Hobby King RC Paramotor V2, Side-By-Side Unboxing (Unsponsored Review)

[@endall39]

Interesting. Thanks for putting this video together. Started messing with RC skydivers and then RC paramotors in the last few months. I would have purchased a HK V1, but couldn’t find one, even used. Instead I 3D printed a Tom Stanton design and a Chinese wing. Not much luck getting that to fly, so I bought a Hacker 1.5 backpack and the cheap wing still doesn’t work very well so I bit the bullet and ordered a Hacker 1.5 Cloud wing. The wing alone is $250. If it works, the HK V2 is a great value, but unless the wing is improved over the V1, they’ve changed nothing you couldn’t add yourself for $5 (LEDs). Pretty lame “upgrade” for the price increase. We’ll see if the Hacker set-up pays off. I get the wing this weekend. A comparison (build quality, features, and flying experience) would be a great video in this space!

[@HappyRCFlyer]

Hey, I'm sorry to hear of the hardship😢 but persistence is the mark of what it takes to be a true Paramotorist! (*I think I just made up a new word/name.*😅) Yes, let us know how you like the hacker wing! I agree about the "upgrades". Although I think it's a great buy, I don't see the need for all the hype... I'm glad they still produced one despite the Real V2 proposal not working out...but I always stand by honest as the best policy. 🤥 And thanks for sharing your thoughts, those are great video idea... I actually have one already but want to do some more testing before I feel ready to share my thoughts/opinions on them... *future videos coming" Let's just say I have lots more Paramotor content in the making! 😃

[@StereodreieckRC]

I curious too about the updated Foil, I own the old One and it is crap, does not even recover after a stall.

[@jacktregellas4355]

Nice unboxing HRCF, looking forward to the maiden of the V2. Thanks for the unbiased impressions.

[@HappyRCFlyer]

Hey, Much appreciated! 😃👍🏼

[@megatesla]

Cool unboxing. I just got mine. Take note that a paraglider or paramotor wing is called a wing. It is not a 'chute or parachute.

[@HappyRCFlyer]

@MegaTestla; Hey, thanks for taking the time to drop a comment! 😃 I hope you'll consider Subscribing if you haven't already,👍🏼 I would like to hear how you like/dislike the new V2? You do make a valid point 👉 on the fact that it's referred to as a "wing" by professionals! 🫡 I often forget and use them interchangeably because it can look much like a skydiving parachute and just a motor added! *(although a closer look will reveal they are very different in many ways)*🤔 But on a lighter note...😁 Do you know the difference between a Paramotor and a Parachute? When the motor stops running, you'll just know!!! 😄😅🤣

[@megatesla]

@@HappyRCFlyer I have subscribed, thanks. I have flown the V1 but still need to get my V2 in the air. I was a big fan and patreon of James Presnell and sewed up his Lutefisk wing which became V1. I never finished mine and was so excited when HK started selling it. But yeah, the relationship between HK and James got sour pretty quickly. James then also shut down his Patreon, deleted all his KZbin videos and disappeared. A paramotor is a powered paraglider. The difference between a paraglider and a parachute is that a paraglider generates lift and is made to glide as far as possible. A parachute is designed to produce as much drag as possible and not to generate any lift. Pray the motor never stops 😅

[@FarmRCPilot]

Thanks for the video.. great information.. I’ve been considering the V2 as my first paramotor experience. It’s still next on my list to purchase as soon as available. Gotta experience the fun for myself I guess, lol.. thx for sharing and looking forward to your future videos soon. 73

[@HappyRCFlyer]

Nice! 😃Paramotors are so much fun! And honestly, it's probably the best budget Paramotor on the market! 👍🏼

[@snaggglepus]

My V2 arrived a couple of days ago so not had a chance to give it a propper fly yet, only attempt the wind despite been low enough was a bit swirly and I'd not weighted the gondola up so it was only around 1.45kg so no solid opinions on flight yet. Hung up next to a V1 (ok v1.5, I had v1 and it was a very different animal to try and fly), the canopy its self looks to be identical to the V1 bar the new colours. I've not measured every rib, but the few I have are identicle between the 2 versions. New bridle looks to be the only difference. The thinner line should be less draggy which should be a nice improvement. Comparing line lenghs between the 2 versions (I've only compared the center rib and the brake roughly with an old tape mesure)it looks like they have lengthened the 'A' bridle a bit, which would explain the slightly easier canopy inflate. On the v1 the B,C and D lines were about the same length, on the v2 they get progressivly longer, lowering the angle of attack. This should help with wind penetration and flight speed but the trade off is lift. not a problem once its in the air, but its lost the slight lifting feeling I get on the v1 canopies just as you swing them up at launch that lets you know its good to go. Brake lines also seem to have been tweaked so they are action more on the tips and less on the trailing edge in comparison to the v1. I never had the v1 gondola so can't compare, but it would have been nice if the prop on the v2 had been a pusher so the motor could run in the right direction to not loosen prop adapter nut.

[@stefanastley]

Very interesting about the disagreement with the 'consultant' they went to, I see a relatively anonymous brag on their youtube channel about this which claims that the wing the V2 comes with is not as good as it could have been if they had been open to a better offer for that persons design, but thats all I have seen. It'll be ineresting to see, honestly, whether you feel the V2 wing is that much of an improvement. I can't see any physical differences in videos so far that would lead to radically better flyability in all but the calmest conditions and away from any obstructions that can generate turbulence as per the V1. Sure, having knots on the risers covered by heatshrink will result in less failed launches, but I feel people claiming it flies better once it's up there could just be a placebo. Could you include more of a detailed look at the characteristics of a paramotor wing and whether there are any key differences that aerodynamically would actually contribute to a better flying experience?

[@HappyRCFlyer]

Hey, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!😃 I hope you consider Subscribing if you haven't already, as there is significantly more Paramotor videos upcoming!😁 It's sad when the designer and vendor can't strike a deal and ultimately it's the RC Community that gets shortchanged.😢 I agree with you, that I haven't seen this as a significant "upgrade", but rather more of a response to the fact that people do indeed want a budget RC Paramotor that won't break the bank and still flies well! You pointed out some really great questions which I failed to discuss in this video (for the sake of time), but should be answered in upcoming videos to be posted! Stay tuned! 😃👍🏼

[@stefanastley]

@@HappyRCFlyer thanks for the reply HRCF! That was the appeal when it first came out, looking at others out there that are far from affordable, it's a real niche. I look forward to seeing the next videos and I am a sub :)

[@manicfour]

Ive placed an order. I dont really know too much about them other then from watching Tucker fly the real thing on KZbin. So what are the ideal conditions for this rc setup? And what are the limitations on condition for it? I believed it was cool and something different to bring to the field reason for my purchase. I will be warchimg your vids for any tips and tricks concerning operating this type of aircraft.

[@HappyRCFlyer]

@manicfour Welcome to the Paramotor Club! 👍🏼😃 You'll enjoy it! It takes a bit to adjust to but not bad at all! Interestingly, These are very similar to the full scale versions, so alot of what you might already know will be applied to the RC Paramotor! And yes, you'll want to stay tuned as there are lots more Paramotor content in the near future! 😃 Here is a Playlist of some videos of the previous version and in there you will find some helpful videos on setup and launch and more! Stay tuned!👍🏼🙂 kzbin.info/aero/PLG8HqKt2YJHiyZBipfFIvXORHKR24rpPy&si=vdDgl9EO0Rlz6FJn

[@manicfour]

@@HappyRCFlyer thanks had already begun last night watching two. Questions were being answered in the two. Thanks for sharing with me.

[@StereodreieckRC]

When is the Maidenflight?

[@gianluca387]

Can it be useful and functional to install a receiver with a 3-axis stabilizer on this type of model?

[@HappyRCFlyer]

@gianluca387 Great question! 👍🏼 It's actually not necessary to use any type of gyro, since these tend to have a self leveling/ pendulum effect! That's the simple answer but I'll be giving more explanation on this subject in upcoming Paramotor videos so I hope you'll subscribe and stay tuned! 👍🏼😃

[@hugoenriquez2558]

Great video thanks for sharing. Would you be willing to sell the v1?. If you would like to get rid of it I'd be willing to purchase it.