Parrot Disco FPV Wing Unboxing - You're not allowed to take off. Seriously!

[@lyndonfisher299]

I had exactly the same problem today. I launched the Disco, I had no control over it whilst it was in flight so it just circled around, got lower eventually and stopped by hitting a tree. Thanks Parrot. Great 1st flight. Now waiting for the technical support to tell me how to fix it. Glad I'm not the only one!

[@FlyersDistrict]

Lyndon Fisher ah man sorry to hear that. How much did you pay for it? The best thing to do is take the FC out and put in your own receiver.

[@jean-michelkoch1373]

Put the take off altitude to 5m and take over, Landing can be done by yourself as well, just before it touches the ground u have to push the button.This thing is a joy to fly and no, it doesnt fly away :-)

[@FlyersDistrict]

Jean-Michel Koch Ah thanks for that info.

[@georgitushev]

This was one of the most informative statement after I watched probably 50 videos : "it wont let you fly it below 16 feet" Thank you for sharing!

[@FlyersDistrict]

Georgi Tushev thanks for watching. what would you like to see me unbox next?

[@NicoMyers]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who opens boxes with APC props! I once used the trailing edge of a 9x6 to cut a banana in half, and it honestly performed better than some kitchen knives I've owned

[@FlyersDistrict]

Nico Myers those apc props can cut meet 💪

[@thomaswillemsen1247]

This is the first video is have seen from you and i like your review

[@goncaloareias98]

4:38 Do you was thinking to takeoff on that place Alex??

[@FlyersDistrict]

rcBlackFalcon no - I just wanted it to get gps so that I could activate the auto takeoff feature

[@shanks9418]

It's interesting to buy a piece of machinery costs over 1000 $ and know nothing about it. I loved the design and machine.

[@gadgetmerc]

That is a very prominent feature of the wing. You had to know about that.

[@FlyersDistrict]

gadgetmerc I try to go into these unboxings as blind as possible. I knew about some of the features, not all

[@detroitfpv4329]

What if your standing on a building or at a higher altitude?

[@FlyersDistrict]

Detroit FPV very good question. I don't know the answer though

[@dabooge]

It will likely reset zero when you power it up

[@FlyersDistrict]

DJB HSI it has a gps and a giro. When you first turn it on you have to place it flat on the floor for 45 seconds till it acquires gps and the stabilizer calibrates.

[@vertigo5828]

I know this had to be frustrating, but thanks for the video! I was looking at these, but I feel like I would have the same frustrations and concerns you did.

[@FlyersDistrict]

Vertigo this is really awesome if you're learning to fly

[@MontanaMichael]

i own one of these and they are sweet! It was an error on that guys part. He had to be outside and the light flashes green. the whole setup takes 1 minute tops. its super easy and tons of tech inside

[@FlyersDistrict]

Montana Mic after reading the manual I saw that and went outside where it gathered gps right away. I think it's a good drone, I just don't like to be out of control of the take off and landing so it's not for me, that's all

[@MontanaMichael]

Alex Edit yea i see your point of view. I love my disco

[@WillOrtizVlogs]

Nice unboxing. I can't wait to see the video when you fly it.

[@FlyersDistrict]

:)

[@TinyWhoop]

i love an honest review.

[@FlyersDistrict]

thanks -

[@raialice5118]

its fuxxxing awesome , whooo..i will bought one right now...yep.

[@itchybod323]

omg just follow the manual. This is not a multicopter and it needs some speed to stay in the air. The auto take off just makes sure that you do not stall it during take off. What you want is a modell plane, not a drone with a decent degree of automization.

[@FlyersDistrict]

Christoph Nolte I want something that I can override. This takes off on full auto without the ability of turning that function off. I can understand why people would like that, it’s all about personal preference, that’s all

[@DaddyRC]

Great overview and review, Alex. Like you I won't attempt to fly this and risk the money. Thanks for saving me the time and money into this.

[@kanu3331]

he doesn't know how to use it

[@DIYThingsThatFly]

Nice! I saw it fly at Oppenheimer drone day- it launches itself, it does work! Pain in the ass that you can't do it manually though... like... really parrot >.

[@FlyersDistrict]

DIY ThingsThatFly this has a huge market, it's not for everyone though. I wish this was available when I was learning how to fly

[@itchybod323]

I commented already but this video was again recommended to me. So I have to comment again. Most Multicopter do exact the same thing. You hit start and they will start to hover 1m above the ground. Then you take control. And still I have not seen a Multicopter were you control each rotor individually. ...

[@FlyersDistrict]

I have not seen a multi copter that takes off without the pilot being able to override the take off. The inability to override a flying machine is just not a good idea. When I made this video this wing cost over $1,300, now they're around $400.

[@midnightindigo2364]

I do believe you are wrong my friend, I think you can connect another RC remote like a ds6i or any multi channel remote like that to the disco and then fly it fully manually. But you are right that it does not come with a remote that you can use to manually fly it with.

[@Helderhugo]

What the hell!!! What are you afraid of?? I take off that think for the first time without any fear. When the motor is in full power you just throw it on the air! Dam it!!

[@FlyersDistrict]

Helderhugo I am not going to keep a wing that doesn't let me fly, that's all

[@Helderhugo]

Why not? it is very easy to fly Disco.

[@FlyersDistrict]

It's a matter of personal opinion. I am sure it's super easy to fly, but I don't like it when the wing takes control of itself and doesn't allow me to override that feature

[@Helderhugo]

humm I see

[@ceecrb1]

4:30 I call that a good judgement call!!

[@Martins2012]

Awesome video! I've been looking for footage of this thing flying low. Now I see why I can't find it. Is there a way to hack this thing? Easily I mean?

[@FlyersDistrict]

Yes, you can take out the receiver that it comes with and add your own receiver

[@hbarianoverlord]

are they selling many of these new drones guys anybody know?

[@FlyersDistrict]

TRADER DUB LFJ I don't know if A lot, but they are selling. Parrot has a big network of retailers and distributors around the world

[@hbarianoverlord]

cheers mate there stock is looking like it may bounce back so, they put a lot of money into R&D for this . I would buy one if i could part with the cash looks cool. would be great to see an upgrade to the aeriel though for range purposes seen as the battery life is45 min it would be capable of pretty decent range then .

[@FlyersDistrict]

what do you consider many? 10k units worldwide? 5k units? I don't know

[@matttd9490]

Interesting point.

[@fastskis]

Duh......read the instructions and watch videos next time

[@FlyersDistrict]

Thomas Cole it's a crappy wing, it's only good if your take the electronics out and put in your own.

[@thomasperkins5345]

I don't really know what you where expecting? Parrot makes toys and try's to make them so that anybody can fly their products! Have you seen some of the features when it is actually flying? I mean it's cool that something like this exists and somebody has developed it but I really don't see who this is for other than somebody's first couple of flights? That's a very expensive toy for the short period of time it is useful...

[@FlyersDistrict]

Thomas Perkins I think the wing is cool, but for people that haven't flown before

[@thomasperkins5345]

love your videos BTW Alex! but yeah I do think its cool and think the features are impressive but just feel like its very expensive for a toy that you will grow out of very quickly!

[@xjet]

Hell, for $1,300 you can find someone who'll build you a well-spec'd wing with transmitter, battery, goggles and everything. What's more, he'll test fly it and make sure it works. The Parrot seems a little expensive for what it is and I can't wait for folk to throw these things in "auto takeoff" from downtown Manhattan. Casey -- do you have one yet? :-)

[@DIYThingsThatFly]

Lmao, worst part is, that's a legitimate problem

[@dabooge]

That's tomorrow's vlog Bruce. Wonder what that neanderthal will crash into first?

[@jean-michelkoch1373]

Please give me a name of someone who can build, for this price, with these features, 45min flight with 3s 2700, HD video STABILIZED, where you can set exposure, tilt the camera, and land in circle when something goes wrong. I doubt there is any.just my 2 cents

[@FlyersDistrict]

Jean-Michel Koch i agree, it's an awesome product if you want to learn to fly, in fact it's an awesome product even for mapping. But since I don't fit those two categories, This product is not for me.

[@maxwolf1602]

It's not as uncommon as you think.

[@hquiroz113064]

Great video Alex !

[@kitesurfjerry]

So, are you going to fly it?

[@FlyersDistrict]

absolutely not. I like to fly my planes, not see them fly themselves

[@amaan8918]

Alex Edit You can fly it just once you have set it off you throw it up and control it after

[@diegomolina9834]

alex, I dont agree with all your ideas but I dont think that the parrot disco is a toy for everyone to use I think you might have some expipence before

[@MarcoAurelio1863]

And here explained why parrot don’t want produce anymore this fantastic product!!!!!!! Because of people like you who don’t want understand that’s not a device for a beginners. I was also Afraid the first time, but before unpack it, I watched over 100 videos of disco crashes. Learn from the mistakes of others and you will fly safe. Probably you will still have bit of agitation but you will control it. Remember don’t mess up with the sticks; right stick pilot the disco, left stick only for make it circle autonomously.

[@alanfeng99]

interesting review XD !

[@fastskis]

Very untrue.....I have over 50 flights with the Parrot Disco and it performs perfectly. I also have a DJI Phantom 3 and a Spark. People think these drones just fly out of the box. No....it takes great attention to detail and careful practice and flying in appropriate locations and appropriate weather conditions. These are not toys! You are a typical example of people who want instant gratification with no knowledge of the technology you buy. I only paid 750 Canadian for mine and it is a solid piece of tech. Don’t bother reviewing tech you obviously have no idea how to use. Your video clearly illustrates this period.

[@pluviamachina3583]

Thomas Cole Preach.

[@KiLLJOY1056]

This is why I specifically look up “1 Year Reviews” Most everytime people do unboxing videos they know nothing about the product and the video is useless, like this one.

[@Nephilimhalo]

Hi Alex, I enjoy your videos, so I was particularly disappointed that you were flippant with the Disco. I do hope you will do a proper review to tell us what it feels like to fly. Is it an immersive experience? (To the people who say the Disco is just a toy, remember that it is a mash-up of the bebop 2 and the ebee, which is a highly-regarded 20k$ professional UAV. )

[@gregpowell1962]

Its a camera drone not a model aircraft. It is what it is.

[@ThePjotr31]

When you go up in the air, everything will work..looool

[@crazykeysersoze]

it's an autonomous drone dude. read the manual.

[@FlyersDistrict]

Paul P I don't like reading manuals unless I absolutely have to.

[@MarcoAurelio1863]

@@FlyersDistrict but if you just said that you are afraid to see your money fly away, I would even read the manual in Russian! 🤦‍♂️

[@pbpunisher99]

Well... I watched a LOT of reviews on this unit and most were positive. Now if it were still 1300.00 no way would I buy it. However i just picked it up for 399.00. I used to fly rc planed many many years ago so basically I'm a noob so I like the idea of the automated features. I did see that Parrot is no longer selling this model and focused on the pro for agriculture applications.

[@icedteaforever]

At least give it a shot. Fly it!

[@dkieng]

If you want to have full control flying you need to buy Blade Theory W FPV flying wing not Parrot Disco. There are many level of RC hobby pilots, beginner, intermediate, and advance. If you are in any one of this level other than beginner then you should NOT by Parrot product. Just my two cents.

[@jkflorida]

Great video man! That thing is a turd!

[@AeroworksProductions]

OMG, Alex, you are better than this. This was painful to watch.

[@taxicabyellow]

I'm almost certain you didn't pay for that wing. That being said, I guarantee you you've already done the research and know what the point of them developing that wing was. To bring FPV to people that were otherwise nervous and afraid of spending $1000-$2000 in equipment, and destroying it immediately. I'm not interested in fixed wing flight, I'm a multi rotor and help guy, so that product isn't for me anyway, but you knew damn well what it was intended for.

[@FlyersDistrict]

the parrot disco fpv is $1300.

[@taxicabyellow]

I get that, I'm saying a newb isn't going to spend that unless they feel it's an investment they aren't going to immediately destroy

[@MontanaMichael]

Alex Edit the whole setup is 800 bucks now. i also payed 1400 bit its really awesome you should start it up right and it would have been sweet! the green light needs to flash to show connected to satelites.

[@Fred.DonYT1]

just let it take off dude...

[@FlyersDistrict]

I'm afraid of it cause I can't control it. It's a good product, just not for me

[@jacktulloch4182]

I love the concept really really hate the execution

[@FlyersDistrict]

It would be good if you could override the flight controller

[@Depronkleber]

"Parrot Fiasco" This drone might help to bury our hobby...

[@FlyersDistrict]

Depronkleber why?

[@Depronkleber]

I answered, did you delete it?

[@matthewbrothers2823]

Mainly if you have something idiots can fly expect them to do idiot things that make the government produce regulations of impossible measure for law abiding everyday hobbyist.

[@pluviamachina3583]

What the hell are you worried about?! It automatically starts up, you throw, and it automatically takes off. Did you even read the instructions for it? Did you even watch videos of people flying this before you bought it? It's not that hard to understand! Make a video of you flying it--THE WAY YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO.

[@FlyersDistrict]

Tyler Mounce I do not want to fly an airplane that takes over and flies itself and doesn’t give the pilot the ability to override its on board systems, is not for me, that’s all. I like to fly, not watch an onboard system fly itself. That’s my preference, that’s all.

[@FeelPV]

What a load of crap. Half the fun is in the landing & take off!

[@FlyersDistrict]

FeelPV exactly

[@FeelPV]

Alex Edit like what I said on your Facebook post you should try get a blade theory type W now that looks fun!

[@planedoctor]

+1 for the Theory type W. That thing is a blast to fly.

[@Raptor50aus]

Parrot Disco wing flys great but yet again like the bebop2 the live video feed is crap crap laggy dropout crap !!!!!!!!!!

[@michs1708]

haha just let go man put some faith in it and enjoy the Disco like so many of us have... Or are you just trying to stir the pot and make a mountain out of a mole hill. The auto take off is a direction DJR went with and it works fine. if you don't like it just state that and get on with the review! Try it and review it. not go on about that you can't manually take off and pretty much deliver nothing on this review. pointless review. If you are still a nervous nanny, buy a Hubson Sky Hawk, cheaper, Manual control and just about the same amount of effort to put it together. then you might be able to finish what you started.

[@tugasub]

So much fuss over nothing. If you want to disable all the auto take off and landing functions of the CHUCK just use your own radio and receiver instead of the Skycontroler. But again if you don't want or need a rc wing with UAV capabilities, this product is not definitely for you. I'm for so long trying to save money to buy one of this wings for my self, then i see people don't have a slightest idea of what they get, or why they get, then they make a bs review, of a product they don't even know. Seriously?

[@ScotyApriliaManic]

think I would rather duct tape an action cam to a gas powered old school Rc plane than this thing. copters are much more useful for cameras. I don't get it, seems like they are just cashing in on the trend and looks like it is not going to survive a crash when the wi fi fails. wi fi controls with auto take off only? WTF!!!???

[@ScotyApriliaManic]

www.horizonhobby.com/product/airplanes/learn-to-fly-on-my-own/ready-to-fly/stratocam-rtf-hbz8500 oh look...this will do nearly everything and you can land and take off. 99$ have a nice day! then you won't be afraid of crashing it at all!!!

[@FlyersDistrict]

I actually started flying FPV with a 3D gas airplane. I still love gas over lipo, but it's more time consuming.

[@Xirwanx]

Over price piece of shit, next!

[@CharlieMallow]

Just painful to watch, you know less than anyone who read the outside of the box.

[@vincentrogiest997]

Parrot disco is just a over priced toy probably made out of cheap left over mashed potato bebop parts and very expensive diamond foam canard wings engeneerd by the French parrot chef,....

[@VunierDJIPhantom3]

+Vincent Rogiest actually it’s made from spare ar drone parts

[@iRoNiiC_H3R0]

what an expensive piece of shit XD the last minutes of the video got me laughing so hard

[@A3Kr0n]

So much for that nonsense. I hope you can get your money back.

[@jasonharris630]

Sloppy

[@hopelessgamer3598]

This guy deserves a dislike

[@TheMonsterMyers]

Lame toy.