Race Quadcopter Tips - (Fly Like Charpu) | Flite Test

Alex and Josh are joined by Carlos Puertolas, Aka: Charpu, and got the chance to share some fast paced FPV flying tips.
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[@UAVfutures]

I remember watching this and my mind blown by how amazing a pilot charpu was back then.

[@slowentropy4531]

I'm only just seeing it now for the first time after flying for 2 months. Thinking wow I'd just power loop the trees and rubix the gap haha. How far quads have cone is absolutely unreal

[@durrrant_simracing]

Me also, I watched this over and over again back in the day, kids these days have it easy with the tech on hand. this video may seem basic but his flying was master level for the tech we had then, miss those days and flying.

[@CharpuART]

It really was a pleasure to meet FliteTest , awesome group of people! Amazing work on the video, it came out super nice! Thanks again guys! Lets do this weekly.. haha :D

[@FliteTest]

It was great having you on! We'll have to do it again sometime :)

[@DannyCruzCreations]

Heh rad! Excited for this one!

[@FPVLIFE]

Hi Charpu, Would you kindly tell me where I can buy that carbon fibre Go Pro mount? Thanks

[@planeaddicted]

CHARPU FPV Thank you for taking the time to let FliteTest talk to you and get some tips for us!

[@waslater]

That was awesome, I was having som difficulty figuring out where to mount my longer 1800-2200mah batteries, but it's because I have my naze32 mounted too far back. I think it's time for a rebuild...

[@BrigzyFPV]

I still come back and watch this vid I think its one of my favorite ones, this video inspired me to get into the sport, now I have 4 Quads, make vids every week and it's my top hobby for sure, in fact all I seem to think about is quad flying these days. I love the way Charpu flies around here, just like literally a walk in the park. Thx guys, great vid. I'd love to see what he can do with one of the new Brushless Whoops like the Mobula7, it's a little dream machine, the best way to learn, even for myself after 10 months into the sport, I learn so much from Whoop flying now. Anyone wanting to get into quad flying FPV style should start with a brushless whoop I think, better than any sim.

[@Karlemilstorm]

0:39 "The tighter the better", Charpu 2015

[@meltedgyrofpv8477]

Karl-Emil Storm lol

[@Aemilindore]

thats just sick.

[@Mde7FPV]

It's been a while since I've seen someone being that excited about a roll.

[@DroneDocs]

Wow this hobby has come so far in 7 years. They are amazed at just doing rolls lol So cool

[@StuntDoubleFPV]

Youre doing good things for this hobby Charpu, well done.

[@stephenrumer6953]

Thank you Charpu, and as always, a BIG thank you to the Flitetest crew! Ive been flying a 500mm frame for almost a year now and been interested in these miniquads for quite some time.. Ive gotta build one now. This video was just amazing!!

[@DemersEvan]

wow flite test.. I have been watching you for years now and honestly you out did yourself's this time.. Amazing episode. ill be sure to show all my friends this. thanks for the great productions you have always been putting out,

[@ChyaBra]

I too come from a heavy skating background. Now makes sense why I feel in love with this so fast. thank you for this video. happy flying!

[@ankjaers]

I loved this episode. Would love to see more episodes like this with Metalldanny, Boris B and FinalGlideAus.

[@ulaB]

Two Dutch, one Australian - it might be difficult to get these together for an episode :).

[@ankjaers]

Didn't mean all at once

[@handlebarhero]

ChristianP1973 yeah.. hadriez kapitanC

[@RussellGilder]

Let Aerial GP handle the details. MAKE IT Happen!

[@charliebronson7624]

FliteTest and Charpu, Thank you so much for the cool videos. It's because of you all that got me so hooked on to FPV flying and racing! You guys ROCK!!!! 😎

[@redneck2994]

Props to the camera man who could keep up with the quad. Pun not intended. Wow awesome flying Charpu

[@DisturbinThaPeece]

This was awesome! I was seriously thinking just a couple days ago "man, I'd love to see the sticks of Charpu while he is doing his magic" and ... Couple days later Flite Test has exactly the video I was craving for. Thank you guys so much! And especially Charpu for being an awesome humble dude! Big fan..

[@OscarFPV]

Great flying Charpu! Great interview Flitetest!

[@MohitDewan]

This was one of the best FliteTest Episodes that wasn't a challenge episode. Charpu is awesome. Thanks for doing an episode like this.

[@ZylonFPV]

Funny how far the hobby has come :) charpu did the first roll at 6 minutes in and everyone was amazed. Lol 😂

[@Acula33RC]

After seeing that one I'm hooked. That's the way I fly through the trees but no FPV gear. Now I'm getting some and gonna practice up! Another great video, very inspirational.

[@skypiggaming266]

Fly with Metal Danny or BorisB. Even better a race with Metal Danny, BorisB, Charpu and the Flitetest Crew.

[@esaedvik]

I think both a Dutch, so it might be more difficult to get them on the show. I'm sure their sponsors might help out though ;D

[@SonAndDadFPV]

They should all be sponsered by a cafeine energie drink... Danny vs Sharpu

[@DeadmiXSoft]

Please give me a + name for borisB , so we can look @ him

[@zeroyon9]

MetalDanny for sure !

[@skypiggaming266]

Esa Edvik Blackout vs Luminier

[@rogerwall4066]

Ok I thought I knew how to fly but looking at charpu fly, all my skills fall to the ground along with my jaw!! Awesome video Flite Test and Charpu

[@BorisBnow]

Awesome episode! Loved the backflip man! And indeed Cobra 1960kv motors hehe.

[@metalldanny]

Yess .. this was Super Mega AWESOME !! we want to see more more more .. longer longerrrrrr vids please :) CHARPU FPV your the Best Bro !!!!!!!!!! i wish we all live in the same country .. Cobra country :P

[@ulaB]

metalldanny Boris B. I love how you guys admire each other, even though you all fly like from a different planet. :)

[@hadriez]

metalldanny cobra country.. i like that LOL.. we can race and crash all day! ;p

[@CharpuART]

Boris B. metalldanny we have to make it happen this year! we have to meet up and destroy some quads!! :)

[@metalldanny]

CHARPU FPV Yes Yes Totally CHAOS !!!!! Flying Pieces of Props .. burning ESC's .. smashed GoPro's :P Yiiihaaaaaa ..... !!!

[@DeV1nc3P]

By far the best video since David's Top Gear style review. The production and content quality is awesome. The multi-angle cameras is a great addition. Please do more of these.

[@RCHeliJet]

Thumb Up very nice Quad, Like the Charpu flying-style :)

[@Rotorious]

Yes! Definitely talk to some more 3D heli pilots like you mentioned at the end. Try it yourself too! I think you might find that it isn't as difficult as you might think. It just takes practice.

[@rcbif101]

Flite Test - I would like to see a mini tricopter build that gives these mini race quads a run for their money.

[@austin6211]

ya, like the trifecta

[@rcbif101]

Austin - ya, but maybe they can crank out some G10 or carbon fiber kits. Trifecta is a heavy fat little thing.

[@austin6211]

lol what i really wanna see is a mini y6 tri

[@thomaslowe7816]

this is a 3D printed one, but im sure it would do a pretty good job: www.thingiverse.com/thing:652255

[@Lord_Omni]

***** Tri will break servo on every crash. Even metal.

[@J.P.W.]

what a pleasure watching you fly. Absolutely love your videos, abandoned places, nailing the exit, etc. I had to retrieve my mini quad off of the neighbor's snow covered roof last night (3rd flight). ... you make it look so easy. Thanks for the fun!

[@deepimpactioFPV]

I love the video with footage of the sticks, but I am not sure how CHARPU FPV can fly with you guys talking to him the entire time.

[@FliteTest]

Indeed! It's hard to appreciate how difficult it is to engage and be filmed while flying unless you've tried.

[@deepimpactioFPV]

FliteTest great work team! I appreciate everything you do for the hobby/sport.

[@RCflyer729]

I never have a problem talking while flying it is not quite as good as just flying in quite but it does not really hinder me.

[@charliebear-xe8lv]

Deep Impact FPV 👍

[@esaedvik]

Lol, the battery is insane, the flips and rolls are like instant :D Nicely done, cameraman, for catching those!

[@AsriZainal]

Flying an FPV racing quad while answering interview questions... That's focus to the next level!

[@johnwattie1786]

*Pretty easy, you obviously struggle to fly or something.*

[@aussiesmulticopteradventures]

I know this video is a bit old now, but I just came across it. Great video. Great job of putting the controller in a box so we could see how Charpu worked the sticks. I watched some sections over and over. Cheers Aussie

[@BMSWEB]

Guys that was pure Magic!!! Loved it so much

[@RCflyer729]

Every time I watch Charpu fly it makes me want to fly my 250 so I do but first I turn the rc rates up around 10% than sometime I angle my camera up a little more. Thanks for the awesome video!!!! I really enjoyed it!!

[@ScottElder]

Great video guys. *_CHARPU ROCKS!!!_*

[@ikarustigger]

Thanks to FliteTest & Charpu - you are inspiring and soo much fun to watch !

[@frinky]

Yay I can fly like Charpu! O wait this was 2 years ago :-(

[@nara4420]

me too - and imagine: in 2 years we'll fly like Charpu today 8-)

[@edwill62]

Spectacular Video......Now you need to show us how to build these smaller Quads on the cheap .....not for racing per say, but just for fun and learning. Loved it...Charpu's flying was amazing.

[@SamiraPeiris]

Oh how things have evolved :')

[@nadivvv]

What has evolved

[@upplsuckimcool16]

Yeah what are you talkin about?

[@megaton8057]

upplsuckimcool16 he no longer makes videos

[@slowentropy4531]

How come he stopped making video's? Is it because most of use can fly so well now? Quad tech has come so far in 5years haha

[@platty9237]

@Nadiv Lukman I’m new, but I’ve noticed a few things .. 6s w low kv motors is becoming the norm. Fpv Tricks have evolved. The standards are raised. Whoops, toothpicks, and cinewhoops are becoming popular. Dji fpv has improved significantly and it’s adding more much needed innovation and competition to the fpv goggle market. Also, betaflight keeps improving. Those features make flying much more smooth and whatnot.

[@Hoverbot1TV]

I think Charpu bailed into the tree when the pedestrian walked in frame. Good move shows caution. Great spot,

[@DigitalJesuit]

Charpu Beast Mode Activated

[@Kevin19700]

Nice one Padre! Any chance of you doing a live flight demo on Meerkat?

[@DigitalJesuit]

You just need to convince Mike Elgan to let me strap his iPhone 6 to the front of my FPV250 Quad :)

[@RussellGilder]

Quads, Twit, this thread has it all!

[@BeachBow]

YIKES!! I feel like I need a Dramamine after watching him fly! I was OK going round and round, but those flips and rolls! Wow! Great flying!

[@OlaFPV]

Awesome best episode in a long time!! Fly with Metal Danny, BorisB, Charpu, and Daniel from x hover!!!

[@DoctorMangler]

Another great episode, glad you guys are still at it. Your videos have been so inspiring, thanks to you guys I'm sitting here building my f450 now. Thanks Flitetest guys!

[@Singinius]

Great video FT!! Carlos is a beast, we are all learning from his skill in this sport! #ChasingCharpu

[@Broxerlol]

Just got my QAV250 frame in a few days ago, waiting on ESC's and motors. Just getting into the hobby. FPV videos like Chapu's got me hooked. Big fan.

[@ankjaers]

Broxerlol Spend the last few days with family and friends.. After you get all the parts you won't have time for them :P

[@jacobamber28]

looks like charpu was trying not to laugh at josh's "hi" at the beginning. hahaha

[@FinnJohnson]

I’m still very new to quad flying but what my mentor taught me when learning to fly in open spaces is when you feel like you’re losing control learn to hesitate to decrease throttle or apply throttle generously. Of course in tight spaces this might not be so true but it helps to regain control without any obstacles in the way

[@athief]

Could we have the full setup of Charpu's quad?

[@frostlife]

+Axel Thieffry I really would like to see his setup too!

[@MiTreasureHunter]

Great episode! Love your videos and Charpu is incredible!! Keep up the great work guys, you really bring a great amount of energy, excitement, and safety education to the hobby.

[@Nlit3n]

Its nice to see a taranis on flitetest.

[@oufannco]

At 11:23, go frame-by-frame and you can see a squirrel jumping across the same gap in the tree as the quad goes through. He's going from the low branch up the tree. +FliteTest +CHARPU FPV

[@vijeshkumar692]

Whoa

[@arendmookhoek4314]

music?

[@sen4thom226]

Awesome video. Great job Charpu. Thanks for showing the stick movements.... very helpful.

[@LaLaObeRoT]

Taranis & OpenTX. Great combo.

[@iamjakex]

Loved seeing the controls at the same time as CHARPU FPV performed his tricks. I went out today and did some rolls and flips on my ZMR250! Thanks for the visual training guide FliteTest & CHARPU FPV !

[@danielmfpv5475]

"the tighter the better" xD

[@fonglayfpv3655]

that's what she said. XD

[@danielmfpv5475]

Clorox Bleach lol clorox bleach ON A FPV VIDEO ahhaah lol

[@blackconduit_fpv7099]

Daniel Mähring haha i thought the same thing!

[@rodericdeguia2708]

Daniel Mähring what do you mean by that tighter the better mmm are you sure it's a quad or something else

[@drewdanielvaldez5478]

Roderic De Guia lol

[@mustafasuzen22]

This was really helpful video. Keep coming this videos +flitetest. +CHARPU FPV , this was really good comforting flight man.

[@blackmennewstyle]

That is pretty classy! He crashed and someone else went to pick up the quad for him! Like a rockstar lol This quad is setup like nuclear power plant :D Super duper cool episode

[@robertkoontz7865]

I can't believe it took me 3 years to see this. Reminds me of the Bamboo and business scenario. It takes 5 years for bamboo to break through the ground then it really takes off. I'm following Charpu.

[@CubAndMine]

That time when naze32s were top notch

[@uncommonvolta]

Very good inspiration to get in on fpv. Charpu is an amazing rc quad pilot!

[@luminxy4769]

Rotor Riot meets Flight Test

[@luminxy4769]

MR. STEELE

[@jordanjohn8771]

wow! this is so awesome. you guys are really living the way i could only dream of. it is my greatest aim to be practicing this awesome hobby, flying great FPV, having fun with some buddies. I really admire you guys.

[@adambombo3977]

30 fps seriously isn't enough to capture a tiny quadcopter zipping around a park full of trees.

[@jasonmundy5854]

HOW AWESOME!!! I am just starting to fly my 250 race quad... this video was EXTREMELY helpful!! Keep them coming guys... would like to see how Charpu undermounted his FC on the QAV250

[@___echo___]

is he still really good for these days? :D

[@bwanaPele]

It's almost 2018 and Charpu is still the GOAT.

[@imonfire6666]

hehe. its some good flying :O)

[@genesisfpv]

i love looking back on this episode to see how much 3 years has changed the FPV Game

[@ulaB]

Ok, at least I have the same transmitter as a pro :-)

[@thomasmahase]

What's the name?

[@ulaB]

Thomas T It's a FrSky Taranis / Taranis+

[@thomasmahase]

Balu cool thanks

[@vidskitkid]

Simply AMAZING to watch, thanks guys and thanks Carlos (Charpu). This was also helpful in so many ways and it helped me to see such an expert pilot crashes too! I guess it has to happen even to the best but so helpful and encouraging to actually see it! The FPV was SPECTACULAR ..... as BMSWEB said, "pure magic", thanks again!

[@ShaneMatthews27]

Who is here 3 years later looking at this and it was considered crazy flying? I remember when this video first came out how insane this was, but now look at what we are all doing...

[@Richfilms111]

YEAH! Great video. I def want to c more pilots like Char. and thx bro for taking the time to do the Flight test video! Very excited to see You guys working together. Its that spirit that will keep our FPV alive.

[@Bill14886]

you guys rock man. This 58 year old "old fart is loving this .., always learning new stuff and doing my best to absorb all I can. Thanks for everything you do , And Charpu thanks for sharing your tips Ill be sure to give it them a try/

[@miguelangellaracalderon5563]

As always, really nice videos Flite Test. And Charpu, you're a really amazing guy, because of you, I'll start making and racing FPV quads and hopefully someday I'll beat you. :) Greetings from Mexico!

[@robertmatthews5680]

I second a race between Metal Danny, BorisB and Charpu and FliteTest crew. Great Episode!

[@jdickson1234]

Great episode. The look on Josh's face when the guy walks into the scene lol.

[@Johnny641]

That was awesome, I have been hooked on mini quads since seeing Charpu first on the Tested channel. His skills are awesome. Hopefully I will be back in the air tomorrow when my new board cam arrives, I had a rather tasty crash !! ha ha. Nice work guys and more vids like this please :-)

[@MindBodySoulOk]

Just starting out and I really suck. I respect that kind of skill.

[@FrankLavoy]

I can't believe you do this for a living!! I'm soooo jealous ;-) Great time looking at your videos; always fun AND informative. Great job guys.

[@XCopter]

Hahahahaha the awkward glance/smile from Josh Bixler at 7:01! Great flying! You should get all the fpv gods together for a fly!

[@HeliBrent]

You guys said it, I would love to see you have one of the pro sponsored 3D heli guys on the show, Bert Kammerer, Kyle Dahl, Kyle Stacy, Mitch Marozas. etc

[@adrianmedina8170]

Oh...VVVVeeerry Nice! Thank you so much Balu. I'm a huge FT fan. sounds like I'm missing out by not listening to the podcasts. Clear skies and fair winds.

[@ulaB]

Yes, the podcasts are a nice filler for the weekends where we don't get new episodes. :)

[@journeyfpv6421]

Wow so awesome! Very helpful to see his movements on the sticks as well. Thanks for this video!

[@BAJABLAST3D]

FliteTest! Mainly Peter, hope you guys read this Idea... H-Frame Quad 4 servos 4 tough tilts EPIC! Peter DO IT!

[@billsomrak]

Wow .... freaking awesome! Amazing flying ... I'm blown away. Thanks for showing us what one of these quads can do in the hands of a pro! Cheers!

[@MiscellaneousMcC]

Amazing! I bought my first quad yesterday and broke it before the third charge ran out! lol. It was fun even though I found it really hard just to fly it around my apartment. Now to take it apart and see if I can fix the little bugger.

[@olinerhenriksenz]

More of Carlos ! He is so talented. And the reason why im flying quads today.

[@project2197]

I just want to start off by saying I love everything that you guys do. It's inspiring, it's innovative, and it's all completely amazing. I even get my wife to sit down and watch your videos and she could care less about this kind of stuff. I do have a request though. When I was younger I used to play a video game for PS2 called "Twisted Metal: Small Brawl" which was remote control cars going around shooting bottle rockets and roman candles and other fireworks in a last man standing kind of scenario. It was a ton of fun. What I would love to see is that kind of action but for the air. Just seeing it would be amazing and I think it would create a whole new level of combat flying lol.

[@thepecha7]

Its amazing to watch this and what was considered groundbreaking back then, and then see these guys now and how they have progressed. Back flip is standard now haha

[@tony1954]

Ohh. look at that old frame. How the hobby have evolved. :D

[@tony1954]

@wlad Smooth and accurate freestyle (even at somewhat low speed) back then required a skilled pilot utilizing the old tech to it's fullest potential. Charpu was amazing. So sad he doesn't fly much anymore.

[@nickvasilev]

Hi Flite Test cant overstate the joy you bringing me watching your videos. THANK YOU! I feel our hobby can reach gigantic popularity, unless its outlawed by FAA, but that's another topic. I think its not a new Idea, but still worth mentioning, developing the hobby as a professional competitive racing sport is what will bring it to the masses. Very much what companies like Blizzard, Valve and Riot did with the e-sports, online gaming is becoming huge thing with viewership measured in millions, sponsorship and price funds surpassing 10 million dollars for the winner. Only 5 years ago people were competing at Dota 2 (Its a video game) for a case of beer, last year world championship called #TheInternational, payed 1 million dollars per person of the winning team, all achieved by sustainable growth with the help of the community and the sponsors. This is only one example there are many more. I feel FliteTest has the opportunity to start similar competitive tradition in our hobby. May be the next #FliteTestFest can be used as opportunity the gather up all these amazing pilots like CHARPU FPV , Boris B. (how do you link that guy) and metalldanny and race them for decent price fund provided by the sponsors and the community (Tickets for the event). Please Live stream it the advertisement revenue is very descent. Platforms like KZbin Live, Dalymotion maybe Twitch.tv (an Amazon Company btw.) would be glad to have you, and we the poor Europeans can enjoy the show as if we were there. I really hope some1 reads this. Regards Nick

[@challenger5775]

what setup you prepared? and how much the cost? thanks.

[@bbeanan]

MORE OF THIS!!! Love the tips and seeing the controls

[@drmikeyg]

All Hail Charpu! He's so Loco, and very talented. Someday I'll fly like him. Great video. Keep them coming.Thanks

[@MrHollabk]

that guy really is gifted.. so great to watch him!!

[@Ghostrider03Z]

The flip through the tree in 3rd person looks unreal!

[@shield400]

Impressive! Great flying Carlos!

[@dstrbd223]

More Charpu please! Also, I'd love to see Boris B and Metal Danny on FliteTest.

[@Kabab]

Next pilot on the show: metaldanny. Then have him race Charpu. That racing match would draw a real audience. Fantastic to see Charpu doing this.

[@TylerWalters]

Thanks for the useful tips. At ~8:20 you replace the rotor using a Y-type socket hand wrench (thank you again, purchased a similar one), but then it skips over the part where you tighten the nut. I am currently using needle nosed pliers but it leaves marks on the motor. When I hold it by hand, I don't have confidence that it is tight enough. How do you hold the motor in position while tightening the prop nut?