Reptile Dragon V2 setup

[@beetlebailey9510]

Great build can't wait to see her fly nice job !!

[@mccolld11]

Andrew, what control surface throws are you using? As you know, the instructions don't provide any recommendations.

[@AndrewNewton]

Don't recall sorry. Might have mentioned throws in the maiden video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ2ol2RpfdWaaKs

[@EnglishTurbines]

I like the threaded wing spars, very neat mechanical holding solution....It's well thought out and designed IMO....The Pirate has tested his....Watch out for resonance / imbalance from those 3 blade props, he ended up with 2 blade props...I wish they had included an optional (2 wheel) undercarriage mount in the Fuz for those wanting it...🤔😳😀🇬🇧

[@AndrewNewton]

I have better props ready

[@19AndreasL90]

Will be very interesting to see/hear how it compares to the Albabird and Binary...

[@pumpkinhead959]

It flies fantastic sir. Love it!

[@julianhumphrey4843]

Great video, still not sure if i will get this V2 as i have the V1 and just love it and have the albabird

[@MrPhaphic]

Hi Andrew. Thanks for this video. I finaly ordered pnp from BG. The only thing that concerns me are cheap plastic servos in the kit. Do you think Emax ES08MAII 12g would fit ? And do you have any info about included PDB 5v output Amps ?

[@AndrewNewton]

Easy to trim a bit of foam to make the servos fit if required. Dont recall the Amp rating sorry

[@MrPhaphic]

Hi Andrew. When i screw the wing to the "shoulder" all the way down - there is still a "microwobble" on the wing when i move it up and down. Maybe 2-3mm at the edge of the wing. I was wondering if it's normal. Does yours have it too ? Don't know if i shoul leave it as is or try to do something with it.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes normal, won't hurt performance. But if you can find the reason and fix it you will feel better

[@reefer2917]

Nice! that's a great size plane and if it fly's as good as the mrk1 it will be brilliant, great vid as usual Andrew

[@AndrewNewton]

Wanna try the V-Tail on your Mk1?

[@reefer2917]

@@AndrewNewton Hmmmm, the mk1 fly's really sweet, I know from experience some V tails are very twitchy to set up, are the servo's in the tail? or in the fuse? just wondering for cg, do you want to try it??

[@fubarphill]

Hi Andrew, I have been setting up this model and have a query about the ESC calibration. I have done the standard calibration steps both in iNav using the outputs tab and directly using the radio via the PDB instead of the FC and in all instances it seems the motors don't kick in until 10% throttle. Is this normal for these Flycolor ESCs? Thanks.

[@AndrewNewton]

Sounds like the calibration hasn't worked. I dont recall any similar problems

[@fubarphill]

@@AndrewNewton Thanks for the reply. That was my thought but after doing it several times using both iNav and radio and ending up with the same result, I figured this was normal for these ESCs. I've even done it an ESC at a time.

[@MrD]

Andrew, the best I could work out, those trapped nuts on the wing could be for mounting a camera. The spacing looks similar to the board mounting point on the hatch. But there are 4 mounting nuts on the hatch, only 2 on each wing. Also, the motors are made by SunnySky for JJ77 (I think it was JJ77, whatever it says on the motor 😄).

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Darren. Have you flown yet?

[@MrD]

@@AndrewNewton not yet unfortunately. I’t basically ready with a receiver. But there are a few problems at the flying field at the moment. I’m hopefully they’ll be resolved soon to get this beaut in the air.

[@111evmakarov111]

Hello! Tell me, pls, where the plane's center of gravity is written 56 mm from the edge of the wing. but it seems to me more correct for a carbon tube.

[@AndrewNewton]

Right on the CG bumps is good

[@CarftyCarper]

Could be an alba contender.

[@martel5532]

please make a test to maximum weight? how many this model can drag

[@AndrewNewton]

No longer have this one

[@mathieurebacz391]

Nice setup ! Are you going to test the OPEN HD system ?

[@AndrewNewton]

Unlikely, to much setup required

[@sevani777]

what is the centering of this dragon?

[@AndrewNewton]

CG? Listed in the description

[@kenspaceman3938]

What size of fpv camera fits in the round hole in the nose of the airplane? I’d like to put a DJI Air unit with a hd digital fpv camera there. But should the camera be mini, micro or nano size?

[@AndrewNewton]

Pretty sure it's mini size

[@jlester42]

This DJI Air Unit Mount matches the bolt pattern on the top of the lid. It's a remix I did to add some venting. www.thingiverse.com/thing:4824058

[@AndrewSmith-yd8vy]

Very interesting, I wonder if I could buy a t tail section as a spare part and upgrade my mk1, looks like it would hopefully fit..

[@AndrewNewton]

Hope you can

[@mdriyasatali]

Amazing

[@mauritz1774]

Is T-Tail or V-Tail Faster? Make V-Tail more breaking while steraing? What is the Top Speed of this plane? Is it possible to hit 200km/h mark?

[@AndrewNewton]

Dont know

[@MuskW-qt1bn]

I have this plane and use it to fly 196 kilometers per hour.（v tail）

[@mauritz1774]

@@MuskW-qt1bn so fast? I plan to youse Sunnsky MK3 2216,1400KV Motor

[@MuskW-qt1bn]

​@@mauritz1774 I use Sunnsky MK3 2212 980kv and 9060 Propeller. 4s2p 21700 Battery.I'm flying in windy weather, and it's a dive.

[@mauritz1774]

@@MuskW-qt1bn 9" props is cool. I was planning Sunnysky 2216 V3 2400KV with 8060APCe Props. What do you du to not brake the Prop or Motor Mount or Bend the Motor shaft by landing? I know 9"Props fit there but i thaught it is to large to land. I am Interestet what you do. I know Motor Brake but what is when the Prop is exact Vetical in the Moment of Touch down? There are arount 9cm lever force on the Motor Shaft what generates extreme side Torque to the Motor shaft. Did you land in 1m tall soft Grass? I calculatet your specs in eCalc. The Pitch speed is only around of 106km/h 200km/h fly speed is another setup?

[@cmtetaboaco]

How do you glue it? Mine repels all glue! E6000, UHU POR, Gorila, epoxy,…!

[@AndrewNewton]

I probably used hot glue, cant recall sorry. May help if you roughen up the surfaces to be glued with sand paper.

[@d.jensen5153]

Hypothetical question... What sort of flight controller/software could be used with a plank wing plane like this to render its control more docile, more like a simple RET trainer? Of course it will take a certain minimum speed to fly this - no controller is going to magically change that. ;)

[@AndrewNewton]

Any FC with INAV will do it. Just have to use "Flying Wing" setup.

[@michaeljarcho5137]

At this stage, how does it compare to the AlbaBird?

[@AndrewNewton]

This is slimmer but heavier.

[@michaeljarcho5137]

@@AndrewNewton So that would put the AlbaBird ahead at this point. We'll see how they compare in flight.

[@StuntDoubleFPV]

I really like the reptile build quality and foam. Be nice if x-uav would take notice

[@AndrewNewton]

It is nice and tough.

[@mauritz1774]

Will Fit 21700 4S1P Side by side? Or 21700 4S4P?

[@AndrewNewton]

Have to ask someone else

[@EnglishTurbines]

Oh, and those CG marks make it nose heavy...I just KNOW you will explore that one Andrew...lol ..🤔🤔🤔😀🇬🇧

[@AndrewNewton]

Oh thanks for the heads-up. I haven't seen any mentions of the CG, who said it was nose heavy? Need to know before I throw!

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@AndrewNewton It's not fatal nose heavy, but enough to give his Vector FC a hard time maintaining altitude apparently...If you don't fit a FC it won't be a problem, but given the chord dimension, it's obviously nose heavy...🤔🤔🤔🇬🇧

[@AndrewNewton]

@@EnglishTurbines Ah I see. The nipples are at 25% so it will be close. FCB maidens don't count. You don't learn enough about the airframe.

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@AndrewNewton Well, you're right because by moving the CG back by only 6mm cured the porpoising problem whilst in 2D hold...Having said this, the CG position should be around 30%, not 25... IMO.

[@briancrick935]

What's the length of the nose?

[@AndrewNewton]

200mm

[@mikenowland2739]

👍

[@cmtetaboaco]

Anyone knows how to rinse, what solvent to use in the EPP for glueing?

[@AndrewNewton]

Denatured alcohol, methylated spirits

[@ruedogs]

well cool

[@AndrewNewton]

It is, but wouldn't fit in at Mt Terrible

[@makewithmegma]

❤👌👍

[@The_Pub_]

That's right,, you guys are in "lockup" again!! You should of stayed in SA.. And watch ya fingers on this one eh!.. Cheers mate.

[@AndrewNewton]

Moving back there eventually.

[@The_Pub_]

@@AndrewNewton: You'll be Even More Layed Back Mate!! Similar Seasons to us Southern Highlanders! Just remember to Pat the GW's when diving and Blow ""NO""..!!!!

[@choppergirl]

I keep throwing money at this hobby and keep not flying :-/ I'm buying a lot of expensive parts but not getting my moneys worth.. Just getting a box for full a bunch of expensive... parts... that don't fly. Some assembly required. The more I buy, the more assembly.. required. Is this suppose to be... fun? Because it's making me miserable.

[@jonoedwards4195]

Ahahahahaa, wait till You start crunching Them! It gets worse an then one day it all comes together, Your flying on lifes high and then CRUNCH again. Hope Your curve is better than mine was Chopper. Electrics can do Your head, Hahaha, All the best to You.

[@AndrewNewton]

OK I have an idea. Grab one of the cardboard boxes and a glue gun..........