What is the Connex Falcore?

[@ummagawdFPV]

after seeing your review... i think it's actually a better product than I originally thought... thanks for sharing man

[@crashrc1175]

Did you hear the Latest, Falcore battery issues and sonar damage. Junk.

[@flowrfpv]

verrry expensive simulator XD

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Thanks for the video. Well Done! I have been looking for a more in-depth look at the system. Thanks again. I am impressed with it even while I already fly FPV, it is about time someone comes out with a system like this.

[@tracythomasvision]

Great progression! User friendly. Spec class makes it a pretty level playing field and less "intimidating". Definitely a step in the right direction.

[@petesenn1367]

Cool, I like it! How is the camera tilt adjusted on this rig? You have to pull the whole thing apart??

[@mistercohaagen]

@2:32 "Lower barrier to entry for people to join the hobby"... "barrier" now being a near universally recognized euphemism for knowledge, skill and intelligence. Well, that's on point with the rest of reality. Have at it. NASQUAD!

[@NURKFPV]

mistercohaagen lower skill and cost barrier, but the knowledge is absolutely still important.

[@mistercohaagen]

Depends on what sort of knowledge is conducive to having good peers in a scene. Is that purely piloting technique or competitiveness? Is that the extent of the conversations you want to be able to have at a race? Or does the insight into physics and technology gained from experimentation, and patience derived from having developed the technical abilities to design, build and pilot yield a wiser and more enjoyable peer? Nerfing and AOL-ifying entire scenes that previously required serious volition and discipline for entry has never made things better for the people that started a scene. At the end of the day, you're cultivating the people who'll be sitting next to you if you're still around after the dilution and jockification of yet another haven for people that are demonstrably passionate about intelligence, even if misled in terms of application. I think to some degree, drone racing is already a lost cause in these respects... though I do see the obvious merit in mainstream acceptance of the technology. This channel features you as an optimal role model as you focused in on racing to win... and all the value you add to the scene by being able to talk about the lowest to highest level aspects of technology and technique in a cohesive and insightful manner here and in person. Will a channel like this or a person like you result from someone pissing away disposable income on a trendy toy? I don't see how these products relate to what drone racing is as a scene today, and they stand some chance of corrupting it.

[@SFPV]

Seems like a bad spot for the receiver. The range already struggles on the connex. I have to mount mine on a tall tri pod to feel safe

[@NURKFPV]

Hmm. That's interesting. I have gone back and forth on what works best, but I'm sure you get better reception on the tripod.

[@leonardofcohen]

Amazing review the best I saw so far of a Falcore! Thanks for that! A quick question: where the Falcore stands in 2018? Any updates? or are they still investing in their racing / acrobatic drone market?

[@jimmac]

Nice review. The product makes quite a lot of sense now.

[@georgeaura]

What ports was on the bottom of the fpv receiver?

[@albert9271]

whats the flight time?

[@theibault]

Good idea from Connex. I'm interested to see how well it sells.

[@johncarr123]

can we use the equipment in this kit with the other connex HD hardware?

[@matthewvang71]

that falcore is for me! never flown before. need to get one

[@ToddtheLoneDroner]

I love this thing, I have crashed it a dozen times haven't broke anything not even a propeller this thing is tough as Nails it is badass I'm so glad I bought it first time in two racing drones I could not be happier

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Do you have any idea when Connex Falcore be available?

[@NURKFPV]

MUAH HA HA! BRING ON THE DISLIKES! PEOPLE DON'T LIKE VIDEOS ABOUT THINGS THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT!

[@beeradfpv]

bascially anything RTF. :D

[@NURKFPV]

lol no kidding. :P

[@Deluxe312]

Bulbufet FPV thanks obama

[@13bushy13]

I appreciated it. not all your viewers are flying yet. hell, I'm stuck on a cx10 indoors until my kids get a bit bigger. This thing is interesting, but it would be cool if you did a pro/con type video against the alternatives. my plan is to buy a transmitter and something bnf, then move on again to building so that my skills in the air progress with my knowledge of the hardware.

[@joelsmarks]

Bulbufet FPV J. K Mmlmmmmlnmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@AlbertKimTV]

Sweet... looks like the receiver is FlySky... you might be able to fly it with the Evolution 🎆

[@NURKFPV]

Most likely.

[@StarLiteNL]

the sonar only works on smooth and legs! surfaces tho, it doesn't work very well above grass. but I guess you can learn to fly above concrete or so before turning it off. also, the frame reminds me a lot of the TBS vendetta. did connex work together with TBS on this product?

[@NURKFPV]

I didn't get a chance to try it on grass, so that's an interesting thought. I don't believe there was a collab with TBS.

[@tonyv3rd]

I think it looks like a great new product. I've still yet to get my own Pro Sight set up. But by the looks of the fpv footage, the immersion is extremely better. Besides, who wouldn't want to fly a luck dragon quad??

[@jamble7k]

how is $800 a low barrier to entry?

[@raider1284]

you could not make that quad, with its same functionality, for anywhere near 800.

[@CJDavies]

The sonar/shield tech seems like a really neat approach for new pilots, but bundling a ProSight system into what is supposed to be a 'beginner' quad makes the price unrealistic for most curious potential pilots IMO. If I hadn't flown before & was interested in giving it a go, I would be a lot more tempted by a $200 Eachine Wizard setup that I could wreck/lose/give-up-after-a-few-days without crying too much, than dropping $800 on this Connex that would be mortifying if I lost it - which let's face it, is a serious risk for new pilots flying miniquads with no GPS.

[@NURKFPV]

jamble7k quad, radio, and ground station with all of the features for learning. people don't bat an eye on spending 1k on a phantom. why not less for this?

[@mistercohaagen]

Thanks to patent trolling, you're probably correct in terms of specifications. Could more fun & learning be had for

[@NURKFPV]

Yes. Totally. But there's a difference between reality and theory, right? This is here and it works. Your naze and sonar is there and doesn't. :-/ Also, considering your average "go to best buy and buy it" user doesn't know how to wire a naze or hook up a sonar..

[@seankelly5318]

I just came for the beard. I'm leaving happy. That thing looks like it's carved from Walnut

[@jaxxonbalboa3243]

I BOUGHT ONE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND WAS A LOT OF FUN BUT (WILL SKIP LONG STORY) BUT WOUND UP LOOSING IT IN A HEAVILY VEGETATED FIELD. WAS VERY UPSET BUT 3 MONTHS OF WHETHER LATER I FOUND IT TOOK IT HOME THREW A FRESH BATTERY IN AND TO MY SURPRISE IT WORKED!!! THIS THING IS BUILT TOUGH.

[@OlliGarch]

What about the battery? It looked like a proprietary battery which would be a drawback for me but I really couldn’t tell.

[@SensorDelay]

Can I put Sonar on my DIY drone? I want to make a DJI Killer.

[@sadigov]

That's one hell of an expensive stepping stone there, bro.

[@dienstagfpv4248]

the transmitter-standby-sounds like a flysky^^ seems it also uses the same protocoll?

[@NURKFPV]

i'm sure they didn't reinvent the wheel to make a radio, but I don't know for sure. :-)

[@1337flite]

I was just thinking about that before I read your comment. And the case looks like a Flysky/Turnigy with a new face. Which is all fine as the Flysky stuff seems to be fine. It's even fashionable now they have the Turnigy Evolution.

[@MindOfBoomBoom]

I was just looking at this on getfpv and thought it was interestingly priced. it is a nice design as far as keeping things condensed in a new users hands. it is a shame that Connex hasnt figured out a way to get a DVR into the mix. i was out at a MultiGP Points Race in orlando fl and a few pilots had Connex but way bulkier setups than what you just reviewed. not bad at all for a beginner, not bad at all. i think the goggles requirement might be a little more steeper than $100 tho, i havent seen the HDMI input on many of the cheaper models of goggles, maybe some eachines as they are releasing a new version of their HDMI capable goggles. but over all great job on the review, i'd like to get my hands on this to review for my audience!

[@sjorsikdus]

hmm might be the right thing for me, I've flown a few times with quads before but never at high speeds or FPV. But I wonder if it's better just to build my own quad that can be changed to my ability, otherwise I have to spend twice the money

[@MasterHaunter]

Loving those star wars posters bro!

[@NURKFPV]

ty!

[@tzadka]

A race drone will be fixed a lot actually, so it is an advantage if you built it yourself.

[@drkavnger99]

how user maintainable is this? Is every component available and user replaceable?

[@esaedvik]

He did just open it up with one screw...

[@jordanbass3210]

Chris Ames did you see that did you see all those components sandwich together inside you can't work on that you have to be an electrical engineer to replace parts inside of that thing I guarantee you one good hard smack into a tree around 45 or 55 that thing wouldn't even work anymore and that happens all the time flying around Parks you accidentally just missed the edge of the tree and smack it I just did that today but I have a martian frame it's $27 and my drone was completely fine

[@Ucceah]

i cant say, i feel torn about this. as soon as something like "full acro shield mode" is implemented in non-prorietary firmware, i can see it becoming very popular with casual FPV flyers. it would prevent a lot of crashes, but it would be highly motivating, to fly safe enough, that the automation doesnt have to intervene and save your ass (or at least your props). this tank isn't gonna win any race anyways. but i doubt, the DRL would allow aids like this in the future, let alone for drone racing to turn into a software arms race.

[@Skruteas]

That transmitter looks (gimbals) and sounds like a custom FlySky i6.

[@esaedvik]

It's a cool quad, I'm just really surprised it's coming from Connex. So weird. The price is really competitive, I've no idea how they did that. And it looks great. The arms a bit weird.

[@TrizFPV]

Very impressive!

[@josephnovak5472]

Hi Bulbufet FPV, great video, thank you. I'm not sure why all the hate, but when computer GUIs came out, I understand some of the DOS folks being upset. Anyways, I love your videos. I'm new to the hobby (had my first few flights last week) and love it! However, I'm disappointed in the video quality and am upgrading to the best analogue I can find, and then to the Connex Prosight too. I was looking at getting another Vendetta and fitting it out with the Prosight, however, like you said, for that price, getting another drone with HD FPV is pretty good. And I don't have to spend time on things other than flying. (Right now, I don't have much time or ability to tinker with the electronics, but this will change in 8 months. Hence, right now, I just want to fly as much as possible.) So my question to you is... how would you compare the flying capabilities of the Falcore to the TBS Vendetta or something similar? You said it was a good entry level quad. I'm looking for an intermediate capability quad (definitely not expert nor pro at this point). My main desire is to fly around trees, obstacles, and abandoned buildings, and explore 3-D space. I may do some racing, but this is my second priority to smooth acro-type flying. Can the Falcore be upgraded with more powerful motors?

[@blackmennewstyle]

Interesting approach! But they should not forget that price is always the THING which matters at the end! You should not be surprised that people buy stuff from Banggood especially at beginning when every crash costs a lot sometimes (and after though) lol Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend P.S.: Who cares about dislikes in 2017, on youtube only views matter!

[@Enz5623]

and on sale for $549 as of december 26 2017

[@marvfpv1590]

id love one of these in 5.8 ghz and bind to fly would be great for my faher to learn

[@larslrs7234]

If you're not the one flying, you're not the one learning flying. It's like with the cars. ...Spec racing machine and everybody has to run the proprietary Connex vision? Thanks very much, I hope, sponsored by Connex then?

[@jonbbaca5580]

huh, looks like an HD beginner Vendetta. I just don't know who this is for. If someone was really serious about getting into fpv racing, I'd recommend spending the $800 on all the basics: good radio, batteries and charger, tiny whoop, some decent goggles and a cheaper rtf or better yet a kit. I appreciate that it makes it easy to learn the basics, but just get a syma x5 for $30 or learn on a sim. This seems to be designed for people who are curious and wouldn't even bat an eye at spending $800 on a new toy. Interesting for sure, but not for me

[@almondjoy590]

Ty sir. I was wondering wats that lil female plug for. Its to connect the prosight with the controller. Thanks xD.

[@patrickcol]

Very interesting Bulbufet, LMAO at all the haters, lets see you fly without gyros then? I can envisage the video tech from autos hitting the quads scene in a while. 'Seeing' the gate and correcting the course to intercept? So you'll have to make artificial rules about what technology you can use and what you cant.

[@t395delta]

You had me untill you mentioned the price. Nice access to the guts, I like that.

[@triggermovies]

I'm not sure I agree with you. We've all been beginners at some point, and we didn't need such a quad to learn. Also, I'm pretty sure you don't "graduate" from one mode to the other. I think it's the opposite : you learn bad habits from shield and auto-level modes. Once you can navigate a course decently fast in shield mode, I think it'll be even harder to step to the next mode, because it means you'll be slower, have to "un-learn" the habits you took relying on the autopilot, and have to re-learn a bunch of things. If someone isn't interested enough in FPV to start in acro from the get-go, I think they'll get stuck in assisted modes. Maybe it's not a bad things though, some people might enjoy spec-racing in shield mode... For beginners, I think simulators are a much better option. You can start in acro without worrying about breaking your quad, learn throttle management, and train your muscle memory for the correct inputs right away. Anyway, still an interesting video :) Thanks for sharing !

[@prowlus]

Dji have developed a very similar drone right now

[@jordanbass3210]

so let me get this straight someone who was curious about fpv is just going to drop $800 and $50 for goggles can you really say that with a straight face

[@NURKFPV]

I'm saying that people don't hesitate to do it for a phantom, so why not for a rtf racing drone?

[@jjbass3111]

Bulbufet FPV oh you're talking about rich people with tons of extra money I thought you meant for the average person who wants to get into fpv I would imagine the average person makes around 12 2 $14 an hour this is not even a possibility for anyone like you said in the beginning of the video this is for rich people who have tons of money two ways I've never heard of anyone buying a phantom no problem heard about people making huge investments and saving tons of money to buy their Phantom that they treat like a child and would never fly it into things I'm not trying to argue I'm just giving my honest opinion about this they might as well just go buy a catalyst machineworks racing drone if they're going to really try it out

[@heroicuser8520]

The phantom is for cinematography and this is for racing which are completely different. However if you're new to drone racing I'd recommend this. Sure it's expensive but in the drone world it's relatively cheap.

[@heroicuser8520]

When I looked at this i had been looking for an FPV racing drone for weeks. I can tell you this isn't expensive compared to some of the others on the market. After the research I've done I can in fact say that with a straight face.

[@fairextl]

QUADBOT FPV Look at the photography drone market.

[@MultiShawnt]

Kinda not DJI, for me Latency, proximity is What Hollywood doesn't do enough. 😎

[@journeyfpv6421]

Why not just make it automatic. Then you can just sit back and watch the quad go around the course all by its self.....FUN!!!

[@NURKFPV]

SO many times I wish.

[@jaxxonbalboa3243]

$$$ PRICE UPDATE....JUST GOT ONE FOR $499.00 FROM B&H. === LOTS OF FUN!!!

[@MittensFPV]

Nice score, I picked mine up fro B&H for $449 and a pair of Fatshark Base HD Prototypes off eBay for $200! Full set up for under $700 seems perfect to me.

[@kdronefpv4395]

motors look a lot like LD Power motors which are 2205s

[@MultiShawnt]

Yeah so I just bought a Falcore !

[@Cyberdactyl]

Otherwise known as the Medusa Transmitter.

[@BirdRunHD]

Go way for Connex to get exposure for their VTX and for noobs to get into the hobby. Winner winner chicken dinner!

[@robertc2204]

fcking awesome!

[@MiamiDrake145]

I don’t think this is a beginner drone I think it’s perfect for my business as an action film maker for my tall bike shop it makes it easier to film complicated shoots. Even when I buy a better racing drone I’ll keep this one to use when I want some smooth easy level shots

[@krssnoop]

problem is to progress you're going to need to buy a whole new setup.

[@stecozz4907]

It will just destroy the hobby. Every man and his dog will be a"super freestyle quad pilot",and you,Mr Steele,Mattystuntz and all the other "talented" pilots will be history! Its like fishing in a natural river or fishing in a pond filled with fish. Its all about the money i guess haha

[@NURKFPV]

#ruiningthehobby

[@orenrosenfeld9645]

Vespa with mirrors ........google it

[@jwhit8760]

Someone turn that remote off lol

[@NURKFPV]

jwhit87 turns out it was the video receiver chirping. I tried like 4 times while shooting this to figure out what it was.

[@jwhit8760]

Bulbufet FPV its sounded just like flysky remote

[@Teamcrapsheep]

That's drone looks good but and it's a big but if you can't solder and build yourself a drone how are you going to repair when you crash which is like every other flying session. You will never stay in the hobby because half of it is about fixing your drone when you crash it. Well that's been my experience

[@peatear42]

Doesn't the TV remote count as an RC? hehehe

[@DavidBerryTX]

Me like

[@crashrc1175]

I think this is the stupidest thing Connex could do. Their a company that designs HD down links, Not Quads... that extra moneys that I pay for a Connex system, is for future development... this is not future development. they should be innovating, with continued design of there down link system, not quad design. just like the Karma? don't buy a quad from a camera maker. just like you don't buy a camera from a Quad maker. I though with the extra $150 I pay for a Connex,? it goes into future innovation, in there field. This isn't future innovation in there field. what a waste they could have had a Smaller and Better prototype HD V2 down link by now.

[@crashrc1175]

Did you hear the Latest, Falcore battery issues and sonar damage. Junk.

[@saltyfry8688]

The pro-sight is far to ahead of a beginner in my (Opinion) an for -800! Hell for under 500 DOLLARS! you can get a Flysky transmitter/Receiver Combo for 50$ A Frame 40$-80$ depending on your pick A set of quality high end esc's another 60-80$ an E-max Redbottom's 70$ 20$ On Props 2-batteries say 60$ BAM! Flying For: 330$ THEN for FPV Quanum V2 goggles 50$ lumenier diversity receiver 60$ An bosch 600mw transmitter on ebay 20$ A cheap wide angle cam ebay under 20$ WALLAH For: 460$ NO NEED TO PISS 800$ on HD Fpv Quad I KNOW I KNOW its so you wont have to build it, BUT! what GOOD PEOPLE should be telling you is this hobby involes allot of fixing no matter what you do, if building is a deterrent for you then don't even step near the hobby. An no quads gonna stop something from snapping bending or braking its part of the hobby. Your gonna crash A LOT! PROMISE, SO GET A 4mm SOLID! frame no bigger then a 250mm an go thrash an thrash some more. HD isn't of interest in the beginning getting better an enjoying flight is an that's it ! The market just wants to take advantage of new comers with B.S. easy up an go kits 80% of the people won't be able to afford this an be swayed from flying it's a nice try but way to high in price cause of what they did. Building is how you learn your Miniquads in's an out's its everything if you avoid that then you'll be down over stupid shit all the time cause you wont know what to look at to get back up an flying. FLY WITH RESPECT TO OTHERS AROUND YOU AN BEWARE THE B.S. people will try an sell you if your new ( DO YOUR RESEARCH IS ALL IT TAKE'S ) Rant Over Btw love your Race Video's Epic S#$T MAN! ;) btw sorry for the massive typo's :)

[@NURKFPV]

I don't disagree with any of this, but I DO believe that there's a market for no-nonse plug in and fly and not search through hobby king and banggood sorts of things. Nowhere did I say that this was THE solution, but what I'm hoping is that it takes it out of niche hobby and into mainstream a little bit, so that people start to appreciate the awesome things that we do. Does that make any sense?

[@saltyfry8688]

Yeah I get it, it's a entry level rtf kit but with some newly introduced hardware. I wish I had it in me to drop the $ on a pro sight I definitely wanna try some day soon, I'd rather build another frame up for that $.

[@pyenewby4846]

It looks like a flying turd...😂

[@peckhamchin]

It's a load of crap