Parrot NIGHT FURY 4G LTE - Maiden Flight & Crash Test (Disco 2 Prototype!?)

[@mrsookie]

One day I'll be watching the Hawaii to L.A. drone flight.

[@shulupayaface]

The battery is insane. Part 2 is crossing the Atlantic lol

[@bean6781]

@@woodyahh2110 lotsss of solor panels

[@woodyahh2110]

@@bean6781 some on will figure it out .

[@dbzssj4678]

with starlink

[@RCRitterFPV]

starlink...

[@nathanhart3483]

10% battery at 30 minutes is absolutely insane! Really awesome!

[@BoopSnoot]

If he was smart, he'd start a team assembling these and making them for sale for a turn-key solution.

[@johnmurphyable]

thank you for your videos! Your voice is very calming and relaxing! Kind of like a professional announcer or journalist!

[@BattleHawkHeavy]

I bought a disco because of these videos - love them!

[@JC-mx8tz]

Right he makes it look so easy though and having only flow quadcopters the disco is a dream

[@webvamsi555]

have you modified it? i am thinking to get one now :)

[@Hughjanus720]

Your videos are always awesome. They make me want to go to Hawaii so bad and your long range stuff is a great inspiration for me. Just love the "chill" way you present these videos

[@RoxnDox]

Night Fury is the perfect name for this beauty. It needs some eyes and a mouth to make it complete! 😄 Mahalo for showing us your maiden flight... Have you thought about taking your most capable birds around the island and showing aerial tours of the (legally accessible) scenic areas? Would be great to see some of the infamous Highway to Hana or various beaches or the mountains.

[@beefybeef1326]

I love these disco videos!. Awesome!

[@davephantom]

Hello Dustin, I've had a Parrot DISCO for a couple of years now and reckon it one of the best planes going. I'm not brave enough to do the 4G Mod, but have made a few alterations to my DISCO: Fitted a 'Low Voltage Warning Buzzer' which fits in the battery compartment easily and if set to high voltage makes a continuous alarm warning that might keep birds away and handy when landing for bystanders. Fitted a small round rubber 'bumper' near the tail, handy if landing on a hard surface. Fitted a stream-lined red strobe near front underside. Thanks for the great Video.

[@DustinDunnill]

👌👍

[@davephantom]

Hello again Dustin, I had the same trouble first time I 'threw' my DISCO - missed the ground by about 1ft!

[@billsomrak]

Well, as a guy who has 'hand launched' RC Planes from 1/2A to .60 size, using everything from Single channel, Galloping Ghost, Reeds, & Proportional radio equipment, I'd say you need some hand launch practice. Rule #1 .. Always launch into the wind .. dead into the wind. After you got it up in the air, it did fly very well, just as the Disco did. The 4G system seems to be working really well, and that battery will allow you to do some epic flights in the future, I'm sure. Hope to see more of this one in the future. Mahalo!

[@sutaschramm3195]

Maui is so beautiful, I love watching these videos. The phone companies probably don't think people out in the middle of a cane field need great reception, then it gets better when you approach the quarry/Kahului. 🕵️‍♂️

[@decariusspells9817]

Wow!!!!! I never imagined I would see this. I'm new to drone flying and this is AMAZING!!! Dustin, I have SO many questions.

[@MrGlobaldave1]

AMAZING!! Great flying Dustin! Bet you were stoked after this one. The "initial" crash was just to get it out of your system...lol The rest of the 36 minute vid was spectacular!

[@flyingHD]

After "4" years of you releasing these videos, I'm trying to build mine now in 2023 and the main challenge is the pieces, everything is ready.

[@DustinDunnill]

I hear it's hard to find the compatible modem now. Good luck with completing it 🍻

[@JesusCruz-my3ob]

What a great landing man, i feel excited.

[@INTELMAXELL]

Is it me? ....but Dustin Dunnill sounds like the Bob Ross of drones when he speaks lol. Awesome flight Dustin. :)

[@nr552]

"just a little bit of elevator... there we go... nice gentle climb"

[@INTELMAXELL]

@@nr552 haha :p

[@DustinDunnill]

😂 no mistakes... Just happy little crashes.. 🍻

[@tabdougherty8549]

LOL I love it !! RIP Bob Ross

[@mrguitman99]

Wow, this mod looks amazing! Great review, scary crash. All in all it was awesome. Can’t wait for the range test.

[@Freebird_67]

Love this wing. I’ll be getting one and adding Dragonlink v3 I have a similar wing to this with crossfire but not hd footage. Great video. Planes are where it’s at now days. Most hobbyist now days have left the gps platform drones and went to fixedwing at least here where I’m at.

[@brentpalmer3994]

Hey Dustin New Sub Here I just have to say you must be one of the cooliest guys out there especially for someone like me who is bed ridden with a disability from when I was serving in Pearl Harbor Hawaii and whenever I watch your videos my mind just wanders with hope and excitement because one dday I hope to own just one of those long range drones that you have shown to kinda give me back my freedom and that in a way I can go places and do creative things and do some of the things that you show off that the drones can do so my friend PLEASE keep doing what you are doing with all your amazing work and well done my friend, Your Friend, Brent Palmer

[@richardacilo4464]

Mate would it be possible for you to post a full video on the assembly of this plane? I am just starting to learn to fly fpv planes and would love it if you do. Thanks.

[@DustinDunnill]

Justin may do one on his channel.

[@Eon46]

That Disco is so amazing. That the first thing I'll buy once I'd move away from the city

[@kingtungstenworldwide4472]

Very cool! I see a lot of solar panels on buildings there!

[@ThomasHart59]

Dustin, awesome video and plane. Now I can't wait for the inter-island flight! I Always enjoy your videos.

[@LouisianaNative13]

That is just too cool. I wish more drones were lte capable. I thought of this years ago. Neat to see it in action.

[@MrEye4get]

Cool mod!! Well done! Definitely a great way to conduct search missions; when 4G is available.

[@ugpfpv361]

Very cool, would actually like to see a review on the stock Jinxingda 525 GPS Glider, under $200 looks like it could be a good deal just stock.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Love that bird!

[@Swimfinz]

Wow! September 2022 and thoroughly enjoying your maiden flight! Mochas Gracias. I've been to Maui many years ago. Is it possible to follow the beach line out to Hana and back? Take in the Seven Sacred Pools? Thanks again for your satisfying video. Of course I want to buy a Night Fury!

[@AndyPorter79]

Amazing video quality and I am amazed at the control link. I hadn't known the Disco worked on the 4G system. I have heard of video link over wifi and wireless phone networks but didn't know it had RC control too. I have a AtomRC Dolphin with a Matek F405-wse flight controller and run it on Inav. I have simple 5.8ghz video but now I'm seriously thinking I have to try the Parot CHUCK setup. You literally can fly to anywhere as long as you have a 4G network. I'm guessing there'll be a 5G system? Amazing project man. It's about as good as it gets right there.

[@Vested_Investor]

I'm in love! Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@karldunn1464]

Thats a winner. Wouldnt mind owning one of those. And the flight time is outstanding. Thanks for sharing

[@motty3265]

About to buy a Disco because your videos. Awesome stuff man!

[@beefybeef1326]

Hi Dustin, could I ask what antennas are in the night fury? Are they the parrot clover leaf ones found in the disco? I was looking to do a chuck transplant into another wing and was wondering if I could use a cheaper set of antennas ( I wont be doing the 4g mod just yet)

[@KenKneknaneek]

wow Amazing flight. Haven't seen you for a while and just found this. Good job. Happy Flying

[@thetransplanter6209]

Thanks Dustin for the awesome review!!!

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks for sending the build Justin. Lots more planned for Night Fury 🙂🍻

[@perry8498]

Can’t wait to see more off this upgrade

[@miloflyone8756]

More videos with this plane please! I love it 😍👌🏻

[@ricardopr54]

Thanks for this video and thanks for having recommended me to contact Justin for help with my disco. He is an awesome person... He is actually setting up my disco for this Sofmod and I should get it back in a few days... You guy's are awesome... Soon I'll be also posting videos of my future Disco 4G LTE flights over the Sonoran Desert in Arizona...Stay tuned to my channel for that soon!... Have a great day!... Special Thanks to Justin White for this awesome achievement in Technology...👍🏾 Greetings from Douglas, Arizona 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🇵🇷🌵🌴🌵🌴🌵🌴🌵🌴🌵🇵🇷

[@gvanausdle]

Wow didn't know there were planes that can fly that long. Look forward to seeing the rest.

[@ricardopr54]

I would recommend you to pull your throttle back on Final approach, so you can slow your aircraft down prior to press the landing button... That's what I do, and my landings are always very smooth... Have a great day! Thumbs up from Douglas, Arizona 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🇵🇷🌵🌴🌵🌴🌵🌴🌵🇵🇷

[@DustinDunnill]

I usually do 👍

[@ricardopr54]

@@DustinDunnill Ok

[@gregkopanczyk8330]

Need more closeups of this build and more flight like this

[@DustinDunnill]

Coming soon 👍

[@MikeKinney8675]

I had not realized that they can fly for that long, awesome!

[@Munky332]

I'd love something like this, just can't really justify the cost right now. Can you program waypoints on the fly? like drop pins and tell it to fly them in order? Can you give it a point to focus track with the camera? It'd be amazing if you could tell it to track a single object or area point as you orbit.

[@DustinDunnill]

The Parrot app has a robust user programmable waypoint and camera tilting/picture/video option. No sideways tracking unfortunately but with the aftermarket auriga app you can pan to the side and use realtime head tracking with your phone/device 🍻

[@poletkolibri]

Вау, я удивлён! Эта фирма не может догнать DJI по продажам коптеров, так они решили выйти на рынок долголетающих планеров, который пока довольно свободен. Отличная идея!!! Такая продукция найдёт своих покупателей!

[@ExpeditionTech]

Great as always Dustin. :)

[@TakeItRC]

Love the Disco videos, keep them coming!

[@TuberBA]

Yet another crash that reminds me of my own Parrot Disco crash. Tried to launch it from my right side holding it with the right hand to its left wing. It touched my shoulder while I was tossing it and pretty much hit the field face first. Survived with minor scuffing on the camera lens. Polished it out with some good ol' spittle. ;) The moral of the story: if you are launching with the right hand hold the right wing, and always throw it a little bit upwards, not just straight.

[@steff5922]

awesome wing, didn,t know about flying drones or wing by cell network ,nice :)

[@sirhilsam]

This so awesome...great review...that bird flies forever.

[@thesharkh2o]

Awesome landing!!

[@Georgewrigley]

Wow. Awesome looking aircraft Dustin, and great flight. That was the best landing lol, still got to get my Disco landing closer. Look forward to seeing the next flight. Cheers mate:)

[@DroneCrashes]

Hi Dustin, would like to include this into our upcoming compilation if that's okay with you ?

[@DustinDunnill]

You bet 👍

[@tintersniffer9929]

As per usual, brilliant review.

[@captlarry-3525]

I suggest that you get an aircraft sectional chart.. and use it instead of a google map... because that will give you continuous ground elevation, as well as show various kinds of airspace, hazards like towers, and a host of other information any pilot needs. Basically they are topo maps with both roads, and airways... and a little basic pilot training wouldn't hurt.. go up = climb go down = descend... enjoy your videos as always.

[@blacflamingo]

the video quality from the drone is pretty good actually.

[@Faith_Family_Firearms_Freedom]

I'm not a wing guy , but I enjoyed watching this from beginning to end. Cool technology. Thx for sharing. 🤘😁👍

[@skatasdroneview5574]

Thanks for the video, great flight and great content.

[@rokre]

I want to replace the engine of my Parrot Disco with a more powerful one to place more load on the plane, what engine can I buy that is in aliexpress?, Since it is the only thing that can reach my country

[@Swimfinz]

Any advance word if and when Parrot will be bringing the Disco back with 4G LTE connectivity? Or another drone manufacturer?

[@DustinDunnill]

They made an Anafi drone with LTE connectivity like this but it's very expensive and hard to get if your not an industrial company.

[@skiboz1527]

Great test flight

[@Shortsircut1]

Amazing video, I have never seen anything quite like it!

[@MatthewHinmanTexas]

This is definitely on my list.

[@fans6770]

The video is awesome. Very stable, very clear. Great 👍🏼

[@MrBudge72]

Do you think that you are getting better 4g reception without the external antennae? I'm curious whether or not it would be better to mount the modem in the Disco like this instead.

[@DustinDunnill]

It's really hard to tell. The signal doesn't seem to improve when testing from a PC with antennas and the 4G cell network in general has many variables.

[@geraldbrogan696]

I enjoyed that flight very very much! Thanks for sharing.

[@ElRealista7]

I want a disco also but they dont sell them anymore :( i have a mavic 2 pro which is amazing but i would love a fixed drone plane they use so much less battery and you can fly longer

[@lindlindlindlindlind]

same

[@DustinDunnill]

You can find them on Amazon or eBay new and used on occasion 🍻

[@ElRealista7]

@@DustinDunnill do you maybe have a spare one which i could buy from you or you know of somebody tha has maybe one to sell i would that would be so cool

[@markgreene9330]

Great maiden flight , can't wait to see more from that one , the battery life , DANG ! I'd like to see how far it could go , Can you say two and a half hour video , at least ....

[@smooth_ops2942]

Might be able to set a World Record long range flight with this setup 👍😀😀😀... Let's see it happen Dustin.

[@jimnorton2357]

Sorry to ask something someone else has probably LREADY asked. Now that the FAA expects pilots to maintain line of sight at all times is this legal to fly in the US?

[@RRahmani_performance]

Do you recognize that the stick works better without the external antennas? I saw you had more discos and 4g mods thx

[@michs1708]

awesome absolutely awesome! love that 4G mod! ... game changer. thanks

[@ryanmarshall8925]

Really looking forward to the solar panel mod!!!

[@DustinDunnill]

I think I'll put the solar setup I had planned for Disco on this one instead. It's a more substantial platform and has much more cargo and wing area 👍

[@pandastylearmy5938]

you flew over some really interesting stuff but every time that is when you choose to look away

[@wasyl00]

Is it possibile for you to get cell tower map in your area. It may help you to draw flight plans.

[@DustinDunnill]

I reference cellmapper to get an idea of coverage but it may not be entirely accurate

[@RICKHALBUR]

Thanks Dustin great flight

[@Vested_Investor]

Please fly a mission with the Night Furry showing set up, flight and results. Can the altitude sensor/readout be set to AGL?

[@Migueldeservantes]

I hate to recognize that I do love this video! best wishes!!

[@justgrayyy105]

It’s funny how when he gains altitude, the numbers get lower because it’s negative/below sea level I guess

[@curlywood]

Hello Dustin I just want to know that this is not for a hobby flyer is it as that cannot fly beyong line of sight what is he latest rule or regulation for this model ?

[@nicfpv9969]

Is this compatible with T-mobile?

[@tabdougherty8549]

HEY DUSTIN!! I just wanted to say I really love these flights. I watch all your content but this is really just great stuff. Its winter where I am in spokane Wa. Oddly enough I have met a lot of people that have moved to the mainland and I just can't understand, except for one guy who came here to race cars. Full size that is, not a lot of track where you are. Anyway thank you for all the beautiful videos. Sub and comment is all I can do to help your channel. Thank you!

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks tab. Many more flights to come 👍

[@carlboulianne4284]

Hi, very impressive, I was wondering if you can help me with the CG, I have the same model and I'm trying to find the perfect balance to help me flying it. Thank you and have a nice day.

[@DustinDunnill]

Where the servo channel on the wings meet the body. About 1/4 inch behind it is fine

[@carlboulianne4284]

@@DustinDunnill Hi, thank you for the information and for the time to answering me back, it will help me a lot. Have a nice evening

[@stephanequessy8044]

Super amazing! That is very cool, too bad we can't do this in Canada since we have to get the drone in direct view :(

[@wadedittus3552]

I would like to get a dart swept wing. It does not come with gps or rth can this be added if so could you recommend some that are budget friendly. Also a remote . Thank you I do enjoy your videos 👍

[@cateyesaerial7703]

I hope parrot makes a disco 2. I would love it. I love long range fpv. If they dont, 0:04

[@Swacer]

Does the guy who built this offer them to buy?

[@Drone_Out]

I really love these videos!! Keep it up Dustin. I assume the controlling of the camera and the camera it's self is all in the Disco Chuck right? I am building similar 4g fx61 Phantom build but I can't figure out how to control the camera like this.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks. Yes, the CHUCK has everything integrated less servos, motor & battery. It's a fixed 180 cam on chuck which crops to 1080 for image pitch control and stabilization 👍

[@Drone_Out]

@DanielJ yeah adding so much to the nose to pan and tilt is not really what I had in mind for this. maybe if I find a disco chuck cheap mod it into the FX61 somehow

[@mrredMavicair]

Hi Dustin , love the video s you have done but I have a question for you , I'm looking to buy a new drone and I have a tello DJI with WiFi repeater at the moment which is not bad but and cost 100 pounds , however I would like something a bit better to go higher and longer out now there is a drone on special here it's the bebop parrot drone for 229 pounds , what do you think of it because I'm on a budget of about 300 pounds , have you tested it ?? Cheers 👍

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes, the Bebop would be a great step up for you. Spark is also an option if you wanted to stay with DJI but is plagued with short flight time. The new Xiaomi A3 or X8 I'd also recommend for good price to performance close to your price range.

[@mrredMavicair]

@@DustinDunnill Hi Dustin , thanks for getting back to me , I have had a look at the other drones you mentionedon your videos which look good but are around £ 400 pounds so I think I'll try the Bebop for£229 and hope for the best , thanks for replying back to me I really appreciate it . all the best 👍🇬🇧

[@biggfpv2721]

You seem to enjoy wings do you do and long range fpv wing flying with crossfire?

[@DustinDunnill]

Not yet. I don't have the setup but would like to give it a try

[@BuckeyeStormsProductions]

Thought of the day...continental U.S. cross country fixed wing drone race. Contestants can outfit their systems to recharge, or replenish battery in any way other than someone physically touching the drone, and they can pilot in teams, but someone always has to be PIC. No waypoint flying. With a good 4G coverage route planned in advance, it should be possible.

[@DustinDunnill]

That would be cool 😊👍

[@BuckeyeStormsProductions]

@@DustinDunnill Thanks for the reply! I have been watching your long range stuff over the last couple days, and now I want to get into long range fixed wing flying.

[@UFObuilder]

That's really awesome thumbs up cool plane

[@shawnmahoney3881]

Have you done a video to explain your camera settings on the disco? Or do you do very much post flight editing?

[@DustinDunnill]

It's all auto I don't do any editing for it

[@oisiaa]

This is awesome! I want this to be something that I can buy!!!

[@Bato2000]

I would love to see more videos of the Parrot NIGHT FURY a greeting

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

Wow, that’s awesome distance and time.

[@therandomnessofeverythinga7045]

Hi my parrot disco had a Motor error and crashed the other day on its 52nd flight.... Is there a replacement motor that can replace the insanely expensive original parrot motor? Thought if anyone would know you would.😀

[@DustinDunnill]

Justin knows best as he's tried many with CHUCK on stock Disco and other CHUCK transplant builds.

[@alancarter8396]

Your puffing a bit there old son, my wife’s put me on a salad diet, it sucks but it’s got to be done. Great video as usual

[@RobertTheFriscoSchmid]

Great fun watching, live literally 3 blocks away and fly FPV in that park from time to time. Connect next time? Where do you live?

[@DustinDunnill]

Cool Robert. Maybe some time 👍

[@Chris_Paul1]

Thanks for the link for those Li-ion batteries. I might get a 4S 10500mah version for my big FPV plane. Much cheaper and lighter than buying a big chunky Lipo

[@Kym697]

Love the video! Am considering building something very similar, question for ya: Is there a reason you decided to go with a JXD 525 frame instead of the original Parrot Disco chassis? Thanks in advance, cheers from South Florida

[@DustinDunnill]

I have done many 4G videos with the original Disco. The 525 glider is bigger and has more payload/battery carrying capacity and is more sturdy than the Disco. 👍

[@Kym697]

Thanks for the reply! Great information, thanks for sharing. I most likely will start with a Parrot Disco chassis in the beginning to get comfortable with the dynamics of a fixed wing drone, then move onto something bigger if need be. Great channel, keep up the good work!

[@nicfpv9969]

Did you use glympse?

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes

[@nicfpv9969]

I received the text from the craft, but when i open glympse and i insert the verification code, it just stay loading

[@FancyaBevMate]

So jealous that you can fly our of line of sight it was the primary reason I sold my (first and probably last) DJI mavic 2 after only 2 months here in the UK having a drone is getting silly in my opinion as long as your like you said nowhere near any person or airport etc. Cheers