Mr Steele's Gear AIRCRAFT

Here is closer look at the equipment I use when flying FPV. This episode consists of an in-depth look at the Aircraft that I use. This includes all of the modifications and personalizations I have done, as well as my explanation of why I choose this setup.
Song - Steele's sensual mouth tones
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ROTOR RIOT - / @rotorriot
_ Bottle Flipping Gear _
- Most gnarly bottle ever - amzn.to/2hLRnXc
_ Kwad Gear _
- Impulse RC Alien 5"/RR5
- TBS Mr Steele Motors
- KISS FC -amzn.to/2hLJVex
- KISS 24A ( D shot ) - amzn.to/2hLJXmT
- HQ 5040X3(Yellow)
- Runcam Swift (camera tilt 25°) - amzn.to/2hLLauj
(2.5mm lens) - amzn.to/2gGyEQH
- TBS Core PNP50 - amzn.to/2huUSlL
- TBS Triumph CP antenna - amzn.to/2hLM8qo
- TBS Unify Pro 800mW VTx - amzn.to/2gJy2IF
- ThunderPowerRC Adrenaline Series Mustache edition 1300 4S
- GoPro Session5 - amzn.to/2hLCEM2
- Stick on Lens protector Must HAVE! - amzn.to/2gJvQRp
- ALL UP WEIGHT - 576g -
_ Radio _
- FrSky Taranis - amzn.to/2gyY127
(5dbi Mod)
- Antenna - amzn.to/2gJpOA5
- RG316 Coax wire - amzn.to/2gJrvgY
- Receiver -X4r-SB - amzn.to/2hrmE5j
_ Tiny Drone _
- BeeBrain Flight controller - amzn.to/2gyUNeO
- Inductrix FPV Mine is highly modified - amzn.to/2hLJcdl
- Motors - amzn.to/2htpDXX
_ Goggles _
- Fatshark Dominator HD (Hello Kitty) - amzn.to/2gJuYvL
VRx- Laforge V2 - amzn.to/2hrmTxc
(Antennas)
VAS Mad Mushroom - amzn.to/2hLJZLp
IRC 8dbi patch - amzn.to/2hrnGyg
_ Camera Gear _
- Sony RX100v - amzn.to/2huXu3a
- lens protector - amzn.to/2httqom
- Canon G7X II - amzn.to/2hk0uRZ
- GoPro Hero 5 - amzn.to/2hrqQ4T
- Joby Gorilla pod - amzn.to/2gGo5NF
- GoPro Chesty - amzn.to/2hLLxoP
- GoPro Head mount - amzn.to/2gJvYQC
- San Disk Extreme 32GB - amzn.to/2hLISvp
_ Editing Gear _
Apple 13" MacBook Pro - amzn.to/2gGCtp1
Keyboard Cover - amzn.to/2hDcFdt
27" iMac - amzn.to/2gz18H5
iPhone7 - amzn.to/2htgoH8
Panasonic 1TB SSD - amzn.to/2hDglMp
Final Cut Pro X - amzn.to/2hLH3P5
Boss Q35 - amzn.to/2hto78k
_ Tools/parts _
- Metric Tool Kit - amzn.to/2hLLJo2
- Metric Hex tool kit - amzn.to/2hk55U1
- TS100 Field Soldering Iron (literally the best thing i have ever bought) amzn.to/2hLF0u6
- Solder - amzn.to/2hLKk0N
- Electrical Tape - amzn.to/2gJwC0M
- Zipties - amzn.to/2hjTSmu
- USB tuning cable - amzn.to/2hDjKuq
- Lipo to USB field charger - amzn.to/2hDlbJJ
- Lipo Checker - amzn.to/2hLOQfG
- Velcro - amzn.to/2hLSYMD

[@rubberneckfpv9665]

the swap to gopro lens is the most bang for buck mod I have seen yet!

[@kevinhall8949]

I think my favorite part of this video is seeing your quad dirty and dinged up. It's nice to know that you fly it hard and don't have a fleet of brand new quads ready to swap out any time one gets dirty or dinged up. Looking at some of the pics of quads online and I think some of these guys don't ever fly theirs. Maybe they just build them and photograph them? Mine are meant to be flown and they're gonna crash!

[@lokisdream8438]

I am just getting into the world of FPV which has led me to find instructional videos by you and "Rotor Riot" among many others. I must say they are my favorite. Thank you for all the time spent to make these videos as I am very grateful. They are to the point and very well produced . I appreciate also the " no bullshit approach to the gear discussed. I have narrowed my first build and FPV experience to 4 kits. Armattan Chameleon, Catalyst 210-r, QAV-XS, and of course ImpulseRC Alien. I have begun building a budget of the considerable money needed to build a first class FPV of roughly $1,500.00 including many batteries, charging and good soldering equipment. I should be ready to begin my orders in a couple more weeks. Thanks again for the "priceless" information and no bullshit approach to your testing of equipment. You have faithfully earned my trust regarding FPV equipment. Cheers,

[@edgar9651]

Thanks for all the info. Its good to see that a professional like you uses the things which just work and not always the newest and (in theory) maybe better staff. It also shows again that your skill is what counts and not some brand new technology.

[@Evaed100]

Great video Steele, thanks for the insight on your rig!

[@unclejerry486]

just smashed my runcam hd2 into bits today, one of my engines cut off while doing a low fly-by, will definitely be using your polarised antennas trick and working to protect my quad better, it has served me well since March, it's time it has got it's well deserved re-build from scratch ;) Thank you Mr Steele, pleasure to watch your stuff as usual ;)

[@Trucker2004]

right on..very interesting, you being so candid on your stuff.

[@tobwilpeen5701]

I love that you list everything in the description

[@Retrospelaren]

Good work. I really appreciate what you did here. Thanks.

[@joshfinley85]

trust your gear ... took this to heart when I heard you first say it 5 months ago

[@Politicallyhomeless957]

Just watched this video now as it was dated on my BDay and it caught my interest. Particularly enjoyed the commentary on the TBS Core. I am getting a PNP for my wing as I could not agree more with your comments on VTX and lack of quality products. The video I just made touched on this very subject. No one watches mine but I enjoy the therapy of talking to the camera. Anyhoot thanks Steele

[@masseteilchen3000]

Awesome! More of those!

[@sharkbytefpv4326]

Thanks for sharing, especially about the Sony Cam!

[@geoffreymyers7291]

I love Quads. FPV gear is cool and I will marvel at it any day. So thanks!

[@mtlracing1567]

nice! thanks for the vid. I'm planning to upgrade my vtx to the unify pro with the triumph antennas and it helped a lot seeing how you mounted yours. I like the mod on the back of the top plate :)

[@vaclavprochazka5799]

Very cool Steele, thanks

[@tcoffel34]

I know you get this a lot, but I love your flight videos, and when you and the crew get together and fly it makes me jealous, I wish I was flying right there with you guys. You and FinalGlide seem to flow together on camera as well. Before you started making videos, I used to FPV fly and do some normal and boring tricks and "dive" like maneuvers, but watching you push the limits inspired me to become a better free style pilot. Thanks for the entertainment and awesome videos, and maybe one day, if I am at an event where you happen to be, we can rip it up!

[@DarrelMartinez]

Need to revisit this soon..

[@Lolr0]

Haha nice, that's exactly what I asked for yesterday! It's like you're on command;) I'm definitely looking forward to the next parts. Keep it up!!

[@MrSteeleFPV]

+Lolr0 hahah. I try. The next parts will be out later this week. Starting Tuesday and one will be released every day this week

[@sardjantube]

nice setup!! love it

[@uselessgarbage]

Awesome info- Thanks!

[@Gwen667]

Hey Mr. Steele! Love your taste in music and especially the song starting at 8:42! Have a great weekend, can't wait to see/hear more of you...

[@MrSteeleFPV]

+Gwen Thank you :). So good to hear

[@gwendoe2324]

I'm very humbled and honored for getting a response of world's best „kwad“ pilot and KZbin star... :)) Thanks a lot! From where do you get to know about all those awesome and unique songs? I never heard about "Miss Li" before…

[@dingalsbe88]

Great video, thanks for the show and tell...

[@2black02009]

great setup

[@nathboz]

Thx man, awesome info!👍🏽

[@matthewdomes6363]

Thanks Steele!

[@hygrometer]

great video, im in Denver so maybe ill hit you up on that craigs post. I fly blunt wings setup for FPV but i really want to get a solid quad to fly out of the backyard too. Keep up the good work!~

[@warshane666]

Love yours and chads work i have gone from couch potato to outdoor adventurer using aerial photography just wished i got into fpv b4 spending thousands on a photographic drone ,.will get the alien when cash comes back in inspired ;)

[@fpvfreak7926]

was waiting for this vid thanks steeley -FpvFreak

[@outabody381]

That gopro lense is amazing. The camera seem like a different camera. Thanks man !

[@_theoldgamer_]

Thanks! I wanted to watch a video about your gear. 👍🏼

[@DashzRight]

Everytime I heard a song from your videos I go look for it, and I am like... Man I like even more the version of Steele, I don't know if this happens cuz I have associated the song to your fpv and cool moves or because it is really better x)

[@MrSteeleFPV]

+Dashz lol. Thanks man. I try to get really cool music for my vids. And if it's not that cool. I make it cool ;)

[@acdfpv4518]

Good, i thought i was the only one who kept quads dirty and full of grass, yours always seemed too clean ;) nice video man!

[@muzzaball]

Hey Mr Steele, massively informative and interesting vid - you really do know ur shit!!

[@demkon]

wow ur flying at slingshot, saw you guys flew at the aac on rotor riot channel, i live in peachtree corners so ur giving me ideas with these spots

[@civicdaniel10]

sweet !! like your logical point of view , I need some upgrades( 1980 tech)

[@fixfpv3076]

For the next episode can I please request a bit on the Crossfire. When do you use it, under what conditions, what it allows you to do etc. Cheers!

[@Ditcha1]

Nice info cheers

[@Nusspli]

A verry cool Videos that was the Video what i Wish me ! Greatings from Germany an a good flight man ;)

[@MrSteeleFPV]

+Phantom Pro cheers man. Thanks for watching

[@logantic]

Thanks mr Steele

[@paulgriffitts7303]

Hey what's up? I always wondered why everyone flew the Alien5in until I did some research and learned that it's not just a frame that looks cool but a mathematical equation that reduces drag and maximizes thrust by limiting the area that could block air flow and also incorporating nearly perfect center of gravity. Well in my opinion the frame that has best put all those factors into use is the Quadrysteria Rush 4 and 5. They are the bees knees as UAVfuturea would say. This frame set east and west coast track records with MultiGP and I believe the one set on the east coast by CovA was his first time flying the frame. Super locked in and just plain amazing and fun. The owners name is Ron and he is super cool. To get a good review of it check out Josh Bardwells series on it. I really hope u take the time to check it out it would blow me away if you did a build review on it Thanks buddy and hopefully one day I'll be standing next to you rocking a TBS team hat ripping packs. Peace

[@EricKonasty]

dope edit! Thanks for the shout out on the screen protectors man! I'll bring some to F3.

[@MrSteeleFPV]

For shizzle homie.

[@wdavie27]

ar these screen protector like the ones for mobile phones

[@EricKonasty]

yeah they're corning glass. fpvunderground.bigcartel.com/

[@Xplicit_fpv]

great vid.. thanx

[@Adam-dj2bc]

Nice video

[@luckyhs]

Mr Steele, Could you please make an video showing how do you setup your PID's and rate's too. It'll help a lot of droners. Thanks buddy

[@jennyxie1241]

Looking forward to the next parts. Steele, which brand ESC and props do you usually used?Could you give some suggestion?

[@paulkornel7405]

hey Mr Steele, great video, wish there were more vids like this for people like myself looking to break into this awesome hobby, just to use as a possible template for getting into it it's great info. I've heard this stuff progresses every few months though and as this was 4 months back, not even sure you read the comments on vids these old.. any chance you're using a different setup or would maybe recommend some different modules as a favourite these days? or if I've just missed a more recent video could someone link me?

[@vazza69]

Thats the best lens!!

[@flyguy0]

Ordered the Aurora 9 Gimbals so I'm ready for that mod. A little help on the antenna. What do I need to make it SMA? What Antenna is that you're using? Please keep up the gear updates and information. For us new pilots its always good to hear and see what a quality pilot is flying with! Thank you!

[@TheTurbo930]

Awesome vid Mr. Steele!! Thinkin about building me one just like it if I can! How far off is this build of yours here than the one Mr. Chad Nowak does on the Rotor Riot KZbin Alien 5" build he does? And what's improved since maybe? THX Keep up the good work!!

[@brianohanlon7624]

Thanks for all of the good info. Just FYI the Amazon link to the receiver doesn't work.

[@steveallam]

Some times the simplest way is the best way. If you're ever in the 416 area let me know and bring the boys, your flights are solid.

[@eric-janvandenbogaard9415]

Nice informative video ! do i see a cooling mod on your ESC's ?

[@prowler6134]

Is the PNP50 still worth getting today or is there a better substitute?

[@stekkfpv3994]

like it!

[@jamesmanderson5311]

thanks im looking in on it now as we speak

[@Greyspacealien]

Cool thanks for the info.. I have wanted to change to the gopro lens for a while but didn't know exactly what I should buy. I would like to get an idea about your rates in your FC I have struggled with it since I moved to the KISSFC. I can't seem to find the sweet spot.

[@chrisnocker3437]

Thanks for the great insight Steele. Question for you, do you balance your props or just use them out of the box?

[@macmondo74]

Great video Steele, just ordered myself a GP 2 Lens. ;-)

[@youngpadawan7910]

Hi can you please send me a link to it?

[@macmondo74]

Johannes www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272020840404?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[@kitesurfjerry]

next!... Radio setup?

[@mikeyburr]

what brand of velcro do you use and why?... i kid. great video as always!

[@boredmug]

Lol.. I went back and watched these videos after the conversation we had about the TBS motors you're flying. ZMX v3 2206 2600kv DESTROYS batteries. Just got these motors and I"m thinking about changing.

[@jeroenelings9630]

Yoo Steele, love the vids! Just bought a house so have to save up some $$$, as soon as I got some money free I go into flying again. (had an Phantom, F550 and Disco Pro before...) Your and Rotor Riots vids, really got me pumped! 3 quick questions; - Are there "Fly like Steele" kits becoming available on the RR shop with your setup? - Why don't you use a GoPro session? -Planning on coming to Holland any time soon? Keep up the amazing work!

[@Blockbuster2033]

I fly with 600mw and noone cares... :D

[@MySwaggerRight]

Can you talk about your 5dbi modded antenna on your Taranis. A quick tutorial on how to mod it. Please.

[@SanJacinto23]

Where can I buy/how do I cut the foam for the gopro?

[@BryanZALim]

Thanks for the info. I was just wondering if you try out the other flight controller softwares every so often to see if KISS is still the best suited for your flying style. They all changing so quickly its hard to keep up with all of them.

[@QuadView]

I have been keeping my VTx away from my RX for thought it might interfere with each other. Obviously that isn't a problem? You have them stacked on top of each other. Anything in between them? Thanks for the great video. Nice touch in the antenna cut outage the RX antenna position.

[@GG-si7fw]

Have you done a video on cleaning your quad? If not, maybe a how to would add value to your channel.

[@jasonrouse9749]

Great video Steel. I've built a rotor riot alien with PNP50 and burnt out my VTX(120F in Dubai now). How do you mount the unify pro pigtail? I assume the VTX it's self is mounted as in the build video.

[@bobrov69]

heyy nice videos can you make a tutorial for making first racing drone for people who r wishing to get into racing drones? something not very expensive but still good quality including all the parts that needed for starting and keep making nice videos :)

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Thanks for sharing, Steele. I'll bet you get bombarded with those questions on a daily, and have to imagine that the video might even give you a few minutes to breathe! But, one question: Paper or Plastic?

[@entity5199]

What do you use to attach your battery? What is the best battery strap?

[@SimonPollock]

Ring light for the vid, nice one.

[@civicexa]

Nice video, you do not use vibration absorber in the camera?

[@ethanbowering9944]

What do you think of the eMax red bottoms? Thinking of getting into mini quads.

[@AdamBauer111]

Thoughts on those motors with a heavier dal prop?

[@twista5]

Could you explain/show where you put your receiver please?

[@jean-sebastiencomeau5102]

Hi, is there a way that i can set my falcon 250 to do something close to this.

[@johnjordan9873]

Hey Steel what does the piece of copper foil on your left Tx gimbal do?

[@JWKS2003]

So if I'm running 4 2206 2350kv motors, what is the best battery I should use? Great video!

[@jigglypuffdaddy72]

do you have any reviews on the blade 250 pro? I'm looking at getting into racing and that seems like a good quad for the price.

[@HallyFPV]

Good run down fella! Just wanted to correct on the TBS PnP50 as i asked Trappy about this a while ago and he confirmed it can read/log up to 62amps accurately, it will still display more on the amp pull counter so you may see up to 80 etc but anything more than 62 wont be logged on the mah counter. Shouldn't matter too much on a small 1300mah lipo anyway.

[@jamesmanderson5311]

So I'm buying TBS for all of my fpv for the alien pnp50 and the unify pro. I have a question though, I want to run TBS in my fatsharks too, what goes in there? I am real knew at this but I am studying and learning everything I can . So any advise will help . Thanks Scott aka demolition

[@HallyFPV]

You mean the vrx module to fit inside fatsharks? If buying new you may aswell get a diversity type module and use a omni/patch combo, on a budget then Fatshark V2 Diversity is cheap and works well although not "True Diversity"! I use a FuriousD its been spot on so far but a little expensive. You can tune both to whatever channel you want to use on your unify pro.

[@jamesmanderson5311]

Hally FPV thanks that helps out alot

[@propkeeler6990]

nice quad, that is all I can say

[@Benache]

Hey thanks for the tips. Very usefull. I was looking at the details of the equipment, and i noticed there isn't an option to have inverted threading, for motors 1 & 4. Is that normal ? I thought it was mandatory to screw the bolts accordingly to the motors spin direction. I'm planning to mount all that on a GEP-TX5 frame. I think it will look awesome. I hesitate to switch to the Lumenier RB2204-13 2500Kv, that seem to be a little more powerfull for quite the same consumption, but i think i will take no risk and take your stuff exactly.

[@agi7875]

My brotha from another motha thanks steel

[@MrSteeleFPV]

Anytime man

[@michaelbrewer7259]

Can you please post a link to the 2.5 lens you're running?

[@eckythump6429]

Can you give some details on the earbud you use with your goggles? Is it a straight chop of some apple ear buds, can you keep the volume control and do you have to bridge the left & right channels?

[@machu0220]

Can you make another one of these? :D

[@Tom-ls6cb]

Thoughts on the Kiss OSD?

[@flysouth3625]

Great vid as always. Do you balance all your props?

[@MrSteeleFPV]

+FlySouth never. Haven't balanced one prop since I've been flying FPV lol. HQ props don't need it

[@MATIASMALL]

I see you are using only te signal wire from esc to fc. no ground or telemerty? cheers from argentina

[@cpsrcp90]

hey thanks for this vid. questions for for you: is your drone registered with FAA(over 250g)? is this build still your current build?( 2017)

[@k.orengaarder7438]

Hi there. In one of your videos you quickly mention that you have a 6" alien for a long range rig. What flight time and battery sieze are you running on that?

[@nilsbachmann2569]

Hey man you didn't mention anything about a PDB in your video? Which one do you use?

[@Swervoskirr]

+Mr steel where do u get your props from because I have had a bad reputation with finding sketchy places that sell half ass props??

[@PoochieBangBang]

what size is the gopro 2 lens? Also the antennas being so close, doesn't it cause a problem?

[@tahosrfr]

What kind of flight times are you averaging on that set up? Tnx

[@sk8rix24]

gopro lens.. that sound great!

[@pabz06]

TBS Unify Pro (V2?) SMA or RP-SMA? does it make a difference or just a different connection to make our lives more fun?

[@sheawild8202]

link for the gopro lenses please?