DEERC D50 Onboard Video Mod

[@HikingSteve]

This absolutely worked!!! I guess my first few crashes are now in detail....lol . I am usually not that handy, but this was a very simple mod and I took my time with the exacto knife since I had some fear of breaking things. The video quality is stunning for this price! Folks, this mod works! I can't believe I haven't seen it anywhere else.

[@ARFTT]

Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback @Steve Antoine! I'm so glad you were able to get this working. It definitely makes a big difference on the video quality doesn't it?

[@halogenantimony1]

WOW. I watched this, grabbed my D50 and Xacto, and it worked! Strange thing is there was faint little markings where I had to cut so I didn’t even have to remove the plate. Thank you!

[@ARFTT]

So glad it was helpful @Luke De Amicis. Thanks for the feedback!

[@flight1462]

On the newer models they come equipped with a slot to enter the video card. No need to drill or do any cutting. However they do not make mention of this feature in the manual....Purchased Sept 2021

[@ARFTT]

That's great to know @DSC! As much as I hate that my video is basically obsolete, it's for a good reason 😊. Thanks for letting me know!

[@AshevilleCarl]

That is awesome. Thanks so much. Just got a D50, my first drone. Learning to fly.

[@ARFTT]

That's great Carl! How's the training going? How do you like your D50?

[@harigopaldas108]

D50 is a good drone

[@georgeh8937]

i don't use my D50 drone much because it is often too windy to fly. just tried it again after a long hiatus and i found the photo function worked but not video recording. there is no software upgrade or any useful info from quora and reddit. i tried a reinstall of the android app but that did nothing. then i found this video. it really works. i am not that great with tools so i protected the antenna with with tape in case the utility knife got out of control.

[@Ro0ster-Nation]

Hey guys. I did the xacto mod with my D50 and it worked out awesome! I had issues with my drone after awhile and contacted HolyStone and it turned out to be a faulty motor. They sent me a replacement drone and to my surprize the micro sd card slot was exposed and you now have the option to move the camera up or down from remote. Cool Beans!

[@ARFTT]

Whoah! That's great to know @Rooster Nation! Thanks for the update!

[@TEMPASFUJIT247]

Its just amazing how some of these manufacturers can deliberately deprive & conceal such an essential important part of the product it's selling, BUT hey! What a brilliant find👍 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ARFTT]

Yeah it definitely raised a few questions for me as well. I can't think of a good reason why they wouldn't want to offer that functionality. Thanks a bunch!

[@fightsmack3140]

Hello, thank you very much for the tutorial!! Super helpful! I have a question about the motor of the Deerc D50. Do you know which motor it needs? I would like to get some replacement motors since I am concerned that the motors will have a defect one day. Would highly appreciate an answer!

[@ARFTT]

Hey @P N! Thanks so much for comment and so sorry for the delayed reply. I haven't needed to replace a motor yet, so I don't know off the top of my head, but I did find this KZbin video that DEERC put out that shows you how to replace it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4exop-Nr8ikZqs They don't provide a direct link to purchase the motors but in the comments they do say that you can contact them for replacement parts, so I would reach out to DEERC directly. Hope that helps!

[@swdwdn]

This worked great! Thanks for the tip and the video is very smooth. Took me a couple of minutes to cut the back off and I did take the small screws out.

[@ARFTT]

Thanks for the feedback @Michael Faulk! I'm so glad it worked for you!

[@robertferrara427]

It worked for me too, only bottom plate is a little not too pretty, thanks for the information.

[@ericmorris3802]

Not sure why they did that I have a newer D-50 it comes with a SD card port in about the same spot but it's not hidden it's open for use also they have redesigned the antenna it no longer is designed like that has a hidden antenna just thought I'd share if you would like to see pictures I'll be happy to send or post so you can update the fixes this company has made looks like they are fixing the issues the public is finding

[@keithduncan-thhfaculty2784]

Just bought one, now there is a spot for the SD card, there is no need to cut anything away

[@ARFTT]

That's great to know that they've updated the D50! Thanks for the update @Keith Duncan - THH Faculty!

[@TheGamerLife]

What type of sd did you use. Mine has the slot too

[@prophetpit]

Wat app do yall use for the d50

[@ARFTT]

The app is called "DEERC FPV". You can find it on the Google Play store here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=et.song.fpv.wifi.app.air.h264 And ios App store here: apps.apple.com/us/app/deerc-fpv/id1121923322

[@rickyfalcon3294]

Just got one and it has a visible slot 👌🏼

[@AlexReimer-xh6cl]

@ARFTT i would love to get more batteries or maybe to mod the battery , They dont have any more replacement batteries in stock , Do you have any suggestions on what battery i could adapt ?

[@ultramega8792]

i ordered a Potensic, D50 I wonder How different they are ? The Potensic D50 says it comes with a 32 gig SD slot and GPS ?

[@walterchurchill5587]

Nice to know! Wonder why they never mentioned this?

[@woodsfanatic8569]

Thanks I just purchased one was looking for a case and found your video

[@ARFTT]

Thanks for the feedback @Woodsfanatic!

[@jeffleong9986]

How do you record to the SD card using the app? I control my drone with my galaxy note.

[@ARFTT]

As soon as you press the "record" button in the app, it automatically records to the SD card as well. It should work exactly the same as the demonstration in my video, the only difference is your phone is sending the "record" signal instead of the controller. They're essentially the same. Hope that helps!

[@flight1462]

Excellent clarification on this model, but not enough attention to the insertion of the memory card. In what direction is it inserted?

[@ARFTT]

Thanks @DSC! The sd card will only go in one way. If you gently insert it into the slot and it resists or goes crooked when you lightly press on it, try the other way 😊.

[@mikec4509]

What size SD Card does it take? I tried putting a Micro SD Card in, and it seems to be way too small, but the slot is too small for a full size SD Card. If it is Mini SD Card size, getting one of those is difficult, and finding a reader for it is even harder.

[@rolmops883]

It's a micro SD card. I just bought a micro SD card with an adaptor to standard SD. Works decent enough, but it's definitely important to manually stop the recording before switching off the drone (either no video file will be created or it'll be corrupted otherwise). I bought my d50 about a month ago and it looks like they updated the WiFi antenna (no longer a fragile piece of string), and the micro SD card slot is now exposed, no need for a mod anymore. Or maybe I just got lucky with my particular unit

[@mikec4509]

@@rolmops883 Actually, it turns out that there is no SD Card reader installed. The slot is there, but no reader.

[@rolmops883]

@@mikec4509 there is on mine... Luck of the draw it seems

[@BreakWindDrone]

@@rolmops883 Just picked up a D50. Slot is there, but no reader.

[@keithsnyder7024]

I installed a 128 mb card and the drone wrote jpg files fine. It wrote video as an .avi format but my computer won't play the video. Has anyone experienced this? Is there a codek or something that solves my problem?

[@TheGamerLife]

Vlc player

[@marcosljf]

I just got one today, and the camera already brought the sd car lot opened from the box, didnt have to do anything and have a sd card on it well see how the video would look

[@ARFTT]

Oh wow, @Marcos Hierro. That's great to know. It sounds like maybe DEERC has made some manufacturing changes? Thanks so much for letting me know!

[@shaz_1964]

Awesome! We’ve done the mod ...thanks so much! 👍👍👍

[@ARFTT]

I'm so glad @Shaz Ball! Thanks for the feedback!

[@tppgaurd6166]

Does it accept 32gb SD card?

[@ARFTT]

@TPP GAURD, yes it does! I just tested it with a 16, 32, and 64gb micro SD card. It recorded video to both the 16 and 32 but it didn't work with the 64gb card. Hope that helps!

[@RetroRhinoBG]

You da man!!! I struggled a long time trying to get that DEERC FPV software to work with my phone and Wi-Fi without success. I did this mod and now I'm in business. I don't think there's any way to repay you. Let me know if there is.

[@ARFTT]

So glad it was helpful for you! The affirmation is the only thanks I need. 😁 Thanks for taking the time to let me know!

[@eldonhanson8330]

Can this hack be don on the Deerc D30 and will the app work on my Huawei Y6 in the UK?

[@ARFTT]

I wish I could help more on these question's Eldon. Unfortunately I don't own a D30 or I would be happy to take it apart and look for you. If you're feeling ambitious, you can try to CAREFULLY take your D30 apart and see if the control board has an SD card reader mounted to it. That's the only thing that gave it away for me. If there is a card reader on the board, I would assume the same hack is possible. Again, that's all a guess. *NOTE*: I would only recommend taking it apart if you're SURE you can put it back together the same way. There are a number of tiny screws and thin wires that can easily get damaged if you reassemble it improperly. And I'm not sure about the Huawei Y6, but my guess would be "no" since they are from different manufacturers. I actually have 2 different drones that are both from DEERC, but both of them use different apps because the drones have different technology and capabilities. I would be surprised if one from a different manufacturer was compatible. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but thanks for reaching out!

[@leonardjones1077]

thanks man great awareness skills...IHey I have a oculus quest2 vr headset, is there any way I can use it as a fpv?

[@ARFTT]

Thanks so much for the comment @Leonard Jones. Great question. So from what I understand, it is possible to use the Quest as an FPV headset but there are drawbacks. You would need to use a screen-mirroring software that duplicates the feed from your phone (what you're using to control the drone) and sends it to the goggles. The problem with that is it's going to create "lag". (If you don't know what lag is, it basically means a delay in the video signal...an obvious problem when you're using that video to fly an aircraft). You can read more about it in this Reddit post: www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/iww7cs/quest_2_as_fpv_goggles/ Hope that helps!

[@flight1462]

What type of card is it? TF/or Micro SD

[@ARFTT]

It's a Micro SD.

[@senseisecurityschool9337]

TF and micro SD are two names for the same thing.

[@gocanada9749]

Amazing discovery !!!!

[@scout._6578]

thanks for the help now i could make better videos of my city soon

[@ARFTT]

Glad it was helpful. Hope you get some great videos!

[@hauntinggoingonwithangelamylif]

Thank you for this I am getting one today xx

[@ARFTT]

That's awesome! Glad to hear it. You're very welcome. Thanks for the feedback.

[@brayanv20]

How much the SD card support?

[@ARFTT]

Looks like it only accepts up to a 32 GB card. I tested 16, 32, and 64 and the 64 was the only one that didn't work.

[@Ironboots123]

I appreciate your review

[@ARFTT]

I appreciate your feedback! 😁

[@harigopaldas108]

How much SD does it support

[@ARFTT]

Good question. Let me look into that one. I've only tested with a 16 GB card so far.

[@harigopaldas108]

@@ARFTT Dear friend I lost my Drone is there any way I can find it?

[@harigopaldas108]

I had some imp data in the memory card it was 128 gb

[@ARFTT]

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. As the D50 doesn't have GPS, it's a lot more difficult. You could also try walking around the area you lost signal at night. Even if the battery ran out and it auto-landed, you would still have some battery left and the LED lights on the drone should stay on for a while, making it easier to spot at night. Hope that helps. Good luck!

[@harigopaldas108]

@@ARFTT Thanks.. Seems like there is no chance

[@runnerboy7201]

Thank you for your he advice

[@ARFTT]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment!

[@harigopaldas108]

You are awesome man!

[@ARFTT]

Hey thanks! I really appreciate that!

[@NacindiaDreamChild]

Thank you

[@ARFTT]

You're so welcome! 😁

[@notsoandy]

Hi all you can not do this with the V2 drone camera now fixed in the body ,they also have moved the anttener to inside the body which would be good idea but the signal is now even weaker so try to get the V1 , because the so called mod make it worse battery life now down to 6min if you start filming this time drop of the cliff Deerc d50 now not worth the money sorry but its Shit.

[@babajun]

The newer version is different: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anKZkn1oiZ1soZY

[@KTM.SPINXY]

Be careful are you serious tell people don't buy the shite

[@ChrisssssTV]

Sir nice review and more power! In your own opinion, which one will you choose? DEERC D40, DEERC D50 or Holy Stone hs650? Appreciated if you would help me to decide. 🙏🙏🙏🫰🫰🫰