How To Do Power Loops | QUADCOPTER TRICK TUTORIAL

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This tutorial will show you how to perform power loops with your quadcopter or other multirotor. Power loops are simple to do, but without seeing what somebody else's sticks are doing, they can be a bit of a mystery at first. This video includes sticks overlay so that you can see exactly what my sticks are doing.

[@im_gldn]

After struggling to do this trick im glad i you made this video. Didnt realize the trick was to keep that pitch angle the same all the way throught the loop. Hence the reason its a LOOP. Thank you!!

[@STEELCITYDRONEPILOT]

awesome tips! just got my dji fpv so I will watch and learn as much as I can here

[@ianchambers9693]

Love your videos!!! great information delivered in a non-biased format. Keep up the great work!

[@plumpitiful5856]

I consider your tutorials just about the best I have come across on KZbin. The blackbox sticks are the icing on the cake, as just narration cannot depict the action taken like the stick(s) insert. Well done.

[@youtubxkip]

wow, I just watched this video, opened a simulator and the very first attempt was successful! This is incredible detailed explanation!

[@infernalbill9366]

Nice timing on this one. I was just getting ready to go out this morning to practice Power Loops. You make a nice point on the right stick and really just working the throttle to keep it smooth and symmetrical. Sure wish I could fly under 2.5.3 but 2.3.5 is going to have to do for me now. Thanks for putting this out and nice job.

[@FronbondiSkegs]

lol - I certainly mastering powering full speed into the ground

[@grahamjw75]

haha but have you mastered full speed to ground 4 point simultaneous motor contact upside down?....it was so glorious I quit the hobby for three days

[@CodyRobertEly]

sigma power loop

[@version_au]

Great explanation and video. Been keen to try these but had in my head they were harder than how you explain them. Will be trying these tomorrow after work for sure. :)

[@fatmoeller]

Hi Joshua Thank you for making thus awesom video. I will have to watch it again before I even attempt one. Thanks again.

[@tcoffel34]

Truly enjoy your videos man, without them, I do not believe I would have as deep an understanding of PIDS, BB, stick movements as I do. I naturally have the "feel" of how to do certain things, but some things I watch you guys do and wonder "how do they do it so smooth?" Well, Enter Joshua Bardwell, the man I say is the KZbin MultiRotor authority! Many thanks for your videos man, I will watch every one!

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Tom Coffel (TC) glad it's helpful.

[@manosm1]

Perfect video by a perfect pilot and teacher! Bravo!!!

[@QuadView]

Thanks. Great video with the sticks, motor sound and explanation. Also the loops you didn't do right help me understand even more than watching someone do it perfectly all the time.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Kevin Duquette lord knows I mess up enough tricks.

[@FRANKIEGBANGEMS]

I love how much you teach me 1st with the builds and programming now with advanced flying

[@bmolzen]

I feel like some of your videos will be timeless and always useful... ya know, like this one.

[@m1stagate105]

Yes mr B!!! I ,my good friend have just been power looping. Your tutorial is perfect.Thanks for your time and efforts for all of kwadkind;)

[@goesboom5416]

You are an amazing asset to this hobby. I cant believe you even answer emails🔥🔥🔥

[@StasysFPV]

Supper video, it is exactly what I was looking for. Since I am a rookie, so I appreciate any information Many thanks. Greetings from Lithuania.

[@skunstt]

fantastic video , really a big help and a must see !

[@anthonyland3639]

Thank you Joshua. I value your vids and info. Your the man.

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

Thank you I`m just learning acro, I got the flips down pretty good, gonna try this next unwindy day!

[@stakeout2]

Brilliantly done once again Joshua

[@rueda82nd]

Dude thanks for the tutorial was nice video not to many out there showing how to do tricks or stunts much appreciated :)

[@MadMarcWinnipeg]

You give great lessons! Just subbed. Thanx brotha! 👍😊

[@tompeers53]

The graphic of stick locations during the maneuver is VERY helpful.

[@ThePromptWizard2023]

Was about to start figuring this out, awesome!

[@theHotpointHoodlum]

Thanks your always here when I need you....

[@fatblacktone]

Thanks Josh managed my first power loops thanks to you!!

[@LovemyDrones]

Thanks JB, I'll be playing with that today! Time to get over the tear drops!

[@cactusfpv9458]

Excellent video. thanks alot. Could not picture in my head had that was pulled off. Iv such a clear view of how its done now

[@dronescanhelp]

Perfect.....nobody explains better then you when it comes to FPV.....If you had a t-shirt made " I learned something today" and then a "JB" on it, I'd buy it.....Thank you

[@havoc_64]

I learn more from your videos! You rock!

[@yosayogi539]

Nicely put well done Josh. Your really fluent with the stick controls. Oh yea lol I can imagine your property as a simulator location haha so we all can fly. :) ;)

[@bluevisionfpv8852]

Excellent episode thanks

[@NarcolepticLTD]

bawk bawk bawk? Love these vids sir, keep up the good work!

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome! Thanks a lot! I'm definitely going to try it! 😊

[@JSKCKNIT]

Thanks for this tutorial. You explained what I was doing preventing me from pitching back.

[@m1stagate105]

Thank you !! I think watching this will get me looping;) i have had trouble accomplishing a nice loop on rotor rush. I'm kinda noob although i did notice whilst browsing the leader board i'm a little faster than yourself(not to gloat) . off to montreal for another attempt!:)

[@HYEonDEATHROW]

Good job pointing out the camera angle. I hadn’t taken that into consideration.

[@russellnelius]

your instructions kick ass man. nobody else breaks it down like you do

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Russell Nelius thanks!

[@dcfpv_3101]

great video! we appreciate it very much!

[@cometpowell]

was doing the tear drop. this vid tightened things up for me now im LOOPIN BABY

[@skunkman62]

Great tutorial brother.

[@Mcdonaldt001]

Great explanation video bro!

[@tyte90]

Another great video!

[@filalleva6231]

Love the content. Super helpful. It would be cool to get some alternate line of sight views for some of your videos. I hardly see any of content like that.

[@MazinHattar]

Thanks for the help!

[@colelandreneau304]

this is amazing thank you

[@jdrone]

That's good information.👍

[@YogiIrfandi]

Great explanation! Subs.

[@beardmaximus]

love it!!!

[@90s_sascha]

Thanks for this Video ! Liked ans Subbed already !!

[@jonesy400011]

Awesome vid Buddy. Love the stick overlay. So, split S and half Cuban next? cant wait, hehehe.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+jonesy400011 split S is already made kzbin.info/www/bejne/earLdoiDpauir6M.

[@MicroRCFiend]

I found LoS I have to lessen pitch after the apex a little and perhaps feed a little more in towards the bottom. It's a tough move to get clean without the LoS reference.

[@mazmaz1988]

this is a must see video

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Thanks!

[@paulterl4563]

Super!! Thank You. (subcribed)

[@wulfclaw4921]

Verrrrrry cool ! Thanks !! Wulfy

[@gostfalcon]

Great explanation I will add this to the Facebook FPV freestyle trick page. This is perfect for what I'm trying to do.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Gostfalcon FPV Please feel free to add the whole playlist as you feel appropriate.

[@gostfalcon]

Done!

[@FUATKALAYCI]

süper açıklama ağır çekim çok iyi olmuş thanks ...

[@dazzlelaacarpentry-dazzlefpv]

Thank u mate

[@GUYBITTON]

Help please after firmware update devo 7 controller not connecting to furious 215 walkera Please Help!!!!

[@dthigs2532]

Thanks Josh, I can't wait to try the loop this video is very informative especially the stick movements at the bottom. Do you know what number I should have my expo set on for these tricks.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Well, it's a matter of feel and personal preference. The higher your full-stick-deflection rate is, the more expo you need to make the stick manageable around the center.

[@kwadsavethequeen8305]

YaaaaY I did my 1st power loop this morning on my 1st try!!! But Kwad Dammit, do you think I could do it again? I spent so much time on my back, in the grass, I felt like putting a red light out >.

[@NordicBlueRC]

Next weekend is power loop time!

[@AbdulAleemShekhani]

Bloody marvellous bro :] You ain't no spring chicken though ;]

[@jdnic1]

i think it also depends on how your quad is weighted around or balanced, if your battery is on top, your quad kinda wants to snap to the inverted position,

[@DJRara-bt3ew]

I did my first loops becose off you 🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@Funcentric]

Would this be harder with a whoop b/c there's less weight and momentum? Or would we expect it to be easier?

[@oscardiaz5731]

Hello It can be done power loop in CC3D Mode ratittude great video

[@gremics-gallery]

Can you recommend a drone to buy that wild all this stuff

[@janmichaelgrant4142]

hi great video what battery you recomend me to do power loops please let me now wath mah and c i have a robocat running on 3s and i cant do powers loop perfect as you do

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Janmichael Grant I don't think the battery is what's making or breaking your moves. Possibly you could use more power, in which case any good 4S would do you.

[@tycoontrading9352]

Question: It's better to keep all the drones at the same camera angle or do not matter?

[@ICEMAN_GLX]

nice flying man

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Ultimatevapor918 thanks. It was a really fun day.

[@ICEMAN_GLX]

I hope I dont lose my baby when I attempt this tomorrow at the lake lol I should be good though famous last words

[@URIELGG]

Niiiiice thanks

[@lizardgod1790]

I have a Mobula7 and It Haven't Flown it for A year because I need a new Motor and I when I do get it I won't Know how to solder it

[@Jsreality9038]

Amazing video pls what's your camera tilt angle on the video at the time?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

It's been a long time and I honestly don't know.

[@ethanutter7971]

Can you do this in horizon mode

[@jamrolypoly6832]

what flight board do you use. ime using cc3d, is it simple to do these controlled loops I need to be in rate mode. thanks

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Jamie Knight you need to be in rate mode, yes. I run Betaflight on various boards.

[@daveschannel49]

What is throttle? Up or forward? Can any drone do that?

[@bobbyjones88888]

I have a walkera 250 Pro . What do you recommend things for me to practice before trying stunts

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Practice stunts in the simulator first until you feel confident.

[@TerminatorDuo]

Does motor stop enabled affect the loop when you upside down? I mean the setting in cf.. where when your throttle is at zero the props are still spinning at a low rate. Should we set the motors not to spin at zero throttle?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Tooth Pain if you were to do that the copter would lose control

[@calebyoung1018]

Joshua Bardwell you definitely don't want to drop full throttle otherwise you will lose control but do bring it down to about 10%

[@txcowboyfpv7898]

dumb question, do you have to be in acro mode to perform this trick. Just learning , I tried in horizon , didn't turn out very well lol

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Pretty much, yeah. Horizon lets you do flips and rolls but I don't think it will be great for this type of gradual move.

[@annasarahkramerfazendeiro8030]

I managed to do one, but crashed half a move later with the excitement... :-D What about sideways loops (using roll) - they should be a little easier, once the horizon stays in view. Do you happen to have a video about that?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Anna Sarah Krämer Fazendeiro I don't.

[@pierretharreau4862]

do you use acro or horizon mode? and do you air mode? I have been trying to do the upside down no throttle tricks but I never seem to be able to :( Help plz

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I use air mode, yes, 100%. Everything else is acro mode. Literally none of the top pilots use self-level mode. For FPV, acro mode is better once you get used to it. Without air mode, you will not have much authority at zero throttle.

[@pierretharreau4862]

Thanks for your answer XD

[@rcfly_ch]

nice! ;)

[@Tvpc1971]

what is the expo on pitch and roll and is it set to the tx or fc?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Tvpc1971 RC expo is about 0.65 or 0.7, and on the FC. Bear in mind that the sticks overlay shows the result AFTER expo, so my actual stick movements are somewhat larger than you are seeing.

[@Tvpc1971]

+Joshua Bardwell I use a cc3d and I just started flying in rate mode after about a year of flying. Over the next few weeks I'll slowly start increasing my rates and adding expo. Flips and rolls are cool but the loops and upside down hang times really shows control of the machine.

[@KLNYC]

doing with out AiR mode is tricky.

[@blueskymilicz]

❤

[@platty9237]

There’s something oddly satisfying about coming down from that inverted dive.

[@haveric24]

what pitch you using on your camera??

[@JoshuaBardwell]

43.

[@Dontbeweakvato]

does your quad have Sixaxis you know 3 axis gyro and 3 axis accelerometer. or is it in 100% manual where if a beginner were to yaw a little they would go out of control

[@JoshuaBardwell]

All multirotors have at least a six axis gyro. Without that, you just couldn't fly at all.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Joshua Bardwell well, technically, only 3 axis is mandatory. But I don't think you commonly find anything less than 6.

[@Dontbeweakvato]

+Joshua Bardwell I've just bought a vortex 250 and I've been only flying with smaller quads line latrax alias. I'm pretty confident when flying with those quads at 100% rates so I'm eager to go bigger/more power

[@hsonido]

should the airmode on when we do power loops?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Airmode should always be on in my opinion. Otherwise you lose authority when you go to zero throttle.

[@hsonido]

thanks man

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

Hi Josh! Two questions man. Can Cinewhoop powerloop or is it a risky trick ? Secondly how did you put those stick graphics overlay with your "real" fpv flight? Did you have something running while you were flying?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4DWlqGCnLuLpcU&ab_channel=JoshuaBardwell

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

@@JoshuaBardwell nice man Would you not recommend power looping with Cinewhoop or it can be done?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Sure you can do it.

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

@@JoshuaBardwell Cheers mate!

[@rchobbiesjapan2777]

is it okay to use rattitude to power loop?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Ikii Hisada you can try it. It depends in how tight a loop you're doing whether acro mode mode kicks in.

[@christianalvarado1341]

hey. nice video. you using airmode?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Chris13FPV Yes.

[@bereal1251]

can this move be done in Horizon mode?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

That's kind of like asking if you can screw in a screw with a butter knife. You can. But you shouldn't.

[@bobbyjones88888]

I am new to fpv flying and quad flying . Can you tell me how to set up your controller for stunt flying

[@JoshuaBardwell]

That is a pretty open ended question. Can you be more specific?

[@bobbyjones88888]

how do you set up your throttle curve for stunts. Like what are your points and percentages for low, 1,2,Mid,3, 4 and High.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Linear. Completely linear. I don't like throttle curves because the hover point of a copter is different for every copter, and what battery you're running, and whether you're running an HD camera. I just want a linear curve on every copter.

[@zeebeefpv2273]

Josh does this mean you use the same radio and radio setup for many kwads? I expect this means your radio always delivers the same instructions and let the kwad show its colors? I am just learning and wonder if I can keep binding my frsky taranis to new (frsky-ready) kwads and try them out?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

+Zak Borg search my channel for "model match"

[@silinalexandr]

How did you do this sticks visible?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5TPi3mCg6xlaZY But the command line utilities don't work any more with Betaflight 3.1, so you have to use the BB Explorer export webm video feature instaed.

[@Invitingsauce]

I'm sure you've seen the DALRC channel videos of the guys doing power loops under throttle the whole time?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I'm sure you can. I just think it cuts the back side of the loop short.

[@BorisBnow]

Yes you can hold throttle whole the time that keeps the momentum which is the real power loop as people do LOS. Actually the best way to learn what is going on is by flying LOS....you can see what is going on. with fpv your more less blind during the move

[@skunkman62]

Kancho!

[@basstrom88]

I definitely agree about LOS! I was shitting myself when trying to learn power loops in the "tunnel vision" of FPV (especially when looking up at the sky). I tried it LOS and quickly learnt how the quad behaved during different stick movements and just how much room for error I had before hitting the ground :) I've been doing the same with inverted manoeuvres as well.

[@jamesordwayultralightpilot]

Yeah it's all got to do with camera angle. If you work your way up to 60 degrees you can see more of the path your quad is traveling and you don't need to let off as much....right Joshua?????

[@BNIRc]

The ground is always coming for you

[@JerryCalverley]

Oldie, but a goodie! Love the wuss comment. Lol