TWO HOUR FLIGHT TIME! - RANGER EX 757-3 - Updated 2019 REVIEW & FLIGHTS

[@johngutierrez4688]

A good friend just sold me one, Thanks Areofpv! Everything is getting set slowly but surely. I really can not wait to maiden this huge plane.

[@farmers2630]

This has been the deciding factor in me pulling the trigger on this beauty.

[@dronecamps]

Awesome. Let me know how you like it! - Justin.

[@aerofpv2109]

One of my all time FPV classic platforms. Thank you for reminding me of her. Cheers mate -Aero

[@dronecamps]

It's one of my favorites also and has a permanent spot in my shop.

[@9268ryan]

Man, hypersmooth makes plane video so much better!

[@dronecamps]

Like night and day!

[@Nothinglefttosay]

I have the ranger 2000... Stock motor and esc... actually, everything... but I have put the DJI ocusync air system with re goggles... LOVES A BELLY LAUNCH ON GRASS. These things will glide forever. LOVE IT.

[@filipedias5746]

which flight controller do you use? Thank You

[@rizen3467]

Wow you need a pretty comfortable chair when wanting to fly this till the battery is low 😂😂

[@nunyabizness9885]

Twin tractor motors are not only more efficient but also a lot quieter. I've ditched pushers for everything except high speed wings. Just too damn noisy. Check out the Finwing Albabird for a great, cost effective twin tractor plane.

[@mountaindewdude76]

This might be my next purchase. Great video man! Thanks for sharing!

[@AlexanderPerez-oe1gu]

Along with the Phoenix 2400, one of the best FPV platforms out there.

[@jimross898]

Dude. Cheers. I just inherited two of these plus a complete extra wingset. One stock that's never been flown. Another totally beefed with a chunky Cobra motor, Vector with all the goodies and a bunch of other upgrades. Barely flown. Way more plane than I've ever flown. Never used an FC before. Like Christmas. Am in the middle of finishing the stock plane to start. Was searching around for some good information on this plane and once again, I landed on your channel. Seems we like a lot of the same planes. That landing gear is insane. Our local paved MAAC airfield (I'm in Canada) just opened up after being shut down for covid so I may try using it. I prefer belly landing in grass if my arm can toss the plane so glad to hear that's viable.

[@dronecamps]

Wow!!! Man you’re in Heaven!

[@jimross898]

I know! It gets better! There were several boxes of other stuff I tore into today. Looks like two more complete Vector systems, bunch of FC boards suitable for INAV, GPS units, airspeed sensors, Frsky receivers, motors, ESCs, UBECs, batteries, servos, linkages, wiring bits and pieces. An ASK21 glider, 3 Ritewing Specwings kits, a Z2, a Flinch. Gotta be at least a couple of grand worth of stuff. Not sure what I did to deserve it but not one to look a gift horse in the mouth. I need 4 build tables but the weather is so damned good and with the airfields opening up, I just wanna fly.

[@BigJimSlade67]

Great review! Thanks for sharing! I think I need one!

[@dronehound8178]

Very nice! In fact I am looking into an fpv plane right now! So very timely! Thank you sir.

[@dronecamps]

You’re welcome !

[@MrB1923]

Quality flying and camera skills!!!!

[@dronereviewman9580]

2 hour flight!!!!!! Dam thats sweet!!!

[@JoshWeaverRC]

Great Video! I'm sure you're inspiring a ton of people. I had a chance to get the smaller Ranger and couldn't say no.

[@dronecamps]

Thanks buddy

[@protonus]

Can't wait for this build thread! Waiting to buy parts so I hope it's soon! ;-)

[@droneredneck170]

Such a nice plane! I love how she flus smooth enough to get great hard mount video. Take care Mr. Justin😁😁👍👍

[@cranesimple]

Great review. No complaints, well done.

[@detroit19531]

Nice set up, have I tried loctite blue the works great on everything to include motorcycles

[@theBodger]

Just got mine today and Tyres have been Updated to 120mm diameter.

[@dronecamps]

Wooo!!!

[@joffchandler629]

Just getting into FPV and brought a second hand My Twin Dream, but this might be my second purchase once I get the hang of it all!

[@olafschermann1592]

Awesome chase footage, great! I also like the video perfectly cut to the music.

[@flyingskwerrl]

Amazing FPV rig!

[@riverbankfisher]

If you don't mind me asking, is this aircraft capable of flying waypoint missions autonomously? Also how far away from the launch point have you ever flown this plane? I fly DJI drones on waypoint missions but have always wanted a fixed-wing plane that is capable of much longer flight times. Two hours aloft is just amazing. I'm lucky to see 21 minutes with my quadcopters.

[@SeansLittleBayofHorrors]

Look up rctestflight. He does fully autonomous long range FPV flying with a Ranger and several other aircraft.

[@riverbankfisher]

@@SeansLittleBayofHorrors Hey I've seen some of his videos on brightly lit drones that look like UFOs at night. I'll visit his channels library. Thanks for this reminder. The guy is an absolute genius.

[@Eon46]

Brilliant video! I got the Ranger 1600 a few weeks ago and don't have camera yet. Your onboard footage are very sharp. What's the camera you used on board of the glider? - Would you say whether the FatShark googles worth their $ 500 tag?

[@dronecamps]

I used a GoPro hero 7 with Hypersmooth

[@Faith_Family_Firearms_Freedom]

I wish I had the space to fly something like that. Very nice. 🤘😁👍

[@brandonbagley5774]

If your area has one, try looking for a flying club! The small investment to fly at a designated field means a place to fly bigger birds bro!

[@jamesturncliff5960]

How about Ranger 2.4 fpv setup 🤔

[@halitsudan1822]

awesome landscape. Where is there?

[@juanhernandez5812]

Nice video broo I have a skyhunter and it is a nice long range plane..

[@bobfin4291]

Great country side thank you Cheer's Croc

[@johngutierrez4688]

Does the video feed thru the shark goggles come in as 4k or 1080 with the go pro? Or is that that fpv camera in the front for radio frequency?

[@dragonmodel9262]

hi do you know if other receivers can work with the long range module and radio? I tried to look for this same receiver but it said its no longer available. I have this same model i'm just trying to find out what parts I need for this kind of setup. Looks like good footage though and thats a long flying time.

[@cjcurryjr]

That was fun!

[@franciscoe.9989]

***☆GREAT PRESENTATION QUESTIONS 1. With long wingspan, you said smooth gliding and less battery consumption? 2.can I use a 6s 25000 mah battery? 3. was the speed?. ( t = 2 hours) to determine distance? I have more questions but I falling asleep 4. Center of gravity has to be calibrated

[@tedcharp]

Awesome video Justin thanks 👍👍

[@Joneszee1969]

Great video, appreciate it. Can you tell me what you’re cruising amp draw is? Thanks, keep up the great videos.

[@theBodger]

Can you tell me what the cut outs in the foam just fwd of theFlap servo are for. I’m not into fpv but just bought it as it was on offer from Banggood for £128 for the PNP version which I think is a bargain for a 2000mm wingspan plane with flaps,Motor,Esc, fitted.Will be using mine with a GoPro for some videos of the club flying field.

[@ezanchi5422]

What is the difference between the 757-8 and the 757-3?

[@Freebird_67]

I had the previous version of this planetge 757-4 Ranger. I could never get it flying properly. Throttle ups gave me a constant up and down whale effect. Was super efficient but fly’s like crap. I ended up cutting fuselage into pieces for parts and kept the wing for future DIY build. The wing was designed well but fuselage on the 757-4 Ranger was horrible design. Love my Mini Talon,AR wing, and FX-61 wing. I may get one of these since seeing this video. I was holding off because of how it’s smaller brother treated me.

[@detroit19531]

Minutes a beautiful area where are you flying at what state?

[@FPVREVIEWS]

Only 2 hours? Not using li ion battery? Pusher with single motor is not the most efficient configuration, and that’s without even landing gear.

[@Garethfrostturkeythroat113]

I’ve ordered this plane I also have a black 7 can I ask what is your GoPro mounted on thanks

[@dronecamps]

I use a 3M VHB stick pad for the GOPRO MOUNT on the flat part of the front canopy. And a huge zip tie holding it down.

[@Garethfrostturkeythroat113]

Drone Camps RC ok thank you

[@mattraymond2935]

nice plane nice location

[@SurvivalReview]

random question but where are you located? this looks so pretty with the mountains behind. what part of the country?

[@MrVasmikey]

I got mine into the air ok but the build was a pain. I swapped out the motor and esc since it wouldn’t spin up enough to get off the ground. I kept the landing gear but one blind nut spun loose. The motor mounting nacelle is not substantial IMHO. Four dinky screws in pvc is not strong enough to handle the motor wt. and toque. The tail section mounting pins didn’t fit properly w/o some alteration. All in all my experience was the same once in the air but the build was a major problem for me. I had one Defective Y harness. Great design but awful execution.

[@Ziarkowski1]

Hello! I just bought this plane with a stock engine and ESC but in my opinion, it is not powerful enough, can You recommend more powerful setup for this plane? I have two 3 S lipo batteries. Thank You:)

[@jstmag]

Did you remove the landing gear? I'm wanting an fpv plane of this size but would prefer having actual landing gear incase i decided to put a gimbal on the front or something. The one from getfpv has the mount for the front lower gimbal and seems like it would be interesting.

[@dronecamps]

Yeah I did. To belly land it. It Comes with landing gear.

[@jstmag]

@@dronecamps Thanks for that super fast response. I'm looking at getting one of these for my mid/range fpv platform. only things im hung on is between this one and the 757-4 (1400 foam fuse). and the other is to spend the money on crossfire or just use the r9 module. do you have any reccomendatoins? will use either the matek f405 or my older pixhawk 2 in it (precube).

[@blackterminal]

How strong is the plastic?

[@DA98623]

Hi. I know this is a different model, but with the right setup, do you think the Ranger 2400 could cruise at 72kph (or more) for 1 hour (or more)? Thanks!

[@dronecamps]

Prob not. Ranger 2400 gets 35mins

[@doktordrone]

Wow that is amazing👍👍👍👍♥️

[@caseyzduniak632]

Thanks for the video! Do you have any tips for takeoff? I took the landing gear off mine, and reached a balanced CG with two 4s 6000mah batteries all the way in the nose, but am still nosediving on takeoff. Maybe stock ESC is weak?

[@dronecamps]

I stand on a hill and throw off it. :)

[@gsovereignty]

If you use more throttle can you give it less power in the launch throw?

[@dronecamps]

Maybe but you don’t want to much throttle to climb to quick and stall.

[@dmctec5943]

Grat Video...I have Ranger Volantex 757-3, only I need a FPV Long Range Transmiter...What TXV you used here? Thxs

[@dronecamps]

AKK ULTIMATE

[@dmctec5943]

​@@dronecamps I am a beginner in Long Range. Keep making nice videos. Thxs!

[@markwood9751]

Great review, sound like she flies perfect... 🤔 Apart from the lack of redundancy on motors... Is the fuselage large enough for a professional dslr camera or even a stand alone lidar module? This was recommended by a shop as a mapping platform, even though you mention it, I'm still kinda sceptical!

[@dronecamps]

Likely but I haven’t tested that

[@MrRui33333]

WHAT FPV PARTS YOU USE !? IS A GOOD RANGE !!! I HAVE IDENTICAL PLANE (RANGER 1,6M) I LIKE TRY FPV!!! SORRY MY INGLES

[@rfamily360]

can i run this plane with tbs tango 2?

[@WickdPerfekT]

Thank you for this video. I just picked up a crossfire. Can you point me towards info on long distance vtx/rx?

[@dronecamps]

Look up the AKK 1000mw vtx

[@WickdPerfekT]

@@dronecamps thank you!!

[@skydance8017]

Nice platform. Question: Why is the image distorting? Are you using a fisheye lens/option or is that a go pro phenomena?

[@dronecamps]

GoPro wide setting

[@brianevans4]

You've inspired me to buy one! Great review, great plane. I think I might go for the 1.2m one though, so slightly smaller, cause I don't have much space to fly. Do you think a 5000mAh battery would be too big for that one? Thank you for your video!

[@dronecamps]

Haven’t seen that one but maybe a 3000mah would be ok

[@brianevans4]

@@dronecamps thank you. I already have a 5000mah 4 cell so that's why I'm asking. I will try it out and see if it works...

[@MikeMcCarty6453]

@@brianevans4 how did it work out?

[@theoweiss2883]

Das an aweomse plane!

[@johncarold]

Hi Justin Great video and review of the Ranger EX .I just have a question if I wanted to get my OSD and a GPS working what F.C would you recommend. Thanks for the info

[@dronecamps]

For iNav get a Matek f405 wing newer ones. For quick gps setup no computer get a ZOHD Kopilot and Vc400 aio camera. Osd and easy to setup

[@johncarold]

Thanks

[@jimmytheriot8978]

Check out my twin motor conversion all of the Ranger e x

[@dougmcpheters1546]

What size lilon would you run with its present configuration?

[@dronecamps]

Working on that. I’ll let you know Doug!

[@nickhayley]

I suppose the question remains, should a plane have to be built rock solid to withstand crashes if it's built well enough to actually fly decently? I'm a bit skeptical. Why did you crash it so many times? Did they mislabel the cg? Or were just rushing flights, my man?

[@dronecamps]

Why jump to a bunch of negatives? It was hard to get my first flights right it happens. The plane is a long range legend in the community.

[@nickhayley]

@@dronecamps I'm not jumping to a bunch of negatives I'm just making an observation. Not criticising you as a pilot or person. But I just find it interesting that you had so many tough starts with that aeroplane. One positive is that its durable. That's for sure by the looks of it. No offense my man, all love from over here. 👍✌❤🛩

[@dronecamps]

Cool cool. Sorry I’m used to trolls asking me all sorts of stuff. I’m not sure why I had some issues on my first launches. Might have been me. I’ve setup CG on planes since I was a kid. I do love that plane though. Still my plane I take with me on trips to fly long range.

[@nickhayley]

@@dronecamps Yes, the tubes are full of trolls and to be honest it's easy to take each other out of context or assume a tone. A few months ago someone actually commented on a pretty family friendly video of mine telling me my dog and girlfriend were ugly. wtf, right? There are dickheads everywhere. Yeah we have to accept all of these things in our flying experience. But, I guess it's all part of the fun. I smacked into a telegraph pole, decapitating my superEZ last week, I've had almost as much fun repairing it! Who knew!? I will admit, I prefer smooth landings. Almost lost the GoPro. Yikes. I'm very interested in going FPV with a Volantex Ranger 2000mm pusher prop but really don't want to have a set of goggles that gives me less than crisp footage. Any recommendations for set up? Cheers. Nick

[@olafmarzocchi6194]

What kind of wind can it withstand?

[@dronecamps]

20mph easily with skills

[@pbarrick03]

I have been flying fpv drones for a few months now but really wanna try fixed wing. Do you think this would be an okay starter or should I start smaller? Thanks, and another great video man!!

[@Mrfunkyfpv]

Start with the smaller brother of it I think it the 747 4 or 5 epo a little cheaper great to start with

[@dronecamps]

Depends. If you have some help and a nice big place to fly it.

[@pbarrick03]

@@Mrfunkyfpv thanks for the info. Im surround by water so I really wanna try floats as well any suggestions if I choose to go that route. Or should I stick with land to start? Right now im just spit balling a lot of options. Infact I just ordered a better transmitter so I could fly fixed wing. I have the x lite. But my X9d se is in the mail today. Cant wait to get my hands on that

[@dronecamps]

Land first my friend. As odd as it sound I started at 10 years old with an 8ft wingspan balsa glider as my first plane. The. I went smaller to nitro motors.

[@pbarrick03]

I have tons of room to fly. I live in the middle if know where which is good and bad. Tons of room, but I dont know anyone that flys drones or fixed wing within an hour drive. Im still looking for people tho. Its just me and my old lady. She is getting into tinywhoops. I got her a tiny hawk for her birthday. Shes excited

[@franciscourena5636]

Great presentation Questions: Can you program it to go from point A to Point B? ( view points) Can it modify it to go over 100 miles?

[@davidlee50]

I fly my Landings by Flying in the Keyhole.

[@goofffie]

ty

[@nathancupp1361]

How did you find an intro song that was several minutes of just millennial woop sounds? Good review it was just funny as my wife came in and thought I was watching a commercial.

[@Nothinglefttosay]

JUST SUBSCRIBED...👍🇦🇺

[@Hurikaneful]

Este aeromodelo é espetacular, tenho um, sou o terceiro dono, está meio surrado, mas, ainda voa muito bem. Ótimo espaço interno. Ivo Silva - Planaltina Brasília-DF/ Brazil

[@filipedias5746]

Olá, qual é o controlador de voo que usa? abraço

[@Hurikaneful]

@@filipedias5746 eu hoje estou com uma Arkbird embarcada, mas estava a usar uma Cyclops anteriormente que pretendo por de volta e a AB em outro aero se não a vende-la

[@thecraftking113]

Just ordered a kit version $99.00 . cant beat that.

[@dronecamps]

Wooo nice !

[@woogieman02]

Look over at arkangelrc and the ods he did with his. He printed a motor mount to help with the thrust line on the plane. The straight line like this plane has, is contributing to the crashes you had in the begining

[@whereasthepeople]

So new hang glider Just

[@AlexGonzalez-jw9mh]

good vid but mph how fast

[@jackdaniels7913]

I hope to see a full setup of a FC and iNav from your point of view! There a lot of info out there and some of its killer but a little over the top and some so simple its like they think you know what you are doing already... either way 🥃cheers🍻

[@dronecamps]

I agree. Most of those videos are too teched out. They lose even my attention after a few minutes.

[@jackdaniels7913]

To true lol hope you can nail it and send it out of the park in your own way! 🥃cheers🍻

[@Freebird_67]

Folks pleased don’t confuse this plane with its smaller brother the Volantrex Ranger 757-4. Stay as far away as possible from buying the 757-4 it’s a horrible flying model. This however they seemed to have fixed the design flaws that it’s smaller brother has. Even if you see the 757-4 super cheap like I did DON’t be a sucker and buy you’ll regret it.

[@dougmcpheters1546]

Too bad shipping is $80.

[@dronecamps]

The box is gigantic. Bigger than an electric skateboard box. Thats why. But still cheaper than it was.

[@smoothvirus]

It's $17 shipping with EMS

[@jimmytheriot8978]

Try General Hobby 169 for the Plug and Play $30 shipping

[@tweekFPV]

👍👍

[@dianebroderick7886]

Do you need a "ham" license to fly this setup?

[@whereasthepeople]

Thought Planes were a bit gay but they look heaps relaxing.

[@whereasthepeople]

Looks filth