Flying an FPV RC plane by braille xjet 2019-03-14 | I forgot my helical antenna so the video was awful but I still had a ball with the sub-250g FPV RC plane at another local park here in Tokoroa New Zealand. It's a blast! Sorry about the variable lighting -- it's autumn now in the Southern Hemisphere. Too much fun by far and hardly a downed airliner in sight and the little tumble at the beginning of the video caused zero damage to the plane.And for those interested, that flight used just 350mAH from the 850mA 3S battery so flight times of over 15 minutes would be easy with a 1000mAH pack.
Rant: Perhaps this is why the FAA and the AMA dont like me xjet 2023-10-15 | If you fly an RC plane or a drone in the USA then this video will explain exactly why you now face more regulation than at any time in history. I doubt this video will make me many friends but it contains things that I believe must be said.Videos referenced in this rant:Counter UAS Issues: A Roundtable of the Aviation Subcommittee:youtube.com/watch?v=n8HdhmwoQywTim McKay's assertion that now is the golden age of RC flightyoutube.com/watch?v=e0V3HH2dSnoTail Heavy Productions video:youtube.com/watch?v=c6v0GxwjnrgA big thanks to all those who also believe that protecting the hobby for future generations is important and demonstrate this commitment by supporting my efforts through Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsBy using the "thanks" button or through channel membership:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Bill maidens the RV (with invasion stripes and bonus footage) xjet 2023-10-10 | This RV RC plane used to be gas-powered but Bill converted it to electric. It was very heavy and we were worried that it might not fly but... in Bill's capable hands, anything is possible. Bonus footage: this is why we don't fly drones over people.Thanks to all those who support the channel ... we love you!Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Air New Zealand 737 crashes on landing at NZTO pilot says my bad xjet 2023-10-06 | While we were flying our RC planes today a Boeing 737 in Air NZ livery suffered a very hard landing that caused damage to the undercarriage and an engine. The pilot openly acknowledge that he was at fault.Join Ron, Scott, Bill, Gordon and myself for another day of super-safe top-tier fun at the airfield. Today we even have parachutes -- safety first!A huge thanks to all those who support this channel so that I can continue to demostrate to the world just how much fun and how safe this hobby really is.All music used is by licence from the rights-holder.You can join the team of supporters through Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsor by using the "Thanks" button on this video or as a channel member:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Recreational drone and RC plane flying under threat from the FAA xjet 2023-10-03 | Are those who fly drones and RC planes recreationally being discriminated against by the FAA in an effort to clear them from the skies? Could it be that before long, *everyone* who wants to fly a drone or RC model will have to hold a part 107 certification? It's sure starting to look that way.Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Chinas explosive new drone * BUSTED * xjet 2023-10-02 | Join me at the moment I spot a huge red-flag whilst being skeptical about the claims that China has developed a new Rotary Detonation Engine powered drone that will have supersonic capabilities.The SCMP story is here:scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3235502/explosive-engine-test-drone-could-propel-china-supersonic-ageThanks to all those who support my channels via Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand by way of channel memberships, you are heros!youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Free Remote ID advice for US drone/RC flyers xjet 2023-09-29 | If you fly a drone or RC plane of any type in the USA then chances are you are supposed to have Remote ID fitted and operating. In this video I offer some words of advice and make a bold prediction. Tell me what YOU think, in the comments sectionAnd, as always, a HUGE thanks to those who support this channel via any of the following:Patreon: patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsThe "thanks" buttonChannel membership (which gets you no privileges or special benefits at all -- aside from warm fuzzy feelings):youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Never turn your back on an RC plane xjet 2023-09-23 | Mid-week RC plane flying at the Tokoroa International Model Park in New Zealand where fun, laughter and excitement abound. Join Ron, Bill, John, Scott, Ash and myself as we enjoy everything from fast EDF jets to relaxing discus-launched gliders thermaling in the skies above.If you enjoy the video, why not check out some of the others on this channel and maybe subscribe so you don't miss future uploads.A huge shout-out to all those who support my channels via Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand also those who use the "Thanks" button here or are channel members:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Have you claimed the FAA $50 Remote ID rebate? xjet 2023-09-19 | It is now a legal requirement to have Remote ID fitted to all drones and RC planes that weigh more than 249 grams and are flown outside a FRIA or for all craft used under part 107. With these modules costing twice the amount originally proposed by the FAA, it would seem that some financial relief is in order -- just as was offered to manned aviation when the rule required them to have ADSB installed for some classifications of airspace back in 2020.If you agree with this then why not ask the FAA for a $50 rebate... the difference between what they said RID modules would cost and the amount being charged for the cheapest options.A big thanks to the channel supporters who help keep the content coming through Patreon, the "Thanks" button and channel membership!patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsJoin this channel to get access to absolutely no perks:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Drone News: Remote ID, Missing F-35, Mavic Mini shot down and more xjet 2023-09-19 | This week more news for the flyers of RC planes and drones: - Part 2 of the FAA's Remote ID rule comes into effect - what is "attempted" compliance anyway? - The USMC loses a $120m jet fighter (is it down the back of the sofa?) - Italian Air Force jet crash - DJI Mavic Mini shot down by angry land-owner - Google buys more favor from regulators as hobbyists marginalisedA big thanks to all those who support this channel via memberships, the "Thanks" button and over on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsMemberships:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Remote ID - its like a license plate for your drone xjet 2023-09-16 | #RCPlane #dronesI don't do shorts... but this video is short. RID license plates available for download soon! :-)
BREAKING: Remote ID enforcement deferred xjet 2023-09-13 | Just minutes ago the FAA announced that enforcement of the Remote ID rule for drones and RC planes was being deferred for six months, until March 2024.The only people surprised by this are the FAA themselves and this speaks to a huge disconnect between the regulators and those being regulated.Thanks for all your support over on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand through channel memberships.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Remote ID - why there may be no effective relief coming from the FAA xjet 2023-09-13 | If you fly a drone or RC plane then the second part of the Remote ID rule comes into effect in just a few days and even though the FAA has promised relief, due to the unavailability of broadcast remote ID modules, that relief may not be effective. I would urge everyone affected to check with their insurance company to make sure that they will still have valid cover after September 16th -- just in case.Also, should we be pushing for parity with the manned aviation community who were offerd a $500 rebate to install ADSB on their aircraft? Given the cost of a broadcast RID module is two to five times that suggested in the final rule, it seems only reasonable that some form of rebate be on offer to compensate for this situation.A big thanks to those who support this channel via Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsor through channel membership:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Fails, thrills and fun at the airfield with RC planes, drones and gokarts xjet 2023-09-11 | Some wins, some fails and more of the fun and laughter you have come to expect from this channel with RC plane, drone and other action from the Tokoroa Airfield on a Saturday in September 2023.A huge thanks to all those who support this channel via patreon and channel membership. I hope you enjoy this mid-roll free video made possible by all those generous supporters.patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsChannel membership:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Drone and RC News 7 Sept, 2023 (RID update, FRIAs, Chinese export ban) xjet 2023-09-07 | News from the world of RC planes, drones, FPV and other remotely controlled aircraft. - An update from the FAA on the subject of Remote ID enforcement - FliteTest get FRIA status for Edgewater - Parts shortages as a result of the Chinese export ban - YouTube messing with creators' control of ads - what does that mean for me?A huge thanks to all those who support this channel and RCModelReviews through Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsAnd channel memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
This is why the public hates drones (rant) xjet 2023-09-03 | People who fly drones have had to put up with a lot of public criticism and even physical attacks by members of the public. Why is that? Sadly, it is at least in part due to the way the mainstream media has chosen to repeatedly and consistenly spread disinformation regarding these craft and those who use them.In this video I call out one reporter and the "New Website Of the Year" publication that carries such dross.Here is a link to the story (possibly paywalled): telegraph.co.uk/travel/travel-truths/drone-bring-down-jet-emirates-gatwick-airport-ukraine-warThanks all those who support this channel and my RCModelReviews channel via Patreon: patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsor do so via channel membership:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Remote ID update (compliance may not be an option) xjet 2023-09-01 | With just two weeks to go before your RC plane, drone, RC helicopter and other flying models will require either a broadcast Remote ID module or access to a FRIA, the numbers suggest that the hobby may become temporarily cancelled for quite a few people.Stay tuned for further updates as we begin our "push back" campaign and if anyone has spotted the illusive $50 stand-alone RID module on a shelf somewhere, please let me know :-)Check out Tim McKay's channel for updates from the AMA:youtube.com/@UCnKdB9FFZEpTzFxZm93V56Q A huge thanks and shoutout to all those who enable my efforts to promote, protect and support the hobby by way of Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
No damage, no injury just a lot of adrenaline xjet 2023-08-27 | Flying an RC plane or a drone at an operational airport is something best left to the experts as this video will demonstrate.Another weekend of fun, frivolity and noise at the Tokoroa Airfield in New Zealand. Motocross bikes to our left, racing bikes to our right, helicopters, microlights and even a glider off in the distance. Who could ask for more?And not a single drop of blood spilt or property damaged. What a fantastic adventure playground this area really is. Such a shame the owners (our local council) seem hell-bent on refusing any suggestion that they promote this facility to the world -- never mind, I'll do that for them!A huge shout-out and thanks to those who support this channel and my RCModelReviews channel via Patreon -- thanks to you there are no mid-roll ads in this video, no sponsors and no affiliate links -- just 100 percent content!patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsAnother shout-out and thanks to those who are now "part of the gang" as channel members. If/when you come to our field we'll make sure you have a plane or quad ready and waiting for you to fly: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Emirates A380 collides with drone... Really??? xjet 2023-08-22 | There are reports that an Emirates A380 airliner collided with a drone on approach to Nice airport in France. Is that really what happened or has the media simply taken the opportunity to villify drones yet again... in the quest for clickbait advertising dollars?Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Old men and adrenaline xjet 2023-08-14 | #rcplane #motocross #dronesWe thought it would be a quiet day of RC plane action but the dirt bikes and gokarts arrived and it got noisy again. A small turnout this weekend and not much really happened but join us for some lighthearted banter and flying at the Tokoroa Adrenaline Park in New Zealand on a late winter's Sunday in August 2023.Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Drone news: Why is cockpit a gender-specific term? xjet 2023-08-10 | #rcplane #drones #regulation #aviationIn this edition of the drone news (11 Aug, 2023): - Even the FAA's own staff ignore their gender neutral nomenclature - The FAA ignores the freedoms of drone and RC plane flyers - eVTOL air-taxi crash - CAA UK proposes new rules - Amazon Prime Air loses staff (idiocy abounds) - Another $100 remote ID broadcast module? - FAA ignores blatant RID rule breachesA huge thanks to all those who support this and my RCModelReviews channels on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsIf you want to become one of the cool kids consider joining this channel youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Where the elderly go to fly one last time xjet 2023-08-07 | After a certain age, old people should be left alone to enjoy their hobbies, even if that includes flying an RC plane or a drone. Join the usual offenders for a shorter than usual video from the Tokoroa Adrenaline Park in New Zealand.A million thanks to those who support this channel and the hobby through Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsor by becoming channel members (it's only $5 a month... come join the crowd!) youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Dont fly your RC plane too low! xjet 2023-08-02 | Another Sunday's mirth and mayhem with RC planes and drones at the Tokoroa Airfield in New Zealand (NZTO). Ron, Bill, Scott, Neil, Gordon and myself had a wonderful mid-summer's day of flying with crashes and lots of laughter, as usual. See if you can spot all the extra signs inserted into this week's video... count them up and leave a comment.A huge thanks to all those who support this channel on Patreon, by way of donation or through channel memberships, you are the only reason these videos keep coming and it is very much appreciated.You can join that band of heroes if you want:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsChannel Membership (just $5 a month)youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
They called an ambulance but dont let them ban adrenaline xjet 2023-07-30 | #runcam #speedybee #foxeer #drones #motocross Drones and RC planes are very dangerous, we know that because there are now so many restrictions and rules to keep us safe. However, compared to all the other adrenaline-soaked activities at the Tokoroa Airfield this weekend, flying a drone or RC plane seems pretty safe to me.I had so much fun flying a good old analog quadcopter on Sunday and it really is the best machine for flying below-ground level (you can't actually see the motocross track from the airfield because it is about 20m lower than the runway). Only analog allows flying with no bouts of high-latency and no HDZero rainbows in such marginal conditions. I loved it and had a ball.Most of the footage in this video was taken from my SpeedyBee 5-inch frame with a Runcam Hybrid 4K camera, Foxeer VTX and using Crossfire RC with a Tango2 transmitter.Thank you to my supporters on Patreon and channel members, you are very much appreciated!patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsChannel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Old men fly RC planes and drones during the worst heatwaves on record xjet 2023-07-24 | #rcplane While the earth baked under multiple heat-domes and temperatures soared to new world-record highs, we flew our RC model planes and drones. How reckless were we! A huge thanks to all my Patreon supporters who have made it possible for me to publish videos like this without mid-roll ads or sponsorships. If you would like to join these fine people:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsOr you could simply join the channel for $5 a month: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
So-called YouTuber Shamed! xjet 2023-07-21 | #rcplane #drones #regulation #reactionGreg from Pilot Institute put out a video about Remote ID and its effect on the hobby of flying drones and RC planes. This is my response. Enjoy and hopefully have a giggle.This video is brought to you by the country "where aviation isn't that interesting" (check the total view count for this channel if you need proof of that claim).The video I'm commenting on: youtube.com/watch?v=nwxyhRy--rEAnd yes, you *CAN* support me via Patreon (even if Greg won't be happy about it): patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsOr you could join this channel to become a proud supporter of the hobby: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Drone news 15 Jul, 2023 (Remote ID, DJI delivery drones, FAA interview) xjet 2023-07-15 | The XBot is born! If you're interested in drones, RC planes or anything that is remotely controlled and flies then stay in touch with the important stuff through the XJet Drone News.Today:The FAA rescinds the RID compliance for a DJI drone, reason: "Statement from the DJI employee, whose name was listed as point of contact on the DOC submission, stating he had not made the DOC submission."dronexl.co/2023/07/13/faa-rescinds-remote-id-dji-mavic-pro-platinumKevin Morris talks to Sean from Geeksvanayoutube.com/watch?v=w2Lle7zl9JQDJI tease about a new delivery drone (Alan Yu's vlog):youtube.com/watch?v=ueQyY5_34OoThank you everyone who supports my efforts to promote, support, inform and protect the hobby by way of these videos:Patreon: patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsChannel Membershiop: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Did the FAA deliberately design Remote ID to fail? xjet 2023-07-09 | Given the number of mentions of spoofing in the comments on the FAA's original NPRM for remote ID, they can not have been unaware of the risk -- yet they failed to mitigate it in the final rule. This must surely raise the suspicion that the FAA has designed RID to fail.Check the comments on the NPRM here:regulations.gov/document/FAA-2019-1100-0001/comment?filter=spoofingAlso check out how the US government also believes in disclosure of vunerabilities in sophisticated systems:nvd.nist.govIf I am to be labeled a terrorist for publicising the spoofing vulnerabilities of RID, what does that make the US government when it publicises vulnerabilities in software and computer/network systems?Thanks to all those who are helping my efforts to support, promote and protect the hobby through my videos on YouTube. You can lend a hand if you wis, via Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsor by way of channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Spoofing Remote ID in the USA legality and risks xjet 2023-07-05 | Is it illegal to spoof the remote ID signal associated with RC plane and drone use in the USA and if so, what are the chances of being caught? Will environmental groups and other bad actors use spoofing as a weapon and if so, how will they do so?A huge thanks to those who are supporting my efforts to promote, protect and inform the hobby through the videos on this channel. If you'd like to join this team of heroes then you can pledge a small amount through Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsor you can join this channel: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
How Karens are funding a national surveillance network xjet 2023-07-04 | The public's fear and paranioa about drones could be the driving force that funds what may well become the largest drone surveillance network in the USA, thanks to UAS Sentry.The UAS Sentry website: uassentry.comGeeksvana's video on UAS Sentry: youtube.com/watch?v=FmMOK4jVG3gThank you so much to all those who help fund my efforts to promote, support, inform and protect the hobby via Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsor via memberships of this channel: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Livestream update Remote ID xjet 2023-07-01 | What happens now?Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Ron flew his drone at an airport and this happened xjet 2023-06-27 | A rare blue-sky day during a New Zealand winter saw the return of Ron to the field and more of Chris's unique hand-crafted pieces of aviation art. Join us as we once again demonstrate just how safe and educational this hobby can be when you have the right attitudes and the right friends.Become part fo the crowd with a channel membership:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Pushback update 26 June 2023 #drone #remoteid xjet 2023-06-26 | Should the FAA adopt the manned-aviation model for RID where the default is ADSB and radio is not required except in areas where it is a designated mandatory requirement?Is the ankle-bracelet analogy far more accurate than the FAA's "license plate" claims?Have you made *your* video yet? Have you watched all the videos that others have made and given them a like plus left a comment?Thanks for all your support via Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand via channel memberships:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Pushback update 23 June 2023 xjet 2023-06-23 | Watch and comment.Here are some great videos to give you inspiration when making your own. Remember to put "Remote ID" in the title and don't incriminate yourself by saying that you will not comply, just point out that "compliance levels are likely to be extremely low within some sectors of the drone community".youtube.com/watch?v=1mmBbPkM7wgyoutube.com/watch?v=3WaVwJ4hUhQyoutube.com/watch?v=I2oHFG21QJEyoutube.com/watch?v=cdBcZlHK7E0Thanks to those who support the pushback and my other work to protect, promote and support the hobby through Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsOr by way of a channel membership:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Remote ID will stop this sort of dangerous FPV drone flying xjet 2023-06-21 | As regulators continue to try and push hobbyists out of the airspace to make way for huge corporations such as Google and Amazon, we must remember why it is that recreational use of this resource is so important and worth fighting for.Thank you to my supporters on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand my channel members:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Remote ID is announced for Australian drone and RC flyers xjet 2023-06-19 | The Australian Government has announced its intentions to require drone and RC model flyers to fit Remote ID devices to their RC planes, drones and other UAS -- just like in the USA. Please read the discussion paper linked below and get ready to provide a submission on this matter.More to follow on this once I've had time to properly read the proposals and come up with some suggested reactions.https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say/remote-identification-discussion-paper-public-consultationA huge thank you to all those who support my efforts to inform, support, promote and protect the hobby via Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand via channel memberships:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Just having RC plane fun with Chris from iforce2d xjet 2023-06-18 | No, this is not Ukraine, this is the flight of a huge home-built RC plane at the Tokoroa Airfield on a brilliant winter's day in June. Bill was at hand to help Chris get this model (the Twin Hopper) into the air and to act as spotter.To see more of how this model was designed, built and tested check out Chris's YouTube channel:youtube.com/@iforce2d/videosJoin the xjet channel and show your support for my efforts to promote, support and protect the hobby:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/joinOr you can support me on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviews
The battle against Remote ID is lost... but... xjet 2023-06-18 | We have to accept that the battle to stop the FAA from rolling out Remote ID for drones and RC planes / helicopters is lost. In this video I examine what went wrong, what our new goals should be and how we achieve those goals.Please join in the discussion in the comment section, every one of you has valuable insight that can be used to refine the strategies and plans we will need to implement if we are to now manage the harm that Remote ID threatens to inflict on this hobby.If you can afford it, please consider supporting my efforts on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsor via a donation or channel membership:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/joinI am much obliged to those who already do so.
The FAA comes-clean on how RID will work (its bad news) xjet 2023-06-12 | Based on the contents of a video recently uploaded by the FAA, the future of the RC plane and drone flying hobby looks bleak. It seems that unless the exemption for sub250g craft is removed, remote ID will utterly fail as a method of increasing safety and security. We must also ask questions as to why broadcast RID is also going to become a surveilance network, spying on innocent recreational hobby flights.The FAA video can be seen here:youtube.com/watch?v=jR3KOUa-JqoA big thanks to my Patreon supporters who kindly support this channel:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand those who pledge their support via a channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
When your struts come loose (uh-oh)! xjet 2023-06-04 | Flying an RC plane in the depths of a Southern Hemisphere winter is hard enough but what happens if you forget to insert the strut-retaining pins and those struts become detached mid-flight?Join us (once again) at the Tokoroa Airfield in New Zealand for another (albeit brief) day's fun and frolicks with RC planes and good friends.Thanks again to all my supporters on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand those who become channel members: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Wheres Ron and other RC plane / drone stuff xjet 2023-06-03 | Not much flying of RC planes or drones around here right now thanks to the weather but I've been busy so here's a video with an update of all the things you need to know.Thank you to my supporters over at Patreon and the members of this channel who ensure I'm able to continue promoting, supporting and protecting the hobby for everyone.Patreon: patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsChannel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Rant: Why shorts suck and a look at my subscriptions xjet 2023-05-21 | No flying RC planes today so I thought I'd have a good old rant about YouTube and why shorts are causing me to whittle down my subscriptions list. As a bonus, you'll get to see some of the content I subscribe to on YouTube.Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
So much Venom xjet 2023-05-18 | Who would have thought that an RC plane would provoke such a heated discussion? :-) Join the guys as Bill finally gets his DH Venom in the air and marvel at the wonders of Davinci Resolve's Voice Isolation technology in the face of noisy motorbikes on the track next door.More, fun, laughter, banter and a little flying from the Tokoroa Airfield in New Zealand.Become a virtual member of our club:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Youve Never Seen Anything Like This #rcplane xjet 2023-05-15 | Another Sunday of fun, laughter and crashes with RC planes and your favourite characters from the Tokoroa Airfield in New Zealand on a misty day in May.Bill shows us why an RC plane might need washout on the wing, Scott has an emergency landing and everyone has fun (no apologies for that).Become a virtual member of our fun group by joining the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
Into every life a little plane must fall xjet 2023-04-24 | Spitfire down! Join Bill, Richie, Scott and myself for more fun RC plane flying at the Tokoroa Airfield in New Zealand on a very overcast day in mid Autumn 2023. As you will see, this was the weekend of 3D printed model aircraft.Yes, Ron did turn up late in the day but could only stay for a few short minutes and I didn't get him on camera but we hope to have him propped up against the hangar in videos to come.
This changes everything (Im not kidding!) xjet 2023-04-22 | After more than two years of development and testing the ADSB alarm for RC plane and drone flyers is almost ready to go. I will be posting the full build details including an SD-Card image, source code, wiring diagrams and STL/DWG files for the case to the RCModelReviews website in the next week or so. This is a totally open-source project which I give freely to the hobby community so as to increase the levels of safety associated with our activities.It is through the use of this technology that we can show how taking practical steps towards ensuring safety is every bit as important (if not more so) than blindly following regulations written by those who have probably never even flown an RC plane or drone themselves.If you wish to support this project and my other work to promote, support and protect the hobby you can use the "thanks" button below this video, become a channel member youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join or pledge a little via Patreon: patreon.com/rcmodelreviews
A FRIA-for-all? I dont think so xjet 2023-04-07 | With just five months go until the second part of the Remote ID rule for RC planes and drones comes into effect, time is running out for the granting of FRIA status to AMA and other flying fields. As of the time this video was published, not a single FRIA has been created, despite applications opening some seven months ago.In this video I look at yet more red-tape and bureaucracy that stands in the way of those seeking to get FRIA status for their flying area.Thanks to those who support this channel and my efforts to promote, support and protect the hobby. You can join them by joining the channel as a member youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/joinOr supporting me over on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviews
This is why we fly gliders (gliders are *NOT* drones) xjet 2023-04-06 | Summer is coming to the Northern Hemisphere and if you fly an RC plane or drone that means sun, fun and fantastic views. Here's a little of what you can expect if RC gliders are your thing.A fantastic April day over the Tokoroa Airfield here in New Zealand.Hard to believe they're trying to regulate this sort of thing out of the sky right?Glider: Bird of TimeAerial Camera: Runcam 5S on GepRC Mark5 quadcopterGround Camera: Panasonic HC-X1500You can help support this channel and my efforts to promote, support and protect the hobby by becoming a member: youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/joinOr you can become a patron over on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviews
Is this New Zealands best pilot? xjet 2023-04-03 | Don't let the hillbilly smile fool you, Ash is the best RC plane pilot we have at the Tokoroa Airfield, everyone agrees. Another, somwhat laid-back day's flying in mid-Autumn 2023 on a gloriously calm and sunny day in New Zealand.Become one of the gang by becoming a channel member:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/joinor you can support my efforts to promote, support and protect the hobby by way of Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviews
The drone impact tests we have been waiting for xjet 2023-04-01 | Can a drone really bring down an airliner if it were to collide with it?Regulators refuse to perform scientific, independently peer-reviewed impact tests with drones so today I have done the tests for them and the results will astound you. Today I present the high-resolution, slow-motion footage of just one such test.A big thanks to all those who help me promote, support and protect the hobby by way of their membership of the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/joinor through support as a patron:patreon.com/rcmodelreviews
Why Mark Rober got this wrong (drone delivery) xjet 2023-03-27 | I love Mark Rober's content but in this video I don't believe he got things quite right on the subject of just how soon we will have items delivered to our doorstep by flying drones. In response to the huge number of emails I received asking my opinion of this video I have created this response/reaction.Feel free to agree or disagree in the comments.Thank you to my supporters over on Patreon:patreon.com/rcmodelreviewsand my channel members:youtube.com/channel/UCQ2sg7vS7JkxKwtZuFZzn-g/join
