My Favorite Micro FPV Wing - Nano Goblin

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[@nadnerb2k]

Next video: "We fitted a flight controller and FPV to a seagull and flew it into people's faces" Great project, tempting! Thanks for the video

[@rubiconnn]

Someone should make one of these styrofoam planes that is shaped and painted like a seagull so grumpy people don't notice it and demand you stop flying it.

[@waitemc]

Military has already done it.

[@nadnerb2k]

@@rubiconnn ornithopter! I'd love to see one on this channel! 😁🤞

[@im_ricebowl]

Mykul Reeves would probably make that

[@peepopalaber]

Hahaaa, i was thinking about that.

[@Project-Air]

I love how the nose bobs around in the 360's FOV. Super cute. It's like you're riding a pony or something, haha. I need one of these things in my life.

[@JOHNNY99833]

Use gyroflow, it works well with any camera

[@bootstraphan6204]

Love your projects and your channel!👍

[@pharynx007]

heh. everyone is different. i just came to the comments to say that i hated seeing the nose bobs in the video. i wonder if it would be possible to make it so you can't see it at all.

[@aleksandrjefremov3816]

It would be very interesting if you could make a video about a cheap ardupilot plane that you can fully diy, including building a wing, frame, etc.

[@RubenKelevra]

Technically that is this video 🤔

[@silasmarner7586]

@@RubenKelevra Not technically, and not even close. Thank you!

[@Dovorans]

If we assume that you can buy the electronics it's easy to just stuff the flight controller inside one of the Flite test dollar tree foam board designs that you can make by printing out the templates, cutting out the foam, and hot gluing it together

[@Jokl92]

I have never built anything like that but I'd love to. If it's cheaper than a normal drone and gives me a little project, I am down 👍🏻

[@dinhtuan752]

Bot.

[@Hyperious_in_the_air]

this is an incredible testament to how far the hobby has come from 120tvl analog video over 900mhz

[@gutboy17]

I remember when you were flying at the school behind your house. You’ve certainly come a long way. Very cool.

[@dinhtuan752]

Bot.

[@ezrarichardson279]

Those were the days! But these days are even better!

[@wopwops0482]

He had a pretty girlfriend in those days, but now he has Colin, who rocks much harder!

[@ezrarichardson279]

@@wopwops0482 Much better in my opinion lol! (Just kidding:their both fine haha)!

[@wilsrecreations450]

I've been literally drooling for years now. Watched the 100 miles solar plane challenge about a 1K times... such an inspirational channel... keep it up...👌👍

[@birdseyeview1543]

Although 20 years apart, i've been hit in the face by both a seagull and a nano goblin. While the seagull produced an undesired ouch and the loss of a sandwich, the nano goblin collision made me laugh heartily, so I can personally vouch for Daniel's claim. This is not a paid endorsement. Definitely not.

[@LBCAndrew]

About 20 years ago that same colony of seagulls at the Huntington Beach pier stole my lunch while i was surfing.

[@rcbinchicken]

I choked on my lunch at "stole from an angsty teen". Never change, RCtestflight, never change also wow that is quite a swag of beautiful footage

[@Aerial812]

Love the Nano Goblin! I’ve flown mine for 86 minutes in one flight, 6 miles out and back, and at speeds up to 120mph. They are way more capable than you would expect from such a small platform.

[@rahzob]

how did you made it ?

[@EfficientRVer]

Dive or tailwind?

[@Aerial812]

@@EfficientRVer 120 in a dive… 85mph flat and level without wind.

[@shanefiddle]

120mpg... oops, there goes his argument about these being safer and lower impact than seagulls 😂🤣

[@FarmerFpv]

I love my Nano Goblin. It stays in my truck under the back seat all the time. I love the fact I can just pull off the side of the road and toss it. It's so quiet nobody notices it. Everyone needs a Nano Goblin!

[@randomstuffbychris]

I wish I had one!

[@olliepackman199]

“My spotter had to squint really hard”🤣🤣🤣

[@ezrarichardson279]

I have a feeling that there was no spotter lol.

[@olliepackman199]

@@ezrarichardson279 yeahhhhhh

[@Idevendrasen]

Spotter must be the eagle that can read a newpaper from 2 miles away

[@PsicoPete]

The spotter was a seagull following the airplane.

[@blackterminal]

​@@ezrarichardson279 Telescope 🔭

[@litterbug4023]

Amazing how well the camera stabilizes the video.. I've been flying Nano Goblins since they came out and they are a bumpy ride even in calm air. For those of you who haven't flown one. Look how much the camera at the bottom of the screen bounces around! Cheers! LitterBug

[@yelectric1893]

Is this active stabilization?

[@randomstuffbychris]

@@yelectric1893 probably digital, much easier, less things to break

[@yelectric1893]

@@randomstuffbychris Oh. Are there active digital stabilization things out there?

[@randomstuffbychris]

@@yelectric1893 yep, it's gotten a lot better over the years

[@yelectric1893]

@@randomstuffbychris Do you know any products or brands ? I have actually been looking for this kind of thing but only get post processing software. This is insane ! I guess it makes sense to mesh gyroscope data with a video, but I havent found a product to do this yet

[@critterjon4061]

RCtestflight: “go eradicate all seagulls” Me: “good soldiers follow orders”

[@brenj]

Bad Batch reference?

[@aythixfpv]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ilenastarbreeze4978]

@@brenj clone wars actually

[@dinhtuan752]

Bot.

[@DroneMee]

Excute Order 69 eradicate all seagulls

[@Merivio]

I had a bath this morning with the window open. The birds were singing, it was lovely.. for about a minute, then some asshole started using noisy machinery and the seagulls started squawking so I shut the window and sighed to myself. Now it's late evening, I'm watching this video and I finally get that blissful feeling I'd been itching for all day!

[@dash0173]

pleaseeeeeeeeee do a built video for this plane! I would kill for one of these. this looks so cool

[@BlindDude]

Thanks dude. I'm reliving my youth through guys like you . We didn't have this cool stuff when I was young.

[@LostDeadSoul]

LoL. Thankyou rctestflight. That comment on people worrying too much made my day. I'm frankly getting sick of people commenting on something they have marginal knowledge about, brewing the rest(because the brain is awesome at completing a fragmented story) and then spewing someting.

[@CDRaff]

Almost a year later and I finally have one on the way. Haven't flown fixed wing in about 6 years and never FPV. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@JPSkriP]

WOW!!! Thats some serious altitude and distance from such a small setup!!! Impressive !! And as always, awesome flying!!

[@antond131]

Would love to see a build video or at least a parts list for this plane with all the stuff to make it fly. Keep it up!

[@scottyh72]

Or you could do a search for Nano Goblin and come up with more info than you can possibly absorb. How lazy are you?

[@thinkflight]

Woah EPIC! I need to find a spotter like yours!

[@EfficientRVer]

You never had an imaginary friend?

[@nicktwinn6760]

Brilliant video and excellent comparisons regarding crash damage. Every full scale pilot I know agrees too👍

[@wilsrecreations450]

I'm so building something today. It's all your fault. Thank you...👌👍 By the way, you are so catching your plane as if they're frisbees... amazing...

[@wilsrecreations450]

And I did build it... with my two left hands...🤣🤣🤣 just not sure where to put the motor/prop... front or back..?🤔 Prepare for the biggest noob rc crash in KZbin history...

[@swissfreek]

I have flown the heck out of mine up at Snoqualmie. My numbers were not too different from what you experienced at Shasta. Pretty cool for a tiny foam plane. I think the best part about the Nano Goblin is that it’s dead silent. It significantly reduces the complaints you get. In fact most of the conversations I have are people wondering what I’m doing because they can’t figure out where the plane is.

[@LemberTheMember]

Awesome little Wing 👍 I always love to fly my nano Skyhunter cause it's also light and very capable. The Nano Goblin seems like an awesome option too! 👌

[@Uncle_Farts]

This guy is so cool probably one of my favorite KZbinrs

[@tracybowling1156]

I can't help it, you've won me over. I love this channel!

[@dertythegrower]

Having followed teamblacksheep for probably ten years, this was super impressive and innovative for sure. Cheers.

[@SetitesTechAdventures]

Did they make the nano goblin? I didn't notice any TBS tech in this video.

[@fredraket]

i've seen this video 3 times now and it keeps on being awesome through all the years that I watch your videos you keep inspiring me and I love that the videos are still as authentic as they were I have made a zohd dart 250 hope it will be as fun as the nano goblin. keep u the good work Daniel 🤞🛩

[@jules2545]

Glorious autuminal colours. Ignore the detractors, great channel.

[@OldManCassius]

Watching this as I put together my snowcat tracks. Nice job Daniel.

[@karmakazi219]

Your FPV spotter has excellent vision!

[@svetlanakolesnick4994]

Those mid-air catches were so freaking satisfying

[@BryonGaskin]

Glad you put the disclaimer about having a spotter

[@microbuilder]

I finally got a micro FPV system, but been putting off making use of it...not so much after this video, cant wait, looks amazing!

[@RCinginSC]

I like how you put the smack down on the critcis with some science. You're a Savage

[@paulbrouyere1735]

Great video, could be used for search and rescue. I was an RC pilot in the 80’s. I gues I’m getting old. Those virtual reality stuff seems really cool.

[@NickCombs]

This kind of thing seems perfect for scientists who need to survey large areas of wilderness.

[@oliverer3]

They usually use multirotor drones for that since they typically need the ability to cover but it would still be kinda cool.

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

And search-and-rescue!

[@eulachonfish]

@@oliverer3 Lots of fixed wing mapping going on out there especially in agriculture. I currently fly a now aging homebuilt 84" pusher delta but looking at the stability and endurance of this platform it's something I'm going to look into for sure. A pair of vape cells is sure a lot easier to handle than 3x6000mAh pouch cells, especially when it comes to areas that require multiple flights. I've got $300 worth of battery onboard, he has at most $20 and is getting longer flight times!

[@pwhurley49]

Godspeed Daniel. You’ve been entertaining and challenging us for years. Thanks. I wouldn’t grouse at a build video for a goblin-like nano. Apparently you and Kevin could put together plans/parts/kits so us Sunday Strugglers could have one too. You could sell them like the snowcat kit... just way simpler! I VOTE KIT!

[@pwhurley49]

Kavin, NOT Kevin. @$&%+, spell wrecker!

[@itssjp1458]

That fpv footage is incredible.

[@markgiles8527]

Why I'm driving down the Highway I see all these mountains and high hills off in the distance. I'd love to explore them. Something like this would be so nice. With this you could see if what's over there is worth exploring in person. I love it!

[@TheWhoost]

it's cool to see the nose bouncing around, giving an idea of how turbulent it is, but the image stabilization on that bean is just so damn good the video looks gimbaled

[@Christian-cz9bu]

There was a swell that day, as I could tell by how far out they were breaking at HB pier. Did you see any of the ultimate ground effect vehicles flowing the updraft from waves? (Pelicans) Also the oil rigs don't take to kindly to flybys these days, especially after the recent spill.

[@MrJdsenior]

They are more than just ground effect machines, they are also excellent dynamic soarers. That is why you can watch them go from the limit of your vision, across in front of you, and out to the other side limits of vision never flapping a single wing. Look up dynamic slope soaring if you want to see the effect on a large scale. Gliders doing 400 mph. Not kidding.

[@Sugalime3D_FPV]

Awesome exactly what I was searching. Flies smooth for it's size! And i like your kJ comparation of danger... As a kid flying VLOS Rc planes i always dreamed about a fpc plane... I gonna fullfil this dream soon...

[@heggy_fpv]

omg, so much asking for the album drop and here it is!

[@DarrellW_UK]

I’m in the UK, I only fly sub 250gm models now including drones - it’s difficult to get drones sub 250 but Tricopters are a bit easier. I’m using a DLG Glider with a motor more than anything else now, it’s great fun for slopes and beaches! The big bonus is no real restrictions on where you can fly with sub 250gm I do roofing surveys (unpaid) with my drones.

[@propabilityfpv]

Came here to see a 14k peak through FPV. Didn't think I'd be sold music from here, but I've never downloaded an album so fast in my life 🤣Haha you guys are awesome 👍

[@gator1984atcomcast]

Please do make a video showing us how to put together this build. I’ve been struggling with flight controllers. Fantastic video.

[@FowlerAskew]

Andrew Newton has a few videos with the nano goblin that are probably about what you're looking for

[@diabsiniman]

i love how the footage looks like you are just holding a camera over the drone and "walking" them around

[@smackfpv]

Nice to see you flying one of these! We have a lot of hours on them and it is a great little airframe!

[@HAT_MAVERICK]

Everyone is always asking for a build guide on everything but we really do need a build guide on this one.

[@Quade-2000]

This would have been next level with your buddy that does the songs, he's awesome, please use him more! You're awesome Daniel!

[@dogface3215]

Couple of things, where you were slope soaring my old paragliding instructor used to fly his paraglider! I believe the closest oil rig is three miles off shore. I really enjoy your videos THANKS.

[@adamreynolds3863]

And the shot with the seagulls! very cool!

[@racingturtel5002]

Awsome. I just love such small air craft filled wiht tech

[@recnamorcen1]

Thank you for doing what you do. You inspire a new wave of creators.

[@gazzabyerun8152]

Awesome, Very very impressive! You have a special talent for the rc world, Thank you!

[@angst_]

A seagull shaped fpv drone would be amazing to see.

[@exploringtheplanetsn]

That song at 6:05 was really groovin

[@smarzony]

I love it! I'm very impressed by range and your precise control.

[@waitemc]

Best channel on the tube.

[@ChirpFPV]

already know this is gonna be epic

[@jifaraata9668]

𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna Anna is a beautiful girl. He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Anna is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

[@lazyplumber1616]

the image stabilizing video is really spectacular! Thanks for sharing.

[@PKB94]

The DJI air unit cuts-off at 3.7v/cell. And you probably landed at just that. LEGEND

[@scottyh72]

No it doesn't. 3.7 volts on a 2 cell lion is still 7.2v. Plenty. You don't fly this wing on 1s.

[@erikhilsinger9421]

Love this with the ballard footage.

[@lucaswilms3202]

Beautiful shots! Its amazing to see how technology has improved that much in such a short time!!

[@overbese]

So casual about flying out to that oil rig, cool vid.

[@thesoupin8or673]

This is extremely cool. Crazy that you can fly something so small and light for so long so far away. Love your work! Can't wait for whatever your next project is, especially if it's another boat :)

[@nicstroud]

I don't know what the rules are in the U.S. but here in the U.K. pretty much everything about that flight would be illegal. 🙁 First things first, you have to have line of sight so FPV is all but prohibited except on private property or with a spotter. You are not allowed to fly within 50 metres (160ft) of a road or other peoples property. Sub 250g and these rules don't apply. Lastly we have a ceiling of 120 metres (400ft) above ground level so the only way you could fly at 14,000 ft is if you were at 13,600ft or higher. Nothing that tall here though. 😆 Nice little plane and nice video, it looks quite manoeuvrable as well.

[@ericandresburgerbar1621]

Colin! I'm going to throw you a few bucks for that beautiful album wowieee!!!

[@dorukbu3133]

An album! Finally!

[@TRUEFPV]

I dreamed of doing this as a kid and now is possible.. crazy times.

[@AgentWest]

Pretty awesome how stable the footage (both FPV and recorded) was for such a lightweight craft.

[@Horus2Osiris]

Wasn't expecting that... hilarious, Colin!

[@ReubenSpaeth]

“My spotter had to squint really hard…” 🤣🤣🤣🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@robertd1p2]

Hey Daniel: Seeing you standing in the bed of iceplants South of the old Edison Plant off Magnolia, blasting that FPV - reminded me of my youth, without the ceaseless grief and aggrivation of living in/behind the Orange Curtain, was a close enough preview for me Old HB has certainly changed for the better - as I live in San Diego. Great pictorial review of the West from the perfect viewpoint. rObt

[@LBCAndrew]

FYI, there is a section of cliffs about 6 miles north of where you were at, in Long Beach, where guys used to fly gliders every afternoon. It was at Ocean Avenue and Redondo Blvd.

[@Vaeloron]

I love my Nano Goblin. I was able to take one of these out 10 miles on a 400mw AIO camera/vtx.

[@StuntDoubleFPV]

Quite amazing what you have done here with such a tiny plane and a small amount of components!!!

[@benrichards1410]

Best music ad EVER, had me in bits :)

[@earld1403]

Pro tip for skipping through the Music only parts - click on the three buttons in the bottom right corner - Select open Transcripts and then just Scroll through to where you want. Bonus tip - It also makes it easy to determine the names of the items that he talked about.

[@lucasmm519]

250 grams is insanely light, great flight time too!

[@510purple]

224 grams is a half pound.

[@510purple]

just a reference for anyone

[@dinhtuan752]

More bots.

[@7daniel49]

“Max distance of 4.4 miles. My spotter had to squint really hard to see the plane when it was that far out” 😂😂😂

[@crosslegluke4506]

The numbers on your sight made me do a HARD double take. good work lmao

[@TweakRacer]

Yeet! The video is back! Oh happy days :)

[@pagani8]

love it, especially the narrated fpv part

[@salmonsoup15]

For those wondering what ungodly antennas he is using, they are lumineer dualitys (I think)

[@ChrisTheGregory]

For some reason that little black FPV camera in the bottom of each 360 shot reminds me of a dog's nose, which makes me imagine that the videos are actually a first-person view of what a puppy dreams about after going for a walk.

[@Airtruksrus]

I've attempted to fly over at Mt Si from that parking lot but almost every time the top is completely covered. Gotten some pretty good flights in with just this plane already, no wonder its one of the favorites!

[@jbizzbuildsmanstuff9932]

You just made me take my inav/ar900 out of retirement! Thanks! I love my fpv drones and freestyle and proximity flying! But wings are so much more relaxing and enjoyable to just cruse! Stock mine was setup for 3s and flew 62mph max speed! Now it's setup with matek f405se wing fc 55A esc unify pro crossfire M8n mini gps/compass and turtle v2 cam/dvr and gopro and is now blheli32 and 6s with 4s motors 2306 1900kv running 6155x3 prop gps speed 80% throttle 103mph and gets 15 mins flight on a 6s 850mah. 45 mins best time with 6s1800mah 70c and did 44km 1 way still had plenty rssi with 2w crsf and video was mega struggling around 27km but was flyable till 40km and lost video completely till the rth got video back at 42km and realized I had 40% batt left due to headwinds rth I landed 17.8v lol! Batt was cooked! Busted the velcro strap holding it to the fuselage kuz it puffed and any longer in the air it would have burned up! Esc bc the motor was meant for 7" 4s bi blade props! Lol max current peaked at 57A and the heat shrink wrap melted or ripped itself apart from the fets getting heat soaked kuz I tucked the esc into the tail housing and has no airflow back there! Fixed that quick but sadly was my last flight with it! Great video! I deff want a smaller one for neighborhood cruising!

[@tabdougherty8549]

That is a great plane I passed on these when they first came out but I would really get a kick out of doing this!

[@MohammadAdib]

Really awesome man! I feel the same way about small flying wings. They’re the best!

[@mattmarzula]

I will likely build rather than buy a drone from now on. Seems more gratifying.

[@jifaraata9668]

𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna Anna is a beautiful girl. He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Anna is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

[@MarcFPV]

I made a ZOHD Talon 250g that can fly for 100min and travel 70km at 249g total weight. Could be modified to HD with some flight time and range sacrified for the higher power need.

[@JulianGoesPro]

How low can you run that 2S lion pack before something browns out? :)

[@shadowofchaos8932]

For the hobby, sub 250g is the future.

[@Horus2Osiris]

Best Channel ever, thank you for sharing!

[@themetaphysicalpoet876]

The world looks flat to me great videos and great rc and u are a great scientist.

[@samdark7729]

you should explore adding vortex generators to your aircraft for a video. I think it would be very challenging but also rewarding project.

[@glenharto9699]

Love this model, love the video ❤️ I owned one of these, trying to buy another now all the sub 250g (Dam rules) 🤭 I wish strix would re stock..or bring out a bind and fly with DJI fpv unit & FC. The Nano with Lion battery 🔋 had such a long flight time. Again. Great video! And Strix you guys rock ❤️❤️❤️

[@UniversalPioneer]

Definitely some TBS old-school vibes. It good to see tech is finally there for sub 250 and not lethal. This is all no gps and manually remembering flight paths? Also I guess it can get a smidge lighter with HDzero systems and less latency.