X-Knight 5 Review (watch this before you fly it) @MrShutterBug

Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

This 5-inch 6S drone is so light you don't even have to register it with the FAA, but is it worth it for you? I've packed a ton of info into this video so hopefully it can help answer that question. Click "SHOW MORE" for links and build suggestions:

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Related Videos:
- TWIG ET5 Review: youtu.be/EHn5RcFMZzc

X-Knight 5 (Analog FPV Version, as seen in this video):
- From BetaFPV: bit.ly/31ZIbsb
- From GetFPV: bit.ly/2FcPxzK

X-Knight 5 (DJI Digital FPV Version):
- From BetaFPV: bit.ly/3hNfwfo

If you want to build an ultra-light 5-inch, then I suggest these parts:
- TWIG ET5 frame kit with canopy: bit.ly/30RlUMu
- Toothpick style 35A AIO FC (up to 6S): http://bit.ly/betafpv-35a-6s-aio-blhe...
- Caddx Baby Ratel camera w/ mounting adapter: bit.ly/33TCUUt
- Gemfan 5125 3-blade prop (bit.ly/34a6OUH)
- BetaFPV 2004 1700KV Motors: bit.ly/betafpv-2004-motors
- VTX and antenna of your choice

Batteries & Stuff:
- BetaFPV 550mAh 75C 6S Battery: bit.ly/2zSDpBq
- Tattu R-Line 650mAh 95C 6S Battery: bit.ly/2z9GVqN
- E6000 Glue: amzn.to/358DX3m

X-Knight 5 Review (watch this before you fly it)

Project Mockingbird + Power Whoop = Awesome!

$Insta360 GO + Beta95X V2 + THE DOG THAT LOVES DRONES! My Beta95X V2 and Insta360 Go just arrived. Time to have some fun! Click SHOW MORE for build info, links, and my initial impressions of this drone... Note: I post affiliate links when available. If you one of the links to make a purchase, then I can earn a small commission. Its an easy way for you to help support this channel at no cost to yourself. Thanks! The Insta360 GO Camera: - BetaFPV: https://bit.ly/3id5vbG - GetFPV: https://bit.ly/32fxulv The Beta95X V2 Drone (as seen here): - BetaFPV: https://bit.ly/3gK8CX2 The Beta95X V2 with DJI Digital FPV: - BetaFPV: https://bit.ly/3bmvxqk ABOUT THE INSTA360 GO: I just got this camera. This footage came from my first few flights with it. The image quality is NOT as good as a GoPro, but it is cool that it can mount on such a small drone and you dont have to strip it down to reduce weight. A lot of the resolution is lost because it records a full 180 deg and then crops down to the 16:9 rectangle. Also, the compression makes things a bit blocky when things are moving fast. I scaled it up to 4K to get the best compression on YouTube. There is a phone app that lets you change the stabilization mode and even rotate or re-aim the shot (which is really cool) Unfortunately, the PC/Mac software is pretty useless. When I mount the camera sideways (like on this drone) and use FPV Stabilization mode, the video comes out sideways. You can fix that on the phone app, but not on the PC (weird). The camera also has some real limitation that you should know about. It only records for 5 minutes at a time, it only records 25 fps, there is limited in-camera storage, and the battery only lasts for a few flights before needing to recharge. It is a really interesting camera though. Ill probably have more interesting footage to show in the future. Stay tuned! ABOUT THE BETA95X V2 DRONE: It actually flies quite well for such a small whoop with an HD camera. I was happily surprised! It was pretty easy to control, but flying really slow is still a challenge. The pusher design seem to help in flight, but it can make it tricky to take off again after you turtle in the grass or dirt. I used a 450mAh 4S battery and was getting over 5 minutes of flight time (longer than the camera can record) on gentle flights. Note that the flight time will probably be lower if you use a naked GoPro and the DJI FPV system, but those are options. Music: Catch Me by Infraction Warm regards, Nate$

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