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My take on a pusher tinywhoop
I wanted to try make a pusher prop whoop so that the thrust column would be cleaner under the props, but I also didnt want to create a pendulum effect with the battery at the top of the whoop so I took an old air65 frame that I already broke a standoff on and decided to cut out the battey holder and used a soldering iron to melt it onto top of the frame then I built the rest of the whoop upside down with the camera and board on top.
the result flies very nicely and I haven't noticed any effect on battery life.
u/helpme3dprint — 8 hours ago
Meteor75 Pro chasing an RC Glider /Guerillaish Whoop at the Job
I don't own the video but this looks cool as hell! If you're on here, please share more about your setup😎
Know he's flying the Caddx Ascent...probably on newer firmware as it's much smoother ❤️
u/bluechipitems — 3 hours ago
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Crux35 Makeover
Had to swap frames. Used the opportunity to zen out and give it a paintjob. I know it'll probably flake off after a couple flights but now it's looking good! What do you guys think?
u/Mittos85 — 33 minutes ago
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sold immersiverc product, buyer says it's not original. need your help verifying
I found this unopened from a pallet of electronics I bought at a silent auction. While this may be true, I want to get it verified for different reasons before I issue a refund. This box was sealed when I first sent it.
ImmersiveRC is no longer offering customer service 😔
u/sophisticateds09 — 2 hours ago
Why am I getting a rolling image on a dive…?
Any ideas why I'm getting a rolling image, specifically when I go into a dive?
What you see here is me testing the dive, before quickly flicking into level mode to right myself and save from a crash. The rolling only seems to stop when I drop the throttle right down super low.
I really don't think it's the VTX or antenna – it feels like an issue with power draw somewhere? Just got it today, so this is flight 5/6. I did add solder to both the 5v and Ground power pads prior to this flight (it looked like the lack of solder here might have been the issue) and, obviously, it hasn't resolved anything.
– Happymodel Mobula 7;
– X12 v2.2 SPI ELRS;
– 1s LiHv (550mAh);
– Stock Runcam Nano 3;
– 25mW VTX output;
– Whip antenna on quad, Menace Viper patch, Cherry 2 Omni on goggles.
u/tiar_ — 6 hours ago
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Cant find anything about this vtx.
I am a noob.
How can i use this standalone? Where does the powerinput go, where does ground go, etc.?
I think it is this one but I still cant find any manual or somthing like that.
And I think it says S G A on the bottom left in the first Picture.
u/EinStein2431 — 3 hours ago
I made a video about eliminating jello from my O4 drones.
The video also contains links to all the parts I used.
u/Multibuild3D — 9 hours ago
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Jus a couple a cyberpunk Eras ...
ERA Mini 3d Print credits to Ryan Lowery from Facebook Drone Builders Group
The rest I found in various sites.
u/alphaX_FPV — 6 hours ago
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Tips for Matty flip
Well I have been trying about ten to twenty times. Overall flight experiance about 10-15 hours outside. Do I go too high above the branch and flip around too quickly? Should the branch be in focus longer?
u/Ok_Comfort_80 — 5 hours ago
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Looking for the best RTB or RTF Drone that I can get for around $1600 USD
Looking for the best RTB or RTF Drone that I can get for around $1600? My use would be for just cinematic shots or free flying around my local area. Possibly even some longer distance exploration flights. I do have my FAA flight instructor rating and would not mind the "headache" of getting a FAA Part 107 in the future to allow me to possibly make income with the drone.
Mentioning RTB or RTF because I do not have experience with soldering or building these FPV drones.
u/dacherrybomb — 3 hours ago
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send ur recent 5" build specs
hey im planning to build 6s 5" drone and i wanna see what's up and what parts people use so it will be much appreciated if u send part lists and what are your intensions w build
u/NightFury_05 — 6 hours ago
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Ready for my first flight of the year
it's been a long winter without flying, glad to finally get out
u/ShamanOnTech — 11 hours ago
Any idea what is going on with my vtx? Air65
This issue just started today. Had a brand new 03 ready to go, swapped it and both cameras are doing the same.
u/Ok_Cartographer7630 — 21 hours ago
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Near fire starting
Hello there, today I got my first bad build. I was building a 65mm 30.000kv 1s.
I hooked the Bt2.0 connector, cleaned it with alcohol, (No visible sort) hooked a battery on it to see if it flashes like it is supposed to. Insta smoke from the FC and the battery expanded crazy.
Not sure if it is user error or a defect PCB but it was funny, threw it in my yard while running to make saltwater to kill it. Let's wait another month for another AIO to arrive haha.
Here is a photo, see if something is wrong with it because I see no problem with the solder
u/OsiosKofas — 14 hours ago
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Beep & Honk: Trusting AI With FPV Advice?
I don't expect people to watch this all the way through at all. And it might be a bit controversial.
TLDR: AI can play offense, but has trouble with defense. It can be a great tool, but not an authority. Yet.
But I pasted my timestamps list from the video here below. Wondering what people think. Comments and corrections are super welcome. Thank you!
03:05 - The Test Criteria
05:09 - Gemini
17:15 - ChatGPT
32:09 - Claude
47:19 - Conflusion and final thoughts
The topic we fed AI was "Please provide a checklist of all the things that I need to do to build a 5” FPV drone and prepare to fly it for the first time"
Timestamps for specifically good and incorrect advice. Most borderline or fuzzy advice is not in this list unless it is egregious:
05:35 - Gemini BAD: Recommending H7 (H743 series) CPU families for FCs. Expensive and not necessary
06:43 - Gemini BAD: Not distinguishing difference in FPV camera between digital/analog.
08:55 - Gemini GOOD: Motor mounting advice, short and sweet
09:25 - Gemini GOOD: Recommending a smoke stopper
09:35 - Gemini BAD: Recommending downloading Betaflight configurator for your PC. The app.betaflight.com web app deprecates local apps now.
10:25 - Gemini BAD: Flashing flight controller. Do not do this as a first step!
11:47 - Gemini BAD: Dshot600 recommended. Use Dshot300 instead. It does not spin up as much CPU load on the FC
12:32 - Gemini BAD: Leaves out safety note to remove props when setting motor direction
15:12 - Gemini GOOD: Recommending multiple battery straps
16:05 - Gemini BAD: Recommending a line of sight hover for maiden flight. Leaving out safety steps on what to do if something is wrong. Making simulator recommendation a "pro tip" footnote rather than "standard procedure"
17:30 - ChatGPT UNCLEAR: This is neither good or bad, but makes a very unclear FC and OSD recommendation
18:34 - ChatGPT BAD: Recommends FrSky or Crossfire legacy receiver hardware
18:48 - ChatGPT BAD: Unclear about the distinction between analog and digital video recommendations
19:30 - ChatGPT BAD: Recommending legacy radio hardware - FrSky Taranis. Recommending aftermarket/option gimbals, other unclear assertions
22:15 - ChatGPT BAD: Incorrect motor recommendation - using assumption of micro whoop wiring connector convention for 5" drone
22:28 - ChatGPT BAD: Brushless motors are assumed for 5" drones. They do not have "polarity" and this could really confuse new users
23:37 - ChatGPT BAD: Makes the assumption of mounting ESC to drones in old-fashioned legacy style of one ESC per motor, instead of modern 4-in-1 or AIO setups
24:48 - ChatGPT GOOD: Make sure wiring is not in the way of the props
25:09 - ChatGPT BAD: Still making assumptions of single ESC units for soldering. Gives clearly bad connection advice here
25:38 - ChatGPT BAD: Makes assumption that video system is analog
25:58 - ChatGPT BAD: Recommending legacy FrSky/TBS Crossfire) hardware again
26:52 - ChatGPT BAD: No mention of using a smoke stopper
27:05 - ChatGPT BAD: Recommended flashing FC firmware again. Also mentions INAV which while an excellent product is not optimized for FPV
27:55 - ChatGPT BAD: Incomplete VTX advice, assumes analog, gives bad advice for digital users
29:20 - ChatGPT GOOD: Explicit step for antenna check, clearance
30:01 - ChatGPT BAD: Gave good advice for range checks but applicable for fixed wing aircraft, not FPV drones - will confuse new users badly
31:03 - ChatGPT UNCLEAR: Recommended prop balancing, this is also from fixed wing aircraft, specifically with wooden propellers
31:39 - ChatGPT BAD: Recommending constant firmware updates for FC, VTX, other components.
33:12 - Claude BAD: Recommending TBS Crossfire and FrSky legacy hardware
33:55 - Claude BAD: Recommending legacy Radiomaster Zorro transmitter (it uses a strange battery size)
34:07 - Claude GOOD: The first to recommend minimum C ratings for batteries
34:25 - Claude GOOD: The first to recommend low ESR capacitors
34:48 - Claude GOOD: Recommends a buzzer/LED specifically for lost model alarm
35:18 - Claude BAD: Recommends chisel tips for soldering. Not needed for working with the sort of cables associated with 5" FPV class electronics
36:14 - Claude BAD: Recommends a lighter for working with heat shrink tubing.
37:31 - Claude BAD: Assumes legacy single ESC with Dshot sensor wire layout and soldering
38:24 - Claude BAD: Recommending download of Betaflight Configurator
38:40 - Claude BAD: Flashing firmware as a first step is bad!
39:25 - Claude BAD: SBUS protocol is edge case, and proprietary
40:27 - Claude BAD: Confusing analog and digital VTX
41:05 - Claude GOOD: Makes a separate checklist for pre-maiden check with and without main battery
45:05 - Claude BAD: Makes no mention of using a simulator until the very end, outside of the scope of any checklists
45:30 - Claude BAD: Hovering at 1-2' is difficult
u/potatocat — 11 hours ago
Week