersmooth stabilization on the GoPro Hero7 Black as good as they say it is? See when we compare the footage from the White vs the Black in a brutal vibration test.
Test Quad Setup 4:41 4k 60fps no stabilization 6:01 1080 60fps no stabilization 7:17 Hypersmooth on 8:04 Hypersmooth tests 8:56
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Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubTighten yo NUTs! DeWalt Gyroscopic screwdriver ReviewFlightClub2018-10-29 | The Dewalt gyroscopic screwdriver can help you save a lot of time changing props. There isn't a direction selector. The direction and speed is determined by which way you rotate the screwdriver. The more you rotate the faster it turns.
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Weller Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2JngsXg Dewalt Gyroscopic Screwdriver - amzn.to/2EOwLOq Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our website - http://fpv-flightclub.com Like us on FaceBook - facebook.com/fpvflightclub Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubThrow your Laptop Away! SpeedyBee BetaFlight Bluetooth AdapterFlightClub2018-10-22 | The SpeedyBee BetaFlight Bluetooth adapter is a small gadget that lets you connect your quad to your smartphone and access BetaFlight/ButterFlight from your phone.
Access all your BetaFlight/ButterFlight screens right on your phone without needing to lug around your computer.
Correction, the Speedybee is $20 not $10 like I said in the video.
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Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubBetaFPV Beta75X Review : Grandaddy of all brushless tiny whoops!FlightClub2018-10-19 | The GRANDADDY of all brushless tiny whoops is here. The BetaFPV Beta75x is a 2s brushless whoop that flies more like a regular mini quad than a traditional tiny whoop.
The brushless 1103 11000kv motors on 2s provides more than enough thrust to fly comfortably in acro mode. BetaFPV had issues in the past with motor bells popping off but it looks like the issue has been fixed in these new motors. The shaft is held in place with a c-clip.
The Beta75x has BetaFlightOSD so you can change the band/channel/power and PIDS from the OSD.
The BetaFPV Beta75x is perfect for someone looking for a backyard flyer.
*edit: In the video I kept referring to the 1s brushless whoop as the Beta75s but it's actually the Beta75PRO
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Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubVTX Power on a switchFlightClub2018-10-08 | Turn your VTX on/off with a switch on your transmitter using a $5 Realpit board.
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Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubWirelessly add LEDs to your Quadcopter | Racewire RaceliteFlightClub2018-10-02 | The Racewire Racelites are an easy way to add LED to your quad without adding extra wire!
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Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubNeutron Race Drone Setup : Part 2FlightClub2018-09-28 | This is Part 2 of the Neutron build for BetaFlight, BLHeli32 and PIDS for 6s and 4s.
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Music credit: bensound.comHow to Build a 100mph + DroneFlightClub2018-09-21 | Build a 6s FlightClub Neutron beast that will go over 100mph. We did the speed test wrong and only got 100mph but I know it can do more. We will redo the test for part 2. This video is the build itself.
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Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubBest Lipo Charger : ISDT D2 vs Hobbymate D6FlightClub2018-08-03 | Is this the best lipo charger available today? The Hobbymate D6 was made to compete directly with the ISDT D2. Can the Hobbymate D6 dethrone the current king ISDT D2?
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Follow us on Instagram - instagram.com/fpvflightclubBest FPV Video Receiver : ImmersionRC rapidFIREFlightClub2018-07-23 | The ImmersionRC rapidFIRE are the best fpv receiver I've ever used.
*correction* The Clearview module is $280, not $380.
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