Cinematic Build Video | Premium 5" Freestyle FPV Drone | ImpulseRC Apex DC

[@PattyFlipz]

Thank you to all who pointed out my out of whack prop direction! Do not copy or your quad will do some strange unintended freestyle moves! XD I'll be more careful on my next video. Dang what a noob (talking to myself) XD

[@lf.silveira]

Great work! Thanks for share!

[@Pleasefangol]

Thank you for dropping i his vid. I’m putting your video to good use. This is my first build and I have just about the same setup so there’s allot of hitting that pause button 😂 thanks man!

[@PattyFlipz]

haha awesome dude. Just msg me if you get stuck and ignore how I put on the props cause its wrong. Cheers.

[@andrecpu]

Well done!

[@PattyFlipz]

Thank you!

[@terjes9159]

Awesome, do you mind posting your pids/ cli dump if possible? About to build the same frame and wondering about how to set that up, thanks!🤘

[@PattyFlipz]

Sure thing! I'm sure you know the obvious stuff, but I gotta write it here just in case: Please note not all these parameters will work on your custom build (unless you copied all my exact specs) and this is my diff all copy and paste from betaflight version 4.3 (Which might not configure properly in 4.2) Cheers! # version # Betaflight / STM32F745 (S745) 4.3.0 Dec 9 2020 / 14:56:25 (57c9c1278) MSP API: 1.44 # config: manufacturer_id: IFRC, board_name: IFLIGHT_F745_AIO, version: f992353a, date: 2020-09-13T10:48:03Z # start the command batch batch start # reset configuration to default settings defaults nosave board_name IFLIGHT_F745_AIO manufacturer_id IFRC mcu_id 002500245030500720323530 signature # name: APEX # feature feature -AIRMODE feature GPS feature TELEMETRY # serial serial 0 1 115200 57600 0 115200 serial 1 64 115200 57600 0 115200 serial 2 0 115200 57600 0 115200 serial 6 2 115200 57600 0 115200 # beeper beeper -GYRO_CALIBRATED beeper -RX_LOST_LANDING beeper -DISARMING beeper -ARMING beeper -BAT_CRIT_LOW beeper -BAT_LOW beeper -ACC_CALIBRATION beeper -ACC_CALIBRATION_FAIL beeper -READY_BEEP beeper -DISARM_REPEAT beeper -ARMED beeper -SYSTEM_INIT beeper -ON_USB beeper -BLACKBOX_ERASE beeper -CRASH_FLIP beeper -CAM_CONNECTION_OPEN beeper -CAM_CONNECTION_CLOSE beeper -RC_SMOOTHING_INIT_FAIL # map map TAER1234 # led led 0 6,11::CO:2 led 1 7,11::CO:2 led 2 8,11::CO:2 led 3 9,11::CO:2 led 4 0,0::CO:2 led 5 1,0::C:2 # color color 14 50,0,255 # aux aux 0 0 0 1900 2075 0 0 aux 1 1 1 1400 1600 0 0 aux 2 46 4 1925 2100 0 0 aux 3 13 1 1925 2100 0 0 aux 4 28 3 900 1200 0 0 aux 5 35 3 1900 2100 0 0 aux 6 37 5 1900 2100 0 0 # rxrange rxrange 0 988 2011 rxrange 1 988 2011 rxrange 2 988 2011 rxrange 3 988 2011 # vtxtable vtxtable bands 6 vtxtable channels 8 vtxtable band 1 BOSCAM_A A CUSTOM 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725 vtxtable band 2 BOSCAM_B B CUSTOM 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866 vtxtable band 3 BOSCAM_E E CUSTOM 5705 5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925 5945 vtxtable band 4 FATSHARK F CUSTOM 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880 vtxtable band 5 RACEBAND R CUSTOM 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917 vtxtable band 6 BAND_D D CUSTOM 5362 5399 5436 5473 5510 5547 5584 5621 vtxtable powerlevels 5 vtxtable powervalues 25 100 200 400 600 vtxtable powerlabels 25 100 200 400 600 # master set dyn_notch_width_percent = 0 set dyn_notch_q = 250 set dyn_notch_min_hz = 60 set dyn_notch_max_hz = 350 set acc_calibration = -48,40,-150,1 set mag_bustype = I2C set mag_i2c_device = 1 set mag_hardware = NONE set mag_calibration = -1350,-619,-176 set baro_hardware = AUTO set min_check = 1010 set max_check = 1990 set rssi_channel = 12 set serialrx_provider = CRSF set blackbox_device = NONE set dshot_idle_value = 0 set dshot_bidir = ON set failsafe_procedure = GPS-RESCUE set vbat_max_cell_voltage = 440 set vbat_warning_cell_voltage = 355 set yaw_motors_reversed = ON set small_angle = 180 set gps_provider = UBLOX set gps_sbas_mode = AUTO set gps_auto_baud = ON set gps_rescue_sanity_checks = RESCUE_SANITY_FS_ONLY set gps_rescue_min_sats = 6 set gps_rescue_allow_arming_without_fix = ON set thrust_linear = 10 set osd_vbat_pos = 2465 set osd_rssi_pos = 2497 set osd_flymode_pos = 2426 set osd_current_pos = 2401 set osd_craft_name_pos = 2543 set osd_gps_speed_pos = 2414 set osd_gps_sats_pos = 2104 set osd_home_dir_pos = 2136 set osd_home_dist_pos = 2137 set osd_compass_bar_pos = 46 set osd_altitude_pos = 2166 set osd_warnings_pos = 14771 set osd_avg_cell_voltage_pos = 2433 set osd_disarmed_pos = 2454 set osd_flip_arrow_pos = 2542 set name = APEX profile 0 # profile 0 set dyn_lpf_dterm_min_hz = 75 set dterm_lowpass_hz = 0 set anti_gravity_gain = 3300 set p_pitch = 50 set i_pitch = 110 set d_pitch = 42 set f_pitch = 100 set p_roll = 43 set i_roll = 110 set d_roll = 44 set f_roll = 100 set p_yaw = 43 set i_yaw = 105 set f_yaw = 95 set d_min_roll = 30 set d_min_pitch = 30 set d_min_boost_gain = 45 set d_min_advance = 0 set dyn_idle_min_rpm = 41 profile 1 # profile 1 set dyn_lpf_dterm_min_hz = 75 set dterm_lowpass_hz = 0 set anti_gravity_gain = 3300 set p_pitch = 50 set i_pitch = 110 set d_pitch = 40 set f_pitch = 100 set p_roll = 43 set i_roll = 110 set d_roll = 42 set f_roll = 100 set p_yaw = 43 set i_yaw = 105 set f_yaw = 95 set d_min_roll = 0 set d_min_pitch = 0 set d_min_boost_gain = 0 set d_min_advance = 0 set dyn_idle_min_rpm = 41 profile 2 # profile 2 set dyn_lpf_dterm_min_hz = 75 set dterm_lowpass_hz = 0 set anti_gravity_gain = 3000 set p_pitch = 45 set i_pitch = 115 set d_pitch = 40 set p_roll = 38 set i_roll = 115 set d_roll = 42 set f_roll = 95 set p_yaw = 38 set i_yaw = 100 set d_min_roll = 27 set d_min_pitch = 27 set d_min_boost_gain = 40 set d_min_advance = 0 set dyn_idle_min_rpm = 41 # restore original profile selection profile 1 rateprofile 0 # rateprofile 0 set roll_rc_rate = 111 set pitch_rc_rate = 111 set yaw_rc_rate = 111 set roll_srate = 63 set pitch_srate = 63 set yaw_srate = 62 rateprofile 1 # rateprofile 1 set roll_expo = 10 set pitch_expo = 10 set yaw_expo = 10 set roll_srate = 72 set pitch_srate = 72 set yaw_srate = 72 rateprofile 2 rateprofile 3 rateprofile 4 rateprofile 5 # restore original rateprofile selection rateprofile 0 # save configuration save #

[@terjes9159]

@@PattyFlipz thanks alot man, appreciate it!

[@thepoorboychannel]

Great video!!! I like it!

[@PattyFlipz]

Thank you for watching!!

[@mamariomiamo5596]

another nice one! happy flying :P

[@PattyFlipz]

Thanks for stopping by again!

[@kibbycabbit]

Great cinematography work there!

[@PattyFlipz]

Thanks brotha!!!

[@ziurekas]

I dont get the props direction at 09:43. Nice build!

[@PattyFlipz]

Thank you! All my set ups are in reverse props direction (blunt part of props swing from center to outward). So make sure you watch other peoples tutorials on how to set up correctly in betaflight and BL_Heli S or BL_Heli_32 software (depending on your ESC you use), otherwise your quad will just flip out upon lift off. Reversing props has it's benefits in better performance for certain size quads such as lighter ones. One tip that I haven't seen is, when you are watching your motors spin while testing in betaflight motors tab (make sure to remove your props) I film the quad in slow motion using my phone (instead of touching the motors). Then as they spin, you can see which motors you need to set as normal, or reverse.

[@ziurekas]

At 09:13 the yellow end props don't look reversed, but the front ones are. Maybe it is just how it appears ;) thanks for a reply! Good flying!

[@PattyFlipz]

@@ziurekas Oh I see it now. You are totally right. LOL. I will add that to the mistake log in my description. Thank you for pointing that out!

[@PaulSokolov]

Amazing frame. 2:07 - plastic nut didn't work here, unfortunately. (maybe it's made from black metal)

[@tshirtfactory07]

How you diggin the iflight beast? Does it hold up to 6s bashing? Im super interested in trying it out.

[@PattyFlipz]

It's working out so far! I rip the apex pretty hard the other day, the esc's haven't given up or anything and it's all running pretty strong. I'm more worried about my shoddy solder work detaching all of a sudden XD

[@tshirtfactory07]

Awesome work though.... concise editing and camera work! Wish i had that knack.

[@PattyFlipz]

hehe yeah takes some patience. It's really hard to work on the quad while a camera is blocking your vision or weird hand angles so it doesn't get in the lens too much. Seems like its worth the effort so far!

[@illicit_fpv8208]

Did the frame kit come with the GoPro base mount? Great work btw… clean af

[@PattyFlipz]

Thanks man! Yes it did. This was the special "Steele" edition that included it. The regular one might not have it. Just check the website 👍

[@indroneswetrust1]

Wait, you have these props on wrong motors at 9:13 are you flying with props IN or props OUT????

[@indroneswetrust1]

Nevermind just saw your own comment about your whack props, hahaha yeah I'm so glad somebody pointed that out much much much earlier than I just did. I'm so late to watch this video, hahaha sorry man but love your video! Great video tho! 👍🏼🤙🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@PattyFlipz]

Yeah stupid mistake!! Filming videos late at night does this 😂

[@indroneswetrust1]

@@PattyFlipz yeah yeah it did that to me but with wrong opposite bottom frame, yeah I know what you meant, lolz 🤣🤣

[@verdi6092]

Cool build. Im planning to get one myself. Whats the led are you using?

[@PattyFlipz]

Hi! They are ws2812 6 chip Leds. They are quite generic and can be found on banggood or aliexpress. Cheers.

[@toddkobelljr.2004]

Sweet video, about ready to get the same frame. Just wondering how you like the Ethix motors, thinking about getting the TBS Grinder V4. Also, would you say a build like this is overkill for a newbie, and to just go with a nazgul bnf?

[@PattyFlipz]

Hi Todd, thanks! The Ethix motors feel very powerful and also efficient. I really like them a lot. I don't have experience with the TBS Grinder V4, looks sick though! Can't go wrong with either. I started with bnf's just to get started with flying as quick as possible. That's what I recommend. Then you can start collecting pieces for your next quad/build as you start understanding all the components you need and familiarize yourself with betaflight from your bnf for reference. It's super rewarding! Fly your bnf on sunny days, and on rainy days, build an apex or any other quad on the side! If you decide to buy a nazgul bnf please use my affiliate links to help me out XD (found in any of my nazgul videos). Cheers Todd!

[@Chris-vc1dh]

great, what motors did you put on it?

[@PattyFlipz]

Hi Chris, they are Ethix Stout Mr Steele V4 tumbled edition - 2306 1750KV cheers.

[@Chris-vc1dh]

@@PattyFlipz thank you, you inspired me to build one

[@PattyFlipz]

@@Chris-vc1dh Thats super awesome! Enjoy your build, it's a great frame. 😁

[@wavesummit]

What did you film this with? Looks great!

[@PattyFlipz]

I Filmed this mainly with a Nikon Z50 and I believe just the standard kit lens it comes with. DX 16-55 3.5 ~ 5.6. Aerial footage is with a Gopro Hero 9. Cheers!

[@PattyFlipz]

Ahh I forgot, also I probably used a manual focus 7 artisan 35mm 0.95 lens (For DX cameras only) for some of those set up shots with really blurry background.

[@ridewithandrei]

first time you land on a rock you short your bec from the 5v led cable to the frame

[@PattyFlipz]

Hi! I put insulated double sided tape at the back of the led boards, and also go over the expose solder connections on the cables with a conformal coat or a thin layer of liquid gasket in case you also land in wet patch of grass

[@alfonsomujicayvazquez5868]

Where do i buy it ?

[@PattyFlipz]

Hi, getfpv, teamblacksheep store, impulse rc websites come to mind.

[@pierangelobertaina1282]

👏👏👏👏

[@tshirtfactory07]

Is it me, or were some of those props installed contradictory to the others?

[@PattyFlipz]

haha you're right! I fixed it later, but too late to reshoot. XD Thanks for noticing.

[@JonFloFPV]

I want to watch you build rather than build my own hahaha

[@PattyFlipz]

😂

[@adeyinkabrasil4426]

Why didn't you just let the music play all the way through?

[@PattyFlipz]

The musics pretty sick right??? XD Since the video is so long, the watcher could possibly get sick of the music. I want to add ambient noise, like the sound of the ocean to imply working on your drone is peaceful and for us fellow pilots, meditation and relax time. (Actually quite the opposite. Super frustrating sometimes, those damn little screws) Also when the music comes back on in the end, it creates more of an impact, because it's the ending and you get all the glamour shots cause its finished. Anyway that's my reasoning! :D

[@elsonalbao4824]

Your prop direction is out o wack

[@PattyFlipz]

haha yeah I know. Another guy pointed it out. Blame it on rushing the video and solder fumes.

[@lozioboulder5404]

lO FAI SEMBRARE COSì FACILE!

[@fpvdan743]

Great video! Any chance you could share the 3D print for the GPS and antenna from @kibbycabbit

[@PattyFlipz]

Sure I will ask him to share with you soon