🔴 Mini Talon, Overlook and maiden flights

[@aerofpv2109]

Great professional build and glad that GWS 125 servo is used on this mini. I love that smooth pan as well and you can't go wrong with the price point on the Mini Talon. Superb flight.

[@xigxagz]

Super video, Keith...; I really appreciate the depth into which you displayed the layout and also setting the Vector trims in the air. Loved the rear view of the hand launch ... classic stuff !! :) Smooth as silk.

[@bonafidepirate]

Thanks! It's one thing a lot of people asked for when I asked how to improve my videos... lol (More detailed looks at how my planes are set up) I'll try to keep this and other suggestions in mind for future videos.

[@MasboyRC]

Awesome.. i love camera mount too, thanks for sharing buddy. 👍

[@acgkplh]

This video has dropped just as I've ordered a mini talon from banggood. Great timing. I look forward to more mini T vids. Thank you

[@bonafidepirate]

That's where I got this one too, I got the kit from Banggood in the US for about $50. I couldn't resist anymore and decided to build one... lol I'm liking it so far!

[@bonafidepirate]

Oh, and I will have another video up soon, it's rendering now. Probably upload it tonight.

[@acgkplh]

bonafidepirate Mine cost me £60 GBP ... a lot more than $50 USD. Keep up the good work. I've got a vector on the way so I have a lot to learn. I need to try and find some good tutorials.

[@acgkplh]

bonafidepirate Great. I look forward to it.

[@jamble7k]

the mini talon is one of the more popular fpv planes out there, not short of tutorials on those:D check out 7demo7 and currykitten for overviews on youtube too

[@PeXnb]

From the latest FliteTest video, I was surfing through a bunch of RC plane videos and found this one. I recognized your landing strip from your videos I watched year's ago. Not sure how I missed your uploads since then. But no more. I just hit subscibe and the little notification bell. NOW I have to play catchup. 😁

[@bonafidepirate]

Nice, glad you ended up back here! lol I wish KZbin would have left the notifications stuff alone, so many people are missing out on good videos, not just mine, from all across the site... lol

[@dan2384]

hey. in minute 7:10 i didn't understand how you connected the motor. it's look cool but I can't see.

[@daemn42]

For whatever it's worth, those homemade anti-vibration mounts on the motor work even better if the rubber O-rings (or washers or grommets) are on both sides of the motor cross, instead of just one side. Working from the head of the machine screw downward, my stack is. Metal washer, then rubber washer with a little raised lip around inner hole, then the motor cross, then another rubber washer with the lip, then a thick rubber grommet (grommets are a little squishier than straight O-rings) which rests on the wood motor mount. I also reamed out the holes in the cross a bit to create a gap between them and the bolt, and the lip on those two rubber washers fills that gap so there is no direct metal to metal contact between bolt and cross. I find all these bits at Ace Hardware (washers with lip in hardware section, and grommets in electrical). Just have to be sure to use loctite to keep the bolts in.

[@bonafidepirate]

These are not just rubber washers and long bolts, they are rubber standoffs with a stud coming out of one end, and a threaded metal insert in the other. I was concerned that I'd tear the rubber and lose the motor if catching the prop on landing, but so far they've been great on the Skyhunter. I'm not sure I would use these on a tractor prop setup, but I'm guessing they are a little safer on a pusher. Your setup is definitely more secure though, no question! Here's some similar to what I have (I got these from BEVRC a long time ago) www.canadadrones.com/Anti-Vibration-spacer-M3-x-12mm-p/vib-m3x12-spacer-rubber.htm

[@daemn42]

bonafidepirate Gotcha. I've looked at those, but most of em seemed to be stiffer than what I've got, and I have seen em tear apart (although rare). I'll have to try em on something though.

[@timkorn2102]

How did you mount the pan/tilt bracket to the bottom servo? Is it just using one of the servo heads with 4 arms or the circular one and that's sufficient? Or is there some kind of additional supports to keep it from breaking off the servo?

[@SladkaPritomnost]

Hi, I have a question regarding to rubber standoffs at 7:16 did you secure the nuts by something (e.g. with nut locker)? Just asking because to tight them up just by hand (it's rubber right) seems unsafe to me...

[@bonafidepirate]

The nuts are secured behind the firewall, then the motor mounting plates are mounted using screws that thread into the standoffs. There's a threaded metal insert in the back that they screw into. They tighten up and don't turn when tightening the screws, you're free to tighten them right up as much as you wish. ;) Both the rubber mounts on the Skyhunter and Mini Talon are both still holding just fine, but I did have another set that bought separate from these and installed on my old Skywalker when I replaced it's firewall. Those didn't even last the ground testing before they failed. So I can't really recommend them, unless you're willing to take the risk and check them out thoroughly on the ground before flying with them... lol Several others have been using them with success also. Perhaps I just had some "bad" ones that went on the Skywalker, but all 4 of them failed when I ran the motor up almost immediately, and the motor cam off the plane. Didn't hurt anything, but I'm glad my fingers were not close by, and if it been in the air it could have meant a crash... (or at least a lost plane if I didn't make it home to land)

[@SladkaPritomnost]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I tried balancing motor and propeller but still get some jelly at low throttle. I have already installed something similar on my little Sky Surfer, test hopefully soon, I think for a first try glasses is a must :)

[@SladkaPritomnost]

Test done, in my case rubber standoffs actually induce more vibration :O :-)

[@skycopters]

Keith do you use v tail elevator and rudder or elevator only and rudder stick as your pan for your gws s125 servo. I think I'll set mine up vtail as elevator only and pan on my rudder stick.BTW I got a tiger motor in mine it's a MT2216-9 - KV 1100, 27.8mm x 34mm, 75g V2 and a beatles 50 amp from buddy rc..hope it all works ok....lol anyway nice video description of everything...

[@annelibeylegaard7708]

Where did you buy the Pan tilt hardware? I have servo's, but need the other hardware. thanks

[@bonafidepirate]

They were 3D printed by a friend. I added links to the printed parts in the video info above.

[@acgkplh]

Hi. No new Mini T videos? How come you are not using a separate BEC for the servos/fvp? Or is that a completely wrong question to be asking?

[@bonafidepirate]

I should have another video with the Mini Talon tonight/tomorrow. Normally I would use a separate BEC, it's the ideal thing to do for reliability. I chose to use the internal one this time around just to keep it simple. The only thing powered off it is the servos in the plane and Dragonlink RX. Everything else is powered off the Vector. (The Vector itself, camera, mic, vtx, all get power through the Vector) The Trust ESC has a switching internal BEC which is generally safe to use. I will be replacing it with a Castle Creations ICE 50A ESC too for the higher quality/reliability. That one has a switching 5A BEC built in.

[@acgkplh]

bonafidepirate I look forward to the new video. OK re the BEC. I'll be copying your build so just wanted to be sure. How slow can your mini fly and do you get that scary left roll when you throw her up? Thank you.

[@GarbachNL]

I was wondering about how you powered your Runcam!. So the Vector can provide enough juice to keep your runcam happy? I also noticed you only had 3 wires coming out the back of your runcam, so I assume the two grounds are connected and you removed one? I like the cleanlyness of that setup a lot! I have most parts ready and will attempt to duplicate your set up with regards to the pan/tilt unit and runcam use! Loved it!

[@bonafidepirate]

Yes that is right, the Vector seems to have no problem running the camera. I have it supplying 5V. Also, yes on the wiring. The two grounds are soldered to the same pin, so I just removed one. I had opened the connector up and resoldered the wires anyway, so they came out the other side of the plug. The housing will snap on either way. All you need is power, ground, and video signal.

[@seniorblackfox7001]

Another will done video as normal for you. Enjoyed the Talon series as I have almost completed mine with ET Victor and EZUHF Sunny Sky 2216/1250 4S 8x6 or 9x6. Now I am perplexed about the CG. It seems that in reading the post on RCGroups it ranges from 55mm to 67mm while the instructions call for 50mm??? Seems the higher numbers would be tail heavy (=crash) Wonder if you would share your CG is as yours seems to handle and launch with ease.?

[@bonafidepirate]

I don't recall the measurement from the leading edge, but I do know that I have mine right on the main spar, centered on it. That's pretty much where the little CG decals are on mine too. I find it flies pretty good with it there, but I have never tried it farther forward or back from there to compare... lol

[@seniorblackfox7001]

That's about where I had placed my CG stickers (actually a couple of mm in front of that) so this should make me a little more on the nose heavy side. Think I will try that for my maiden flight. Thanks

[@phoeij]

This is truly informative!!👍🏻👍🏻 Now i know what to use on my next MT build 😀 You just make the coolest vids. Keep up the good work, have fun flying and keep posting them👌

[@bonafidepirate]

I put my list of parts together after reading through the Mini Talon thread at RCGroups. I definitely recommend starting there, many others have already done the legwork and experimented to find what works. I just copied some of the most common components to build mine, and it works great!

[@garrettrevels]

what glue did you use and how did you mount the motor whats on the back side of the plywood

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

T nuts I am sure

[@bobuilt3199]

What is the best tape to use to cover the TX cable on the wing, or do you fill the crevice with Epoxy?

[@bonafidepirate]

I have a roll of white packing tape from Tape Brothers, the same stuff we use for covering foamboard when building planes with it. I find that it sticks very well to the foam, and is plenty good for covering wires and things like that. I have some Scotch Tough Tape, fiberglass reinforced tape that I use for things like the tail skid where it needs to be more durable. It doesn't stick as well to the foam though.

[@bobuilt3199]

Thank You for the info. Keep up the great Video. DE. OPPRESSO LIBER

[@bondebos3478]

Great video!

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Excellent job, Very nice I was thinking of getting one of these and I have most of the same equipment as you except the sunnysky motor , Great video :)

[@bonafidepirate]

Thanks! I like this little plane.

[@robertasjuscius1092]

Hello ;) can you show somehow how did you manage put inside batery strap? I'm using velcro... Pain in the butt...thanks

[@bonafidepirate]

I cut two slots in the bottom of the fuselage, slightly farther apart than the width of my battery. I glued two carbon strips in, one at the edge of each slot (on the inside edges toward the center of the fuse) so when I run the strap through the slots and around the battery inside, they tighten around those carbon strips which spreads the load into the fuselage.

[@robertasjuscius1092]

bonafidepirate then i'll do the same. Many thanks.

[@Dozerboy84]

can you quickly dismatle the wings for transport or are they "bound" to the fuselage?

[@bonafidepirate]

They are quick and easy to remove, there's a screw in each wing that tightens a "clamp" around the main spar, loosen that screw and the wing will slide right off.

[@Dozerboy84]

thanks for the swift reply!

[@Starwalker]

Great vid! makes me want to finish putting my Mini Talon together! which has been in the box for over a year lol

[@bonafidepirate]

Build it! You will like it... lol

[@davidlee50]

A trick or tip for smoothing out cut styro is to use a pencil soldering iron and get it close to the foam. I would have done that in the engine area.

[@bonafidepirate]

The foam isn't cut, it's molded that way.

[@acgkplh]

Hi. I've just seen your 10 mile video. Very impressive! I ordered a sunnysky 2208 1250 kV motor in error from banggood. Do you think it will be ok on my mini T? Thank you.

[@bonafidepirate]

I can't say for sure. I'm guessing it may be a little on the small side. I would post in the thread at RCGroups and ask there. Those guys have experimented with a lot of power setups and I know someone there will be able to give you more advice than I can.

[@iRoNiiC_H3R0]

what are those rubber mounts called. the ones you used for the motor to reduce vibrations

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

M3 Rubber Standoff he said in the comments

[@robertasjuscius1092]

Hey , just a one question , how about Eagle tree vector CG placement , on manual there is stated that CG on Eagle tree vector is on ''Tm" marking so on mini talon cg is around 55mm from Leading edge , and that box obstruct to place Vector on that meassured spot? is that placement ok by you?

[@bonafidepirate]

I don't know exactly how close it falls, but I know it's not super critical either. The Vector will work fine anywhere within a few inches of the CG (probably more). My CG is on the center of the large spar through the wing, so the "TM" mark on the Vector is sitting about an inch behind that.

[@robertasjuscius1092]

bonafidepirate allright so be it , i'll do the same :) thanks for the info. As usual the best chanel for longa range fpv :))

[@JEFFSTREAVEL31]

How do you have the Dragon link RX put out the RRSI info to the vector.

[@bonafidepirate]

+Jeffery Streavel I have the rssi on one of the unused channels in the ppm stream.

[@heggy_fpv]

Thanks for the video. I see your runcam feed is actually 4:3 and not widescreen with black padding on top and bottom. How did you fix this?

[@WinstonSmith1984]

Nice. That pan servo is smooth. Is it a self-centering servo? The tilt servo is very jerky though.

[@bonafidepirate]

Yeah the pan servo centers like any other servo. It's the best servo I've found for pan by a long shot. I just wish there was a smaller/lighter version of it... lol I agree the tilt is a little jerky, but it works. I like being able to see straight down without any of the plane in view. I may work on the linkage for the tilt servo later and see if I can tighten it up a bit. The servo itself is not bad at all, it's just there's a bit of free play in the linkage.

[@LeonardoValente_]

Where did you thight the battery strap ?

[@ATCATL]

excellent video! very informative... what can you tell regarding hand launching the mini-talon? Is it really easy or may be a real program with let say 4s 10000mah?

[@bonafidepirate]

I've only thrown this one a few times so far, but haven't had any issues. I good firm throw straight ahead with the power on sends it on it's way. Mine is under 1600g all up, with a 4S 5200 Multistar. I can't really say how much the heavier battery will affect it on launch.

[@bobuilt3199]

That was an Awesome Vid. I really like the overview of the build. I use the vector, and Dragon link as well. What caused the ESC to heat. It wasn't big enough. Do you run everything off the one battery., or do you use a second one for the video?

[@bonafidepirate]

I run everything off one battery. That ESC must have a problem, it should have been fine. The max current the motor pulls on the ground or in the air is around 23 amps. The ESC was rated for 30A continuous. After that flight I ran the motor on the ground a bit and the ESC was getting hot fast. I guess it's finally dying, it's an old one that I've used in a few planes before... lol I've got two flights on it with the 45A Trust ESC, and the motor and ESC are both barely warm after the flight. A number of people are running 30A ESCs without issue on the forums.

[@bobuilt3199]

What video Tx are you using. The same as the Skyhunter with the filter?

[@bonafidepirate]

+Bobuilt This one has a 400mw 1280/1258 vtx from RMRC. The sound is not real clean with this particular one though, so I may replace it with a spare 800 soon. This 400 was my spare that I put aside when I had audio problems on a different plane.

[@evertonms2024]

bonafidepirate How you put your vtx ? Vtx is glued inside wing without heatsink ?

[@bonafidepirate]

Yeah, it's flush mounted in the wing with one side exposed to airflow. I cut out a little pocket just deep enough for the transmitter, then stick it in with foam tape. It's a snug fit in the pocket too. I haven't had one come loose yet, or run hot in the air. Of course they will get hot if you run them too long on the ground without airflow though.

[@watchanddiscover1]

i love that cam mount man. im gonna be using that on a winter project

[@randolfaquino9998]

how much did it cost? :)

[@mark9328]

Keith did you get your esc issue sorted out? I know you were planning on going to the CC ICE 50 amp, but In one of the videos it looked as if you had problems with it. I believe it was an esc you purchased from someone. I would be curious to know what the final selection of esc was for you MT platform. I have been watching your videos for quite sometime and as always I continue to enjoy the resource! Keep up the awesome work!

[@bonafidepirate]

Yeah I did get the ICE 50, I picked up a used one from the forums. It lasted a few flights then burned out. I was starting to think maybe I had a problem on the plane, but I put the old Turnigy 45A Trust back in and have flown a number of flights with that one since, so I just left well enough alone. ;)

[@madsloper]

Do you have a link for the rubber grommet dampers for the motor mount?

[@bonafidepirate]

Sorry I don't, they came from BEVRC a long time ago. Search for "M3 Rubber Standoff" and they should come up at a number of places though.

[@madsloper]

I think I even asked this question twice; sorry bud. Cool build; starting to build mine this weekend so long as I can find the standoffs or just use rubber grommets line Daemon post in RCG. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@Ronin_]

Hi. I am translating with Google translator sorry. I have the mini talón with the same components, engine, propeller, 45 amp esc. Also with the Vector. Could you help me know the PID that you have set in the mini talon. It could be a screenshot. Thank you very much and greetings from Spain.

[@bonafidepirate]

Hi Ronin. Unfortunately I don't have this one setup and flying anymore. I pulled the gear out for other builds and didn't save the config from the Vector. I flew it for a bit with stock gains then played around with it a bit so it "felt" better, but it flew fine either way. Wish I could help more!

[@Ronin_]

@@bonafidepirate gracias

[@skycandyfpv9482]

please where did u get the stand off for the motor???

[@bonafidepirate]

They were some rubber isolators sold at BEVRC years ago. I've used these on a couple of planes with success, but BEVRC has been closed down for a while now. I tried similar ones from some quad stores but they're not as durable, one of them even let go and the motor came off my Skywaker when running it up on the ground. I'd say it dangerous to use them... lol I've left the old stronger ones on but I would be very cautious of using new ones unless safely tested for durability first.

[@kevchef]

great video! did you have to do a mod on the servo to get it to turn 360 degrees on the camera pan

[@bonafidepirate]

Nope, it's stock out of the box. The only thing I've changed is the servo arm, it comes with a big wheel, kind of winch drum since it's a sail winch servo. I used some Dubro arms with the matching splines. They're my favorite pan servo for sure!

[@HallyFPV]

Do you launch your Talon with the vector in 2D Hold? wondering if the FC has an auto take off?

[@bonafidepirate]

Hally FPV There is no auto launch, but I do launch in 2D mode, no hold. With hold, it will try not to climb. Instead I use just 2D with a small amount of up elevator mix on a switch. I can launch hands off this way.

[@HallyFPV]

Yeah i have just finished my Mini Talon and possibly looking to replace parts with a Vector for the reason you said above, an easy self launch. So in regards to launch when you put it in 2D mode what is this helping with? Is it just keeping it straight? Thanks for the feedback.

[@bonafidepirate]

Yep, 2D without hold just levels the plane. Adding a bit of up elevator just holds the nose a bit higher than level for a nice climbout. 2D with hold will attempt to hold a heading and altitude as well.

[@RcFox_FPV]

Can you tell me where i can get the rubber standoffs? Thx

[@wildtexusa]

Great video yet again, thanks! Love the clean look down view, well done. I loved the sweet tight turn when you set it to RTH. Glad you made it back ok, lucky 6A will get you home easily. Brave going out that far and low on a maiden lol. What are you using for a video receiver antenna (and where I can get one)?

[@bonafidepirate]

I use two receivers, using the Eagle Eyes for diversity. One with a 8db patch antenna, and one with a cheap little Yagi I've been trying out, and like. I don't need two receivers though, and flew with just the patch antenna for years. I honestly think either antenna will serve you well, it's hard to see any difference in the two, and the diversity hardly ever favors one over the other. Here's the patch - www.dpcav.com/xcart/1280MHz-Patch-Antenna-8dBi-Custom-Tuned.html and here's the yagi - www.wa5vjb.com/products2.html You will need your own cable to solder on the yagi, and you can also get the patch cheaper and trim the elements inside yourself to better tune it for 1258/1280. Here's some info on that - www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1400185

[@wildtexusa]

Thanks, great info. I've been using cloverleaf and a VAS crosshair (with a 250mw VTX - on 1258) - been out to 5 miles with a perfect picture but I find I need to get her really high up (I'm surrounded by woods with < 200 meters of clear fields until you hit the tree line. I find that I get really poor punch through the tree tops even at close range and figured I might try out linear polarization instead to see if that cuts through the leaves a bit better (although the leaves are almost gone, sadly). Thanks, again!

[@evertonms2024]

@Bonafidepirate your gws s125 pan servo center perfectly at center ? We are having some problems from one side it center well. from another side do not center. Is a question to solve In our FB group.

[@bonafidepirate]

Right, I had a friend with the same problem, he bought a new servo and it never would center properly. I have two that I bought a long time ago and never had an issue with either one. He bought a new servo from a different seller and that one worked well. I've seen others mention it as well. I think there must be a bad batch of them out there or something.

[@evertonms2024]

THANKS Bonafidepirate, Did you remember where buy your servos

[@bonafidepirate]

Unfortunately I don't, it's been a long time, like years... lol I do know this seller on eBay probably has the good ones though, he was an FPV flier for a while. www.ebay.com/itm/GWS-S125-1T-2BB-Sail-Winch-Servo-full-360-rotation-2-3-Day-FASTEST-Shipping-/161011658598

[@Jgawalters72]

I just subscribed. My friend @Starbuckin gave you a big thanks for all your ideas. So I strolled over here and likewise appreciate your input. JB flies the Skyhunter but I think that'd be a bit big for me. So this review and test of the Mini Talon looks like the right thing for me. Now to determine what to get first, the Vector, or the Mini Talon! Thanks!!

[@bonafidepirate]

Nice! I like his night flying videos, he convinced me to get that camera he's using... lol I think you're going to like the Mini Talon too. It and the Skyhunter are my favorites for cruising around with FPV. The MT is about as nice as it gets for a smaller more portable platform for sure, hands down. It's fast and efficient too.

[@EnglishTurbines]

Nice choice of plane m8, yet to start building mine...I also have the (expensive) 50A Hobbywing ESC too for mine, maybe I should test it.?.suprised really they are Heli ESCs?..Pleased you used the compact single Camera setup, did you tape over the Cameras USB plug?..Dont know about your Futaba TX but on the Taranis you can set a servo slow function, maybe you could smooth up that little digital tilt servo with it..?..Or use a smoother analogue servo maybe..? The 90 deg lookdown is great thats exactly how it should be IMO.....Nice job....:)

[@bonafidepirate]

I can only slow the throttle channel with the 10C... One day I'll jump ship and get a Taranis... lol I've been using Hobbywing ESCs for a while and never had a problem with one until now. Even this one has been in a couple of planes before and worked fine. I guess maybe it's just finally dying off... lol The Trust that I put in it as a temp fix is working well. I would just leave it, but it's a PITA to program it and I have not idea how it's set up right now. I will probably put the ICE in it when I get that one. I have the USB Castle Link for it. Having the extra logging won't hurt anything either.

[@EnglishTurbines]

You could drop in a servo slow PCB, like they used to have on retract sequencers?...Yes, its overkill using this Hobbywing Platinum 50A ESC as the little Leopard Hobby motor is only the LC2835 - 1038kv....I will be using an 8 x 6 Master Prop....They are really nice quality though, the finish on mine is first class and its smooth running with a nice Prop hub driver...An 8 inch prop is the right choice for this bird IMO....yours is doing 45mph on about 5 amps...that's good. A bigger prop would slow it down and make the launch hazardous IMO....Look forward to seeing more footage, our weather has turned real cold Today, still went for a fly though....LOL.....Ball link on that downward Pan link will fix it maybe..?

[@bonafidepirate]

I may redo the linkage on the tilt at some point, maybe even try a different servo. Do you have any links to a servo "slower"? I'd like to try one if I can get one at a reasonable price. Thanks for the idea!

[@EnglishTurbines]

bonafidepirate Pretty sure you can still get them, let me see if I can find a link for you..:)

[@bonafidepirate]

I found a few options last night, but some friends from an FPV group convinced me that I need a Taranis instead, that can handle servo speed and more... lol I've been wanting to get more than the 8 channels my Futaba can do anyway. I think it's time I make the switch. :) So right now that's the plan!

[@bobuilt3199]

Hey where can I get the rubber motor mounts?

[@bonafidepirate]

Search online for "M3 Rubber Standoff", I got mine at BEVRC a few years ago, but it seems they're no longer in business now.

[@bobuilt3199]

bonafidepirate Thank you very much. We you and the The family a Happy Holiday Season

[@garrettrevels]

Wish i could see how your vtx is mounted

[@sergiogiaccone6291]

Very great job, are you feeding the cam and vtx from vector power module?

[@lloydprunier4415]

Like this, the price of the plane is hard to resist. The Eagle Tree price is in line with the quality, but not in my budget now. Have you got the Run Cam Night Eagle yet. Looks like it may be better than the Night Owl?

[@bonafidepirate]

No I don't have one of those. I saw Bruce posted a video today, but haven't checked it out yet.

[@windfpv]

you're not using an actual airspeed sensor?

[@bonafidepirate]

No not on this one, just GPS ground speed. I may add the airspeed sensor at some point later on, but for now this is fine.

[@windfpv]

bonafidepirate I see, by the way, eagle tree air speed sensor is i2c type. Will my pixhawk's i2c airspeed sensor be compatible with the eagletree? Planning to install a vector too :)

[@bonafidepirate]

I can't help there, sorry! The Vector is the only one I've ever used an airspeed sensor with. I have one in my Skyhunter.

[@windfpv]

I already bought an air speed sensor for the vector :) hope to set this up properly on my mini talon too

[@garrettrevels]

What vtx antanna are you using?

[@bonafidepirate]

It's a center fed dipole from FPVPro. I forgot to show that in the video. It's mounted through the wing just like the UHF one is. The vTX is also out in the wing a few inches from the antenna.

[@garrettrevels]

bonafidepirate have you ever thought about pitlab fpv system at all or is eagle tree vector your go to ap seems like from what I've been reading pitlab seems more locked in then etv but it just looks so messy compared to etv

[@bonafidepirate]

I've looked at the Pitlab a bit, and it seems like an awesome system that's very capable and has some unique features. I like the Vector since it's so simple to install, and the software makes it relatively easy to configure. Before the Vector, my first choice was the RVOSD, which I still like and fly one in my Skywalker. Once I tried the Vector I liked it better though. Honestly I would like the try the Pitlab, but I'm not really up to learning all the ins and outs of yet another system when the ones I have are working so well. Maybe some time down the road if I get bored and want something new I'll get one. ;)

[@axiomNES]

Do you find that the VTX on the wing screws up the roll balance? Do you have a counter weight on the opp wing?

[@Starbuckin]

Totally Awesome video!

[@bonafidepirate]

Thanks!

[@De.Original.Rah.Fiki.I]

Your ESC is overheating because you got it inside the fuselage at the back where there is no ventilation. Place the ESC outside or at least fit it so that the heat-sink is exposed to the outside via a hole in the fuselage.

[@bonafidepirate]

I just had a run of bad luck with the ESCs I ran in this one. There's plenty of air flow through the fuselage and the ESC comes down cool after a flight. I ended up running a Turnigy Trust 45A ESC in there for many flights.

[@De.Original.Rah.Fiki.I]

OK great!

[@alexandrpetrov1110]

Very nice!

[@AlamDias]

Awesome !

[@tom1907]

what dvr

[@iRoNiiC_H3R0]

where do you have your cg

[@bonafidepirate]

It is right on the center of the main spar.

[@iRoNiiC_H3R0]

bonafidepirate I see. and do you have any up trim with it

[@bonafidepirate]

No, control surfaces are all neutral when trimmed for level flight.

[@tom1907]

How to rotate 360 degrees？

[@myvideointube]

GOOD!