Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

My mate who has one starts getting transmission issues at the other end of our field. That's around 2 football fields away. I don't fly far either but didn't think the Spark was good enough for even my short range flights.
 
Rilot said:
My mate who has one starts getting transmission issues at the other end of our field. That's around 2 football fields away. I don't fly far either but didn't think the Spark was good enough for even my short range flights.
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Two football fields? Seems enough for me.

I'll obviously do more research, but wish I nabbed one out of the Maplin sale
 
how high is that water tower then? is that the only reason for it being illegal...the altitude?

I need to dig all the eachine e010/011 stuff out I got last year..got the connectors and st link USB programmer thing to flash the board to acro mode but can't find the ST Link now :(
 
builder22 said:
how high is that water tower then? is that the only reason for it being illegal...the altitude?

I need to dig all the eachine e010/011 stuff out I got last year..got the connectors and st link USB programmer thing to flash the board to acro mode but can't find the ST Link now :(
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No spotter.
Flying beyond visual line of sight.
Flying over a congested area
Possibly flying over 400ft

There are probably more too.
 
Delvis said:
You need to register you drone,assumingly with S/N, a 'racer' is generally built up of individual part, not all belonging to one manufacturer.
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ack, I have a racer - but I can't see what you're referencing wrt registering.
 
builder22 said:
I heard it on the news too that you need to do an online test/course to be allowed to fly?

Surely it would be the ‘chassis number’ you’d register...so the body?
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And what will that tell them about my racer? I could have shoddy eachine motors or Uber f40s or something, with a 5s pack strapped on it :p
 
I've not read every bit of the article but sounds like it's just the owner who needs to register with the CAA rather than the actual drone?

how does it work with RC planes/helicopters? do they need to register if over a certain size/power?

The new laws will also require owners of drones weighing 250 grams or more to register with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and for drone pilots to take an online safety test to ensure the UK’s skies are safe from irresponsible flyers. These requirements will come into force on 30 November 2019.
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builder22 said:
I've not read every bit of the article but sounds like it's just the owner who needs to register with the CAA rather than the actual drone?

how does it work with RC planes/helicopters? do they need to register if over a certain size/power?
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I believe there's a slightly seperate section on the CAA site for aircraft of that ilk
 
I'll take common opinion on this...
Without trudging through a 500+ post thread, what's generally considered the best FPV headset compatible/capable setup under £200? Would prefer to not have front rotors in shot if I can help it. Don't mind second hand, don't mind a self build.

Not after crazy long range on flights. Assuming the "no competitors" rule is generally not an issue in here, links to some good suggestions/2nd hand markets would be much appreciated.
 
Mercutio said:
I'll take common opinion on this...
Without trudging through a 500+ post thread, what's generally considered the best FPV headset compatible/capable setup under £200? Would prefer to not have front rotors in shot if I can help it. Don't mind second hand, don't mind a self build.

Not after crazy long range on flights. Assuming the "no competitors" rule is generally not an issue in here, links to some good suggestions/2nd hand markets would be much appreciated.
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Don't take this the wrong way but you really need to read into it more, watch some build logs etc to make sure you get the right thing for you. Definately self build even if you end up using 2nd hand parts

You can build a decent quad for £200 but start adding in radio, goggles, batteries and charger, props and you are going well above that.

Marian ii is a great beginner frame as there is loads of room to build. Tough and has spare parts

F4 flight controller (all in one will simplify the build but is more fiddly to solder) e.g. Matek F405, Joshua Bardwell F4

30a esc minimum. Speedix are nice for a budget

Just get cheap motors to start as you will damage them in crashes. Racerstar/king kong are just fine while you are learning. As is 2250 2300KV

Worth getting a decent FPV camera from the start - runcam swift 2/eagle

I'd also recommend a decent VTX with smartaudio as it makes life a lot easier

whatever receiver suits your radio. Note: you do not need a Taranis! (they are nice though). Just get one that gives you sbus. Telemetry is not important if your flight controller has an OSD

Start on 4S batteries

PS When you are flying you will not notice your props but they are not in view on a martian as far as I recall

FB groups
dronejunkyard
uk fpv racing & freestyle
fpv swap shop
fpv in the northwest
custom multirotor & wing builders
manchester fpv

I'm sure there are loads of ones local to you
Pop into FAST LAD shop also and talk to them
 
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With the tightening restrictions, it would be nice to have a stricter, more stringent test than the mandatory one. With it you could obtain a license of some sort. That license might allow proven competent people more freedom to fly how they otherwise couldn’t.

Unless something exists already specifically focused on consumer drones?
 
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