Racing FPV Kits - GB-X220 & GB-X210

[@rianmach9043]

You're an amazing pilot!

[@SammSheperd]

:)

[@Chazz155511]

Love the vid Sam, the one above the clouds was cool as you were falling upside down. I would love to get into FPV quad but it is not cheap to get started. Being a college student you got to make every dollar count! I think I will stick with my foamy scratch builds for a longer. I have had the same parts for years!

[@parliamodivg]

May I know how's your PID settings on the X220 please?

[@SammSheperd]

Never touched them, they are stock. I up the rates though

[@parliamodivg]

Thx!

[@jordanmcsween5216]

Love all your vids and I have just finished watching them all

[@SeanStrawsburg]

Hey Sam! Thanks for this video. Im looking to build my first FPV kit and keep coming back to the X220 kit. I like the thought of being able to run 5 or 6" props. Do you feel the X220 is a good kit as a first FPV quadcopter? Do you know of any other kits that would be better or would it be any better to piece together my own kit? Any help is appreciated! You got a new subscriber too!

[@stanislasdembinski4160]

hi! can you please tell me if it is possible to put the sides protections of the wizard on the x220 frame you used on you last build with osd (gearbest) does it fit? thanks !!!

[@MkmeOrg]

Rippin' Ballz :) Great video Sam! Cheers

[@En1gm4tic]

*Hears music cut out during montage* dammit Sam, what'd you do this time?

[@danielmonroy7767]

what comes in this kit is enough to build drone and to work or is there things i still needs to buy if so list

[@OlaFPV]

how did u get access to that machine at 3:50

[@SammSheperd]

Called the Parks and Rec department

[@ssp296]

+Samm Sheperd (SNRS) those parks and rec guys were sure nice ...do you by any chance live in pawnee ?

[@tdm_eznow9626]

I wanted to make or buy a rc airplane but I needed to know the cheaper things to buy to make one or where I can I buy a cheaper rc airplane ?

[@yonggangding8697]

Samm I want to know What's the furthest distance to control?

[@ramonrp9904]

Hey Samm, congrats for your videos, they are quite inspiring. I have just some doubts concerning the PDB maximum current, I see that they can handle 20A (with peaks of 30A). By seeing the emax motors specs, with a 4s battery it seems quite easy to go above 20A don't you think? Have you ever had any issues in these regards? Also those ESC are rated 30A, so on paper I would't be so sure if that PDB is a good pick?

[@SammSheperd]

Everything is well within limits, no need to worry. These things are way more beefy than old school airplane components. Lots of hardcore racers use 20a ESC's with these motors and 5s batteries.

[@obscurvevo]

hey samm! I thought this video was pretty neat and was thinking about buying the x220 but i have one problem: I'm crap at building. maybe you could show me a place where i can find a build log or something? I feel like it might be similar to the gb210 build so maybe should i use that for ref?

[@SammSheperd]

There are loads of build logs on yt. Look around and learn a lot!

[@jeffwarhawk517]

Do you have a video on how to flash the board SP Racing F3 Acro on Beta Flight or how to do it? I never done it before. Thanks

[@SammSheperd]

In my other build tutorial I do it using cleanflight. In order to use Betaflight, it is exactly the same except using Betaflight Configurator instead of Cleanflight Configurator.

[@stanislasdembinski4160]

thank you and do you know if the GB x220 is better than the eachine wizard x220 ? thanks!

[@SammSheperd]

I haven't tried the wizard. They look basically the same. The wizard has the advantage of being pre-built. Many pilots enjoy building almost as much as flying and it's a great learning experience. But it depends on what you want.

[@jeffwarhawk517]

Nice video Samm . I just ordered a GB X-220 kit . Does the flight fc have a place for a Spektrum satellite receiver or a Spektrum PWM receiver?

[@SammSheperd]

I haven't used a satellite receiver before. But I'm sure there are instructions on how to do it. It's an SP Racing F3 flight controller

[@Dailyartpallette]

Very nice flying, would it be possible to ask were to get flexible camera mount thanks :)

[@SammSheperd]

I printed my own from a file on thingiverse.com but you can google "buy tpu camera mount" and try and find what you're looking for.

[@abhinavs4326]

where can I get these at cheap rate in indian websites

[@lukasmonradnass7059]

did you use airmode? and how did you get the the roll so tight. i have a drone with almost the same gear and i can not get to flip that tight it's like it "drifts" do you know what i can do? othet than that great videos (would like some more though)

[@SammSheperd]

Self leveling modes like angle mode and horizon mode can be nice at first but they significantly handicap your abilities. Once you can get used to manual/rate/acro mode then it's like ultimate freedom. So if you don't have any mode selected it is default to manual mode, If you then add airmode, which is a modifier and can be used along with any other mode, then you can have more control with zero throttle. I also turn the rates up a lot to 1300 degrees per second or so. Betaflight has super expo which is nice and I don't have to use any expo or do anything really in my transmitter.

[@lukasmonradnass7059]

okay thanks m8 i'll try that :)

[@thecreaturefpv9295]

Great session Samm! I need help... I wanted to get the 220 kit for my first build but it does not have a build video for it. Would I just be able to use the build video for the 210, or would that be to confusing?

[@SammSheperd]

It's all the same :)

[@thecreaturefpv9295]

Samm Sheperd Thanks for replying so quickly! I really appreciate it! ;)

[@jeffwarhawk517]

Thanks Bro

[@angry4nus]

do you feel like the x style frames handle differently than the h style frames? how are they different to you?

[@SammSheperd]

x style is faster in a straight line and they seem to be getting more popular these days, but I still like simple fuselages. Stacking everything vertically gets annoying.

[@angry4nus]

Thanks for doing the reviews. I bought the dubai 210 based off your old review and still fly it today. I think I'm going to try the x frame now.

[@NoypiTexan]

I wanna get into this kinda stuff

[@handreas99]

Samm, what do you recommend for a beginner? I am a student in electrical engineering, so soldering and other electronic tasks will probably not be a big deal for me. Nice video, btw!

[@SammSheperd]

+Halvor Andreas Nilssen in that case, this really isn't hard! I think you would enjoyed a build

[@handreas99]

Thank you

[@sobbat07]

Hello, Nice Video thank you. Is that easy to build ? I'have done some easy arduino projects but I fear that I won't be able to build this drone. What do you think, is that ok if beguinners tries to build it ?

[@SammSheperd]

+sobbat07 yes, you will need basic soldering stuff and an iron of at least 40w

[@diegoh420]

what are the specs on the battery used on the x220 just ordered 1 and new to the hobby help would be appreciated.

[@SammSheperd]

I use 1300mah 4s batteries with highest c ratings for all my quads. Of course others will work but that's just what I use for best performance

[@diegoh420]

Thanks for fast response subcribed!

[@stanislasdembinski4160]

hi great video !!! could you please make a video of how you built the GB x220 pleeeaaaaassseee

[@SammSheperd]

I have a build video for a very similar frame. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGfVl4ZnjrRgoqc

[@user-tf2pb7fu8x]

Great! What battery did you use with GX210 in this video? 4s or 3s?

[@SammSheperd]

+Владимир Ножкин I only use 4s 1300 mah

[@user-tf2pb7fu8x]

Thanks)

[@grim-upnorth]

Hi, what LiPos are you using with these quads? I've just bought the X210 kit. Thanks.

[@SammSheperd]

I only use 1300mah 4s batteries, 3s is okay too I don't think you should be afraid of 4s. Also up to 1850mah is fine but I'm still a 1300mah 4s guy.

[@grim-upnorth]

Thanks for the reply Samm, I've just ordered some 4S 1400mah 65C Racer Series Multistar LiPos from Hobbyking, do you think the components can handle 4S with DAL 5045 Triblades?

[@SammSheperd]

Yea they can no problem. If they were 2600kv motors then I might go with 5040's but the 5045's with these 2300kv's are perfect Also those batteries sound great

[@grim-upnorth]

Thanks for confirming my setup thoughts... you've clearly more experience and skill than me :) Oh, and BTW, those LiPos I've just bought have a built in LED to show charge status at a glance, and they were only $19 a piece. hobbyking.com/en_us/multistar-1400mah-4s-65c-with-led-indicator.html

[@SammSheperd]

what a cool feature!

[@Demithafernando]

where can i find a 3d printed camera mount like that ?

[@SammSheperd]

+Demitha Fernando the file or a printed one?

[@Demithafernando]

Samm Sheperd printed one or the file

[@amptransformers2257]

can i fit a runcam hd2 on the 210 kit?

[@SammSheperd]

It's not meant for the long style of camera. you could do what Bruce from rcmodelreviews does and put a block of foam there and strap the cam to it.

[@Fyyro]

at 3:50 you got your drone stuck in a tree and had a boom truck help you get it out. How did you get the boom truck to help you? do you know someone/ rent it? i feel like renting one of those for an hour might cost more than the drone. Also love the vids keep it up man!

[@SammSheperd]

+Alex Girard parks and Rec department

[@Fyyro]

oh that's awsome of them to come and help, did you just call them up and tell them what happened? I always wondered what happens when you get drones stuck in a tree it and how people deal with it! Any other tips for dealing with situations like this?

[@zebraz9701]

At first awesome Video! I need to ask now... :P are this recordings made with the RunCam?

[@SammSheperd]

+ZebraZ GoPro footage

[@zebraz9701]

Samm Sheperd than you for reply :)

[@zebraz9701]

Samm Sheperd than you for reply :)

[@zebraz9701]

***** Thank you for reply :D I am starting the next day with building my own RC plane... you inspired me again (when ich was younger I flew sometimes but always crashed now i am euphoric enought to test this plane with the foam) Good thing is its not so expensive to try some stuff...^^

[@youngpadawan7910]

Why are you getting tired of the red bottoms?

[@SammSheperd]

+Johannes I've had like 19 and they're just so popular it's fun to try others

[@joseppi2610]

hey just an idea but you should build an old school race quad with a 250 frame with 2204 motors, 12a esc's, a maze 32, and 5/3 props with a 1300 man 3 cell

[@SammSheperd]

+Beginners RC that sounds pretty boring

[@joseppi2610]

Then how about a 6s quad

[@SammSheperd]

Beginners RC Now we're talking. Just bought a 6s :)

[@joseppi2610]

nice

[@maxkraus7063]

why do you get bored of the emax? i love them ^^

[@SammSheperd]

+max kraus after my tests I realized they're pretty dang efficient too

[@laddcostain8172]

Dos the 25mw transmitter get good range.

[@SammSheperd]

not really. 25mw in theory has 80% the range as 200mw, but idk. 25mw is used when flying with a lot of other people around a racing course. Replacing one component isn't hard either if you wanted to try a different one.

[@laddcostain8172]

thanks

[@stickboyfpv4742]

Howww am I able to get gear best to send me free drones to review?!

[@SammSheperd]

Have a social media presence and a proof that you can and will produce a video with any sort of quality to it. I've seen some pretty small channels with pretty lame videos which I can tell were sent for free based on the URL. Make some videos to show what you can do and grow your channel a bit. I can give you some contacts if you PM me.

[@Aperson-sv2hc]

Giant rectangle?.... it's just a rectangular peice of foam with motors and flaps, no?

[@SammSheperd]

+Aperson yep

[@brokendata7008]

can you put betaflight on the fc?

[@SammSheperd]

Yes, as I said in my video I put Betaflight 3.0 on the FC's

[@brokendata7008]

i must have over looked it thanks for the quick response

[@brokendata7008]

i recently ordered the eachine x220 wizard but it's on preorder from the site i got it from and it's taking pretty long starting to think i just need to build one would you recommend this over a rtf wizard?

[@SammSheperd]

I always think building is good because it's a fun learning experience and that way you know how it was put together and how to fix it. I do think these are pretty good kits if you like either one. There are so many options it's really a matter of personal preference. They're so customizable! I must warn you though that GearBest shipping isn't the quickest.

[@brokendata7008]

is it honest? the website says it would ship between the 11th and 13th

[@tdm_eznow9626]

Wow

[@johndemari2025]

How bout the huge wing video?

[@SammSheperd]

+John Demari a if you saw my hint at the end, I'm gonna try and edit all that this afternoon. I had to get this out first

[@johndemari2025]

Awesome video though, keep em coming.

[@johndemari2025]

You are awesome man!!!!

[@jordanmcsween5216]

But I like the vids when it is shot raw

[@SammSheperd]

cool cool. Can you explain what you mean by raw? Just more unedited vlog style?

[@MysticMonster7]

You sounded pretty bored in this review

[@SammSheperd]

Lol I'm pretty inconsistent in my narrations. I always get stuck in hypermode when reading my script, so my notes this time were "Remember to PAUSE and talk NATURALLY" lol. But I guess it came out sounding a little bored.

[@nils327]

First

[@SammSheperd]

that was pretty quick