Category: FPV drones
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7-inch Source One long-range drone flies again
My 7-inch TBS Source One was my first 7-inch drone that flew great. For quite some time it was my favorite and the most advanced FPV drone. However, then I designed and started using Pirx Seven, Source One landed in a closet. The fact that it was not DJI HD FPV system compatible only made…
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The State of the RC/FPV Hobby Q1 2021 – The results
A few months ago I aske the RC/FPV community a series of questions what they use and how they fly. Today, it is time to announce the results!In total, I got answers from 1739 people. I will not lie: the number is like 10 times higher I expected it to be. So that you! I…
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Dalprop Nepal N1 5" propellers
This weekend, thanks to Foxeer, I had an opportunity to test flight new Dalprop freestyle props: Nepal N1. Although the name is a puzzle for me, I’m pretty sure Dalprop Nepal N1 might make some stirr!
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Pirx Seven – The ultimate custom 7-inch FPV frame, part 1
Do you know this old saying “If you want something done right, do it yourself”? I do and sometimes I just live according to it. Not always, I’m not crazy, but at least from time to time! I fly 7-inch FPV drones a lot. To be honest, they are my favorite flying devices. There are…
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Your first 7-inch FPV drone
I love 7-inch FPV drones and during the last year, they were my most used FPV gear. For freestyle, cinematic, cruising and long-range. I currently own 3 7-inch FPV drones and 4th one in the assembly process. I think of myself as a 7-inch expert. I’ve wasted enough money and equipment to know what works…
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Race Day Quads Mach 1 with EMAX RS2 2306 2400KV
This year my friends and I stared a local FPV drone racing series. Nothing serious, just a couple of guys meeting once in a while and measuring times over the track. 100% amateur thing. After the second race, I’ve realized that I do not have a drone designed for racing: more than 400g without a…
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Smooth 7-inch FPV drone – motor soft mounts, part 1
I have a theory that 7-inch FPV quadcopters fly “below expectations” due to frame resonance, I did not expect, so many pilots agree with it. We had nice talks in comments, I’ve learned a lot about stiffness and moment of inertia (that you Pierre-Louis). Many of you shared some of their tricks and ideas on…
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Want to fly longer with a drone? Here is what you have to do!
I will keep it short: drones are not designed for a long flight. Sure, you can put bigger props, bigger batteries and make it lighter, but comparing to even simplest airplanes, there is nothing to compare. The conclusion is: try airplanes. They are cheap, simple, easy to fly with modern flight controllers and are much…