iFlight Nazgul ECO - Best Value 5" FPV Drone for your Money!

[@CrawlersCampRc]

So happy that iflight is still pushing analog!! Glad I'm invested in them. This is great for getting people in the hobby and whatnot love running

[@dbradx]

Terrific review as always, Cap'n - and a great-looking drone for sure. Happy flying!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Many thanks!

[@narcissisticnarcissus4956]

This is now the default drone I will recommend to people. I have the 199 dollar version since last summer and it's everything I need.

[@Error-33]

How has using radio been? I dont have much experience with FPV overall so would love some feedback on it, so far it sounds real nice

[@narcissisticnarcissus4956]

@@Error-33 ELRS version works flawlessly for me

[@zino_08]

I haven't flown fpv drone earlier, i'm thinking about this drone, if I practise on simulator for quite a long time I will be able to handle this kind of quad or not, do you think the same as the captain drone?

[@narcissisticnarcissus4956]

@@zino_08 I am confident that after sim practice you will be good enough. And if you don't trust your throttle control you can set a hard limit to it in Betaflight. This was my first drone and it's a great purchase for any pilot.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Looks insane decent price I like the set up

[@Shooting-Up]

Awesome this is my next purchase, I’m glad you did a review

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sumner407]

That’s a nice big drone. The 03 system seams to be the ideal combo with it. Great performance and good video from it, what more could you ask for. Love your reviews. 👍👍😀

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@smoknvader9127]

Did you do any grading to the maiden video straight from the O3 cam? That footage looks really sharp with no NDs I noticed.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

All camera settings were left on auto

[@lynsmith1096]

Very good review Steve

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good evening captain really nice drone cool review

[@BallSackFPV]

Looks like the iFlight BF 4.5 presets are nearly here, so that's going on my evoque v2. Been waiting for that! Thanks, Steve, very interesting looking thing!

[@bourin2106]

dose it flight with 4s batterie ?

[@steelheadking123]

Like always a good content & informative video, thanks so much.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@meggaburry]

Do you have HolyStone hs175D. Its old but i think its great drone.

[@jeffersonmowery7011]

What controller/fpv goggles did you use?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You realize everyone who reads your comment will think there is something wrong with you because just before I fly I say and show what goggles I’m using and what radio I’m using.

[@jeffersonmowery7011]

I skipped to the part where you flew the drone. I was mainly interested in this drones flying capability. Thank you for somewhat answering my question, and being discourteous in the process. I love the content. Have a nice day!

[@executioner7400]

Why don't you watch my dude

[@bulufish8208]

Awesome job 👏. Suggestion more reviews about drones and its products 👌.

[@brandon9689]

I can't wait until the G3 is unlocked for use with 03 units. I'm hoping I can save some money by using 1 or 2 air units and just move them between my drones. Do you think an approach like this is practical? Installing an 03 unit doesn't seem hard, and a few minutes of work to swap drones doesn't seem bad for the money it saves.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You could, but it is time consuming.

[@Zachbuchan]

I have this but I can’t see any osd

[@ChristianoGioacchini]

Amazing Video! Would you say it could lift a gopro as easily as the nazgul evoque. I am confused how these drones differ.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, just as easy

[@ChristianoGioacchini]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you!!!

[@OnelastgoTV]

I ordered my v5 eco in deadcat version, that was on the Europe site though

[@DCNerdyQuiz]

awesome video🎉 i just got mine today. The gopro 13 is a little bigger than your 11 mini, how do you think the drone will handle with the weight of the gopro 13?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It probably won’t even notice it.

[@minax92]

On 5.8 GHz what you choose for range ? 40/20/10 MHz ?

[@awesomosis]

Price went up by $20 on their website. Was wondering your thoughts on the ELRS antenna thru the frame like that. You think that would affect long range signal much? Also wondering the Betalflight version, 4.3 or 4.5? I was thinking for GPS return the 4.5 is probably better for GPS but don't want to flash FW that's not ready for it. Thanks for the good review my man.

[@2dronezz]

Hey, captaindrone , if you ever want to do a remote , im right on the border of Ontario! Nice review!

[@Origami_kid585]

Can you do a review of the apex vr70pro

[@benjamindurbin4065]

Hi big fan question what were your rates and expo on the 64 futura

[@DadBodFPV]

That ain't no beach, bro. Cheers from Oz. Good video, Captain.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yup, in my tiny area it is considered a river beach. In your island continent area it would be considered a child’s sandbox. 🤣

[@DCNerdyQuiz]

Hi again, i just got my brand new nazgul eco. So out of the box its in angle mode? How do i put it in acro mode ? Btw i use the dji fpv controller 2.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You simply need to set it up in BETAFLIGHT CONFIGURATOR. Follow my directions shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHJapVjjZuWfNksi=ZHTQaszRQ-LwXK_v

[@DCNerdyQuiz]

@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you so much

[@MartinAmbler-g9v]

I have the Geprc 5” but want this too. Is there a difference? Could practice freestyle with this. Great and informed vid again 👏👏

[@scottTNT]

Looks great! In the $199 version, is the flight controller compatible with caddx vista?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes

[@NorgeSquad]

Did you flash bluejay on it or was it flashed from factory?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I think the English translation of your question is incorrect because it makes no sense

[@NorgeSquad]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 No? Its correct. Im just asking if you flashed the ESC's with bluejay firmware or not

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@NorgeSquadNo. when I review a drone there can be no changes made to the ESC, PIDS, etc. Because the drone I show must perform the same as someone else would experience buying the same drone.

[@NorgeSquad]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 cool that they ship it with Bluejay

[@mrgreenc1]

Thanks for your review. If I understand well, with the X frame I can do cinematic flight with external camera the same way You do with DC frame?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Correct!

[@fpv-t8n]

youre a lot like me, except i dont have half as many of your drone skills. i did photography since age 12, even (B&W) darkroom at that age... im 50 soon... i almost gave up on photography except for iphone snapsh!ts, bc it seems people dont appreciate pro photography as much, not with everyone having smart phones... so i lost inspiration. but drones caused me to get that inspiration-spark in my chest again. I see you know some freestyle tricks which is awesome but your style is more like a cine style, which is probably like mine. the one freestyle thing i do love though, is tall building dives. apart from that i am happy to zoom around and document sites in a way that looks as pretty and pro as possible. btw your intro to avata 2 was excellent, i watched it 2 times already but i get the fly more avata 2 pack in about 2 weeks. cant wait! liked and subscribed.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Many Thanks & Happy New Year!

[@JeRiMarAV]

Great video again steve! I have a couple of questions: I bought a second hand digital iFlight Bumblebee v2 with crossfire and came across the followings issues: -How do I start/stop recording the onboard O3 system with my TBS remote controller? -In Betaflight I have configured the 3 flight modes. They seem too switch correctly, however I am on the field it seems that only the acro mode is active. What do I do wrong?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Answers: -DJI starts/stops recording by pressing button on the goggles, not the transmitter. -You set your flight modes incorrectly in Betaflight Configurator and possibly also in your radio. I have tons of vids on how to do it correctly (I show it each time I review a new radio and make a setup video)

[@JeRiMarAV]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks for the answers. -So, I start/stop recording via the goggles. Will there then be a recording in the goggles as well as in the O3 unit? -i did watch your FPV for beginners video episode 10 to set up radio and flight controller in Betaflight. But not the results I expected...

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@JeRiMarAV Most FPV pilots simply set up in the DJI Goggles to START recording once the motors are ARMED and to stop recording when motors are DISARMED.

[@JeRiMarAV]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 i have not found such option in my dji googles integra

[@EdEditz]

I have 2 questions: 1. if I get the O3 version can I fly this with my DJI Goggles-3 and remote controller-3 from the Avata-2 ? 2. If the answer to the first question is yes, is it possible to use other controllers with the Nazgul in the same O3 configuration (like a Radio Master TX16 for instance) ?:

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

YES… BUT you really need to watch this video TO THE END, so you don’t make the NEWBIE mistakes that so many others have made. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHJapVjjZuWfNksi=NvlvhbXuXDNsFzDs

[@EdEditz]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you! That was the info I needed. Excellent.

[@mattc6968]

What’s the difference between this and the evouqe?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Price

[@executioner7400]

​@CAPTAINDRONE798 what about performance?

[@Lifeishard10000]

Love the video it was so relaxing

[@DanielJohnFPV]

Hey Steve, do you have a marketing contact for iFlight? I'd love to reach out to them

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

No contacts at iFlight

[@LandOverview]

Nice and compact like it, on my to get list now, price is good.

[@Manny7RM]

Very good like always. Question, what quad is like or similar with closer to 10 minutes flight time?. Not caring about price.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Usually a quad that is labeled a LONG RANGE DRONE will have a longer flight time.

[@WillyFPV]

Thanks, Steve. Getting the X frame. I Also, I want the hat! Which i can't find.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Enjoy! I collect hats from different FPV companies, so grabbed this one when they announced their 10th anniversary.

[@iAmSelectaSupa]

Hey nice review, any review on the evoque f5?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Same as this, but with smaller arms & 5” props: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIfSYXeoZpploposi=3UvcMAqj_Bc7_NYw

[@KevinT711]

I'm looking for a step up from the Avata. I originally got into FPV for the cinematic aspect of it, but have been getting into freestyle as well. Would you say that the dead cat frame is a good next step where I can still use it for more cinematic type flying, but also push the freestyle aspects a little farther than the avata? Do you have any other recommendations? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, if you wish to film using the DJI O3 onboard camera, the deadcat frame is what you want

[@slystoppFPV]

Thank you Captain for the review. I know it’s not the same size or weight of quad, but for the flying, how would you compare it to the Darwin Foldape4 which you reviewed as well?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For my style of flying I prefer this one

[@timothyturner9134]

So elrs is the radio transmission and the dji 03 is the video transmission? Looking to get into fpv and trying to understand the ecosystems

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Correct. For most people coming from the DJI world, this video helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHJapVjjZuWfNksi=PLXOWXQr7F_3aI3Q

[@MasonSauseda]

Does this fly any different than the Nazgul5 v3

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

They would be somewhat similar

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

I like the set up

[@ansiZmodem]

I have a GoPro 11 Hero Black but its not the mini. Can I use it, or will it be too heavy etc?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It will be fine

[@JairoFranchi]

Hey captain, thanks for the great video. Currently I have an avata 2 and I was planning to enter in something more freestyle and that has a good price. I saw the updates on DJI, the googles 3 and the remote controller 3 can already bind to the o3 unit, right? Do you think that would be worth to change to this one? Thanks and keep going with the great videos! 🚀👏🏼

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Just make certain you get the O3 PNP version or your DJI remote won’t work

[@JairoFranchi]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 👍🏼

[@cinghiotop6572]

what do you think if a begginner put a 4s lipo on it, instead of a 6s lipo? it's going to be more domable?

[@zeroblade6599]

Like learning to drive in a f2 car instead of an f1 car.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

A 4s would not provide the correct voltage thus a flight would be less than responsive

[@thomashardy9994]

Can a larger battery be mounted to give 15 minutes of flight time?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You can use whichever battery you wish, as long as the weight allows the drone to takeoff

[@Zachbuchan]

Do you just fly on 25mW

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

25mw is for the ANALOG version. You only fly on 25mw indoors (like in a warehouse or gym) because the range would be short

[@Zachbuchan]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks but how do I change my mW higher

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@Zachbuchanchange it in Betaflight configurator

[@Zachbuchan]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ok but on this flight if you know how many mW did you fly on thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@Zachbuchan You must be very new at FPV. I flew using DIGITAL DJI, therefore the mw is very different and not set by the user.

[@PvTLink234]

How do you find the elrs receiver and antenna ? Good for long range ? (With like a 100mw tx)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

ELRS is the standard for long range, so its good

[@PvTLink234]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 yes, but I couldn't find the reference of the Rx in the quad stock. Neither the antenna.

[@youtubetruthlife4750]

I just bought this drone as my very first FPV drone (excluding DJI Avata). I want to mount my DJI Mini 3 on this drone and use it as a camera, do you have any tips?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You want to place a DRONE on a DRONE???

[@youtubetruthlife4750]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 yes sir, the new meta

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Great footage

[@YellowBlock250]

which goggles should i use if i got this drone is it just dji goggles?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

DJI digital goggles if you get the drone with the DJI O3 camera. If you get the analog camera version then any cheap analog FPV goggles will work.

[@YellowBlock250]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks!

[@zdenekpavlis1274]

Hi, begginer question, if I buy version with DJI O3 air uinit with ELRS controller, can I also P&P my DJI Remote Controller, or do I need to get elrs radio? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If you add ELRS, then PNP is no longer available so NO you can’t automatically use your DJI remote

[@MitsukiHashiba]

You can use the PNP on ELRS but here is the neat part😅. You have to unspold the wire on your drone that conmects to the reciver

[@jaysdub]

Can anyone recommend good goggles to use with the cheaper analog version?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Visit Banggood. Look for goggles with diversity antennas.

[@ijtlii4650]

I bought the 200 dollar version, and I'm ysing eachine 200d goggles with pagoda antennas. Is it normal to get around 400meter range on stock settings? Or is something wrong

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You may have the output power set too low or your goggles have poor reception antennas

[@sonnysonny4048]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Is it safe for VTX if the power is always set to 1600mW?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@sonnysonny4048 1600mw for an ANALOG output is more than average, so it would get hot. Most ANALOG VTX units are 400mw MAXIMUM. A good quality one is 1 Watt (1000 mw). I have not seen 1600 mw. If you have such a VTX then it would be made out of good quality material so that it is fine to run at 1600 mw.

[@sonnysonny4048]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 i have nazgul eco xl5 analog, axisflying manta 5 se analog, and geprc vapor x5 analog, all of them using 1600mw vtx analog, no fan included in vtx, so i worried for over heat

[@willrine8614]

Fun video ! 😃 Beautiful flight with a very cool machine ! Great review Cap !! 😎

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@zeroblade6599]

Gods this thing is sweet. It's been a while since I bought any drones though, my controller doesn't support this, my charger only goes up to 4s, I'd have to buy all new gear (except goggles) to be able to fly it, very tempting though

[@Slithh]

Nice FPV drone! I really need to save up and get an FPV drone and radio. Someday! Great video! Made me want one! Thanks for the upload!

[@MammothPaige]

Cool unit

[@aarondodson1261]

I want to see the captain rip it

[@PropDusting]

Echo?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I believe ECO is for ECONOMICAL, but pronounced ECHO vice saying E-C-O

[@PropDusting]

​@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Ahhh I get it! Nice!

[@daveks21]

i love how in the us you can go places like this and there's no one around I'm in the UK no matter where I go there are people dog walking or hikers and they all hate drones sadly

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I’m in Canada. The trick is to go at sunrise on a week day.

[@daveks21]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 even better than the us then 😉

[@daveks21]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 that’s my usual timing but it’s currently school holidays in the uk at the moment

[@ANIMAL168]

I like it, Benny

[@ironoreiron]

$200 only!?

[@SimeonLaij]

Wow!

[@tomthumb5688]

Nice drone, I have a kind of revue on the s 155 drone as seen on AliExpress or Banggood at $150.00 or so not to bad of a drone . Very similar to the sg 906 not real great in the wind - camera only good fairly close does way points ok , flight time in default mode you might get 30 minutes , would make a good beginners drone in default mode . For money not Dji or fimi, quite heavy in us you will have t put registration plate on it , pretty for giving craft.

[@julianmclean3869]

Holy Crap Captain !!!; top speed ?????? that is amazing !!!!; also, great tip on your "exit strategy" ; thought both Cameras were superb however have to look away when you do your freestyle roles !!!!!!

[@MACH_SDQ]

Gooooooood

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Cool channel

[@REO_212]

Thats amazing i love all aof steves videos but 200 dollar that is great

[@420247paul]

Too bad about all those Iflight drones the rusians are using. I wish i could buy their products in good conscience.

[@Anayanoor-mg7eq]

So are Ukraine. No one is innocent.

[@jeydronefpv]

❤👍👍👍👍👍👍🔥🤣

[@henrytaaffe7058]

awssssoooommmmeeeeee video Captain

[@Krash_fpv]

Lol the air unit and battery weigh more than 250 lol..... and gonpro ia aboth 130 ish

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There really are next to no 5" quads that weigh under 250 grams.

[@baths4cars]

Honestly for only $200 if i had the money i would buy it

[@nick.020]

Wait... So youre reviewing the 400 dollar drone but putting it under the 200 dollar title... Completely defeats the purpose of this video

[@LYTHRIK]

He's reviewing the drone, not the camera my dude.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You are a silly human @nick.020. (The video explains only the camera is different)

[@nick.020]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 you're still reviewing and showing the dji footage which looks way better then any analogue signal. Especially the "really powerful" transmitter in the normal cheaper version will be way worse than this.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@nick.020With that line of thinking, you better toss in the fact I used an ELRS RECEIVER vice any of the others. The review is about the existence of a $199 drone which is why it was clearly pointed out that owners of such a drone are gonna stick a GoPro on it to film because there are no humans on planet earth that film in ANALOG. Hence the longest sequence of flight is all about the GoPro footage. I hate that I have to explain all of this to you as it should all make sense. In summary… iFlight made 3 FPV drones at different price points. I have the middle priced one because I prefer to not use a GoPro and just film with the camera. All 3 drones are made out of the same materials and fly the same. The differences are the camera and for the top most expensive model, the flight controller is different.

[@Manny7RM]

You will never win the battle against this silly keyboard warriors 😂

[@malpermit]

Second! 😁

[@ironoreiron]

No you’re 4th

[@ironoreiron]

Technically 5th if you count replies

[@malpermit]

I meant second viewer, there was one view on the video when I watched it 👍

[@Funfacts-X-o8y]

Dji mini 2 se

[@Davidwrd]

First

[@ironoreiron]

Nope i am

[@DragonsEyeCybersecurity]

I purchased one of these in a no-receiver - analog - BNF and I have to say iFlight - as a company that gets great reviews.. pretty much sucks.. the instructions and literature for the flight controller and RX connections were very poor and in some cases flat wrong, they glued to the FC a 4 wire setup to the 6 pin UART2 header.. AND chose the non inverted pin. so useless for a SBUS receiver... and since its glued on.. not easy to fix.. so I contacted iFlight and asked why they don't include a 6 wire connector or, like I have seen with other iflight drone reviews, a bag with multiple wire sets for that header.. not only would they not send them, they insisted I go out and find and buy my own.. well if I wanted to do that I would have build the damn thing from scratch.. not paid the money for a BNF... if this was a beginner and did not know that SBUS had to go to the inverted pin.. and just followed iFlights incorrect wiring instructions using their included cable.. they would never get it to work.. I would have bought the O3 version but again, iFlight was marking it up way more than what you can get an O3 for, so I used my own RX.... First and definitely the LAST iFlight POS I spend my money on...