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  • BLHeli Configurator Preview

    While BLHeli was the best what happened to ESCs since original SimonK firmware, BLHeli has one very serious flaw: BLHeliSuite works only on Windows operating system. Let's be honest here, this sucks. OK, one can use virtual machine and some people succeeded to run it using WINE (I failed) but those are not good solutions.…

  • 3D Printed 35deg camera stand for Runcam HD / Mobius

    I have no idea how I was able to build drones before I've bought my 3D printer… I before I've learned basics of 3D design. So, today I present you upgraded version of my Runcam HD / Mobius camera mount I've designed few months ago. Changes: tilt angle increased from 25 to 35 degrees allows…

  • Flip32 F4 / Airbot F4 : Pinout

    There is very little reliable information about Flip32 F4 / Airbot F4 on the internet, so I’ve decided to fix it. Today, pinout map for Flip32 F4 (Betaflight 3.0.1) and some additional notes: Betaflight 3: use REVO target UART1 is only UART with inverters, so S.BUS can be connected only here S.BUS / PPM pin…

  • PID looptime: why it is not only about frequency

    Last 18 months was an extremely good period of time for all mini-quad enthusiasts. Progress, hardware and software both, was just incredible. Who could have guessed that in less than 2 years mini-quads will evolve into main group of drones with such excellent flight characteristics. Just take a look at looptime. When I entered the…

  • Hand on: Flip32 F4 Flight Controller

    Yesterday I’ve received new flight controller for my Reptile X4R 220 quadcopter: Flip32 F4 from ReadyToFlyQuads. This is my first contact with STM32F4 based flight controller and I’m really looking forward to see if it really puts a difference comparing to F3 boards like SPRacingF3 I’ve been using last few months. Some features: STM32F405 CPU…

  • Hands on: JJPro P175 4" mini-quad

    Thanks to GearBest I have a new quadcopter to test and review: JJRC JJPro P175 True-X 4″ min-quad. First of all, it is Ready-To-Fly (RTF) product. Everything required to fly is inside white box: JJPro P175 comes assembled with accessories and radio transmitter:

  • Marabou Stork is so ugly…

    My Depron FPV airplane is ugly! Good thing is flies quite well…

  • Project Dualcopter – worklog #1

    Flying season 2016 is slowly coming to an end on northern hemisphere. That means less time spent on an airfield and more time spent behind a desk. For this autumn I've found a very interesting, small project: Dualcopter. Dualcopter is an UAV with two coaxial contra-rotating propellers and 2 control surfaces driven by servos. Lift…

  • Tip: how to secure XT60 plugs

    I had a problem with my SkyZone goggles: I was constantly breaking battery cable near XT-60 plug. One not careful enough grip and cable was ripped away. I’ve decided to fix it and permanently secure the cable with epoxy glue. Sure, I could use hot glue (that looks ugly) or Sugru (that is expensive), but…