JJRC M02 - It's a Drone, It's a Plane, It's a Kite? - REVIEW

[@MrAirbleed]

I just enjoying how you both makes it all happy

[@rogerthat.9105]

I think that they offer a lot. For the money. But not my cup of tea. Gave you a thumbs up. Because that's what I do. ( on this channel anyway )

[@jimquibell4634]

The box it comes in makes a great carry case. Since you can't put it back in the box right side up with the vertical stabilizers installed (using the small screws in the bag with spare props and screwdriver), you simple cut out two slots in the rear of the foam liner, then put the MO2 in upside down. Totally protected now. Add a carry handle if you wish.

[@dog11222]

Really enjoy these collabs with Andre, you guys sync well together...great vid as always CD

[@stephenkolenda]

Finally a person who knows how to fly on this channel

[@uberdriverlondon]

Good joke ;)

[@TristanMaligDelta]

Alright, time for JJRC to take my money, lol. I'm sure you get this a lot but out of all the KZbinrs who talk about drones, your channel is the most informative and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for inspiring me to get into the drone/UAV world.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@barneyrebel0123]

You know, this might be good 2nd plane, after getting really good with a slow flying rudder elevator plane. Durable like you said, which is a major plus when getting you’re skills up. Nice work.

[@mikesaerial]

HOLY MOLY!! thats an awesome plane😍😍😍✈️✈️

[@andysmith5220]

If this plane was designed like the V-22 Osprey then wow. Or better yet the Harrier jump jet. Even with propellers and the harrier body talk about fun then. Great video I'm going to have to get one for my boys

[@apollothirteen3993]

Looks fun, great video. I wish we had these back when I was a kid. Slightly disappointed that it's not a kite.

[@caddiman9834]

I really, really like this. Totally different. Awesome.🤙🏼

[@dronereviewman9580]

I really want one!!! Just looks so different and would be really fun to fly!!!

[@productguru8323]

Very fun. These plane can easily cover much longer range than quads. Hope DJI can make aircrafts like this.

[@portedbikes]

They fly faster... but range is determined by the antennas and type of connection... I doubt this toy gets over 1 mile or that flight time is over 15 minutes.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@portedbikes You no speak with forked tongue Kemo Sabe! ;-)

[@productguru8323]

@@portedbikes That's true. I shouldn't have taken things like DJI AccuSync for granted!

[@gadreem]

Nice little plane, as always great review With touch of humor . Thanks Stey

[@TommyDrone]

Would have liked to see it flying as a plane more. Super cool.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXixZH-ZpNh_kJY

[@1vigorousdragon]

Nice video and review, looks like fun. Thanks Captain!

[@ce-750pilot3]

Captain! What a cool craft! I will have to add one to my collection (I might even let the grandkids fly it-maybe)😂! The price is very reasonable as well. I really enjoy watching you and Andre do the reviews together! As always, looking forward to the next one😃🛩..........

[@michaelsmusic-relaxingsoun2360]

Two big kids, having fun 😎❤️

[@pavicd763]

Look at the sky! - IT'S A BIRD ! -IT'S A PLANE ! -YES !

[@michaelpechthalt8627]

That is a funny toy to be a kid again. Great review

[@pds4184]

Hey, I liked the "cartwheel "mode!. Thanks fir the video Cap!

[@Totustuus2022]

This is really a cool toy! I'll get this to my grandson!

[@rossprivate5456]

it always blows me away that its so cold and snowy there , mind you i live in western australia and snow is unheard of here ...ever thanks for the reviews , i just bought the ex4 /aurora 12

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Bluff Knoll in the Stirling Ranges receives some snow in most years. ;-)

[@rossprivate5456]

@@theoztreecrasher2647 if youre there at the right time , its maybe twice a year for a few hours tops . yes you got me ...ever been there when it has snowed? it would be a goal of mine ,perhaps next big cold front in winter

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@rossprivate5456 Nope but I've got to make it over there now that I've finally given up work. Have to be soon - the legs & all other joints just about gone. Some friends were over there many years ago & brought back photos of a once-in-a-lifetime dusting somewhere near the south coast.:-)

[@brendanomara339]

Got me one of them, but haven't been out with it yet! Can't wait!

[@CiobanuNicolae]

Just an idea: put the drone on skis and start it in V mode, drive it like a ground vehicle, then change the mode to M and take off! 😉

[@averagewojak2623]

big brain idea, I like it

[@CiobanuNicolae]

@@averagewojak2623 thanks man!

[@AsgardStudios]

Nice little rig! Very similar to the Parrot Swing which I love.

[@AlexikoRusso]

Cool! It's Fun Flyer 👍 JJRC ✌️

[@razzwilmz7970]

Thanks. Fun to watch.

[@starbasefiveify]

THANK YOU ANDRE👍🎈

[@Imokanurnot]

Y'all are having entirely too much fun!!

[@covertops.]

Cool drone! I like it.

[@djwak59]

I would’ve liked to see this reviewed on a less windy day. That way I’d see the plane mode more. I’ve been flying drones for awhile but I’d be open to checking this out to try my hand at a plane.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Watch my review of this drone (same drone, different model) done in the summer... IT WAS SUPER WINDY, but I filmed much more plane flying mode. I only had one good eye at the time (due to an accident) but it was kinda funny: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXixZH-ZpNh_kJY

[@djwak59]

Thanks Cap. I'll check that out.

[@garylokovich4555]

How long has this been out? Is it the same as the XK X450? I'm seriously ready to pull the trigger and order that one from Amazon, but yours hinted at having a camera. Although I haven't dug deeper, I won't be surprised to learn that you installed it yourself. Did you? That's something I would do to mine, and I could use a good tutorial, if needed.

[@lockingpaul]

Holy frig that’s awesome !!

[@tuttoto]

I bought 2 xk450 (exactly the same) to fpv them (it has already been done a lot) and do aerobatics with less risks...

[@luismatah]

Happy 2020, a Drone Plane :), a strange but interesting option to enjoy the RC hobby, I just need a small camera.

[@saintguardian3639]

This looks awesome. Would work great as an fpv drone. Thanks for sharing!

[@zyxyuv1650]

Parrot could take a 2nd shot at Disco with VTOL. A cool aspect of Disco was being able to fly for so long and far. But people had trouble with landing, and being unable to hover when needed, and being unable to recover from loss of control from bank angle, or from wind conditions, which resulted in lost planes. A hybrid design has a lot more room for innovation left.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For some reason the PARROT DISCO was a failure in sales. Probably because they offered it at a price that was out of reach for most people. If PARROT makes another version, they have to keep the price low.

[@zyxyuv1650]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 True. When I was looking at the Disco originally, I was concerned that I'd lose the plane and it would be $1200 gone in an instant. I watched a bunch of videos about it and saw people losing their planes and saying it was a gamble that you could potentially lose after a few flights. That was the reason I didn't buy it. If it was a hybrid at the Anafi price point that could recover from arbitrary error and could land easily, I would have felt much more confident about putting money into it. Many added 4G LTE with mods a few years later, and that would be an essential feature for long range.

[@robdigital5920]

That is different! Not sure if it’s something I would like or not. Looks like Andre had fun though lol

[@olegraikov5181]

Nice device, respect from Russia for developers!

[@dogshampoonetwork6051]

Looks totally fun.

[@CHEECHMUN]

Looks GREAT. Hard styrofoam. I think it would sell better if it came with a camera, vs. the buyer researching which camera to buy. If the military had a jet like this, they would get motion sickness.

[@arthurflorea8814]

Nice drone

[@herbalfly3157]

Salut, Très bonne référence qu'est JJRC... Ce M02 me fait penser au Swing Parrot. Simple et rapide prise en main. Par contre, forte prise au vent. Pas mal histoire de prendre un peu de vitesse... Bon vol à tous Dronistiquement-votre

[@philip9015]

That is too cool! I want one!

[@garylinnane917]

Got to be fun with that smile on your faces

[@jamiemonkey1362]

How strange vertical mode is usually for take off and landing. You should try putting it on the ground in a vertical position and taking off in v mode.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You can certainly do this if there is no wind.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

The motors can only be started in M-mode but you could set it up, calibrate and start in M-mode then grab it by the nose, switch to V-tol and sit in a cradle vertically & up the motors to take off. Or just take off normally & immediately switch to V-tol! :D

[@DougEfresh.]

I have to have this one! I was going to get the XK 450 but this is a little cheaper I think.

[@arthurflorea8814]

Hello Captain can you please do another video with the jjrc x12 drone. And how it hovers.

[@droningharry]

So Steve I've not flown since late September because I broke my right Ankle and had to have it repaired with surgery. That's not counting an hour of work I did for our Church sitting in a Wheelchair in 30 MPH gusts with the temp at 30F. Then getting better mid December I fell again and rebroke my right ankle in the same place. This time we're holding out to see if it will heal. Anyway I've been flying Planes more this past year they are a refreshing change from my DJI Drones. Also break easier when you smash them into walls. I like the Delta?? Wing Planes and the fact you have more freedom and flexibility than just flying a camera drone. Honestly that's what they are. So i'm going to the site and buying this. If I ever heal I'll learn to fly it. For now I just have to envy you.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Get well soon and wear bubble wrap!

[@rcimposter9686]

Yaman nice review

[@zxxyz]

I prefer the XK X520 for around half the money. Does VTOL and will flip into airplane mode. It's also largely made of high impact foam, so designed to take a beating.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Yep. These tri-modes (M02 & XK X450) are a lot of fun and a lot more competent than the XK X520 but the flying to fixing ratio is going to favour the X520 by a good margin.

[@daylenperlas3771]

wow i need to catch up to the content

[@daylenperlas3771]

hi i was a fan before but my phone break so im new again

[@RichartAsia]

Looks fun!

[@technickr]

Awesome Toy! Need this!!!

[@technickr]

How about laws? Is it a drone or a plane?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There are no such thing as Drone vs Plane laws, they are all one.

[@technickr]

CAPTAIN DRONE yes ok, than its a european thing. Drones can be flew "everywhere" and planes only in special model flight areas.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Technickr Interesting, was not aware of that. I North America we have UAS rules which apply to anything in the airspace that is unmanned.

[@riverakers]

Looks like fun to me!

[@fastxmuse6102]

I think I am going to order one looks pretty cool, btw can you tell what larger size batteries could fit in this M06 ? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There are so many different battery sizes that you could use. The list would be too long. Just ensure whatever battery you use, that you don't exceed the voltage of the original battery.

[@KeithShuler]

So cool!

[@APTTMH144thou]

If they ever fpv that thing it would be great for some type of crazy races

[@randomposts6465]

That looks really fun 😙

[@Friskee62]

Very cool indeed...

[@Loft54]

Nice job!

[@mccormickchannel7438]

for those of us who are not familiar with rc planes; how forgiving is it? Can you stall it out? will it self correct to prevent crash?

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Put JJRC M02 into the search box above & watch a few other videos. ;-) Also check out the RC groups forums thread on this (and the XK X450.)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Oh, you can certainly stall it and recover it. In the following video (pretty much the same plane) you can see how it performs flying as a plane on a super windy day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXixZH-ZpNh_kJY

[@duuhmojo9552]

Very cool

[@ger13nunyah56]

Nice

[@carsondinwoodie5840]

The larger model isnt so durable i can attest to that. Having said that if you want a unique fpv experience you should try out the e flight convergence. You can take of and land in aces that a regular plain couldn't and as a entry expert level flyer the nice benefit is ghat you can flip the plane back to drone level and have a better chance of avoiding a full blown plane confetti, circle of failure

[@carsondinwoodie5840]

Also disregard the spelling errors I need a new ghost armor, I have addressed that, not need to comment on it, thank you.

[@1QKGLH]

I can't figure out what the point of vertical mode is.

[@stussyhuff]

Looks fun

[@jasonb4835]

Hi what camera did you ya e on the plane? Interested in a small onboard camera.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It may be listed in the video description, under the video. Think it was a RUNCAM 5.

[@dale_ch]

Haha!! - spooky tech!! 👍👍😍😍 - in a while when it's refined properly, this will be an awesome beast 😎😎

[@robertkbrooks951]

Looks just like my E-Flite Convergence. And my Mini Convergence, ?????

[@BrucePinn]

I like your reviews, but the problem I find is a lot of the drones you review are not directly available in Canada. To order them means that you must put your faith in the delivery services (and custom handling) of a retailer located on the other side of the globe. Not particularly comforting knowing one is ordering something where the actual landed cost is a little open ended.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hi Bruce... you do realize I am Canadian and therefore in Canada and the products I show I ordered/received from the Chinese companies.

[@BrucePinn]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Hi, I do realize that you're in Canada (metric being the dead give-away) . My concern centres on the way these companies ship from China. Their prices are appealing, but I've been burned before on customs charges and the mysterious brokerage fees by the carrier that cause me to be reluctant to try again. It would be nice to understand the "landed" cost (pun intended) in various markets... But keep doing what you're doing. You're very thorough with your reviews. Thank you.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@BrucePinn If you choose quick shipping and it comes by courier you will be charged duties/customs. If by postal, must times there is no charge, but it does take a very long time to arrive.

[@private_citizen]

Have you tried setting up something like the Skydio to target follow another drone like this M02 for some smooth top down aerial footage? Really curious how well it would work.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The SKYDIO2 shot the video from above in this episode. The SKYDIO can only follow a human or a car and nothing else. Unlike a DJI drone where you can draw a box and select an object, the SKYDIO2 has no such ability.

[@funkyduckproductions.8844]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 captain. If you check out accelerated heights channel you will see the skydio track another drone whilst flying.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@funkyduckproductions.8844 Oh, that is not tracking that is the SKYDIO following the GPS location signal from the BEACON so it is trying to look for a person while flying and just keeps turning in the direction of the BEACON. If the BEACON can't find you as a person because it lost tracking, it then reverts to the signal of the BEACON to acquire and target you, then follow. Still, if you placed the BEACON on your dog, it will probably keep the dog in the frame for 50% of the video.

[@funkyduckproductions.8844]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks for the clarification captain. Appreciate it. Best wishes for 2020 to you and yours.

[@bryantucker1266]

Awesome!

[@seriousmaran9414]

Needs a camera in the pilot position, and a link for a mobile phone/pad.

[@garylokovich4555]

The battery is taking that spot.

Anyone else noticed I got Captain Drone to run laps?

[@paulg.25]

Nice cartwheel demo 👍

[@RightWingNutter]

I like!

[@rogerthat.9105]

THE PLANE. THE PLANE. !!!!!!

[@technickr]

How fast is it going? And did you put your own cam on it or does it come with a cam on top?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I put a RUNCAM 5 on it. Speed? No idea. But if you fly it in plane mode it is very fast.

[@krandom9283]

Is it also a kite?

[@1957StrokerPan]

Flight time? Range?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Range is a several hundred meters (not outside visual range). Flight time depends on the size of battery (approx 20 mins)

[@garylokovich4555]

I noticed the battery fits loosely in its compartment. I was thinking of ordering the x450 and had considered ordering a 1300mAh spare battery, vice the stock 1000mAh one, as it looked like it might fit. What are your thoughts? Would this scenario work for the M02, is it the same?

[@DIAZEXMACHINA]

Hey Andre!

[@netfolks]

Wish you had described range and radio format. I assume it's WiFi.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

RC controller connected to a receiver in the RC Hobby so that would not be WiFI (probably a Flysky 2.4 Ghz compatible receiver)... and range would be several hundred meters.

[@vegasbob007]

Amazing !!! .

[@cosmovalentino1394]

Thank you Captain Drone for yet another excellent demo on this drone looking RC plane. Just wondering, how much does it weigh? And can it sustain the weight of a mini go pro camera?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I placed a RUNCAM 5 on it to capture the video you saw in the review. I would not go any higher than that weight.

[@cosmovalentino1394]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I'm definitely buying this drone/plane. It looks super entertaining. BTW how much does the unit weigh?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@cosmovalentino1394 I never weighed it... my guess is maybe 200+ grams (without the battery). The weight is mostly from the three metal motors.

[@cosmovalentino1394]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you thank you so much!

[@THEORGCHANNEL]

Cool video. What camera did you use on top of the plane?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

RUNCAM 5

[@THEORGCHANNEL]

Thanks. It has good video

[@wagsurf]

how did you film from plane? does it come with camera?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Some do, but this one did not. I just stuck a RUNCAM on it.

[@IgnazSouza]

Captain Drone.... I might be out of context here and I don't know if you have done it in the past (didn't look for it) but could you do a test with the DJI INSPIRE 1? It's old and now you can get one either used or refurbished with less than one thousand US dollars.... just an idea. Thanks Keep up the good work!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I often get asked to review old drones but the only way I would review old drones is if someone happened to own one that lived near me and let me use it in a review. From a cost perspective it is not feasible for me to purchase old drones to review.

[@IgnazSouza]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I understand. Just asked because it got possible for people like myself to own one. Even being an older plattaform it is quite a drone

[@perryostrander4648]

Do they make a camera one great in boxing thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, but I have not seen it

[@Bill-ko6wc]

Like it a lot, but what's the difference with m02 ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Just under the JJRC brand name which means sold by different companies at a lower price point.

[@garylokovich4555]

What other models are the same bird?

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@garylokovich4555 XK X450 is similar but NOT the same.

[@MrBvbike]

Vaguely familiar for some reason Steve??😸👍

[@dronefootage3591]

When will the mini 2 come out

[@thejellyguy]

You can now buy it now pal

[@dr.dougdroneson4239]

Is there any directional control in the vertical mode? Looks like a great way to transition into fixed wing with the safety of a drone.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You bet. It can turn in any direction and also move forward, back, side to side... in light winds or no wind.

I was starting to get the hang of controlling it in vertical mode but we were getting cold :)

[@xray364]

Shipping to Australia is so expensive compared to the craft itself on geekbuying.com

[@peterpana3176]

How much? I'm Melbourne

[@xray364]

Peter Pana the Standard price without discount code is $209AUD. Delivery is approximately $85AUD. So delivery is pretty close to 50% of the cost of the UAV

[@peterpana3176]

@@xray364 hmm not sure now. Would need to order batteries Spares aswell. Be good if the LHS stocked them

[@xray364]

Peter Pana wait until Banggood has it. Their postage charges are often included in the price or reasonably acceptable. But $85 GEEKBUYING charge is exorbitant imo

[@matickovac913]

Hello. Fun video again. This one is the same as Xk450 right, even jjrc and XK are as one so would this work with XK transmiter maybe?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I think it is very much the same plane. Not sure if the transmitter would work automatically... may require a bind first.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Protocols are different so Txs not compatible. Also frames and some features and some parts a little different. Weight a little more on this also. Both prone to stalling if turned too sharply at too slow a speed - this may be marginally worse because of extra weight.

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

How heavy was this aircraft ready to fly? Thanks great video!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I did not weigh it but with battery removed it would be over 200 grams due to the three motors.

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you

[@luisrivas3385]

if someone can answer me this next question... i just bought this drone from amazon... i also ordered 2 extra batteries.... but the extra batteries are 11.1 V.. 1300mah .... can use those batteries even if it is a little more than 1300mah .... or it may damage the drone ....

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

In any RC product you can use any battery as long as the recommended voltage is not exceeded. When it comes to size of battery shown as mAh, the larger you go the less chance it will fit or be so heavier the product won’t fly.

[@luisrivas3385]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks you

[@paulg.25]

Happy New Year ! Steve, I already loved your review of the XK X450, but Andre flying this one really got my attention 😎 Did you guys suffer a lot of tip stalls while flying the M02 ? Other reviews remark that the M02 is quite sensitive to them. I just wonder ...

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I think Andre mentioned it, but not 100% sure cause he did not crash it. This drone is the same as this one that I flew earlier this year (lots of airplane flight footage here): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXixZH-ZpNh_kJY

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Love your videos from the great northern icebox there Steve. Liked, subbed & dinged already. However I'd probably not concur with your description of this as "the same as" the previously reviewed XK X450. "Similar" perhaps but a lot of important differences like Tx and control protocol - they are definitely not interchangeable.

[@6root91]

What camera did you mount to it?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

RUNCAM 5

[@arthurflorea8814]

And video

[@sheiladavis2304]

Me Rikey!!! It’s a three fer’