Recharging a Drone IN MIDAIR!! (Landing on a Refueling Plane)

[@trevorschulz]

The fact that Vanover could save the wing after the drone fell off and flip back to line of sight was one of the most impressive parts of this

[@jonathanwilliams1644]

That man mus've been born with a radio in his hand, he's incredible

[@swampcritterisbackbaby1740]

@@jonathanwilliams1644 He does look a bit bird-like.

[@jonipaananen9304]

I started flying fpv with wings in 2015. Half the time you lost video signal, so you had to get good at flipping up the goggles and switch to LOS 😂

[@lmccluer]

Really awesome guys, as a former LRO/FF/EMA, I can see where something like this would be a boost (yeah I used it) to keeping a drone up to help find a missing kid, fire ground information, or other emergency flights. Of course it would need further development for a bigger drone setup, but you did it with this, surely it can open up for it coming to a better and longer flight.

[@Diggsiii]

yeah that was amazing, dude's got it

[@SirWrender]

What an incredible journey!! What an incredible project! I couldn’t stop smiling, great work all around!!

[@sudiptobarua8678]

Sir big fan

[@SkullyOne]

Ayee 👋 wren do you own a drone?

[@asphelite]

Hi Wren

[@kpdelaney6460]

Yo cool seeing you here

[@kyoko703]

It's Wren!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NURKFPV]

Glad I could be there for the end of this epic journey!!

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Paul your the man brother🔥🔥🤘

[@extremevision8280]

awesome shot as always man

[@LetsFlyRC]

Yessss. Glad we had you there, buddy. :)

[@Mr18031967]

@@LetsFlyRC your the maguver of kwads bro love the stuff you come up with its what keeps me watching

[@staydown.normal5323]

Yo nurk fpv thanks for that gps video you made a while back you helped me get my gps return to home setting working properly. Great video.

[@zanenhlanhla_mthethwa]

You guys don’t get enough credit for what you do, what you bring to the world of UAVs in general. You continue to inspire me. Compliments for the new year and I can’t wait to see what more you have in store for us. Great way to start the year boys 🤟

[@CrazyKwad]

I completely agree.

[@heatherryan9820]

If I wasn't wheelchair bound, I literally would have been jumping up and down with excitement. That is absolutely awesome.

[@IbbiAhmed]

you better drift with that wheelchair instead

[@heatherryan9820]

@@IbbiAhmed Oh trust me, I do. Both when it's really wet out or when there's ice on the road, I spend a lot of time sliding around corners.

[@lanthan598]

"who said wheel-chair bound people can't drift?" "well they can't drive a vehicle to drift" "the wheelchair *is* a vehicle" "oh"

[@heatherryan9820]

@@lanthan598 and even though we can drive while being in a chair, the hand controls makes it REAL hard to drive a stick, lol. Automatics though, I'm good.

[@huzrokhayzur2197]

@@heatherryan9820 they should design a steering wheel with triggers for the thumbs so you can accelerate and use the brake while controlling the direction normally

[@KenHeron]

That was VERY exciting! Now do an air-to-air firmware update!🤣

[@allegorx58]

Bluetooth. It’s a thing.

[@dbropx3547]

@@allegorx58 yeah but i can piggy back a Bluetooth signal we need a hard transfer for security lol

[@hmcredfed1836]

@@dbropx3547 i guess we got to go with the 21. century with this one I am all in with bluethoot!

[@adcraziness1501]

I wanna see a mid flight prop change.

[@gustavoenriquejimenez8098]

Do you think it's a joke? You just predicted the future: firmware update in mid air will be standard.

[@madtoffelpremium8324]

I am surprised the battery didn't explode, but the concept of carrying your drone to location and back on a large plane using magnets seems surprisingly usable. If you add a real charger that charges with the max rated speed, you could really extend your flight time/range.

[@LetsFlyRC]

Yeah. I know it isn’t the right way to charge (proof of concept). We had so much difficulty just landing on the plane, needed it to be as easy as possible to pull off.

[@Humboldt710]

@@LetsFlyRC Your creativity with drones and everything else is so much fun to watch!

[@Mr18031967]

or do what rctestflight does put solar panals on for a charging systerm lol

[@JMMC1005]

@@LetsFlyRC I would have at least slapped a resistor in the circuit to limit the charge current to something reasonable, but that comes with its own issues. Cool concept!

[@LetsFlyRC]

@@JMMC1005 not everything I did made the episode. 😆 I tried using load resistors and they slowed the charge down way too much. I started to say that after Drew said “this isn’t the right way to charge batteries”

[@Znatnhos]

Best drone video I've seen in years. Bubby's officially the perch king.

[@jasonjacobs2516]

at damn near 50, wish I would have kept up with the DIY drone revolution. FliteTest was a big inspiration back in the early days as it was for so many people. The things you do make me want to fly FPV. They make me want to fly everything. The pure honest joy I get from watching what you all do is inspiring and much needed...creative food for the mind and soul. I so deeply say... Thank you.

[@GDawg2K2]

Awesome! I'm an old man now, but I thank you all for providing a few min remembering the joy of youth.

[@NateD77]

This is what the hobby is all about. Friends getting together and just having a blast.

[@acakadut-tv7605]

I swear that's such a thing is not possible, but at the same time I see that you prove it, you got it man. That's so awesome

[@rmdcade1717]

Vanover's reaction time to get those goggles up was incredible. And Bubby was definitely the man for the job to stick the landing. Definitely my new favorite RR video. Shawn, all your hard work was worth it.

[@caputo116]

ANOTHER WORLDS FIRST I'm sure!!!! Congratulations fellas

[@Crashtopher]

This is peak Rotor Riot. The roster's changed, times have changed, but ya'll can still make that magic. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@LordDouglas83]

For sure. Hands down the best episode.

[@DanishStallion]

That was sooo epic guys! all that hard work paid off!!! what a great way to start 2022

[@alejandrobez]

Guys, that's the prize of giving him the opportunity to improve his project no matter the failures. This video filled me with joy.

[@seth.heerschap]

This one gained my subscription. Love it!!!

[@phaatfly]

No One!!!! Absolutely NO ONE should be allowed to have this much fun. This is what heaven looks like so you guys have trouble in your future. 1st vid I have watch several times in a row and in bits. I am flabbergasted that DARPA hasn't approached you guys with contracts plural, plural. (Bet their watching) keep up the great work.

[@esp0135]

Vanover has got to be one of the best pilots ever. That kid can fly anything, he is the next top gun 😆

[@Latchfpv]

Gonna say it here, because it needs to be said often, however Shawn (Let's Fly RC) is easily the best thing to have happened to this channel in a long time, and that's saying something because the other presenters are awesome.

[@MRdeLaat]

true he is a special kind of addition he is like that technerd from GTA i like him

[@lathropchung]

this should go in a hall of fame somewhere

[@robertallencad1]

I fly drone professionally --- this blows me away.. holy crow... Thanks and CONGRADULATIONS

[@mahfpv7549]

Congratulations on pulling this impossible project off! I could feel the frustration to excitement throughout the video! Awesome job Shawn for not giving up! You're definitely the scientist of the team!

[@albertlopez1143]

Congratulations on the success of the mission, next generation of drones will be inspired by you guys...

[@WrongWayFPV]

This has to be the best RR episode ever!!! I was just as excited as y'all were lol. NURK's fire joke was hilarious. We need more vortex in videos too!!! Great job everyone!

[@NURKFPV]

Hehe couldn't resist

[@iankathurimakinyua1145]

As a drone pilot in dji systems getting into FPV drones ,i salute you gods for all the provabial roads paved for us

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

Must go down as one of the best RR episodes ever.

[@vhfgamer]

This and dremel drone.

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

@@vhfgamer Duga Dive and FPV Breakfast were also some of the best.

[@pureawesomness2u]

Shawn is the GOAT of Rotor Riot

[@ITRobertson1337]

This is certainly one of the "craftiest" videos I've seen from you all. Thanks for all of your hard work!

[@goballistik1]

14:56 I absolutely do, undeRRstand Van the Man.... I do. BLESS YOURR effoRRts GUYS....Keep up the Good Times...NUMBER !, All-ways good times in sight. SEE YOU IN THE SKY!!

[@tq64to4]

THIS!! is the content I wanna see!!! Had me smiling the whole time!

[@Infarlock]

One of the coolest videos regarding FPV drones

[@userunknown2771]

Drib went into dribble mode when the quad fell off xD Great Episode. Really fun to watch so many enthusiastic FPV Pilots

[@Archin-dn4bp]

This will apply on the battlefield. But I think will charge on the ground. The charging drone does not need to fly high, at low altitude it will fly in, land and charge combat drones to continue combat missions behind enemy lines indefinitely.

[@jana171]

God you're such immature boys... and i FREAKIN LOVED IT. This must have been the episode where i smiled the most, felt the most sad for a crash, and clapped my hands the most when you FINALLY succeeded after such long time of trying and trying again. This was the first RR video this year and it's probably going to be the hardest one to top... WELL DONE guys, like EPIC !

[@charlidog2]

Incredible accomplishment, gentlemen. Congratulations. Epic.

[@robert_g_fbg]

The bar has been set, for the first episode of 2023. Every year starts out with a boom! Happy ‘22 to all of you!!

[@MCKFPV]

This is my favorite rotor riot episode ❤️

[@jf5336]

I've been involved with trying to bring a winged drone onboard a C-130. It is NOT easy. Really great design concept; 10/10!

[@Donesan707]

WOW!!! This is my favorite episode 👊

[@MadRC]

This is a fantastic episode. Really great work. I’m also shocked the packs did not go up with no current limits.

[@sbmfighter]

Great work guys! This midair mothership charging station concept is crazy! Imagine having some slow moving, solar powered, easy-to-hit blimps just gently floating around for you to charge for unlimited sessions LOL

[@litaninja]

That's an intresting thought.

[@bardomeister]

Awesome teamwork guys!! 💪 Congrats on finally finishing the video. So much fun to see you guys so crazy happy 😅

[@mathisbolathon3114]

This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen fpv related amazing work and pilots

[@theibault]

That was SO cool! I was totally feeling your emotions and screaming along with you! LOVE IT!!!!

[@ManuelRodriguez001]

such happy nerds! this is the greatest thing I have seen in a while, thnak you for your hard work, this was AWESOME!

[@omereldirdiry4552]

I love this episode so much, you guys are the prefect team !!

[@arthurwagar6224]

The pilot of the chase drone is great. Great video, thanks.

[@RufftaMan]

That was amazing! Good work on the build and good job on the piloting! Great episode!

[@KINGCG10]

Definitely the best episode so far!!!

[@SkidzFPV]

Don’t watch a lot of these videos since I started paragliding but this was extremely entertaining. Good job guys!

[@SCFPV]

Lucky man. I'd like to get into paragliding, or paramotors myself, but this hobby is already too expensive. Besides, my wife and wallet won't let me.😆

[@SkidzFPV]

@@SCFPV yea I definitely feel you there, the cost to get into paragliding is quite high, but flying is basically free, apart from a yearly membership fee, and cost to get to launch site, other than that you can fly as much as you want for free.

[@billmcdonald4335]

Best. Episode. Ever. Bubby and Vanover were amazing on the day. Great to see this team effort pay off! And havin' Nurk onboard for the show? Bonus!

[@StillIt]

That was pretty epic!

[@Andrew-xc2qi]

It is so significant to me that even though dudes been working on it for years, he gave Bubby the chance to pull it off first! Sub for life here.

[@FlyingBuzzard]

Now that was an AWESOME SPECTACULAR Video ...one of the best RR vids ever You guys and your determination speaks volumes.....Magnificent

[@andreaskrause]

Nurk is so precise in follow-shots

[@AuthenTech]

EPIC 💪

[@toddburk2045]

Awesome guys! The passenger pigeon has risen from the ashes.

[@MrStevegibb]

With the long range plane with small local flying quadcopter concept you could use the plane whilst in hold pattern as a relay for the video signal to enable you to get a relayed signal despite going behind obstructions with your quadcopter.

[@iflyfpv9293]

I was so excited, I felt like I was literally there with you guys... Nice Shawn... You didn't give up and succeeded... Big shout out to Rotor Riot...

[@apachesmokemachining6487]

This is so freaking unbelievable cool, love the videos your making, please keep it coming. And happy new year to you all

[@Dylan-no3nu]

GOOSE BUMPS!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU GUYS PULLED THIS OFF

[@MrGaussFPV]

Great work boys 🔋🔋🔋🔋🚁

[@air-headedaviator1805]

This is like, a dream come true! The idea of an airplane mothership that can take kwads somewhere, its only natural for anyone in RC to dream of it. And Shawn and crew stuck it out and achieved it. So awesome

[@Swoopfpv]

I can’t wait to see this thing fly at rampage 22…

[@CrazyKwad]

This is the perfect representation of the meaning of the word "perseverance". Fun and inspiring way of telling people "keep dreaming and go for it". Best RR episode ever (and there were already some Biblical ones). Congratulations to all of you!

[@BlacksheepMediaNZ]

Plane should have a bomb bay. Carry the quad out then drop it. Then have the ability to charge. Maximum long range

[@phaatfly]

Great thought

[@thamudman]

100% my favorite RR episode

[@truefpvblood158]

This episode aged like barreled whiskey👊👊😎🔥💪🔥💪🔥💪🍻🍻🍻

[@nilomyki]

This stupidly awesome.......man oh man the applications for this type of thing is gonna be numerous.

[@dronepros1]

This is so cool! Great work! I'm curious if you could charge in the same way that MIGs and Air2Air works with the tanker dropping a flying boom to the receiving aircraft. Maybe extending the charging pad below but connecting in the same way via magnets. Either way it's super cool to see :)

[@ToastyMozart]

Would be pretty doable, just need to run a cable out the back with magnetic positive and negative leads of opposite polarity. Put corresponding magnetic charge pads on the nose of the smaller craft and have them snap on when you line up within a few cm.

[@Jujuarnold1]

This is the most badass thing I've ever seen .

[@philips170t]

Guys, your achievement could be a world first air borne re- charging.

[@GarethTalbot]

By far the sickest episode of rotor riot!! Do this more!

[@7invi]

That's so fun to watch, or magnetic battery swap next time?

[@craigdirectormitchell6721]

this was amazing!! deserves way more views

[@friendlynomad9840]

I'd like to see an iNAV wing take a quad miles away where the pilot drives to meet the quad and regains control and video link to land the drone.

[@Srijitupload]

This is unbelievable....Marvellous job done

[@RobFPV1]

Lol 😂 y’all crazy

[@AndrewSiahaan24]

you guys always happy. love to see that

[@islandwanderermedia1570]

You guys do such a good job of getting across your excitement! Makes me want to go out and fly every episode

[@videomentaryproductionschannel]

Wow very impressive, as they say Try & Try again, cool video, well worth the wait

[@jarredgallaher2643]

Vanover should just do all the flying lol. & If he could also complain about how long things take to build he would be a direct replacement!! lmao

[@megashooter]

I got so hyped with you guys like I was actually apart of the build. This is such a great advancement for the drone community.

[@andersongoncalves487]

You guys are the best, greetings from Brazil... 👍🏻

[@madprops526]

Probably my favorite episode so far. great job you guys

[@simat565]

Dude that concept have SOOO much potencial 🤩

[@ghall05]

I think if you guys used a gyro on the plane it would have been way easier to land a quad on it because it would be able to react to the air pockets way faster and someone piloting from the ground. Great fun in this episode! Keep it coming!

[@cannakoala]

This made me smile! Great work guys! 🎉

[@02kendrick]

Awsome guys so cool to see people pushing the limits.

[@martfpv2027]

gotta say i love the hobby ! keep it up, all of you! like best episode yet!!!!!!

[@doc_fu]

Big kudos to Shawn for not giving up on this project! Nice teamwork!

[@FPVrare]

deym this new breed of RR pilots are crazy high skilled since charpu days keep it comming RR that capt. vanover tho from racing freestyler and wing pilot deng imagine if he can fly 3D Helix also salute!

[@IanVuittonDon]

I was yelling watching this I was so stoked. Definitely one of the best episodes of all time! and ya'll have a LOT of good episodes. Haha

[@robertstark3326]

Bravo, gentleman! That was truly awesome and a great tribute to persevering and continued dedication to achieving your goal. It was great seeing how your entire team tackled this problem and it worked so great. Once you have it dialed in, the Kraken is an amazing plane. Love seeing the joy on all your faces. I also love the idea of sending out a fixed wing craft with the drone attached. Once you get to your destination the quad rotor deploys and does its reconnaissance while the fixed wing flies in a circle. Then they reattach and come home. Next video, I hope.

[@unspoken_shutter]

It's so awesome and the idea to mid Air recharge is super crazy , gives a much hope of new future of fpv with this on real

[@nkunapa]

My favorite Rotor Riot episode, you guys killed it.

[@nishchinthnichu]

This is one of the coolest/craziest things I've seen in the hobby!! Amazing work guys!!