This was my first attempt at a custom build after building a Tyro129. My soldering definitely still needs some work, but overall I think it turned out pretty well. I ordered 3 different sets of props as I wasn't sure what I liked best yet. So far I've only tried the Ethix S5 props, but I'll try to report back about the others on which I like best. I originally had a 1000uF 35V cap, but I accidentally wired + and - wrong, so I ended up with a pretty lightshow instead of a cap. Fortunately my stack came with a smaller cap so that will do for now.
AirbladeUAV has done it again and this time they've brought long range to the 5" class! Based on the popular Transformer Mini, the new Transformer 5" Ultralight adopts a lot of the same design philosophies with larger props and more payload capacity. It can fly upwards of 20 minutes on a 4 cell Li-Ion battery pack and in ideal conditions it's got a range of over 4 to 5 miles. In this guide I'll walk..
Read moreWith the release of the DJI FPV Drone cinematic FPV has become a lot more accessible, but you certainly don't want to crash a $750 drone! The QAV-CINE Freybott is a compact, lightweight cinematic FPV drone that can take a hit and keep going. It's a lot safer to fly indoors and around people. With a naked GoPro or the SMO 4k you can capture some great stabilized footage. In this guide I'll show you..
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Was the light show good?