REKON 35 NANO Long Range FPV Drone - The Review

[@julianmclean3869]

Pretty sweet Drone Captain! couldn't help but notice during the indoor flight what looked to be a very nice Guitar in the lounge room !!!; can we get you to play a review intro on it !!!🙂😊

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Ha ha, maybe one day.

[@marcoreviews]

Impressive for a tiny drone!

[@marcoreviews]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 cool lights! Reminds me of Star Wars! You got two light sabers in the background!

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent Video Captain Steve. Your New Lighting Looks Great. Thank You.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

I would never hesitate to purchase any Rekon Drone. This would be a great reliable beginner Drone. I think you done a great job with the lighting. It looks very professional. Thanks Captain

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@So_called-v1j]

My pleasure. love your videos

[@scottthomas8136]

Another great and entertaining review. Thanks Steve.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@itsmahin5315]

Well your videos are wonderful.🎉 Love to watch them.♥️ Love & Respect from Bangladesh..🇧🇩

[@NZperrito]

Love all your Vids Steve thank you , you lighting is awesome 🤩

[@Dr.H.Schaeffer]

Hi Steve great video as always thank you. I think your summary for who or who is not this drone is great. Nice Home 😀

[@filipefpvrccar421]

SUPER my Friend I hope your Dad is well I haven't seen him in a while Good video as always

[@Slithh]

Looks fun as usual. Thanks for sharing.

[@frederickwilliams2183]

Controller info. Extra purchas? Thx nice footage,

[@Blueskyver]

Very cool FPV quad' Steve. Thanks for sharing

[@scott1923]

Your set looks awesome

[@johanjansen4323]

Thank you for the good review. I immediately bought one !!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Enjoy!

[@Real_Game]

Thank you for this amazing REVIEW!♥️

[@shantanunyaharkar4733]

Wow had no clue you were into fpv🤨

[@nerdyagriculture5034]

Holy Hell. Beasty Boy is in the house 🥰🥰

[@fr1hggy931]

Guys... its a fake account

[@Real_Game]

No It’s NOT, I Am Into FPV !!!

[@fr1hggy931]

@@Real_Game my sincerest apoligies your highness

[@jimanderson4865]

Another nice review. Always like watching your content. Ottawa made the news here tonight (Portland Oregon area) on NBC nightly news about the truckers protesting.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, the downtown residents are having to live with all the honking and fuel canisters all over the road.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Have a good week

[@epicdillweed]

Love the idea of a drone using 18650s!

[@kts8806]

Great video and the lights look good!!

[@lynsmith1096]

Good review Steve

[@Fablouscontent]

Your videos are always great.and to the point ❗️so keep up the great work and videos .. aka from st.louis mo.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you kindly

[@ArshaansEdits]

well to be honest i am not sure the 18650s you used are rated for that high current. they all have C ratings and capacity written over them or on the website from where you buy them. You can try the high capacity and high C rating like the molicel p28A, it might give you better results with the throttle and movements, also you can try changing the Rateprofile settings. i think it will be quite nice if you try this!

[@MVMTV4Videos]

i i Captain, your gonna get me into FPV drones with these videos. Great job. ty 4 sharing

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Once you go FPV, it is hard to go back to camera drones.

[@henrytaaffe7058]

awsome video steve

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@Falasi4]

Great review and this one seems like a really nice add to their collection if they have goggles/radio already.

[@Boojyman]

What r some good goggles and radio

[@Reecesurbanangling]

For analogue probably eachine ev100 or ev800dm for Goggles and radiomaster zorro elrs and get the elrs bnf version

[@Boojyman]

@@Reecesurbanangling nice thanks ill research

[@FahadKhan_3007]

Is this Rekon 35 of HGLRC? Anyways, it is like a CineSmooth FPV drone which flies slowly! It is more like a non race drone even though it is an FPV drone! 18650 batteries are pretty unique for drones as I very rarely see them used in drones. Approximately, 13 mins flight time is pretty good for FPV drones and it is also under 250 grams which makes it a nano FPV drone that flies smoothly. Looks like it is a good one for hobbyists for their collection!

[@robloxengineer3688]

Wow nice vid again! How are you captain?

[@thebiggestreefer9868]

Hello Steve can ducts be added to this to make it a cinewhoop?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Prop guards? None available.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good evening nice drone

[@omarfa4337]

did you try flying without the extra camera? how fast is it without the heavy 2nd camera?? and what about the betaflight settings you use for this thing??

[@thebordyogok99]

Can you do a Top 10 Best Cheapest FPV drone Cap. Thanks

[@So_called-v1j]

To get the best out of this type of batteries use a pair that is “Married” meaning a fresh pair that is charged together at the same time used in the same device and discharged together for the life of the pair.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

I might get one

[@JoseMaDizon]

capt, how did you record the pilot camera? vista does not have dvr right? I usually record from the googles but i have osds :(

[@rs250aprilia]

Great review

[@Lifehacksdiy2.3]

i like drone

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Nice review

[@damienkinchen]

Mine didn't come with that fc documentation and it's a PNP version too. Guess getfpv sent me a return.

[@MrRaymond1021]

It has a decent camera? I like that idea of using the two batteries. Even though you still get little time. I just think it's easier to connect and disconnect. Thanks for sharing Steve.

[@MrLoughneagh]

Another fantastic video Steve. When you get time could you list a few beginner drones.? I'm interested in fpv but unfortunately don't currently have the funds for the DJI. Would like a drone with all the flight aids including gps so I could teach myself with less pressure. Keep producing these amazing and informative reviews/videos please.🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The best starter FPV drones would be the all in one ready to fly kits. I have reviewed all of them and all are good. Starter kits include everything you need but they are not what you would continue to use as you get better at flying. By then, you’ll know exactly what you need. Just do a search on my channel for RTF FPV kit or Ready To Fly FPV kit or All In One FPV kit

[@blazechicken6822]

So they're telling you to install the batteries incorrectly?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yup… Chinese Yoda is apparently the translator

[@stevebarrett8544]

Fantastic little drone may consider one as I always use 18 650s for my aircraft😉 The lighting looks fantastic mate maybe a touch too bright as it loses a lot of its colour may I suggest changing things up and the lighting scheme every so often, I mean just small changes things a little interesting for us to look at🙏 Keep up all the fantastic work mate and thank you for all your time you put in you do a great job🙏

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@madforit9661]

We don't have snow here in the Uk but it is cold. Love the snow but I do understand it is cold on the pinkies. If I was you, I would stick to indoor videos. Kee smiling Steve and stay warm.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I think so far this year I have froze the skin on every finger tip I have. Looking forward to summer.

[@madforit9661]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Me too

[@tronziebit]

Lightning is great 👍🏽

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you kindly

[@Bill14886]

You can purchase some high amp output vape batteries that will do really well in that quad. Basic 18650 cells won't cut it. I have a great pair in stock. Maybe I'll buy a quad to use them in. I quit vaping .:)

[@ImperialArmour]

I think this will perform well with molicel p28a cells.

[@mysticguido1]

where is the usb plug in located

[@jc.cantrell]

cool lighting system. lack of power response is "typical" for 18650s (as you noted)

[@sheldoncooper1988]

Hello captain, I have a small question. Are the screws for the propellers came with the Rekon 35?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, everything is included.

[@sheldoncooper1988]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 And after I combined the small colorless plastic piece and the propeller, do I just push them onto the motor's metal stick (And let the metal stick of the motor penetrate the middle hole of the colorless plastic piece)? In this step I am panicking because I am scared that I might push the propeller too hard and damage the motor. Did you use any other tools or you just push them in by hands? Thank you for your reply captain!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@sheldoncooper1988 This video is considered pretty old as far as my videos go so I honestly don’t recall this drone. However, many your question is about props. You can use any props you like on such drones as long as they are the same length in inches. Props come in different styles and some have a center piece that you simply push into place (if you put the center piece exactly in the center it pretty much just slips into place. If your motors have a center pole piece that sticks up, then that means the center of the prop fits on it. Often you will need to also screw in two screws per prop.

[@sheldoncooper1988]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you!

[@mrvoid7676]

Couldn’t you buy this drone and swap the 18650 for a xt-30 plug ?

[@fossil98]

How is this vs the LR3?

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

Can you mod the response time what parts do you need? 🤔

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Nope. Response time is immediate, however the battery power is insufficient for an immediate response.

[@narpat007]

Wow, really awesome !

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

That's looks cool

[@bennettbrown]

I have DJI goggles and controller. Which digital version do you recommend? TIA, Bennett Love your videos! Very informative and you keep away from the useless fluff!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Which DJI controller do you have? The black one? If yes, then all is good and you can order the PNP for receiver option.

[@PratapO7O1]

I see it doesn't have elrs antenna on it does it have an inbuilt antenna or something ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

This is an older vid and I don’t have this drone anymore so If it is ELRS and you don’t see the antenna, then it is either using the thin wire antenna or the antenna on the receiver itself.

[@PratapO7O1]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ok thank you for the update.

[@jellomanuel8818]

I wish i could have one of that

[@PlatanoNY]

Hi Captain, do you know of other drones that use 18650 batteries? Thanks and keep up the great reviews.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Here is one that is also very popular. I believe Eachine also has one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKfUaGafnryLd7s

[@bizarrefpv5747]

Woah no way they made a digital version??!?

[@ZetLAW]

Which batteries did you use? I wonder if using sony cells vtc6, will get more throttle reponse.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I tried 3 different types. I’ll have to check the brand and models. One set gave 30 second flight time, another set gave 4 mins and another old beat up set from years ago gave almost 8 mins. I don’t currently own any modern high discharge 18650 batteries which I believe what are needed.

[@stevee7029]

Aloha Captain, did you ever fly this drone with better batteries in reasonable temperatures? I have found the readily available Molicell line has a 40 amp rated 18650's that should make that little quad sing. Even in cold weather. I would love to see what this drone flies like with proper batteries and decent temperatures, both factors that will really affect it's performance! Your review seems like a pass due to performance, without a fair opportunity!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, better 18650 batteries improves performance.

[@JooorgeMT]

"please insert the battery incorrect direction!" But sir, I just followed the instructions, why isnt my drone working????

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Rekon certainly could use a reliable English translator. I think they are fans of Yoda. :-)

[@GearZenChannel]

My Rekon 35 HD PnP arrived with a long, unattached cable dangling out the back. The GPS is connected, so what the hell is this extra cable for? No mention in the manual or anywhere online!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Cables in the rear are often for receivers

[@GearZenChannel]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks. Someone said maybe for naked gopro? Wires are red/black/yellow/green. If it was just red/black/yellow I would think gopro, but the green one is throwing me. These companies need better documentation! Edit to add - also the wires have a connector attached, if that makes it easier to know what it might be for.

[@JoseandAsh]

Awesome video cap! Would this work on a Jumper T lite? I was looking at the 50 protocols and it does have Frsky V X X2 and Rx but the different versions On the website doesn’t list those even though they are Frsky?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The Jumper T-Lite is a 4 in 1 radio so that means it should work with most receivers on the market. The Jumpter T-PRO is even better.

[@davidh2386]

Thanks. I have an analogue Rekon35 ELRS built in connected to a Jumper T Lite. All good even arming works. Just can't seem to get the link quality to display on the OSD (it always says zero with the flashing warning). Where did I go wrong in Betaflight?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is in the OSD tab that you can set what you need to see

[@davidh2386]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798Can't be in OSD. I can see the link quality. It says 0. Not showing me the signal strength at all.

[@davidh2386]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 It was in the receiver tab. RSSI was enabled. turned it of and BOOM LQ 7:100. DONE THX.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@davidh2386 Awesome

[@davidh2386]

I'm buying the analog ELRS version. Any recommendation on an inexpensive controller that would be appropriate for it? Thanks for the help.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I think JUMPER makes the least expensive one with a display. If no display is desired, then probably BETA FPV.

[@lensawapeng6480]

nice Review sir

[@tkpspeedster7093]

Hey Captain, what's the cheapest drone that has gps, 3 axis gimbal and brushless motors?

[@lunaticfpv17]

Of real quality? Probably the dji mini se

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Watch my video: Drones $299 or less

[@chuckcampbell3927]

🛫📖🛬 Hey Capt D. Under warm conditions Just what do you think the range in miles could be obtained on this drone? The new studio design looks good. 🛐✈️🐆

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

DIGITAL is over a mile. ANALOG is under a mile.

[@chuckcampbell3927]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you, Capt. I think I need to try this one along with their batteries. I think their batteries are priced Right. Will order the charger from Amazon. Very cheap! Btw: My wife said to tell you you have a beautiful home she loves the tour as you fly your drone. GOD bless

[@speed2o7]

I cannot get the GPS to work on mine. I have the digital version and my satellites go to 0 as soon as I arm. I’ve never seen anything like it

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It depends where you placed the drone for takeoff. If the sky is not clear, it will not grab the sats before takeoff.

[@g85stories30]

those screws in the props came in the box? My screws dont seems to tight anything and I've lost my props. Im super disappointed as a new flyer there wasn't any instruction on this. Now I'm waiting for props from China. Not happy and still don't know how to secure my props onto the standoff piece.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You may have stripped your screws, or you are using the wrong screws, or your two screws are in the wrong motor holes.

[@g85stories30]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Captain, I'm new to the hobby and made a huge beginner mistake. I had no idea the props had to be screwed to the top of the motors. I actually took off and flew around the neighborhood with unsecured props. It hit the ground a little hard and all 4 props popped off and flew away. Rookie mistake and learning things the hard way.

[@MotorJan289]

There are 18650 Baterries with high discharge rates. I think it can fly better with them too.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You are correct

[@paulbharper6612]

Hello Steve I would love to purchase one of these rekon 35 in the expresslrs version,but I have the radio master tx12 and I can’t seem to find the correct module Elrs that’s (plug and play) to fit the smaller bay on the back. Could you recommend the proper equipment for me. And thank you once more for a well informed video your the best. Paul Harper from way down in Louisiana one big fan.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Paul, I have never tried an ELRS module on the back of the TX12. It takes the nano ones, so I would presume the nano elrs module from Betafpv would work.

[@paulbharper6612]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you Sir

[@Revelation1177]

Hey Would the betafpv 3 controller work with this quad ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Only if you order the drone with an FRSKY XM+ receiver

[@VeleiroMatreiro]

I couldn't link the drone to radiomastertx12. any tips?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You sound like you are extremely new to the hobby. There are a million things that you may not have done or done correctly and it is impossible for anyone to help you unless they are standing over your shoulder and watching what you are doing. First you need to setup a model in your TX12, then you have to know what type of receiver is in your drone and you have to know how to select that receiver in your radio and the binding procedure. Next you need to know how to setup a drone in Betaflight. I have many videos on how to do all these procedures, as an example, watch my Radiomaster Zorro video.

[@seerseer9440]

Outstanding as is your norm, Steve. I have a personal request if you can help, please? Bought myself a toy for a fun drone, 4DRC F9. WISE model. Done all I know to activate all, succeeded, the drone will fly, but can not connect the camera as it states DISCONNECTED. Tried many times all I know, failed, to connect the camera. STEVE, what am I not doing right there? CALIBRATED re-calibrated, re-connected many times, but the camera will not come on. The drone flies but is blind. NO CAMERA activated. If anyone has the answer is CAPTAIN DRONE. Albeit 4DCR F9 has decent specs, no camera, it is junk to me. If you can advise Steve, my sanity will be preserved. THANK YOU.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have no idea what the drone is but I'm guessing it is your basic budget drone which means you have to connect your phone to the drone wifi (search for the wifi on your phone and connect) and then open the app (not the other way around). The only reason the video handshake would not work is: 1. your phone is incompatible (missing 802.11ac) 2. your using an outdated or wrong app

[@Daiceto]

Ordered it, now a week later still no update on shipping or any kind of information other than "thank you for purchase" ..

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Rekon contacted me yesterday to discuss new products they have coming out so I know they are alive and well. They did go quiet for several months due to the massive China COVID lockdowns, so they could be behind.

[@PerchEagle]

Should I use these batteries for a 6s2p pack for 7" drone ? I calculated the weight = 840g. Where the 18650 @6s2p = 528g. That's 312g more if I use the 21700. Which one you think I should use ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The capacity may not be there which is why when you buy a 3000 or 6000 mAh LI-ION battery from companies, they are heavy but the capacity is high so as less batteries are used.

[@PerchEagle]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 OK, how about 6s2p 18650 or 6s1p 21700, which one you think is the best balance ? By numbers, a good 21700 6s1p would be 4000mAh and weighs about 414g. Where 18650 6s2p would be if I'm luck 6000mAh.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

I like it

[@MrWalterbanks]

what programing / flashing would be required with REKON 35 NANO and Zoro in ELRS?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

An ELRS receiver and the transmitter would have to be flashed to the same firmware for it to work.

[@martinsilenus8283]

Regarding the digital version, are there other options than the DJI goggles? Are the digital protocols compatible? I'm at the point where I want to buy better goggles (using analog atm), but I'm very uncertain about what to do.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Currently DJI Owns the DIGITAL FPV world when it comes to the high end cameras of CADDX, so you are stuck with the DJI FPV Goggles.

[@andrewfong4216]

You need to get high discharge rated batteries and re-review. You might get peppier performance.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You are correct

[@andrewfong4216]

Old power tool battery packs often contain high discharge 18650's, but be very careful taking those apart.

[@PISQUEFrancis]

What does "Long Range", mean ... the type of frame(Long Range Frame", tens of feet, or hundreds of feet? I know stated range is always overstated, but it's still a specification that gives an end-user, an idea of how far one might fly under ideal conditions ... it's a useful denotion ...

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Long Range all depends on the drone makeup. Some can go 30 to 50 miles, but the ones you buy like these are designed to go a short distance out of the box. Your battery type, antennas, the radio you use and antennas on it, and the receiver, all dictate range.

[@he214abc]

i just bought it

[@jesspatel1828]

18650s should be common sense on these!!! How smart yet simple! Even a single one would of been better than the junk they sell

[@edpo.]

you test them too safe, push it to show what its capable, at least show how it react to full throttle.

[@Fatamus]

❄️😱❄️🤦😲😁😁

[@iamanempoweredone6064]

Soooo, … what is the range???

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

As mention in the video.... Range is based on the limitations of your communication system.

[@hobbyrcmodels3356]

1st view and comment captain

[@3000gtwelder]

Go Truckers!

[@hemanthkrishna5343]

I don't think it can fly the way it does with any 18650. You will need a high discharge 18650 like a sony VTC6. And they are probably not that cheap. Great review otherwise.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yup, on their website they specifically state the better the battery the better the performance. I tried 3 different types of 18650 batteries and the performance was night and day. Unfortunately my batteries are more for powering radios so they were not the best for a drone that wants as much power as it can get.

[@StitchesLovesRats]

0:52: a vaping what? 😂🤣 You call it "a vape", "an e-cigarette", or "a vape mod" 😅 Sorry, just a little nitpick there 😶

[@richardmcguigan1382]

its a cruiser ...lol no acro

[@G-FORCEEE]

Yeah, there's only so much you can do with Lithium Ion batteries. Good flight time, but poor performance. Just the way it is 😬

[@mattplays8758]

first comment!

[@mcbrite]

Kinda disappointed in the reviews people are doing of these. The batteries in these builds are obviously CRUICIAL... Every reviewer: Let me just use these random, mismatched 18650s I found out in the garden! - Weird, doesn't fly amazing? 🙄🙄

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Back in the “old” days when these vids were made, the selection of 18650 was minimal, hence the reason all the review vids use less than stellar batteries.

[@mcbrite]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 This is 2 years old? I've been using 18650 and 21700 for vaping for YEARS... We had VTC6s for WAY, WAY, WAY longer... - Also you and all reviewers KNEW that the battery used in these is crucial. You just didn't care. So why go "we just didn't have good batteries back then!" We're not talking about the horrors of world war 2, it's 2 years... 1 new model of battery AT. MOST. I wouldn't be surprised if the literal only new battery in the meantime was the P45B... 😀IF THAT