FPV Quadcopter Revolution | Flite Test

[@surf1punk]

It was fun flying with all of you guys and the prop killas!

[@ericmonroe6024]

surf1punk Indeed sir! Wish we could all get together on a more regular basis!

[@plema79]

surf1punk good times!

[@RyanBrasil]

Great edit guys! Was a blast flying with you! Thank you so much for the positive miniquad coverage!!

[@ericmonroe6024]

DarkSideDub FPV Good times were had by all! Cant wait till next time!

[@2TRICK]

Loved seeing the variety of multirotors from all the different pilots and learning a little about them and their machines... Josh, i really like how you experiment with all your different designs, don't stop, your going to stumble across something groundbreaking! Great video that's gonna be perfect for promoting why we do what we do!

[@jonathanrobertss]

I love how you guys are expressing how it feels to fly! I'm a mountain biker...long time...and it really does feel like Ripping Down a Trail!

[@ericmonroe6024]

Jonathan Roberts Best feeling ever! Only I can do flips in the trail with my quad.....not doing that on my bike.....LOL

[@averagefamily4272]

Great episode, please do more of theses.

[@FliteTest]

Average family Deal

[@lukegibson2110]

was that norm from tested in the background?????????????

[@FliteTest]

Luke Gibson yep

[@lukegibson2110]

I was right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lukegibson2110]

that was a fast reply especially from flite test a you tuber thanks for watching the comments,! by the way who is this?

[@ericmonroe6024]

Luke Gibson Im guessing it was Austin.....but we all watch the comments for the most part. ;)

[@ShakaTechnique]

Tested did a video with charpu discussing the same subject, except it was more about the components.

[@3starRC]

This needed to be longer. 9 minutes of awesomeness was not enough

[@jet_flyer]

This is one of the best videos that encapsulates the FPV community great video!

[@TommyJAllDay]

Amazing video gentleman. For quadcopters has single handedly gotten me into rc/for flying. I thank you for that

[@guardian7572]

Thanks for making my time so enjoyable with non written replies for my out-reach for plans on folded fix wing measurements and how to obtain them for the last five months that I have asked. Sorry for even wanting to join in on the fun. Have a great time.

[@jonjacobson5900]

super interested in seeing a flitetest episode of the mini tough tilt dragonfly, and the rest of your diy mini quad experiments!

[@JimmyHusain]

Nice! Really enjoyed watching. Great to see groups or friends/peoples doing these together for fun and all of the reasons above.

[@vincerozewski2316]

Hey I live in Sacramento CA. On July 16-17 there was a "Drone" race that happened at our state fair. I thought you guys would have seen it online. My news paper showed some pictures from tricopters to octacopters, but I couldn't get to see the races in person because it didn't show the schedule.

[@transbianyan]

were do you guys get the airgates from want them too

[@BMSWEB]

Awesome video guys!!

[@Screendoor8]

Thanks for giving us a look into these mini quad rotors.

[@moren0d1]

Awesome video. I like to see that quad racing is growing. Prices need to drop and popularity will pick up!

[@FliteTest]

ATCr They are already on their way down quite a bit. Hard to find any robotics for the price/quality that race quads area at the moment. But I'm sure it will improve!

[@mitsuman007]

FliteTest prices are definitely coming down. I have less than $120 in a 250 tricopter I am putting together, of course 3d printing the motor mounts and frame took the price down a good bit.

[@progamez4u327]

FliteTest Hobbyking sell a 250 size PNF racing quad for $184 but is it any good? I was planning on getting it as my second quad (I currently have a hubsan x4). What do you guys think?

[@nobraidps]

Loved it, need more episodes, getting to fpv right now :3 waiting for my first 250 quad

[@Mitakskia]

how did the quad landed that smoothly with 2.5 props left?

[@ckeoni]

Would really like to see an episode on PID tuning for mini quads.

[@jakbparish]

Love it all. Question though, is it some optical effect or are the LED's closest to the battery arcing to the frame at around 3:00? Tesla coil type effect.

[@KimiMotoVlog]

what's the price range for an FPV miniquad minus the radio?

[@twovague2bu]

Been a fixed wing flyer for years and want to build my first FPV mini racing quad. Been flying the Dromida Ominus and now want a mini racing quad. FliteTest is awesome and I watch it all the time. Any suggestions on parts for the first build? Such as: frame, FC, ESC's, motors, props, FPV gear? So much to choose from, not sure where to start. Watched this video 5 times and I want to know every piece of each build on this vid.

[@TheDarkPixel]

Cool video. A few legends of the hobby there!

[@georgeaura]

I wish y'all were able to do more episodes through out the week I love your videos

[@andrescastillo983]

which components you use to build your lumeiner quad?

[@Esa826]

How fast will those 250 size quadrotors go?

[@acereport8939]

I used to get nervous when flying quadcopters at high altitude similar to Josh's comment in the video. Eventually I realized that it can be quite fun to fly above the trees and dive down in between them. My fear of heights went away as I became more accustomed to looking at the ground from the sky. It's very easy to get disoriented when up high, therefore, I try to memorize the landscape from above and use landmarks or an on screen display.

[@AdaptFPV]

im scared of the props breaking on my 350qx3 when I have a gopro and gimbal on it.

[@shennybarillas3416]

what componenets you use to build your drone?

[@j3steven]

Looks like a lot of fun, although I remain a fan of fixed wings :) The skill to take those incredible proximity shots typical of miniquads is amazing - I imagine miniquad racers go through a lot of cameras!

[@Ryan-vv6ff]

I've started out on 250 quads and dont think I'll up scale anytime soon (maybe a mini Tri). It's all the learning and every flight you pick up more andmore. Just need to get fpv and racing started here in western Australia.

[@TheStickyBusiness]

Awesome video! I would be nice though to see a detailed video of the new Flitetest prototypes, seem like fun experiments

[@thomasmcadoo1589]

Does anyone know what kind of quad Flite test uses to get air to air shots?

[@tolboi3577]

Great video, one question: how would one go about angling the booms like Josh did on the mini dragonfly?

[@tolboi3577]

Bunny_Ninja Also, what PIDs?

[@willdavis6638]

Hey i know you might not reply coz u are really busy keeping all of us fans happy but i would just like to say you guys are amazing and i have been following you for ages, im only 12 so i cant really afford a good quad raconteur or anything like that but i try to get a cheap helicopter and fly that about my house. You guys inspired me to try to do something i hadn't done ever befor. U made me want to fly RC planes/helicopters. I love you guys keep up the amazing videos (your massive fan and the person who looks up to u) From will thanks

[@dimwell_]

What did Josh do to his hand?

[@TheRp424]

Where is that park? That look like the port of Los Angeles

[@jacknicholls8990]

About the bixler, which battery would you guys say for it from hobby King the cheap one or the expensive one?

[@bluemonster3793]

Where you can buy one?😍

[@WorkingInSmallSteam]

are you gonna make a review of the parrot bebop drone ?

[@Mtron1000]

Eric what frame are you flying? It looks so nice and simple and rugged! I'm flying a HK Pocket Foldable and its really mediocre :(

[@goodkebo]

First 40 seconds was AWESOME FUN!

[@thesherm44]

Man, you guys are going to make me get a racing quad.

[@ehsanaltamimi1219]

wher can i bye one soory bad englech

[@axelvdp1]

Ehsan Altamimi lmao

[@axelvdp1]

Ehsan Altamimi you can buy one from the flitetest store store.flitetest.com

[@voultsi23]

Ehsan Altamimi you shouldnt just buy one . If you are in the stage where you dont know where to buy one it means u dont have much knowledge on multirotors. Learn a thing or two and then invest money on smth .

[@ehsanaltamimi1219]

like what do i start with plz

[@axelvdp1]

Ehsan Altamimi Look for the youtube channel Painless360 he has some very good tips and information on rc electronics also the FMS simulator is a free one to start developing some basic skills

[@nicetech288]

Hey guys I'm intrested in the walkera runner 250 eh any reviews on it ?

[@pointnozzleaway]

I have fresh 250 quad on the way. I feel my planes & heli's may start collecting some dust ?

[@kentlewis2378]

Lord has fpv come a long way in 2 years

[@camelKase]

KISS ESCs that haven't caught fire yet.. I'm impressed!

[@plema79]

Alastair yeah, i think i'm lucky. they haven't caught on fire yet. everyone else on Propkillas seems to have had an issue :)

[@camelKase]

BayAreaCrasher Yep! I've had two catch on fire. Still have the burn marks on my blackout mini h arm and light bar. Both in separate (light) crashes. Not going back there again...

[@ИванИванов-у7н]

What the green flying wing?

[@RyanBrasil]

+Иван Иванов That's my SweepWings Juggernaut :)

[@obscurvevo]

So darn happy you guys did this video

[@TheDarkPixel]

One of the most exciting things in this video is the speculation that digital transmission links for FPV will become available/ affordable in the next year or so.

[@chrismillersrcfamily]

Great episode guys.. :) everyone's setup is so different but we all fly for the reason's Thanks for sharing

[@joe0932]

Great video! I love Josh's pentacopter!

[@Dubl.R]

Those are some amazing looking quads ... I like that RCMC alot!! I'd buy one if it was available!

[@Teamcrapsheep]

best episode for a long time ..keep them coming

[@frankaalbers1099]

Great video ! So sad it's not allowed to fly there anymore

[@simonwhittaker5675]

This is what has been missing from Flite test,,,,, FUN,,,,,:-)

[@DAS-Videos]

It is easy to tell the video that Charpu made. Zoooooooom!!!

[@OlaFPV]

Finally a minicab vid!!

[@Anonymous_User.]

Is there a way to make your own little quad? Like, without spending more than 150+ dollars?

[@Anonymous_User.]

***** Thanks for the information!

[@GjaltBloembergen]

Wanna start out saying you guys are epic, and deliver great content. Could you guys do an episode where you compare a same quad copter with different porps / engines.. so slow spinning with large props, small props with high rpm and 2 vs 3 prop etc? Would seem to me that there is a big difference in flight characteristics.

[@fynniels12]

Ordered my first real 250 quad parts 2 days ago xD Cant wait!

[@roidimitrisxan]

Are they flying full manual?

[@RyanBrasil]

Dimitris Roi yes.

[@fuckyougaming1534]

Hey my name is haven I'm 14 and I've have my parrot ar 2.0 for a awhile now I I wanted to up grade to something more obsolete with in the 1000 dollar price range and I have considered the bebop but is have a pretty bad review on most sides and I want a multicolored for ap cause I am photographer and I was wondering how good the 250 qz3 ap combo would hold up ?

[@fullthrottlerc8324]

Haven Lamotte i dont know much either im 12, but try an immersionrc vortex or a dji phantom something.

[@MrSlick118]

Bulid your own! It's the best way to enter the hobby, get a mxp230 or something, some cobra 2204 2300kv and any 12a esc and a naze 32 or similar and you will have a blast!

[@charlieanderson1448]

I am 13, and have built two quads. I would highly recommend making them instead of buying new, as you get so much more knowledge about what you are flying/ making, and therefore it is easier to fix when you have a crash

[@fullthrottlerc8324]

i want to build, but i dont have the money. no-one's gonna hire me. but at least i can get parts for christmas and my birthday.

[@LAHegarty]

What's a good transmitter for someone at a starting point? Or/And good site for info in this.

[@slothFPV]

+LAHegarty spektrum dx6i is great one

[@LAHegarty]

bo holland Cheers dude.

[@slothFPV]

your welcome

[@VestedUTuber]

Turns out I might have a few extra prototype Wildcat 250R frames once I get them printed. Would you like a pair of them to test?

[@charlieanderson1448]

Yes

[@VestedUTuber]

Charlie Anderson I was specifically asking the FliteTest crew. I can't just give my prototypes away to everyone.

[@charlieanderson1448]

I'm just joking :)

[@NicroLife]

Meanwhile, I'm over here with my CX-10. Setting new air speed records.

[@AdaptFPV]

yeah. that thing can go fast

[@Rinden80]

Hi What is the name of the wing?

[@RyanBrasil]

Rinden80 That is my Sweepwings Juggernaut. GetFPV and StoneBlue carry them!

[@Rinden80]

DarkSideDub FPV Thank you! Nice wing and flying man! 👍 Greetings from Norway 😉

[@AndreasNeubauerAN]

very nice vid guys just awesome, good job.

[@thetallone7605]

Man, I want to make a versacopter with FPV so bad, but it would be so expensive. It's so hard to wait sometimes.

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

Fantastic episode.

[@Dontdoxme9268]

Do you guys still do the podcast?

[@RussellGilder]

They do

[@mrhenry7775]

Russell Gilder sometimes they do...

[@RussellGilder]

I get three a month on Sticher. Are you talking about the video versions?

[@mrhenry7775]

exactly...supposed to be weekly...too busy with Flitefest lately i suppose :-)

[@hotliner]

... nice meeting, guys :-)

[@guardian7572]

Hey Josh! I have no printer but need some plans for folding wing design. Have tried to get help from discussion site for last four months with no positive feed back. Thx

[@TobermoryCat]

Would be good to have the guys do more detailed close-ups of their machines, their tweaks, camera mount options etc and why they like particular frames. Nice vox pop overview, good job.

[@SEKILEFPV]

great show guys

[@blakec4969]

I really want a mini quad and fpv headset but there to much ;(.

[@joeyriegler]

Nice Video Guys! This stuff is so much fun. When I get the time and money, I will get into the quad racing for sure.

[@darebear_]

Building a big tricopter right now...I kinda want one of these now, since my mobius is good for something this size

[@lordservant1]

wicked . what an assembly of creative quad flyers. the best!

[@geoffcon100]

FliteTest . Hey guys can you please do a vid on the emax blheli escs. ie programming software, Flashing and setup etc. Much appreciated. Cheers from New Zealand

[@RubenRD97]

Awesome episode!!! : D

[@Acula33RC]

Great video fellas.

[@TheFish711]

I was on the verge of a seizure because of the high pace flying in 60 fps.

[@RussellGilder]

I was thinking the same thing. That really messed with me the entire video

[@eireannfpv9211]

just got a zmr250, fpv is next on the list :D

[@JulianGoesPro]

07:14 there is nothing cool then flying low to the ground an chasing your own shadow :)

[@illusivec]

I agree that the next step in the evolution of FPV flight is HD video. We fly with tiny 32bit computers that can run a full blown OS yet we are still using 60 year ago's video technology. Someone will come up with an affordable way to transmit latency free hd video, ande that person will make some serious buck.

[@MK2EA]

flanker Nice yeah i agree, there a controller coming out with a board that can configure into pretty much any thing (plane, quad, hex) and its all programmed on to the controller.

[@illusivec]

MK2EA I don't understand. APM has been doing it for some time now.

[@ultimatefrizrcflya]

MK2EA the CC3D and the NAZE can both be used on planes and muiltis, and I know the cc3d can also work on cars!

[@MK2EA]

Mister Muffinz - Gaming and RC Yeah i know what you mean, i have a naze32 on my hex and have used it for a quad too. I dont think i explained my point properly lol, It was some sort of transmitter and board that didnt need any computer you could change all PID and setting from the transmitter as well as make it be pretty much every type of RC vehicle quad, hex, plane. Unless they just made the whole thing more refined

[@brodwilkinson7218]

flanker Imo HD streaming isn't a big deal, more FPV specific gear like HD recording and low latency (whatever quality) streaming form a single cheap camera will do more for the hobby than just HD streaming but clearly manufacturers aren't able to do that yet.. *cough* FatShark Pilot HD V2 *cough*.

[@toyotacrawler84]

You guys rock! keep up the good work!

[@ericmonroe6024]

Twisted Arch Productions Thanks broham! #dewshineman

[@gavin5741]

Great Videos I think 😉 maybe a little bit more into FPV

[@hiwayM9]

I want to know more about this special sauce motor mix with that smexy inward motor tilt action on Eric's quad. I think he is way overpowered, but the principle on that yaw shizzizle puts the snizle in my fasmizzle my grizzly fpv-izzles. Bet the yaw authority is noticeable... c'mon Eric... share some stuff!!!!!

[@ericmonroe6024]

***** I believe we will be doing a video on it here soon......sorry to keep ya waiting. Never seems to be enough time in a day. LOL

[@4thGloryMonday]

was hoping to csome balsa building vids from u guys

[@RCHeliJet]

Fantastic Flight-Track woowwww.... like Formel 1 very nice Video

[@sunsetraving]

Great! That was a realy nice show.

[@Asadullah21]

How is this not a sport yet.

[@juz70]

MINI quad LOVE

[@fader2701]

that would be a neat video, you guys and will and norm from tested flying together.

[@jorockgalvan]

great episode!!!!!!!!!

[@alexdalton7290]

Mechanical engineering student and I would love to get into the multi rotor industry!!!

[@thesilentkobra2927]

Yeah it's really good! :D

[@justwatchvidz]

I think it would be really interesting if some one built a plane with forward swept wing. Like the Su-47 or the Ju 287.

[@walterdennisclark]

"this plane is like stall proof man; all I had to do is let it pick up speed and pull up." Wow; sounds like a really special plane. Boeing and NASA should hear about this.

[@RyanBrasil]

Walter Clark ... I wasn't speaking literally. And there are many wings, if you get the CG right, that will flat out refuse to dip a wing or nose off throttle and full up elevator. they just drop practically straight down. You can land a standard popwing that way.