DarwinFPV CineAPE 25: A tough little pocket rocket

darwinfpv.com/products/darwin...
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video. You can find me on social media at / painless360
/ painless360
www.thingiverse.com/painless360
R/C is one of my hobbies and I do this for fun. I don't do this to replace a day job so if you have found the content useful then and want to support the time I spend helping others and creating content then please consider liking the video and subscribing. It helps a lot!
If this video helped you and you want to support the channel you can use these links:
/ painless360
paypal.me/painless360.
Remember that reviews are subjective. Don't rely on one persons opinion - watch reviews and make your own mind up. Where-ever you can support your local R.C resellers and shops, they need your support more than ever.
If you liked this you can see more R/C related videos on the channel - / painless360 , use the playlists to find entire series on topics you might find interesting.
Be aware that any comments that are rude, disrespectful or use bullying or threatening language will be deleted. Pedantry isn't encouraged either. This channel is all about helping others and passing on advice and ideas so please comment in that spirit. Comments that don't adhere to these simple rules will be deleted.
Thanks again for watching, support each other and the hobby as we have enough external drama without making more for ourselves.
LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and above all - Happy Flying!
#drone #painless360 #review

[@Gamebit450]

Was wondering why no one had a video for this. Thank you ! And many thanks for getting the analog.

[@billmcdonald4335]

Big fan of DarwinFPV. Best entry-level kit on the market, in my opinion. Lots of solid design details, and their build quality is as rugged as necessary. Great value. If I hadn't just finished my own 2-inch cinewhoop build, I'd be all over this one.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic flying and review, Lee! 😃 Pretty interesting quad indeed! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@jamesemery1]

very nice whoop . stay safe Lee

[@johncarold]

Hi Lee Great video and review of the Darwin CineAPE25, I have been looking at Darwin for a couple of their quads. I just built a 7in using the Darwin 129 7in frame, I just noticed this one last week and thought it was interesting. Thanks again for the video and information about this quad.

[@joshmellon390]

I learned a good one today; you can take a birds nest, add dupont connectors, and you get an airplane. Don't believe me? I got a VTOL T1 Ranger when I did it.

[@bugsy742]

Niiiice to see analog getting a look in 😎 Just placed my order 👍 Thank you for being you mate 🤝😎🤗 I wish they didn’t use the ant though 😮

[@frankyflowers]

thats a nice one.

[@higormoreira8339]

I'm keeping an eye on it👀 seems like a good option to use an insta go2 😃

[@billmcdonald4335]

That screech is a feature of pushers. I'd flip the build and fly it as a whoop. Looks do-able. I'd lose a little trust, but that's not important for this type of platform. And I'd use 5-bladed Gemfans.

[@norbertosumares6066]

Hi Lee. Great review. Did you land up putting the walksnail avatar 1s mini vtx in there? Is the frame compatible to just swop out the analogue vtx with the walksnail?

[@sonicdee9510]

Nice video!! , anyone plays with thoughts on pairing this (or pavo25 or...) with the new dji O3, I think it would be nice (or not!?), would this fit in, and be still under 250grams !??

[@DaZelli]

Hello, does anywone know what the max camera angle is? Like 30 degrees or 45 degrees.

[@johngreen5837]

Hey, great video. Would you prefer the i-flight protek R25 analog, or the Darwin cineape analog? I'm torn between the two

[@Painless360]

I have not flown the i-flight so can't make a comparison. Sorry.

[@johngreen5837]

@@Painless360 thank you. I'm looking forward to a video soon. It looks very good

[@ckshene7212]

I have an ELRS version. But, it does not bind with my Zorro ELRS nor TX12 Mk II ELRS. I also tried BetaFlight in order to bind, but the Bind Receiver button does not appear. Any tips? Thanks.

[@Painless360]

Are the ExpressLRS versions the same?

[@Briightie]

iv had mine since befor xmas and found that the battery voltage and amps wasnt very accurate and had to tune it in. How was yours?

[@Painless360]

I've been using a timer for this. I am not flying it a lot due to the poor FPV image..

[@Briightie]

@Painless360 ah. I'm new to fpv and only seen analog though that camera and a mobula7 1s. What camera would you suggest for a upgrade ?

[@FelixFPV179]

@@BriightieI guess digital 😂

[@Sk8Wine]

I just received mine, what is that random cable (sticking out) coming from the SBUS? What is it for?

[@Painless360]

Not sure what you are referring to. Can you see it in the video?

[@dronefilmsgermany]

can it carry a caddx walnut.

[@captainmarvel576]

I got same quad with ELRS receiver but having difficulty to bind with literadio 2 SE V2 SX1280 transmitter. Any guidance on it would be appreciated.

[@Painless360]

Check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnO0dn6Kndqgqpo

[@Onebrokedrone]

Does it come with xt60 or 30 connector?

[@Rotorgeek13]

Did you run into issues getting blackbox to log to a sd card? I've tried 5 different sd cards. It either doesn't log or only logs 2-3 sec out of a 30 sec flight.

[@Painless360]

I didn't try that and don't have the model here so try. Best of luck

[@vasilisk8944]

Cpu overloaded, decrease main task to 2khz

[@tabalaistation8944]

Interesting video, cineape25 uses what size bolts to mount the action camera on top?

[@Painless360]

I don't have it here any-more to check for you. Best of luck!

[@tabalaistation8944]

@@Painless360 thank you

[@FPVniYob]

what is the size of camera that I can use to replace the stock caddx ant?

[@Painless360]

Oscar did a good comparison oscarliang.com/nano-fpv-camera/

[@rorymurphy27]

i recently got ahold of one of these . i binded to my flysky and i can see everything in my goggles bit i cannot start this thing up.? i only haveca chrome book .. any guidence?? please thank you

[@Painless360]

You need to arm it. See my RTF Quad setup guide... Best of luck

[@SchubertTech]

Did you solder on an XT60 power plug? I watched your video, ordered one which was here 4 days later and then grabbed one of my 4S battery packs excitedly and then.... humph, XT15 plug on my CineAPE 25. You have the XT60, but the other YT FPV channel with a video of this also has the XT15... So I'm confused. I ordered a XT15 to XT60 adapter on Amazon, so hopefully it's here today (advertised with next day ship, but I've seen that fall through before).

[@Painless360]

The model is shown as it arrived. Sometimes things change. Happy flying

[@SchubertTech]

@@Painless360 True. I wish mine had came with the mini go pro mount, as the thumb pro camera comes with mini mount. Have you seen a mini to normal go pro mount converter that's light? My two FPVs are 4S (home built and this CineAPE). Do you think it's wise if I just chop off the XT30 it came with and solder on a XT60? I put on a converter and now it's this huge monstrosity.

[@Alpwin]

Does it come with a cable already soldered for sbus?

[@Painless360]

I'd check with the seller for the latest specs... Best of luck

[@francescot.7320]

I have the ELRS version but I don't understand what the RX target is and I can't find it written anywhere on the site.... does anyone have an idea what it is? Thanks

[@thomasfpvandtowing3653]

It's a betafpv receiver.

[@hutchklutch2594]

I'm a line of sight freestyle flyer. Would this or the Betafpv pavo 25 v2 be better?

[@Painless360]

Possibly. Better in what way?

[@rage288]

What better fpv camera could I use that fits in that support?

[@Painless360]

Phoenix 2 or toothless 2?

[@rage288]

@@Painless360 thanks! Ill look them up :)

[@OrlieLozano]

Can it cary gopro hero 11? Tnx for answering

[@Painless360]

I don't have it here to try. Best of luck

[@andrewfelldown]

Can you test it with a full size GoPro for us?

[@Painless360]

I don't have it here anymore so can't. Happy flying

[@Catboy-hr2qp]

You can fly this in acro right? Because I can't fly in angle without going in circles lol

[@Painless360]

I don't see why not... Happy flying

[@dthm03]

How did you get the barometer to work?

[@Painless360]

I didn't do anything... Happy flying

[@dthm03]

@@Painless360 ok then mine is broken :(

[@se7entm351]

what battery are this whoop use xt30 or xt60

[@Rotorgeek13]

I received mine 3 days ago and it has the XT30.

[@ibrahimberradj7578]

does it have a gps ?

[@Painless360]

Mine didn't but check the website for the latest..