Not a quad, but it's full of quad parts. This thing flies as good as it looks! I'm going to do more customizations now that I'm sure it's worth the effort. First toss was a very gusty day. Loaded with the SMO action cam in the included flat nose. The camera ejected on landing and I almost lost everything, but I the tried restore.media website out of curiosity. They got it back (minus stabilization data) for $23. Reasonable IMO for someone not interested in reaseaching the DIY route.
First flight was a DIY VTC6 4S1P and a 7" Biblade. I also flew a 5S 1300 LiPo right after, and it was a blast!
Now I'm working on a custom fit 3 axis servo gimbal for Runcam Hybrid. After that I might work on larger functional cannards for crazy maneuverability.
FPV has had quite a journey. Just a few years ago we started racing drones around a track and doing flips over trees, but professional cinematic FPV is a more recent development. DJI has always owned the drone photography market, but smaller acrobatic drones are starting to enter the market. They have the advantage of close proximity flight indoors and around people. There's more artistic freedom and..
Read moreFor the longest time we've been limited to 3 to 4 minutes of flight and lots and lots of batteries. With more efficient motors and frame designs it's now possible to push the envelope much further. This guide will walk you through the process of building a micro long range quad capable of flying 8-30 minutes and more than 4km. The build is moderately difficult, but with the right tools and steady hands..
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