Does This Make Drone Tricks Easier?!?

[@rhadiem]

Low mount the battery forward to clean the view and help with weight 👍

[@rhadiem]

Honestly a legit chasecam build if you can clean up the view a bit and move the battery forward.

[@goballistik1]

Or battery mounted inside, or under. Fully agree

[@zoroe]

I love how you executed this!!! Love it, good job guys!!! ❤

[@Crashtopher]

It was amazing, it's just too bad they didn't try to drive a car while looking through a following quad's fpv cam 😜

[@LetsFlyRC]

Thanks for the idea, buddy. :)

[@Strages_Powers]

never thought I'd see you here again lol

[@Cyenergy3]

Only you could Invision this 🤣 I absolutely love this idea 👊

[@YeetLord666]

I got into drones because I felt like I was in the drivers seat of a Star Wars speeder, but the learning curve on trying to develop the spatial awareness needed to fly decent was steep. I feel like this would have offered me the ability to grow faster and with more confidence. The question then is, could you, or would you be able to make the swap to FPV from TPV without the ridiculous curve.

[@andrewut7ya511]

Did you use a simulator? I cant imagine starting without one. I got a sim cus i really wanted to fly fpv and there was many hours of failed acro that almost made me give up, if i tried to learn on a real quad im sure i would have crashed instantly and given up. However after 50 hours in the sim when i flew my first real quad it was smooth sailing.

[@Nightmarerhfan2011]

@@andrewut7ya511 yeah same here. I put about 32 hours in on liftoff before i ever flew my drone i bought and after getting super comfortable with whipping it around on the sim i picked up the real deal and it felt amazing. Couldnt imagine how many part si would have broke just sending it without the sim because the early hours of the sim itself was wreck fest until i got throttle control down.

[@robert_g_fbg]

There are flight controllers with dual analog camera connections. I could see an AUX switch toggling between FPV & TPV.

[@PatiShorti]

I have that in mine. just a super light carbon arm in the back with a micro camera looing down onto the drone. its insane for landing, while the fpv cam is far better for flying.

[@LoomyFPV]

@@PatiShortiknow you gotta upload a video showing us your setup im intrigued know

[@herphermits]

Mind sharing what FC that is? Will get one for me.

[@Noah_7s]

Knowing if it's broke after a crash would make the walk to the drone so much better

[@keFPV94]

No because orherwise you would still have a little hope🤣🤣

[@ZeSauce10]

Or worse lol doing the walk of shame to the drone knowing it’s broke. That would be nice in the other hand tho if it’s not broke 😂

[@FPV_Kyle]

Honestly awesome. I hope this type of flying gets more popular.

[@easyefpv6609]

I can't wait to see the builds everyone brings to Rampage!!! Bubby going all in on this 3rd person view drone!!! I'm glad you guys brought him on as a pilot, him and drib got a great vibe together lol

[@wikinger7286]

crazy idea. mak a kamera in the front to where u can switch for proper fpv and 3pv in tight spaces or after a crash to check if everithing is fine or something

[@olacfpv]

So much fun. You should put the battery under the frame to have the best visibility !

[@Morpheus981]

or on the front, for balance

[@Schradermusic]

@@Morpheus981 Battery in the front makes for a nice firework when you crash.

[@StacemanFPV]

Nice! Love these kinds of videos... And Drew's TikTok impression was perfect

[@PerseidArchimedes]

yea hahah

[@ryswe]

Great video idea, well-shot and executed as usual boys. I say a re-do/update is in order with a properly tuned drone compensating for the weight offset, and a bottom mounted battery. I think it would take the immersion and feel to the next level!

[@PoTtZy.]

It's a good perspective to see how the drone is moving when tricks are done, the ones than can be done with that setup anyway.

[@0verbear]

Try it with the battery on the bottom perhaps? Down and front could even help with the center of gravity a bit as well.

[@jonowillmer]

Very intriguing, well done guys! I think another thing that may help new pilots is how easy it was to spot when you were flying skewed, it may assist people to actually fly straight when learning.

[@deice3]

They kind of look like dragonflies with those tails! For watching on video I still like the 360-cam-on-a-stick 3rd person view more. But you don't see that while flying. Crashes look pretty crazy when you can see the drone flipping around.

[@gamerguy2159]

We need to see you try some toroidal props! Im new to FPV drones trying simulators and getting the hang of it. Seeing these creative ideas give me hope for a new hoppy to last a while!

[@Foilhat_FPV]

That’s hilarious because that is how I set up my Tiny Trainer and Runcam Thumb. Sometimes I set the camera angle like that for videos. I’m glad to see I am not the only one thinking like this.

[@aero-potato4901]

Drews commentary 👌 on point!

[@goballistik1]

Super dead-cat 8 inch rear arms with the usual 5 inch props....I've been away from watching fro a while guys and I rally love how things are coming along. This editing is superb. Funny and intriguing and just all round great times.

[@BikingVikingHH]

9:05 add a counterbalance? Why not just move the battery forward until it’s balanced? It will help clean up the æsthetics too

[@Latchfpv]

Probably done as a joke, however I'd super buy a drone like this to be honest. I can see quite a few situations where it'd absolutely be a benefit and esp for trying to get better, there's some advantages there as well. Great video guys, another great idea LetsFlyRC!

[@RCRitterFPV]

great idea.. Battery in the way. as much as I love a toilet tank... a long low fat battery would of looked more "Fighter Jet" but... Now I want one... think dead cat would be cool... why is the airunit way back there? cable length?

[@LetsFlyRC]

Yeah. Lots of things could have been done better with more time and funding. It has to be worthwhile, though. I needed a proof of concept, first, and that is what my projects are all about. :)

[@Shauny_D]

I think this is just what the youtube community needs to push the awe inspiring nature of fpv freestyle out beyond the only fpvers audience. Been trying to do this with whoop for a while and just ducts in view helps non flyers feel like it is cooler. The whole drone is even better....

[@natasunknow240]

What's the fly time on a drone shown in this video?

[@grantogard2271]

@@natasunknow240 probably around 4-5 minutes

[@natasunknow240]

@Grant Ogard only 4-5mins shoot I guess drone flying just isn't for me.. LMFAO

[@udyfpv]

@@natasunknow240 😂😂 if you're not willing to do the research to answer these questions on your own... yeah fpv ain't for you. Some fpv quads can fly 20 minutes. Most freestyle 5" builds go for 4-5 minutes. Personally I prefer 3 and a half minutes full send. That's long enough for a pack. But I do bring 10-15 packs with me.

[@freedomfalcon]

Agreed!!!

[@mikemoore4477]

With how well it was helping you guys move in the tree branches it might be better suited for search and rescue or construction drones that need to fit in tighter spaces.

[@GigaBrand]

I was the same thing. Huge benefit for proximity flying! I fly a lot of scraggle and this would be nice!

[@davidosborne5057]

Idea! Tower of props. On each motor that use the 4 hole prop mount, stack props like this. Prop on motor, use 4 stand offs with studs on one end, then another prop, then the same, as many as you want to stack! 4 towers of props on one quad!

[@propabilityfpv]

So cool. I've been wanting to try this for awhile! Great video as usual guys!

[@arobyte]

I'm all in with TPV !!!!

[@the_darkside_fpv]

Lmao “this is great someone should make this” drew you had me rolling with that bro

[@00comm]

I love that this is basically 3 generations enjoying the same hobby together...

[@jimmynature7661]

What you should do next is use a dual camera setup (cheater quad) to switch back and forth from TPV to FPV! Great video guys!!

[@DeMoNSe3d]

Love this kind of videos guys!

[@DavidFuchs]

Three things, extend the frame move the heavy parts to the CG, move the video transmitter the the CG, and 3d print a mount for the camera. Plus battery under.

[@JamesDarden]

I think more people will be adopting this. Not just beginners but seasoned pilots. Just to get the different perspective. What I would want to see is a capture camera in the front for content creation but fly third person when flying through tight spaces like when Drew was going through the scraggle.

[@ModeratelyCrazy]

Elongate battery packs shrinking their height, have them come with a skid plate installed, bottom mount them, then this becomes super practical. The ability to navigate through tight spaces using just perspective could be huge for things like cave exploration, and forest search and rescue. You could even embolden your goggles interface with depth mapping using machine learning and VSLAM technologies. I think you guys just proved something awesome. Next do it with a 4D headless system that can do head tracking.

[@MikeMELLOWriddick]

Being a car person, who picked up RC car and then into drones. This is the equivalent of swtiching between FWD, AWD, and a RWD's car perspective with the camera placement on the drone. Also my take away on the weight balance is to add the go pro up front like normal, you get the shots you want while having the benefits of 3rd person flying with fpv cam in the rear.. ehh?

[@KimFusedFPV]

Okay now we need to see all the crash compilations! 🤣😂. Excellent video, Shawn you make FPV even more fun with all your inventions! 😁 You guys are all so much fun! Thanks for another amazing episode. 😁🤙😉

[@Gluosnis]

Nice idea! But you know what would be cooler? If you had a switch that switches between FPV (first person view) and TPV (third person view). It would be a banger while flying thru a tree and when you're done, you just flip a switch and go back to FPV. Now I don't know where you could fit another air unit... But with the power - I think it's easy, just assign the switch to real pit and that's it. BUT I have no idea how would you have to cameras to one fc...

[@thejeffhendrix]

I have a RatKwad, and the camera is positioned between the rear motors. So you can't see the rear propellers, but you can see everything in from of that. I have a hard time flying it because I'm usually laughing too hard.

[@suryakamalnd9888]

Amazing video bro

[@jeffbusha]

I love the 3rd person perspective. Great video

[@manski209]

This is so awesome, now i'm gonna have to put cams on the rear of my quads. 😱 Great video.

[@manski209]

Stop trying to scam people, enjoy your mystery box your self.

[@SawdustAndNoise42]

If you moved the battery forward you wouldn't have to add a counterweight for the offset camera. It would however add to the pitching moment (slowing pitch movements).

[@jvsonyt]

moving the gopro to the back of my drone from now on. o3 is good enough for front camera view

[@z15fpv]

Maybe should strap the battery bottom nose of the kwad instead on top

[@garylawrence4youtub]

AMAZING VIDEO... THAT TANQ IS A BEAST... SHAWN MORRISON YOU DA MAN!!!!

[@FlyZoneFpv]

This was sick . Fellas . Awesome job 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@wattiewatwat]

FPV camera as ballast on the front? Option to switch between FPF and 3PV?

[@miichaelhickey]

was doing this on Liftoff several days ago

[@Jronesfpv]

why would you put the dji unit way in the back? why not towards the center to help with the cg

[@jonsmusicchannel6916]

Flynoceros already made a kick arse one similar called the Ratkwad. Still wish they'd get back in business because they made the best and coolest frames. 😥

[@willbrown8928]

Josh said he's getting the band back together, look for Flyno 2025

[@ethanpotter9718]

I think this would be really beneficial for teaching beginners new tricks, they can see what the drone is actually doing and when to cut/add more throttle.

[@CharlieNDaTree]

WHAT ABOUT MOUNTING A 5th MOTOR ONTOP OF THE CAMERA ARM. Would that offset the weight? Is it possible?

[@cry0fox]

In the V2 you guys should put the battery under mounted a little bit to the front so it creates a bit more weight in the front and doesnt block the view as much?

[@theFPVgeek]

Kinda reminds me of the Flynoceros RatKwad POV

[@Indpendent01]

5:03 LMAO SO ON-POINT ANNOYING TICK-TOCK ROBOVOICE!!!!!! 😂🤣

[@MrQuestar1]

As you change your opinion on the point of view it still looks good how about using a lighter camera setup you vets might not be comfortable with but the newbies will find it to be second nature or even another aspect view, I look forward to trying it out as a new pilot.

[@fearlessflyersfpv420]

put the battery on the bottom and forward more, better vision and better balance

[@chrisfpv5706]

should have put that lipo on the bottom that would have been sooo nice :) love it though

[@andrecpu]

Now I want that experience as we!! Awesome and finally something new without cost involved✅

[@jimsdroneing]

pretty awsome guys what a concept

[@BendApparatus]

lol the TikTok bit was hilariously on point... This is line of sight taken to the next level...

[@brocktechnology]

When you mount something new on a remotely piloted vehicle (or your Cessna for that matter)you move the battery to restore balance, learned that my first day, thought everybody did.

[@michaelcontant8010]

I would definitely pay Rotor Riot to build me one!

[@Ariella360degree]

If you have a fpv cam, a 3rd person cam and a belly cam for perching that you could toggle through would be sick. Also an electromagnetic landing coil on the belly for landing on a car roof would be a sick mod. One it lands the battery locks on and you could reach out your car window and disengage it from the roof with a button. 😊

[@Ariella360degree]

*once

[@leoc3445]

Dude, how about adding a laser beam and sensors to simulate dogfights ???🤔

[@Indpendent01]

1:56 why not put the battery on the bottom?

[@richiebricker]

Cool, Ive been wanting somebody to try thyis forever. Its called the Chase view

[@airfriedquadsbw]

I did this last summer. And I did make a tiktok. There is a learning curve to the view.

[@mannythehunter]

Was just thinking. What if you went with 6 motors instead of a quad. Other pair of motors could be set up behind the camera.

[@frostygoob1508]

So cool seeing the quad work the motors are so smooth.

[@litaninja]

3rd person will need a slight angle and at least one more camera for depth to work well. Hmmm, also 3rd person cameras (in gaming at least) are not static, the variations in camera position allows for better situational awareness.

[@MrHannatas]

Would it be lighter to use the camera in a more centered position but offset the viewing angle with a periscope or set of mirrors?

[@Wizzanker]

That is what I was thinking! Then you could make the "tail" much lighter.

[@Garecra]

Nice idea, Can you make a VR drone with two cameras? So you can see in 3D...

[@TheEviling]

Make a horse shoe frame, that way you can have everything in the back, motors still in the right position, and nothng blocking the front view :)

[@mustafasuzen22]

It will be really cool if you disarm the quad when it's high up in the air like photoshopped, like quad pasted over regular photo.

[@icemaniceman5738]

Very nice video

[@gonebdg]

Very cool 🤩 Next ... install 2 camera FPV & TPV change over on switch

[@LetsFlyRC]

Did it on kwad retrieval kwad episode 😊

[@robertpaulsen5114]

I think seeing this doing 3D would be SIIIIIIIICK!!!!

[@sohailhines]

FPV drones for whatever reason have always lagged behind in terms of the latest advances in technology from high frame rates to high performance cameras. Those components always end up in the Mavic pros. However I much prefer the FPV perspective and ability to really judge the distance to various obstacles and targets, so I continue to wait for FPV drones to *slowly* incorporate the tech that's in the Mavics of the past year or two. Would this allow any Mavic to be converted to an FPV drone?

[@mcdjacedad7359]

Hi gang, I have been seeing a lot of drones in the community on Facebook with the cam on the back, looks very cool

[@fpvraver]

HOLD UP !!!!!! That’s not 3 rd person that’s more like 2.5 person. 😂😂 You guys should try more like a 360° camera setup with the invisible selfie stick 🤳 !!!! That will be a true challenge for Bubby to trippy spin !!!! So basically, I guess you would have to mow the FPV camera on much longer stick off the back of the drone. Sean can work this up in probably about an hour.

[@SlackerCast]

Only halfway through but could you relocate the battery to under the front center which would not only serve as a counter balance but also open up some view real estate?

[@andrewut7ya511]

Do you suppose you could use stronger motors in the back to compensate for extra weight?

[@dcabecao9357]

Can't wait to buy this on banggood!

[@LetsFlyRC]

Lmao

[@Braindog]

Hi Guys, why did you move the whole unit backwards? Why not just put the camera to the back (e.g. with cable extensions) and leave the rest in the middle. That might help with weight distribution. Otherwise I think the idea is awesome and your skills of course;)

[@LetsFlyRC]

The o3 unit is VERY EXPENSIVE and new. I bought them, myself, and didn’t want them broken, so, the weight was because of the protection cage I put around it. It had to be that far back for the camera distance to see the whole drone in view

[@richardruckert7954]

Will the protection cage be available for sale? I’d put the 03 on top of the frame so as to use my exiting frames which don’t fit the 03

[@LetsFlyRC]

@@richardruckert7954 there are longer cables available for the o3 system now, that weren’t available when we filmed this. I would totally design it differently today if I had the motivation. But, I am on to the next fun project. :)

[@DLewisGuitars]

Would be nice if there was camera switching so you have one camera in the front and one at the back. Also if possible the one at the back with a longer cable so the air unit can be put back into the frame properly to balance it.

[@azixaka]

You should have bottom mounted battery guys. :-)

[@1988gellertgal]

LFRC is the last master who builds "kwad"s with props inside :)))

[@LiftVector]

I kinda want to try this now....

[@MynameisFICTION]

I think a Y frame setup could be a great application of the 3rd person drone

[@GardoRotor]

Great episode, 👍

[@michaelwblade]

That is so sick 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@wesley4713]

Ive always wanted to do this! I wonder if you put the battery on the bottom toward the front if it would have balanced better. Thanks for a fun one!

[@christopherconkright1317]

Dumb question. If the space inside exists why not drill holes in the top plate. Put one air unit on the bottom one on the top. Then run the camera with the long wire out the back. Somewhat balancing it. You could then put the camera up higher back further. You could get or build a frame with the space behind the front camera for one unit than one in the back for spectators. If you have no front camera still would have put the o2 on top giving the 25mm to go back and up. To protect the camera I would have done it differently but a ton to type. It would be lightweight and done before on other electronics. A carbon fiber rod out the back and up or make one. Wiring the camera yourself with longer wires is a Pain but would help.

[@concretesnail]

Flynoceros did a frame for this a few years ago. It might have been called hot rod I think, though I could be wrong on the name

[@jakelapointe8392]

Totally awesome! Call it the dragonfly.

[@mark78063]

Good for doing tight inspections. Like in pipes.

[@michaelbibby8636]

The battery should be mounted underneath the frame to give a less obstructed view (or at least not on its side).

[@oneeyefpv]

Why mount the whole air unit back there? Are there no O3 MIPI cables long enough? I wonder if pro racers try this, will they perform better or worse?