AtomRC Killer Whale - a.k.a. The Razor Crest

AtomRC Razor Crest (a.k.a. Killer Whale): www.banggood.com/Eachine-and-...
Matek H743 Wing: www.banggood.com/Matek-System...
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This model was definitely a nice surprise! Despite its unusual appearance it really showed performance I did not expect, especially when you consider the wingspan vs. weight metric! Such design decisions shouldn't be a surprise really because nowadays it seems, most new FPV planes looks like this... with the huge noses to accommodate a whole host of FPV gear, but either way, doesn't seem to hinder the plane's performance much, and let me tell you... this one is quite capable on that PNP gear!
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PARTS LIST:
GPS for H743 Wing: www.banggood.com/Beitian-Dual...
Foxeer Toothless 2: www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Nano-...
DJI Osmo Action camera: www.banggood.com/DJI-Osmo-Act...
Servos: Set of 2: www.banggood.com/2X-EMAX-ES08...
Set of 5: www.banggood.com/5PCS-EMAX-ES...
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GEPRC Pagoda antenna: www.banggood.com/GEPRC-GEP-Pa...
Triple Feed Patch Array antenna: www.banggood.com/150mm-Triple...
DragonLink 900Mhz radio system: www.fpvpro.com/dragon-link-adv...
Special edition Taranis: www.banggood.com/FrSky-2_4G-1...
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LiIon cells: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AAJ6Ka
or: eu.nkon.nl/samsung-inr18650-3...
MFD Mini Crossbow Antenna Tracker: www.myflydream.com/products/d-...
MFD TeleFlyTiny OSD module: www.myflydream.com/products/d-...
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SJ7 Star action camera: www.gearbest.com/action-camera...
RunCam 2: www.banggood.com/custlink/DDm...

[@MrPinkyRingy]

You make the videos that I literally look for. Long range fpv

[@ArxangelRC]

Glad I am! :)

[@tipoman9317]

It is just amazing how much information you provide in your reviews! In fact I need to pause them and replay some parts so that I'm sure I haven't missed something ... That's in an absolute contrast to the others, where I have to "fast forward" in order not to get bored... Keep the good work and enjoy the hobby!

[@ArxangelRC]

Haha, thanks mate, glad you like that! I like doing it that way! :)

[@ptaylor5014]

Awesome video as always thank you for sharing, i love the cloud surfing and the detail you go into the build process and the hardware used, plus the how too as this is very informative with lots of visual and audio info, thank you 👍🏼

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@ObsidianFPV]

Man, you are so good at this stuff !! lol So much information and great filming.

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@DanWA]

the knitting reference.. brilliant.

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@AerialWaviator]

Great review. This could be the good assembly reference video to the Razor Crest, just need to include card with URL in the shipping box. ;) Those wing connectors look great. An optional PCB to act as a distribution board having just the wing connectors and jumper pins to route wires to a flight controller would be nice option. (breaking out outer circularity to an optional separate board) Love the unmentioned easter eggs. 9:51 photo boom (left to right) 12:55 camera acrobatics

[@ArxangelRC]

Haha, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Always love your video review! Very interesting and informative video review ! I alot of hard work to make a review as this one ! Thanks for sharing the video!

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@dronevideotravel7518]

Thank you for sharing ! Great vidéo !

[@ArxangelRC]

You are welcome!

[@Migueldeservantes]

what an awesome video!! I love the fact that you are using the MFD Telefly board..

[@ArxangelRC]

Well yeah, its the easiest option to use without much hassle or setup! :)

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

Love it! new favorite channel! 💪🤘👊💪

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@rizen3467]

Great video, great plane!

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@ShawnG_FPV]

WOW super impressive plane and flights, hmmm do i need to ad to my hanger lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@ArxangelRC]

Haha, that is a question only you can answer! :P

[@ShawnG_FPV]

@@ArxangelRC I definitely answered it, can’t wait for it to get here lol 😆

[@ArxangelRC]

@@ShawnG_FPV Good! :)

[@bluecookiemonster3]

I love the new name. No problem with the whale name, but yours us def cooler and resembles real life memories!

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@meirdeaph8159]

So awsome up there! Thanx so much.u share so much information i learn alot from your videos

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@stanordave]

You liked it so much and the video looked good so ... the price dropped - decided to get it! Using a Matek 765 on Ardupilot wo/the distribution board. Easier to make a 'Y' for the motors. Only problem I have so far - the front hatch has a latch and the the rear one lifts so I've already had to reglue the latch pin thing as I keep trying to pull it open... :) Today's maiden, decided to ROG off asphalt. No problem. Flew great. Used 8 - 18650's to make a 4s. Almost to the front wo/a camera. With the camera, moves aft less than an inch. It really flew nice! Thanks for the review!

[@stanordave]

As far as manufacturer, I have no idea but they are good quality ones. Capacity is 3450 so it's a 6900ma 4s pack...

[@ArxangelRC]

@@stanordave Yes, the plane does fly nice, and it can indeed carry a good deal of weight! I am flying it with a 4S3P LiIon pack, so not the lightest one by far! Glad you like it!

[@wattage2007]

Just got my V2 today. They've simplified the PDB significantly. It's purely a distribution board as it no longer has any BECs on it and they've done away with the electrical connectors on the wings, with the power and signal connections being on a 10 pin JST which can be unplugged from the PDB for wing removal. Not as satisfying a solution but should work ok.

[@ArxangelRC]

Interesting, I've missed there is a V2 out there, but its good they are making changes, hopefully for the better.

[@julianhumphrey4843]

man that fell from the ugly tree, but looks to fly way better than it should, very good video, keep up the good work

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@ADKDronesRC]

I didn’t get the fpv version kinda wish I had but I did replace the nasty servos they gave us . I used the zohd 9gm metal . Also was thinking about using that back camera mount but turning it to face forward and putting my fpv rx there . Just need to chop off a bit of the small end it hangs over about a inch . It still bolts one nice and tight.

[@ArxangelRC]

That it does! Could serve as a Vtx mount indeed! Nice idea! May even give it a try myself!

[@typxxilps]

I guess you are still working on that Atomic Whale Killer article for your blog cause I could not find it. latest one were the lame duck and Mustang. I had been looking for a purchase link there or here but I was blinded and did not find it. UPDATE: my brother found it far below than what I had expected in a section called: PARTS LISTS I would suggest to put such plane purchase link on the top cause I usually click on those just to check prices if they would fit in our clubs budgets or not cause we tend to buy 4 to 5 of the same plane where 1 is planned to use as a spare part donator in case things went wrong. Saves a lot of time and headaches.

[@ArxangelRC]

Haha, right, well since some videos are sponsored, and this is one of them, they require that I put their text at the top, hence why it is not there! On all other videos those links are right at the top!

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Passando para prestigiar aquele super like no canal

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@stevietee10]

at 15:20, if it was we'd use a multirotor 😆 I enjoyed this video Thank you 👍

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@pilotmiami1]

Thenks

[@ArxangelRC]

You are welcome! :)

[@mil-fpv4931]

Could you explain the reason for not using compass with Arduplane? Or maybe you have already in some of your videos.

[@EnglishTurbines]

If the vehicle is constantly moving, you don't need a compass because the GPS can provide an accurate heading....🤔🤔😳🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@mil-fpv4931]

@@EnglishTurbines Ok. Thanks.

[@ArxangelRC]

Yeah, what Turbines said!

[@YuriGorokhov]

The GPS heading is only accurate assuming you are flying in perfect conditions (no wind). As with wind your plane may be drifting in a direction other than its true heading. But that's no reason not to use a compass, it's just maybe redundant in most conditions. With that said, are there more reasons to not use a compass?

[@sledge3581]

i really want to get one of these now

[@ArxangelRC]

You should, it is a very nice plane!

[@sadteeto]

Are we going to have an ExpressLRS range test?

[@ArxangelRC]

Perhaps... will see when!

[@martinverbaas]

Thanks for the review. I have take off constraints, can you advice a VTOL with some endurance?

[@ArxangelRC]

You are welcome! Any size or budget limits on that VTOL?

[@martinverbaas]

@@ArxangelRC 300euro or so max I think. Ranger 1600 own now is absolute max size.

[@ArxangelRC]

@@martinverbaas I see! Well... sadly in that price range I am not aware of any other options... other than perhaps DIYing one yourself!

[@martinverbaas]

@@ArxangelRC Thank you for the reply. Indeed the problem. Its 150dollar vs 650dollar. Feels like choosing between a fiat and a rolls royce and I just want an Audi.

[@ArxangelRC]

@@martinverbaas Haha, true! Well... DIYing something might work... if you think you can do the job!

[@ADKDronesRC]

I’m building this plane now ! Hopefully it’s a decent flyer !!

[@ArxangelRC]

Oh nice! Yes, it is!

[@PKB94]

two flight control systems?! NICE

[@ArxangelRC]

Two flight control systems?

[@Dron1973]

Mine is still in the box and is waiting for assembly. Can you share the param file?

[@ArxangelRC]

Literally everything is default params, especially the PIDs!

[@EnglishTurbines]

Crash testing of the Ozmo was hilarious...😀😀🇬🇧🇬🇧... Try iNAV 3.0....dump those Arduplane nightmares....lol

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@ArxangelRC Yeah, a Nightmare for an Arduplane novice is what I meant...🤨🤨😳🇬🇧

[@ArxangelRC]

Bloody hell... all my replies to comments on these two videos have been deleted somehow... WTH...

[@vijayavengatesh1053]

Nice

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@EdwardRCAir]

Woaw already 8 months!

[@ArxangelRC]

Yeah, time does fly! :)

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Negative. While in the ballpark, to me at least, this looks a lot more like: _The Eagle 5_ Lone Strarr's Winnebago from Space Balls.

[@ArxangelRC]

I simply cannot agree with this! Looks nothing like it!

[@christhorney]

bro a $3 roll of box tape will last hundereds of flights and keep the foam panel on the nose when you land and stop your action camera durability testing

[@ArxangelRC]

Probably! :)

[@user-ir1wg2wd1c]

👍

[@ArxangelRC]

:)

[@ps3301]

Next year, starlink tmobile enables global control via satellites

[@ArxangelRC]

Sure... :)

[@kotnapromke]

Я не жду Старлинк. Я уже давно летаю 4g.

[@ArxangelRC]

@@kotnapromke Cool! :)

[@ArxangelRC]

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[@amritafagna130]

👍👌👍

[@ArxangelRC]

:)

[@michaelwhinnery164]

I hate to be that guy. But.... Rc airspace is typically 0-400 ft above ground level and commercial and private airspace is 1000 ft and up giving g a 600 ft cushion between to avoid collision. Now I get it most people don't fly near air traffic and bla bla bla... but the Beaurocrats are focused on this hobby now because of this kind of post and commercial drone interest And the hobby will never be left alone now , so buckle up... here we go

[@ArxangelRC]

Yes... we all know that... doesn't change the reality of where I live though! :)

[@joemama.556]

you talk so slow man.... I watch all your videos in 2x no joke

[@ArxangelRC]

Good for you! Sheesh... there is no satisfying you guys... when I talk fast "you're talking too fast, slow down"!! When I slow it down a bit "you talk so slow man..."!!!

[@joemama.556]

@@ArxangelRC I mean, as long as there is a 2x play feature I'm okay with that haha

[@ArxangelRC]

@@joemama.556 Haha, sure! :)

[@cobra4829]

@@ArxangelRC as a non-native English-speaking person, I prefer a slower tempo, I love the videos and all the info in them, on launch I crash my AR Wing Pro (enough) do you think Killer Whale is the good replacement

[@ArxangelRC]

@@cobra4829 Well it definitely is easier to throw in the air, I'd say between the two it is the better option for ease of use.

[@Ryedady]

I don't understand how Brian Phillips rc has more views and comments on a 4 hour long unedited u tube video of a spektrum Los build of this plane. I call you tube algorithm favoritism.... your videos are as Profesional a review and guide as you could possibly get I dont buy it u tube is rigged.

[@ArxangelRC]

hahahaha, may very well be mate! :) Thank you! :)

[@malloyneil40]

Why you guys think it is safe to fly a drone in clouds I will never know. This is why most of you guys flying drones have 0 business doing so!

[@ArxangelRC]

YOU will never know why we fly in the clouds... and THAT is the reason why we have 0 business doing so?! Well that statement makes absolutely ZERO sense... that is the real 0 here. It may surprise you to find this out, but situations and air traffic differ greatly around the world.