Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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My Patreon: patreon.com/michaelrollins
Instagram: instagram.com/themichaelrollinsshow

The gear I use:

FPV Gear
DJI FPV HD Goggles: amzn.to/3AcFzpQ
TBS Tango 2 Pro: amzn.to/2TitA9P
iFlight Full Send 450 mah 4S LiPo Battery: amzn.to/3wdfsMa
CNHL 1500 mah 4S LiPo Battery: amzn.to/3jzTsIY
GoPro Hero 8 Black: amzn.to/3hoqyJ7
Insta360 GO v2: amzn.to/3xdgsBh
4S 450mah iFlight FullSend LiPo: amzn.to/3rwij2i

Tools
LowePro Gear Up Pouch Mini (Tool Bag/Tool Holder): amzn.to/3y8aXUK
Wera Metric Ball Head Driver Set: amzn.to/3ydxeAn
TS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/3w9lDkE
Small Pocket Knife: amzn.to/2Titgb7
Reusable Twist Ties: amzn.to/3zyT2XX

Bags
REI Trail 5 Waistpack: rei.com/product/168490/rei-co-op-trail-5-waistpack?color=BLACK
(Alternate, ~$20) Outdoor Fanny Pack: amzn.to/2Ua2UIu

00:00 Intro
01:49 You couldn't get parts!
03:31 Why China clones
04:57 Tommy's motors were copied fast
06:28 Less early adopters now
09:13 ESCs through the years
11:56 Hyperlite FC
12:41 Better gear; Less crashing
14:30 $10,000 cameras on DRONES!!!!!
18:46 Outro