Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

kPATm · 20 Apr 2015 at 23:50

almoststew1990 said:
I went for the two pack of 600MaH ones, for a fiver. One battery seems to last 10 minutes so 3 in total will be enough for my basic flying. If you want another charger I think there is a pack of 5 batteries plus charged for £20.

I'd recommend 'modding' the camera so it doesn't point at the ground when it arrives by the way. It gives much better video!

Thanks Stew. Do you have a link mate?

booyaka · 21 Apr 2015 at 09:32

No been flying my Q450 much recently - reason being it that I've got a dodgy eye and need a cataract op done. (38 year old!) It's hard to judge how high/far etc by just watching it with only one good eye and slightly lost trust in myself.

Once the op is done, will go for some FPV gear i think as a treat!

sprite1275 · 21 Apr 2015 at 09:43

What would be a good starter drone to attatch a Sony AS100to?

Skeeter · 21 Apr 2015 at 09:48

[TW]Taggart;27939680 said:
just finished upgrading to rotorgeek 12a Esc's on the 250... 4s incoming!

No more magic smoke then?

kPATm · 22 Apr 2015 at 15:25

Ordered the Syma X5C-1 from BangGood on Monday and it arrived today :-0

They also did send the upgraded version so happy days. Tried to "fly" it in the house and I nearly decapitated the Mrs. Think I better get some practice in out doors.

Very impressed by BangGoods delivery time and Im hoping I dont need to sample their customer service.

Uhtred · 22 Apr 2015 at 18:37

I ordered a pack of 4 batteries for my quadcopter the other day. When I opened the package I found only 1 battery. I was livid until I realised the model of the quad is X4...

Will Gill · 22 Apr 2015 at 21:00

Had a few weeks to play with an x5c-1, loved it so much I just placed a deposit on a phantom3 pro, I know it's rather a large step up but it feels like it has all the functionality and ease of use I require. I'm very much looking forward to having a play with it!! :cool:

DJMK4 · 23 Apr 2015 at 09:34

What are these like as a spare camera and vtx?

I have a fatshark kit, but looking at these for like £20, are they any good as a spare?/ to put on another model, would they work with fatshark googles?

http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-700...n&utm_campaign=rmquad-700-us-fk&utm_design=26

d_brennen · 23 Apr 2015 at 09:47

They are not bad at all, DJMK4. The camera ISN'T Sony quality, and DOESN'T handle light/dark transitions nearly as well, but for a low cost basher/spare, it's quite an insane price.

The TX should work with FS and the other brands just fine (Boscam, Foxtech etc). Look into getting a bulkhead adaptor and running the antenna through your frame. This TX has a very weak antenna mount

Redgie · 23 Apr 2015 at 09:49

Amazon refunded my faulty Hubsan so have now jumped ship to a Syma to get a feel for a slightly bigger model

Ordered through banggood and it was cheaper to get from their UK warehouse than their Chinese one... strange...

Tone1979 · 23 Apr 2015 at 09:59

OK, I am confused.

I cant seem to find the props for my quad. It's a f450 and the shaft of the prop is not fully round and has a cutout on each side.

I don't know what this type of fitting is called. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Tony

DJMK4 · 23 Apr 2015 at 10:02

Tone1979 said:
OK, I am confused.

I cant seem to find the props for my quad. It's a f450 and the shaft of the prop is not fully round and has a cutout on each side.

I don't know what this type of fitting is called. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Tony

If it helps im using the following props on my F450

2 Pairs DJI Phantom CW CCW 9" 9443 Self-Tighten Propellers Prop White+Red UK New

they are the same make as the grey ones that come stock with the kit.

I have had the same phantom props on for months, not broken

DJMK4 · 23 Apr 2015 at 10:13

d_brennen said:
They are not bad at all, DJMK4. The camera ISN'T Sony quality, and DOESN'T handle light/dark transitions nearly as well, but for a low cost basher/spare, it's quite an insane price.

The TX should work with FS and the other brands just fine (Boscam, Foxtech etc). Look into getting a bulkhead adaptor and running the antenna through your frame. This TX has a very weak antenna mount

Cool, I may just get one of these, unless there is a better cheaper one around. Would be good to have a bash about or one for another model.

Tone1979 · 23 Apr 2015 at 10:31

DJMK4 said:
If it helps im using the following props on my F450

2 Pairs DJI Phantom CW CCW 9" 9443 Self-Tighten Propellers Prop White+Red UK New

they are the same make as the grey ones that come stock with the kit.

I have had the same phantom props on for months, not broken

Thanks, will look them up.

umm I had a go at manual flying in strong wind... MASSIVE crash!

almoststew1990 · 23 Apr 2015 at 10:48

almoststew1990 said:
Managed to find an incredible place...

...Loses quadcopter up a tree

I'll be going back tonight to see if I can see it or it has fallen out as it has been pretty breezy for a while now.

It turns out I never actually orders any batteries for it either, just 'watched' them, which might explain why they never arrived!

Rilot · 23 Apr 2015 at 10:56

Ordered one of these for use with the Inspire and other multis.

Very similar to the ghetto FPV goggles I built but with a decent lens and screen. Should be fantastic.

almoststew1990 · 23 Apr 2015 at 11:02

Can anyone recommend a lightweight key finder thing that doesn't requite whistling? I can't whistle!

Tackle_Berry · 23 Apr 2015 at 11:10

almoststew1990 said:
Can anyone recommend a lightweight key finder thing that doesn't requite whistling? I can't whistle!

I'm using a loc8tor, I think it's what your after :confused:

d_brennen · 23 Apr 2015 at 13:06

Rilot said:
Ordered one of these for use with the Inspire and other multis.

Genoma · 24 Apr 2015 at 07:31

these micros look sweeeeet: http://www.liftrc.com/RotorX/RotorX-RX122-Atom-LOS-Micro-Quad-ARF-Kit