1kg Race Drone!? - DRL Racer 4... Can It Freestyle?

[@bizmar]

Looking at 5 people standing there all with goggles on, is so hilarious. We truly have the most nerdy looking hobby.

[@vagatronics]

Mark Bizilj nein non no

[@weirdscience8341]

I am definitly a nerd definitely lol

[@sommmathechamp5801]

i like it being nerdy cause then ppl can look over and be like “what are they contacting aliens or some shit?”

[@zer-kz8mb]

chess

[@olivermerritt701]

Have u ever heard of gaming my friend

[@krakenking1597]

Zoe killed it! First try,

[@whoopsquad]

Kraken King - yeah- and was that her power looping those tight palm trees!?

[@index7787]

She's an insane 3D pilot, fucking legend.

[@EdwinRodriguezRicandragon]

Zoe!!!!!!!!!!

[@jakepollen6839]

Like if you’d beat the breaks off Ms. Zoe

[@Thefreakyfreek]

FAA killed it completely

[@licensetodrive9930]

Absolutely fascinating to see behind the scenes of the DRL quads, thanks!

[@davidmullins4517]

Well at 55 years old I got my first PFV racer, omg its so dang fast, but i've crashed it already over 25 times just trying to learn . only broke 1 arm so far so waiting for parts to fly again , love it!

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Best advice I was given start out on sim

[@mcsova2936]

It is never too late to join FPV

[@koig8393]

You can buy a flying simulator on steam for like 5 usd, that way you can learm faster withouth damaging the actual drone

[@jakedavid2523]

@The Equaliz3r you can get an entry level setup with just about everything you need for around $600. Might want to put away another $200 for replacement parts though for the first couple months. And each prop cost about 75 cents lol

[@epica2154]

There's a Tinyhawk Rtf and it was easy to learn

[@absoloodle37]

Glad to see the RR brand mature into what I’m watching today. The crew seems way more relaxed and comfortable together. Much thanks to Drew’s crew for driving our FPV culture into a more inclusive, less arrogant expression of the hobby. The change is overdue. Also, Zoe’s flying is on point. That is all.

[@Stewpkiddable]

well said.

[@quadroneld]

what a beautiful shot at 13:39, drone in the background, woman in the foreground concentrated on the flight! By the way, I think it's nice to see that this hobby brings so many different types of people together.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

I love the idea for the Racer 4. Its like with Nascar. All the specs force the pilots to have to be close to each other, and the frame itself, while not awful, probably isn’t the best either, despite the hot setup. Its all about showing off the skill, and making it an experience for fans! I learned that from the Micheal Rollins interview with Alex. It kinda makes we want to see spec racing for all kinds of RC, but much slower. Todays Plane Pylon racers, and even some car tracks, are stupid fast,

[@ryanav0842]

I see where you guys flew every Time I go to school. That wall is massive I’m person. I rip at the big dirt field like half a mile away

[@benjaminwarner524]

Love what Rotor Riot has been doing lately! Great team!

[@aggrobert8490]

I hope the hype cranc up the next years Good job DRL 💪

[@nopancreasnoproblems]

I still have a set of Zoe FPV 2010 Motors on my old Diatone gt2

[@Wildicon19]

Wow that Matty Flip 14:48 was awesome! You all kill it out there, and the DRL was amazing also! Drone On!™

[@karlmaestrati9773]

I think this is the best rotor riot video so far. Showing every aspect of this amazing hobby. The building part, testing and freestyle having a good time with friends, sharing experience with more experienced pilots. And finally the competing part at world class level with big events like the DRL. F*** yeah Rotor Riot team rocks !

[@toddspeck9415]

Zoey just rips it up! Awesome vid. Vanover's flight was super sweet!

[@elxero2189]

I actually like that it's flight characteristics depends on angle also not just thrust so now you actually have to think more about actually flying orientation of the craft to leverage its mobility. You're almost actually flying now not just thrusting around.

[@fpvlive]

For me even on 2D @ZoeFPV is killing it.

[@YQVN35]

Drib's piloting style adaptation to the racer4 which is new to him was amazing..he could flow no problem and the inverted yaw was sick! 10:51 it flowwwzz indeed

[@DroneOn]

The Jessie P short cameo was awesome. Top notch episode.

[@invisibleaznDJ]

Good synergy with the new crew. EDIT: Zoe really makes RR legit. No offense to the other pilots, all are great. But Zoe makes it feel OG.

[@IanBeaty]

Great episode! It was awesome learning more about the DRL drones and what they are really like. It would be sweet to have one just for the RGB!

[@lukeskywalker8577]

i have been looking forward to see you fly this. I love these drones, make a vid with flite test again pls

[@federicosagun4615]

I just love how the ladies talk tech. I'm in love. Rotor riot forever woohooo

[@emgee44]

Great episode, really interesting to see behind the scenes and how the sport as a whole is progressing.

[@5307thtoaster]

I was there at the race. Knows exactly where that bando building is. I am a fan of rotor riot, wish you folks would have done a road trip Through Arizona.I live around the mountains and beautiful rock faces.

[@Siamect]

And you serach for DRL on nbc.com and: "Sorry, there are no results for "DRL". Try searching for a show, episode, or clip." Good job NBC!

[@armandrone9016]

DRL is another world, thank you Team Rotor Riot for bringing some of this amazing segment. I felt a bit like a caveman, but at the same time I was much more stimulated to move on ...

[@lamont12373]

Wow ZOE was killing it I love the way she fly’s she so versatile!!!!!!!!!

[@index7787]

She's an insane 3D pilot, true technical skill.

[@billybbob18]

I built an entire computer from scratch in 3:26 during a tri county skills competition. I got bronze. A drone usually takes longer due to the soldering. Building a drone in 5 minutes is insane. I hope that kind of snap together tech gets better and more standard. I love standards.

[@tehllama42]

The motors are 2510 stators - realistically you do need 25mm or larger stators to spin 7" props adequately, which makes those absolute beasts of motors. Like everbody else has said - Zoe absolutely crushed it on that thing.

[@caniican]

what a great video! So extremely enjoyable over-the-top adrenaline rush! You all have great senses of humor and I'm going to upgrade my drones to these types so I can feed my Need for Speed! love it

[@Joe_Blo]

Wow. The spacial awareness of the pro is stunning. Lucky kid. All we had was Pong.

[@stevenpadro8211]

I just recently been hooked on fpv really new to this but definitely looking forward to flying my own drone

[@foxtrotfpv8476]

Such a awesome episode and fun event nice to meet you guys there!

[@walkershot92]

Zoe showed all them RR pilots how to fly. She killed it.

[@propbender3301]

I like how Jesse got his cameo at the end there. Way to go Jesse! Looks like it was a lot of fun.

[@asawalker8249]

Looks like Zoe's audition for drl went very well 👍👍👍👍👍

[@LokaLize]

You are all so talented but daaaaamn Vanover. You are crazy! Big ups!

[@thefox4944]

And this Is how the Dji fpv drone should look

[@LacheanApostate]

Aww Zoe looked so pretty with the hair and makeup.

[@JohnDoe-or3hc]

Thanks rotorriot I love feature length adverts 👍🏿

[@extcmusic]

8:23 'i like my 5" '

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

She is a small girl

[@fotismnts654]

@@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232 oh god, I love reading comments

[@BigDiesel330]

Zoe flies like she is insane, and I love her for it.

[@frshagen]

Cricket, “I’m gonna get so good I’m gonna beat him” 5 seconds into flight - cracks the lens. Lol.

[@Forty5Kimber]

That was fun, you guys are great fun. Go Captain Vanover

[@mattwilson1305]

Rotor Riot videos are lit lately!! And yay Zoe! Lol 🔥🔥

[@rmdcade1717]

Cricket explored the sticks exactly how I wanted to. LSF brought it high for the excellent views, then went for the tight moves, but the quad threw its weight around and gave a real sense of its physicality. Zoe's excitement came through, and her session was a joy to watch. Drew made a heavy-ass quad look graceful. And then Vanover came and really showed everyone who was boss. This was exactly what a Rotor Riot episode should be: a bunch of pilots with truly unique approaches and styles who can make five runs of the same experience seem 100% new and fresh every time another one picks up the transmitter.

[@8alakai8]

two years ago they where still running oneshott 125

[@gattmolson]

Drib your making Rotor Riot Awesome, loved this video!

[@damonbfpv]

say you crash it the day you buy it , where do you buy the parts from to repair it or are you stuck with a dead quad ?

[@peterzingler6221]

Who on earth will buy this

[@damonbfpv]

@@peterzingler6221 was thinking the same lol

[@peterzingler6221]

@@damonbfpv can it do long range No Is it efficient No Is it worth the money No So. Why would you

[@tiagodgy]

@@peterzingler6221 It is a stupid build. A race Quad weighting 1Kg is insanely inefficient . My race setup weight 600 grams and i think it is heavy.

[@stylesuxx]

I think you buy it to put it into a display, not actually fly it...

[@OLCtv]

Can someone please tell me how do I know which remotes goggles and drones go together, Compatibility?!

[@m85fpv66]

Zoe you look gorgeous! Im very happy to see you are taking good care of yourself. You look happy also. I sincerely hope this opportunity you got with RR helps your channel grow.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

What is this suppose to mean? She’s always been beautiful.

[@froggoffo2608]

I love you guys sqaud you guy are like the most diverse group of people iv come across in ah long time oh yeah the big girl in your crew is 🔥 oh weeee👍😘🥰

[@TreadTalk247]

Since the kickstarter didn’t “fly” (pun intended 😳🙃), is there another way to purchase a DRL Racer4 Street?

[@randomnessx3597]

Nope

[@zanniemcrae9958]

Nice change of pace, and insight to DRL.

[@criminalfpv]

Loved the flight footage edit!! 🌈🕊️ Got me all hyped! 🤺 DRL love baby! 🤟😜

[@grandykim]

Dayum. I live in Phx. I wish I knew about this. How do I find information about future fpv events?

[@mhoovair89]

My favorite part is Jessie p at the end 😂😂 shoutout team tiny whoop!!!

[@stabbyfpv4357]

Loving seeing y'all play around with a heavy quad. I've been building heavier recently since Zoe's Unicorn frame can take it, and I'm all about the huck :P Also, Zoe's dress is amazing

[@tony1954]

Siiiick quad. I wanna buy the Racer 4 street.

[@1randyharbin]

I signed up to buy 4 of them, but unfortunately it won't get funded at this rate :(

[@tony1954]

@@1randyharbin Really..... Damn :/

[@bennieleip579]

Can you guys put the race on KZbin ? Probably not shown on tv in Europe I think

[@yosayogi539]

I defiantly want the racer 4 street. Great rip you guys. Thanks for sharing

[@djbis]

Having bigger size is definitely desirable for the spectators, I get that. I just find it interesting that unlike other major racing leagues (F1, RB Air Race, Moto GP, Etc) DRL doesn't push the limits when it comes to weight. Making heavy-a__ drones their standard is a backwards way to go IMO. Setting an example of performance based on power-to-weight ratio has been the defacto approach to pushing say, the car industry to improve its technology and designs. 🧐

[@GTXgb-gt8lz]

DJ BIS that’s true, but with these big underpowered quads, it pushed pilots to find the best lines and fly smooth, where with lighter more powerful ones you can just hit the throttle to correct mistakes

[@Vousie]

@@GTXgb-gt8lz Also, I don't think they're purposely making them overpowered - it's simply what you get when you have a 1.2 kg drone and that many LED's on it. Both those things are required to make drone racing a spectator sport. Which is DRL's primary aim - in this case, making it entertaining for spectators is more important than power to weight ratio. Like, I would love to go watch one of these races, but I wouldn't really care as much about going to a normal drone race if I couldn't also watch with the FPV goggles. It's just a bit boring to go squint just to see these tiny specs kinda move around. DRL has solved that issue.

[@branmanfpv1593]

Pretty sick.. Looks like so much fun.. Cant wait till quarantine is over so I can get back out and fly more.

[@ryliegalloway5762]

Damn Zoe... go full send why don’t you! 🚀 showing everyone how you got the title of “the queen of fpv”

[@RCOverKill]

Zoe killed it!! December, really? Wth did they air one then wait over 3 months b4 airing another. Just wondering if yall know?

[@DavidBarbarine]

I was hoping someone would increase exposure for the Racer Street Kickstarter. Awesome episode! Hope the Street makes it's goal.

[@solvend]

Will it take 6s? And if it does, that would help the power/weight ratio wouldn't it? Or those 2510s not low enough KV?

[@CaptureLifeConnection]

Sick video! I had no idea so many people attended drone races.

[@johnbruner5820]

At 15:50 he says this is amazing you see all these people but if you look closely at the background you can see that they got all the people grouped together and there are massive areas of empty seating on the sides

[@livestreamwizard9522]

Kudos to the girls for not crashing it out in the field!

[@bigggthinker2151]

Crazy azz vid. Awesome sport. One of your best vids guys.

[@jdflyer7377]

Awesome video!! Thanks for coming out to Phoenix.

[@whoopsquad]

Zoe is talking and diving the bando😂😂😂 Hold my beer😂😂😂😂

[@sasalito]

You guys looked like you all had a BLAST!

[@Georgewrigley]

Awesome thrilling episode guys ❤️👍😊✈️

[@brettm.1770]

That chase footage is A+.

[@MotosurfskateFPV]

Awesome vid guys, I have always been interested in this !!! Thank you 😊

[@paulgeorge1069]

Extreme name bro I could be wakesk8foot lol

[@berkcan3475]

seeing them putting googles and watching each other seems much nerdier than drone doing those moves xD

[@LampsAreCool]

Cricket: crashes immediately Zoe: ripping balls instantly

[@eVolvEFPV]

Zoes flying is fireeeee ;)

[@brianevans4]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they have 2510 motors instead of the 2010 mentioned in this video?

[@ZoeFPV]

I thought they looked a bit wider than the 2010's

[@moren0d1]

I'm loving the diversity and inclusion with the new female Rotor Riot pilots. Zoie ripped it!

[@FlyingPenguinDrones]

Watching Cricket try 40* tilt is like me trying to fly at 60 in Sims lmao. I always eat shit bc I don't pitch back enough

[@mattwilson1305]

Lovve this episode 😄 all the new pilots together is awesome!

[@whoopsquad]

StellarFox!!! Wow!! Good stuff!

[@Rich-TeaFPV]

Looks like Zoe's audition for drl went very well 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ZoeFPV]

I could race the heck out of one of those :P

[@hateeternalmaver]

When Vanover flew it, it instantly gave this DRL look & feel. ;D Also Zoe's *killin'* it!

[@LittleStellarFox]

hateeternalmaver I designed it early this summer and just recently released it after showing it to the crew and them saying it was neat 😁 I’m really weird about my artsy stuff lol

[@hateeternalmaver]

@@LittleStellarFox Like every artist probably is a little bit about their own art... ,) I do think it looks very nice and identified you instantly, good work!

[@whoopsquad]

Holy crap- I think Vanover showed you CAN freestyle it👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@elliothuh669]

Now I know why I can't find a gopro session anywhere. Not just bestbuy. I wish they would make a more streamlined gopro with less drag. A robust aerodynamic fpv or regular cam would be nice. Carbon frame camera or something.

[@GarethDix]

After following this channel for awhile Me: maybe FPV is too complex so I’ll stick to the simulator for a few more months before spending the money to build one Rotor Riot: DRL v4 drones are on kickstarter Also Me: Shut up and take my money

[@mikeoleksa]

Great stuff, RR gang!!!!

[@bamholian4567]

The crazy thing is that I know exactly where you filmed this. I just happened to see it out of the corner of my eye on my way to work.

[@wrstew1272]

Bam Holian grew up (..?..) in Mesa, Apache Junction, etc and it’s great to see the wide open again. Don’t miss the traffic though. 15 minutes from Canada gives you a much longer build season, but I am not following Drew south full time. Miss the dry air and forever views.

[@TomsPropertyCare]

What DRL needs to do is take it outdoors. I'd love to see a mountain course, a field, haystacks, barns, lit up gates on the top of the hill.

[@brandonwoodford579]

I'll be ready to buy those session 5s when they deside to use something different.

[@joce0993]

Crazy skills, great content as always. Inspirational👍

[@stinkerton]

Cricket was just trying out a new move called "The Corey Tap"

[@TheFlyingMechanic]

No he just isn't as experienced enough and to cocky. So I would call it the cocky tap.

[@vagatronics]

Antimatter darkmatter

[@notsam_flagdirt]

This is like giving a guy who drives sports cars for fun an Indycar and being like "go have fun"

[@lllCAP]

really cool video guys!

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty amazing, guys!!! 😃 Really awesome flying there! 😃

[@thekeytechy3894]

Great episode guys

[@JamesCrash]

love Jesse Perkins photo bombing at the end....Whoop whooop