🔴2024's Top FPV BUDGET Drone : AXISFLYING MANTA 5 SE Review 💥

[@squaddingquads]

I hate the phrase "the best" but when it clems to affordable budget 5 inch, this REALLY is the best one of 2024, it flys beautiful, is absolutely strong like an ox, it's cheap, it looks stunning, I can't recommend it highly enough!

[@BigKahunaFPV]

I have been flying the quad for a little over a week now and I am absolutely thrilled. However, I bought the DJI O3 version, which in my opinion is even better in terms of price. I can absolutely agree with you about the feeling of flying. The quad flies like it's on rails and has endless power. So it doesn't really make sense to install it yourself.First of all, thank you very much for the great video. I recently came across your channel and I think the way you make the videos is first class. Best regards from Germany and always good flight🦅

[@squaddingquads]

Thank you for the kind comments on my videos I've. Spent this year trying to improve them ever time so I really do appreciate that. I'm sure with an 03 this is just LEVELS apart from most Quads, like you say so much power it just keeps giving, but at a price of £179 bind and fly this version is such a genuine bargain and analogue has really made me enjoy it in a way I never used to be able to in the past, a win win all around.

[@GMx_1]

Got to say that the Axis Flying line of products does look great. I really like their flight controller and ESC that come encased - looks cool, perhaps helps with cooling the boards or protecting them. Frames look solid, really nice designs.

[@squaddingquads]

I was genuinely blown away by this it feels so premium and not at a premium price, I've yet to have a single issue with it too

[@road3240]

there's a lot of them on aliexpress, BNF versions starting at $245 (canadian) which is amazing.

[@squaddingquads]

If that's a genuine Axisflying reseller yeah that's a wild price and well worth it

[@ryankingston7733]

axis flying makes great stuff.

[@squaddingquads]

@@ryankingston7733 yip the quality is unreal

[@Jean-Lil]

It's on sale at banggood right now for 165€ analog, gps and elrs. Thats's like 175$ or 136 quid, really a bargain at this price point. Thanks for your review :)

[@squaddingquads]

@@Jean-Lil oh wow that's a MASSIVE bargain!

[@Drew_Baker]

Follow up question, is there a way to get the props out of the frame using an action camera without cropping ?

[@squaddingquads]

Make your mount slightly higher

[@Drew_Baker]

@ nice, just ordered mine 🤙🏻

[@BMFPV]

This looks like a total bargain! I was thinking of getting an Iflight Eco analogue for Bando bashing to save my O3's but now this has come along and confused matters 🤣 I shall totally be getting one of these bad boys over the winter ready for the spring 💅💯

[@squaddingquads]

@@BMFPV 100% gonwirh this, 179 quid, masses of power, unique carbon design, 1.6w vtx, 5 mins rip time, I honestly struggled for a negative.

[@BMFPV]

@@squaddingquads It's top of the list at the moment 👍

[@cloverhuang]

awesome !!!!

[@squaddingquads]

Best 5" BNF I've flown 💪

[@lee420fpv]

Interesting, this looks really nice. I have been thinking about buying an iflight Nazgul Eco XL5 and this is in a similar price bracket, I wonder how they compare.

[@squaddingquads]

@@lee420fpv not flown the Nazgul Eco But I've reached out to iflight to try and get one to compair and review. My first drone back in 2020 was the OG Nazgul was nice but since then the prices of them has been wild as they've been the popular model. This however just drips in quality, genuinely, it doesn't feel anything like it's price point

[@Drew_Baker]

What battery do you recommend for longest flight times?

[@squaddingquads]

@@Drew_Baker for freestyle or cruising?

[@Drew_Baker]

Id mainly be using it for cinematic action shots like chasing cars/boats and for diving down large structures

[@squaddingquads]

@Drew_Baker I’d definitely recommend going with a LiPo over a Li-ion. While a Li-ion can give you 20-30 minutes of flight time, it’s more suited for cruising-no chasing, diving, or anything that needs explosive power. For reference, I’m getting around 5 minutes with a 1250mAh CNHL "Pizza" on this setup. If you’re after slightly longer flights, you could try an 1800mAh, but the added weight doesn’t deliver as much benefit as you might hope-it’s a trade-off. That said, if you’re not flying freestyle and just cruising, a 1250mAh 6S can get you close to 10 minutes of flight time without any tricks. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have more questions! 🚁🔥

[@Drew_Baker]

@@squaddingquads thank you so much! New subscriber 👍🏻

[@squaddingquads]

@Drew_Baker absolute pleasure to have you on board, enjoy 💪

[@Kyje]

Hi, great video! Just wondering what props you would put on this drone to make it faster?

[@squaddingquads]

@@Kyje anything with a higher pitch but honestly at almost 180kmph, I genuinely wouldn't bother

[@Kyje]

@@squaddingquads alright thanks 👍🏼

[@NotToaster41]

How long is the flight time ? Just ordered it 😃

[@squaddingquads]

Depends on the batter and flying style but 4 mins to over 10

[@NotToaster41]

@@squaddingquads thanks 😄

[@iceberg_4o487]

So I’m trying to decide weather to get this or the Nazgûl eco, the price would be the exact same when this has an gps when the eco doesn’t, what do you think? I’m leaning to this

[@squaddingquads]

Honestly, and I own 2 Nazguls, this

[@axelin93laje12]

Greetings friend, excellent video, are the propellers shown on the DVR? I am interested in the o3 and ELRS version

[@squaddingquads]

Yes as its a true x design, the props are in frame

[@Ali-s5o8y]

HELLO1 i just wanted to know what battery does it use, or does it come with a spare one?

[@squaddingquads]

No lipos are supplied, let me know if you have a 4s or 6s and I'll let you know what's best

[@Chevy454supersport-n4v]

Does it come with a controller?

[@squaddingquads]

@Chevy454supersport-n4v no, generally kits with bundled goggles and or controllers are mainly limited to smaller craft. That said all you'd need is an elrs remote, so if your in a budget something like this is perfect radiomasterrc.myshopify.com/products/pocket-radio-controller-m2?sca_ref=6284294.c2QNdZhPRk

[@Cblizy]

this over the geprc mark 5?? i should clarify im looking at the manta 5 with dji 03 air

[@squaddingquads]

@@Cblizy what's the current comparison cost wise?

[@Cblizy]

@@squaddingquads manta 5 is 420$ mark 5 is 560$ usd. Correction with elrs the manta 5 is 410. I think I have my answer lol. The geprc is just so highly rated.

[@squaddingquads]

@Cblizy I've got both but at those prices, Manta all day, the mk5 is a very nice quad but it's not THAT nice

[@Cblizy]

@@squaddingquads Ill probably end up with both. Start with the Manta. Nice video thanks!

[@squaddingquads]

@Cblizy perfect idea, you always need just one more quad, but the Manta se is genuinely brilliant

[@sd-pu5vc]

what camera is it on the analog version???

[@squaddingquads]

I believe it's a Axisflying c2

[@nightfuel]

Great review, really enthusiastic, but which 6S battery do you suggest as an overall choice? Thanks

[@squaddingquads]

@@nightfuel thank you very much, CNHL 1350mah Pizza

[@nightfuel]

@@squaddingquads thank you for the hint! After your suggestion I've just bought 4 of them, how do you compair them to CNHL and Tattu? many thanks

[@squaddingquads]

@nightfuel they are made by CNHL so the same and I've never had any luck with tatu for some reason even though I know people love them

[@nightfuel]

@@squaddingquads they made also a self branded 1400mAh of similar specs for a little more (1 pound or less) but I have preferred to follow your post and bought 4 pizzas 😁

[@squaddingquads]

@nightfuel who doesn't love pizza? Just don't add Pineapple 🍕😂

[@adakalyoncu1913]

Does it come with elrs or was it pnp and you chose to install elrs? Also would you recommend if I ever get one for me to actually get the analog one or would it be safe to fly O3 with goggles 3?

[@squaddingquads]

@@adakalyoncu1913 you can pick either crossfire or ELRS in this bind and fly. I don't think the goggles 3 have an analogue adaptor do they?

[@adakalyoncu1913]

Damn I wish I heard this quad back when I was about to get cetus as well, cuz I used the last chance of something being brought over from outside of my country with only cetus.. gotta seek for sometime else to get it ig. Nice to know that they have elrs option and what I was asking is, I both have analog and dji new goggles from the avata 2. Would you recommend the analog one more for being cheap and effective or would I be better off investing in the O3 version, I am especially asking this cuz I’ve been hearing bad things about O3 and avata 2 goggles not working together to well novadays so I wanted to know what you think about it. I already barely get my money up for drones so would analog be better for me?

[@squaddingquads]

@@adakalyoncu1913 do you have a gopro or action camera? If not and want to post footage it will need to be the dji 03 version, if yes then the analogue version is a HOOT. AXISFLYING Ship directly from China so you can order direct from them, not via Ali express or bangood and have it delivered directly to your home in Turkey

[@squaddingquads]

@@adakalyoncu1913 there is a current 03/goggles 3 bug yes, but I expect it to be fixed before your ready to buy your next quad

[@adakalyoncu1913]

@@squaddingquads I have a cheap action camera I probably can’t use for professional cinematic purposes but it is much better than any analog dvr could’ve been, it is about on par with a phone camera of a cheap old phone from a few years ago so I may wanna think of analog, plus u can buy a camera always but if your video is gone you can’t fly the quad. And I have the avata to film stuff anyway. Plus I’ve flown analog for quite a lot anyway. I may change my opinion tho so let’s see how things go, whether if the quad you have later has any issues arise in terms of wear or stuff overheating or any weird issues out of nowhere lol, you know stuff lasting long is important for me

[@pietro765]

Hi sir,have you gave a test with 4S?

[@squaddingquads]

@@pietro765 yes it flys with less power and fly time and more sag but you can use for smooth cinematic in a pinch

[@Rocketman0407]

@@squaddingquads it can record with the built in DJI cam without the propellers being shown? You think it could be a good medium range quad with Inav for video maling?

[@jd5417]

Where you from? Sound west yorkshire?

[@squaddingquads]

God's country, Lancashire (starts war, hides)

[@azek_460]

Do you think there will be a v2 manta se

[@squaddingquads]

The SE is a new release, what ar you looking for improved over the SE?

[@azek_460]

@@squaddingquads no but like the nazgul eco get a v2 for side pannels

[@squaddingquads]

@@azek_460 I see, I mean it's possible but I've not heard anything yet

[@azek_460]

@@squaddingquads okay thanks for the answer 👍

[@squaddingquads]

@@azek_460 no worries mate

[@OnlyDronesFPV]

Props shatter at speed 💀 WHAT

[@squaddingquads]

Only at max speed of chipped or damaged etc