DarwinFPV CineApe 25 Review

[@JoachimCarmody-nr6jh]

Been looking for a reason to buy a new drone and this video is just what I needed. New to this hobby so I appreciate the content you make.

[@slogfpv5679]

@@JoachimCarmody-nr6jh Thanks for the comment and welcome to the Hobby👍

[@WatsitTooyah]

You can solder 5v wires to the board for the runcam

[@bugsy742]

Appreciate you putting in the raw footage mate 🤝✊

[@slogfpv5679]

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.

[@bugsy742]

@@slogfpv5679 ✊🤝👍

[@sparkyispog]

Hi there, thinking about getting into the fpv sector of drones, thinking about maybe getting a cinewhoop to start off, however i'm kinda confused on some parts, for example, how would you bind the drone to the elrs controller and set tunings ect? would you mind pointing me in resources related to this? thanks

[@slogfpv5679]

Joshua Bardwell just put out a series: Unlock the Thrills: Build Your First FPV Drone Today! Ultimate Beginner Guide! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn_aeYGPnLyhppo It's multiple Videos but covers about everything a beginner needs to know including how to build a FPV drone. But it also goes through the basics. You can skip the ones you are not interested in. Hope this helps, SLOG

[@sparkyispog]

thanks!@@slogfpv5679

[@413fpv9]

Did you convert to walksnail yet? I just maidened mine yesterday and first chance I get I'm adding a 1s vtx.....if you did already let me know I have a few questions please

[@netopintor]

O meu e igualzinho a esse a câmera também runcam polegar ancioso para ele chegar logo me diga da pra alcançar quanto minutos de vôo obrigado amigo 🇧🇷🇧🇷👍👍

[@slogfpv5679]

Estou recebendo cerca de quatro minutos de tempo de voo com uma bateria de 850 mHa 4s. SLOG

[@ArgonautasDrone]

Neto, estou pesquisando algo parecido, qual foi a experiência com o drone? Foi positivo ou negativo?

[@DaZelli]

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

[@slogfpv5679]

With a protractor on the frame with the analog camera I am measuring ~45 degrees. This is a cinewhoop so not sure I would fly it at that steep of an angle. PS I forgot to mention I did notice I did not have my Thumb Camera set with a steep enough angle if that is what you are seeing. The analog camera is 4:3 so lots of vertical where the Thumb is 16:9. Cheers, SLOG

[@DaZelli]

@@slogfpv5679 Thank you very much. You helped me lot more than the darwinfpv support. Greetings DaZelli

[@pandrews01]

Nice video!!! I like the price, but unfortunately I'm digital. I waiting for the budget digital version ( wishful thinking ). Nice review.

[@slogfpv5679]

Thanks Paul for the comment! You can always add a walksnail VTX if that is what you’re running for digital. You can also buy one preinstalled. SLOG

[@dekorasirustic]

HELLO FRIENDS, MAY I KNOW, WHAT SERIES OF VTX DOES THIS DARWIN25 USE? HOW MUCH POWER?

[@slogfpv5679]

@@dekorasirustic it is the DarwinFPV 600mW VTX for the analog version I reviewed. HD version is the Walksnail 500mW 1S VTX. SLOG

[@thimios_iliopoulos]

Hey what adaptor use to connect battery with camera?

[@slogfpv5679]

There are several balance plug BECs that will power a small action camera. I modified a USB type C version and soldered on the run cam cable harness that came with the camera. Link below on one that may not need to be soldered. I would check the pin out carefully. Link below: Flywoo USB Type-C SH1.0 3-Pin Balance Plug to Power Cable for Action Cameras www.getfpv.com/flywoo-usb-type-c-sh1-0-3-pin-balance-plug-to-power-cable-for-action-cameras.html

[@EjentoX]

can you freestyle it?

[@slogfpv5679]

@@EjentoX yes you can, better than most cinewhoops as the ducts are really just prop guards and not very tall. SLOG

[@ckshene7212]

What is the version of your CineApe 25? I have difficulty in binding my ELRS version with my LiteRadio 3 ELRS.

[@slogfpv5679]

Hi CK, because I have a lot of whoops still running ELRS 2.x.x, I have one of my RC Transmitters running ELRS 2.5.2 and the other running ELRS 3.2.1 for quads I have upgraded to ELRS 3.x. My CineApe is running 2.5.2 (did not upgrade it). You will need to upgrade to 3.x.x if you want to be compatible to ELRS 3.X.X SLOG

[@Quad8ightMix]

Hi sir, what Elrs version comes with this Cineape25? Thanks for your future response.

[@slogfpv5679]

Mine came with ELRS BETAFPV_2400_RX version 2.2.0 which is down level. I have not upgraded it yet.

[@Quad8ightMix]

@@slogfpv5679 okay thanks for confirming, i asked this bec my tx has an Elrs V3.30, and i think the quad needs to be updated also to atleast V3.0, or is there a way to bind this stock Elrs V2.20 to v3.30 transmitter?

[@slogfpv5679]

@@Quad8ightMix Because V2 to V3 is a major version change, you will need to update the quad receiver unfortunately. Here is a link to the expressers.org that outlines the steps: www.expresslrs.org/quick-start/receivers/updating/ SLOG

[@slogfpv5679]

@@Quad8ightMix yes you are correct the quad needs to be updated to at least V3.0

[@PakdeBotakFPV]

Did you change PID, sir ?

[@slogfpv5679]

No the stock tune was good so did not mess with that. SLOG

[@losers4life789]

How did you power the run cam?

[@slogfpv5679]

There are several balance plug BECs that will power a small action camera. I modified a USB type C version and soldered on the run cam cable harness that came with the camera. Link below on one that may not need to be soldered. I would check the pin out carefully. Link below: Flywoo USB Type-C SH1.0 3-Pin Balance Plug to Power Cable for Action Cameras www.getfpv.com/flywoo-usb-type-c-sh1-0-3-pin-balance-plug-to-power-cable-for-action-cameras.html

[@РомаРома-х7о]

Thanks for detailed review!)

[@slogfpv5679]

Glad it was helpful!

[@malloux_]

is it possible to fly with a li ion battery?

[@slogfpv5679]

Hi mallow_, I am assuming you want to get longer flight time by going with a heavier Li-ion 4S battery. I would say yes within reason of weight. The 850mHa Lipo battery I was flying only weighs ~73g. The Flywoo 14.8V 4S 18650 3000mAh 10C Li-Ion Battery weighs 198g. But you can run it down to 3v per cell. However, the C rating is only 10C. Point being, with a light camera like the Thumb, and not doing any Acro, just cruising around taking video, would probably work. I have not tried it so keep that in mind. Li-on batteries are typically used on long range quads (eg Flywoo 4inch Explorer LR). SLOG

[@dewhoop]

what's the max flight time with that setup?

[@slogfpv5679]

Around 4 min with a mixture of Acro and Cruising with the light GNB 850mAh 4S battery (not the best battery 60C, but light weight).

[@diggsit69]

Hi, I know they recommend using 4S 850 Mah 🔋 but what’s the Max 🔋 it can Handle is it just 4S? And did you get it with ELRS Receiver or install it yourself?

[@slogfpv5679]

The manufacturer suggests 3s to 4s as the ESC is only rated at a max of 4S. SLOG

[@krul23]

i also wanna know about the receiver..is it preinstalled with spi elrs or did you install on Uart?

[@slogfpv5679]

@@krul23 it’s an external ELRS receiver and not SPI. I ordered it with the receiver pre-installed. SLOG

[@413fpv9]

Mine came with ELRS also but not a t antenna I was confused it looks like a whip style maybe dipole.... They come with an external Rx no AIO on this quad to the guy asking

[@yothatsyogi]

⁠@@413fpv9Same! Mine also has the whip, not a T antenna.

[@captaindronieversefpv]

Great Flight, Nice Review.

[@slogfpv5679]

Thanks and I greatly appreciate the feedback! SLOG

[@user-vu2mj4oe3n]

Интересный, подробный рассказ.

[@slogfpv5679]

Спасибо SLOG

[@LostCloudx4]

Lol got mine, 1 flight perfect. go to fly next day... lost bind... won't rebind no matter what. reflashed, redone cli, firmware flash again ....everything.. dead

[@manongdiychannel3665]

i fixed mine with betaflight configurator

[@LostCloudx4]

@@manongdiychannel3665 I have updated etc. Now it will bind but after powering on it sits about 25s then binds lol...weird... now my issue is video interference...I'm trying a new vtx antenna tomorrow