The fastest 5" freestyle drone you can buy today || SEQURE HEISON 5X

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Before you argue with the title: I said the fastest FREESTYLE drone. This is a 5" freestyle drone that comes out of the box ready for 8S voltage. That's what the title is referring to. I think this is the first and only time this has been done.

[@KasimirvonFinck]

JB, I just tested my Sub 400 Quad at night. I would love to do smth. together and realease it. How can I reach out to you best?

[@KasimirvonFinck]

#incl. CAD❤

[@Voyajer.]

​@@KasimirvonFinckdollars not grams, correct?

[@willcubemakes]

Ooo new pfp!

[@LochnessFPV]

Ok so let’s argue with your new profile image 😂. I tought it was a fake channel 😂🤣🔥

[@MrBananaPeace]

Your voice is extremely soothing and calming to listen to. I could listen you talk about the most randoms subjects and still keep watching till the end.

[@nickvledder]

Are you falling in love?

[@MrBananaPeace]

@@nickvledder Maybe

[@MrBelegus]

Just in case someone is still wondering why an increase of FPV production in recent years, it's the Ukranian war, they use thousands of FPV drones each month. Both sides are racing them against eachother around the battlefield through gates, bandos (there's a lot of conviently placed and ample ruins) and trenches to find out the victor of the individual skirmishes and that determines the flow of the frontline.

[@tommegg8486]

Also the war requires a very precise and quick drone-based delivery. Further increasing the production rate

[@steamvogue]

@@tommegg8486 most of them are hand made by domestic companies or individuals. lots of instructions online and people just do them even knowing 0 at start..

[@bigstr9178]

I hope this doesn't make the hobby more expensive. War is horrible.

[@justdoingwork4072]

@@bigstr9178war is horrible, but it will hurt the hobby in the run of the war, but that means also there will be innovations and other leaps made forward because of it. After it has ended the hobby will more then likely come back down to an even cheaper state then before with many more innovations. Short term bad for us, long term should have some good things coming from it. War is hell though never forget that.

[@JustABeeInFPV]

I'm so sick of saying I fly fpv just for people to go "oh like the ones in the war" :(

[@ZeroVoltFPV]

Damn Bardwell...I dont think I have seen you rip this hard before! Some SUPER nice proxy moves in this video.

[@doccock100]

I preferred it when he was crap at flying. Being the same age as he is I now have no excuse for my poor flying

[@duck-in-space-engineers]

To comment on the channels in the arms, they dont remove as much strength as you think. Reasoning is that arm is shaped like a C channel, which gets the vast majority of strength from the material on the edges. This is why tubes work, as well as steel I beams. The weakest part of the channels would be torsional stiffness, considering it looks something like CF nylon thats a non-issue. An interesting topic is sandwich theory (not for food!), and it explains some of the nuance in these construction

[@FlyDreamEcuador]

Yeah, kind of like I beams...

[@YourdailydoseofShorts-un5vi]

True, but still complex and expensive in produktion and therefore in replacement

[@WhatYouDRONE]

It also looks like carbon toe (solid carbon) we used on airplanes. The different look of the milling

[@blup7352]

I finished my 8s build yesterday and now there in a 8s bnf I love my life rn

[@BLGDrive]

You learned so much more doing a build man

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

I still need yo build cause I want an 8S 10" 3115 700kV

[@M4trix42]

Same here😅 But I love to see they used the same motors as me and also I hope more 8S drones will increase the 8S battery market and decrease the prices

[@blup7352]

@M4trix42 I use the same motors too

[@M4trix42]

​@@blup7352 What props and stack do you use? My Setups: Foxeer F405 V2 + Reaper 55A 8S BL32 FC ESC Stack for both, Mario 5 DC with Walksnail Moonlight and Rcinpower gts v4 1600kv black/gold Mario 5 XH with Walksnail Pro and Rcinpower gts v4 1600kv in silver/pink. Props are Gemfan Hurricane 51466 for both.

[@JEFF-P-V]

The sheer joy and excitement that JB displayed, while expressing the 'feeling' of 5" on 8s, is one of my fav. things in quite some time.

[@b.g.2563]

Danke!

[@drelephanttube]

Your flying is so much better than it used to be. Rippin it like crazy!

[@techienate]

Your analysis of the arms is suspect: milling out a groove isn't the equivalent of a thinner arm. A U shaped arm will be much stronger than a flat arm. It should be adding a lot of rigidity and strength by being shaped that way.

[@mikerich32]

It is only much stronger when the amount of material is the same, but drilling away material adds another variable. A solid 7mm arm is stronger than the same arm that has had a channel drilled out of it.

[@JohnIn2SonAZ]

We are a Sequre Dealer, FYI they are from the owner of HGLRC. So been in the FPV industry for some time now. I am John at ARC.

[@SteveMcCormack_]

Good to know! HGLRC is among my favorite stuff.

[@uchitel_truda]

@@SteveMcCormack_ literally the worst quality stuff is HGLRC lol

[@steamvogue]

@@uchitel_truda never met anything bad from hglrx and using them a lot, but tom tmotor - yes, average overpriced motors and overpriced copycat stacks

[@bushyfpv8036]

​@@uchitel_trudaI think HGLRC are fantastic their esc's are very reliable

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic flying and review, Joshua! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@lolatu]

Hi JB...love the way you deliver your new product tests - only thing I wish that you would do is keep the OSD visable during the flight videos, so as all of your subs can see whats actually happening during the flight tests. IMO would also fantastic to show the rates your useing during the flights aswell - because as most of us know and understand that just a few % differences in rates can make every quad fly and perform extremely different ( from amazing to not so great)...love your work n thank you for all the time n effort you goto to keep your subs informed n upto date on this fast evolving hobby 👍

[@sushix5207]

The arms are like trussbeams. Means the 6mm outer hight will hopefully do the structural job.

[@mjodr]

Right. I was annoyed how he was trying to calculate the strength with a non-engineer brain. "Well if you take 8 mm and subtract a 3 mm pocket then it's like 5 mm arms". Uh, no it doesn't work that way. That's alright. I think they are still pretty strong. I would have liked to not see the motors in pockets, though. I know why they did it, so the wires could exit into the pocket exactly parallel to their natural orientation. Give it a little bend and remove the motor pocket. And maybe make the cover plate a pocketed non structural item and leave the arm flat? 💪

[@XZLR8N]

I just started flying again. This is the first I've watched in over a year. This gives me new build ideas, but I really want thos frame to play with.

[@bugsy742]

Same here - seems a lot of us have been out the game for a bit mate 👍🤝

[@valentinleuci]

In back too, and have to update myself, so much new stuff out there, feeling like a noob beginner 🤣

[@psychwardfpv4353]

I haven't been this exited about new drones in years. 8S baby I can't wait!!

[@EvanBfpv]

the second you plugged it in and I saw the projection I was so confused! XD That is Hilarious!

[@Kromatikeys]

The punches make it look like velocidrone. lol INSANE power.

[@gavwilldo]

I think you might find the hollow arms are stronger than you think, they would definitely be a lot stronger than solid arms the same weight, that would have to be much thinner to weigh the same. The tabs on the ends and 3d printed bumper design aren’t any good and won’t protect the motors though

[@baggszilla]

Wow! This is the coolest quad I've seen in a while! Thanks JB!

[@PowerThumb.]

Joshua doing cardio = throwing drones up in the air and catch them from the bottom 😋

[@JEFF-P-V]

Thats exactly how the Diatone side plates work. Friction fit around the center standoffs. They pop right on/off.

[@serenestateofbeing1062]

36:50 i actually thought I was having a stroke 😂

[@johnshite4656]

I thought Josh was having the stroke.

[@johncarold]

Hi Josh, WOW ! 8s, I'm going to need a new charger for this one, but I'm not sure if it should be flown. It looks like a wall quad. There's just too much to break. Those arms look like they will break on an easy crash, but for me, it's the price that kills it. Thanks again for the video and info on this quad.

[@michaelwilkes0]

good crash testing. i like the simple disarm from 30ft. do that 3 times over grass and once over concrete. very repeatable and comparable as a bare minimum durability.

[@darkducky]

imagine being a bird that lives in your neighborhood like "is it safe to go to the bird feeder at Bardwell's house?"

[@smufinstuff]

That quad is only good if fly open fields, and never crash. I guarantee you I'd tear those little pretty LED side plates off within an hour of flying😂😂

[@neilfpv]

I love their Sequre soldering iron!

[@ddegn]

Which one? Is it better than similar irons from other companies? I solder a lot, I have several irons which work fine but I'm always looking for something better.

[@Mr.vortex01]

Love these reviews JB!

[@RufioReed]

Its a certainty, we all have struggles in life. How we handle it is the difference. Ive been struggling with abuse all my life. And obviously, my mental health as been through it. I will not lose my battle with depression. I ordered my first fpv kit... For anyone struggling, reach out. Dont be ashamed... Find healthy hobbies. Go outside.. breath fresh air... This is going to help save my life.♥️

[@FREEDOMFPV84]

Whats that white piece on your goggles stuck to the front i never seen that before thanks man 3👍👍👍

[@jackcorn4020]

Im wondering the same thing

[@redflametech]

Damn you, Bardwell! I really thought that I was happy with five drone fleet, which is an AVATA2, 2 5” 6s Tanqs, a Tanq S, and a Nazgûl v4. I thought my next purchase would probably be a tiny Woop if I purchased anything and now you have made me want one of these in the 8s, And I really did not need to spend any more money other than maintenance and repairs on my existing drones.

[@redflametech]

I guess maybe I should’ve watched the whole video before I commented because at a glance, the arm and the bumper and the channel idea are so clean and neat but I am a fairly new pilot at 3 1/2 months and I crash a good bit so the arms are a deal killer for me for now.

[@RichardAFPV]

Postman in the second flight didn't even flinch while he dropped off all the parts.

[@HelloDonkey9]

He was enjoying the show 🤣

[@ferocious_r]

bro prolly already knows what he's in for when coming there

[@nickvledder]

8s makes no sense! 4s was great and still is. 6s is mambo jambo, but looks cool. 8s is bunkers.

[@RichardAFPV]

@nickvledder try understanding electricity and you'll see where it does make sense. Not saying it does for all, but it does for some. So your blanket statement isn't accurate.

[@HelloDonkey9]

@ i flew 4s for so long, until I did 6s. Wow. Depends on the application, but i have seen better flight time or better speeds. I can only imagine what 8s could achieve.

[@UnamnnaedAcro]

Hey Bardwell, since the motor fits down into the arm, wouldn't that basically replace the displacement of that arm? Seems like a great idea to me lol

[@JoshuaBardwell]

No, because the carbon is not as strong as the metal. The carbon will break at the thin part around the screw hole. The fact that it's backed by metal doesn't change that. Arms are backed by metal motor mounts when the arm is 5mm thick too. All they've done is make a weak spot.

[@im_ricebowl]

interestingly, I first saw a similar arm end concept on the kayoumini frame. I thought it was cool how well it held on despite not actually being screwed on.

[@JohnIn2SonAZ]

Great Review Josh. What 8S battery did you use here?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

GNB 1100 mAh

[@flasholiver69]

Love the T Shirt also!

[@arthurgiourdjian9071]

Neat BNF! Not a huge "fan" of the fan lol why not just put the VTX on a switch, that way you could power the drone without worrying that the 03 will heat up. It's just one more thing that can fail and adds extra weight.

[@Black-ice_fpv]

Wow thats Amazing!!

[@markshark6695]

Hey josh this will connect to the 03air unit there for dji fpv v2 grey controller 🎮?

[@JinKee]

Stick these 8s components into the AOS-HS5 aerodynamic shell?

[@LehtusBphree2flyFPV]

36:45 time to get fly high to make you some LED TPU feet for Cobb lights

[@EdEditz]

JB Have you ever done a video where you had the rotation direction of all 4 motors set to the same direction and see how that flies. I'm very curious as to how different that would fly.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

It won't fly at all because the torque from the motors will all yaw the same direction. So the drone will just spin on the yaw axis.

[@EdEditz]

@@JoshuaBardwell Ah okay. Thanks.

[@LPapapaya]

Hi Joshua, can I still use my FRSKY Radio with this drone? Sorry if the question is stupid!

[@azezrtyuuiopqsdfghjk]

36:30 Let's shake shake shake!!!! Let's shake shake shake!!!!!

[@skysailorfpv]

I was going to say something I have never seen JB shake so much

[@schweizerluchs7146]

Here too 21:02, but that part is sped up, yours idk

[@JoshuaBardwell]

There was a glitch in the video and I didn't want to re-record the entire segment.

[@schweizerluchs7146]

@@JoshuaBardwell yeah no worries, vids still great 👍

[@skysailorfpv]

@@JoshuaBardwell Just checking on you because I've never seen you shake like that

[@CriticoolHit]

That's a pretty sick drone

[@alexlaine8087]

Hey Joshua! Just wanted to come here and give a huge thanks to you, and ItsBlunty. I sent you an email about some ELRS binding help and within the next day you directed me to him, who within the hour had my problem fixed and I was in the air again. not only did he give me all the help and resources I needed, but he also taught me more than I could’ve imagined about the grey areas I had in FPV, and has now open the door for many more avenues in the hobby for me. Thank you!!

[@NitronNitron]

Nice review, funny reactions and i like this drone a lot.

[@MrWheezyE420]

The scientific durability test was my favourite part.

[@serenestateofbeing1062]

Your pfp and username are my favorite

[@xXlURMOMlXx]

Whats the difference between a 5inch freestyle and 5inch racer? They look the same. Im assuming its in the motor/batteries, but wouldnt the racer be able to do everything better?

[@ChainsawFPV]

Interesting that they went from soldering irons to quads. They seem to have done well.

[@uchitel_truda]

What's the white thingy on your goggles, Joshua?

[@davidimbert1888]

Can do a review of the SIYI SM30 long range HD system. Thanks a lot.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

It stinks. Don't use it. Next!

[@taeo920]

Showing off for the mailman I see 😂 that was a nice rip! Another quad I need to build 😭

[@mjodr]

I like how the postal worker stayed there the whole time to watch the flight. Unless you were literally getting that many packages lol

[@plebefpv]

Is aluminum integrated into the arms?

[@iandavis5329]

Hey JB, went to try 6S on my Tyro119 yesterday, and my VTx died (I think from a voltage spike since video cut out right after flips/punches)! Do you have any recommendations for analog VTxs that would fit the Tyro119 stack specifically? I didn’t see any that I think would on your guide. Thanks!

[@fsarfino]

🤔 wasn't it determined years ago closing off the sides of the frame affects flight performance?

[@robertrosicrucion]

looks like the mailman was delivering you a package while you were doing the go-pro flight!

[@smlnko]

I believe hobby is not the only reason why chinese companies are getting into fpvs:)

[@RichardAFPV]

That was JBs point.

[@assasin101011]

Military purposes

[@JonasSchwarz-q5h]

I Need a Upgrade from my Cetus x and it should be under 250g What should i get

[@leeit2me]

next level.... 12s3P lipo's!!!.. LOL

[@hotboyracing]

Can you do a fpv set up on the hobby king paramotor v2 I want to fly over places and look down but am on a budget

[@Tomcat2_kanal]

What is max RPM comparing to the 6s then?

[@flasholiver69]

Great Video, Very Painful watching your durability Test, being a Very Financially Limited (Broke as Can Be) FPV Enthusiast! Thought for sure the Lens was Toast But Good Job! Thanks Again!! Great Video! 8s hmm, Could you possibly run 2-4s in concurrent like some cars & airplanes?

[@toddasbill7639]

What is the module on the goggles 2?

[@Tomcat2_kanal]

Well, what concerns TPU bumpers, I'm putting steel washers under the screw, so it doesn't go thru...also if possible, I modify the bumper, increasing the thickness under the screw and also making the washer hole bigger, so I can put there bigger washer that definitely doesn't go thru...BTW, those original 3D prints the drone comes with are terrible...I re-print everything with much higher quality on my printer...

[@lucfox826]

Hello I was just going to buy your analogue kit of get fpv but it was out of stock, is it possible to buy the hd ready kit and put a analogue camera on it or can it just have a dgi cam on it ??

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Yes you can do that.

[@lucfox826]

@ thank you

[@wakingdreamfpv]

Hahah that’s awesome and the hologram 😂😂 they know how to get in your good books

[@Thegregdahl]

I fixed a broken arm with fine fiberglass cut into a strip like tape and soaked with 2 part epoxy wrap tightly to mend . Wait 3 days to cure the epoxy . I think i peeled a shiny skin off the broken ends but not sure . Cotton cloth works too wrapped 3 or 4 layers¾ inch wide at least .

[@MikeAnderson-x1y]

Hell yeah I want to faster! Love it!

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

I wanted to build my 10" as 8S. Just the board was $250 for the amps I needed

[@mohdzubirjilman7597]

hi sir.. can you teach me how to enable hd bars on dji goggle v1

[@jeomaopeendriewieler1780]

I dont know if you will see it or answer me, i want to buy my first fpv drone, im going for a 7 inch mid/ long range drone that can go about 3km away from me. I have found the motors and frame, but dont know what flight controller/ stack is best to buy, could you help me with that. And tell me if the motors i found and frame are good? Ty

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I would not recommend building a 7" as your first FPV drone. I'd start with something smaller, cheaper, and safer, and learn the basics. It's not just about how to control the drone -- that you can learn in the simulator. It's also about how to fly without losing signal and losing the drone. If you're 3 km out and you lose video, you're likely to not be able to retrieve the drone. Those are mistakes you should make on something smaller and cheaper.

[@jeomaopeendriewieler1780]

@ well, i have been looking for a smaller and cheaper drone. But cant find, well i can find them but cant buy them, not because of money but because of the currency. Im from the netherlands and there arent like any shops where i can buy from. So if its possible for you could you maybe list some websites where i can purchase with euros and ship to europe, and maybe some good beginner parts for me. Thanks in advance!

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Go to searchfpv.com and select EU stores in the search options.

[@modocfpv6305]

@ milled arms. It is milled plus polished.

[@doncunningham3124]

I think those arms are actually metal with CF top and bottom plates.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Explain the tip chipping off then.

[@doncunningham3124]

@JoshuaBardwell yeah, I commented prematurely. My bad.

[@FlyDreamEcuador]

JB getting in some exercise there!

[@peachFPV]

Where do I get a colored rotor riot landyard?

[@brandon9689]

15:20 You said this drone had interesting features. I was not prepared for a drone that casts a full color Bat Signal of Bardwell down below itself.

[@DroneDocs]

Seems to be just a little bit better power to weight then my Volodar II 5inch with 2207.5 1960KV with 6S GNB 1500mah HV, weight is 700g and 850g with a GoPro.

[@bentprops_]

If it has GPS, is it really a freestyle quad?

[@abhinavamazon8716]

most of the quads comes with ATF405 or even F411 i have seen in geprc, I don't know how hard it is to throw a F405. it takes the confidence out of the game.

[@Firewolf-9389]

Now this is nice!!!

[@TomasWatchReviews]

I fly 6s with throttle tuned down to 4s, because 6s is just too much.. 8s..? ??? Why? :D Sounds fun though.

[@ImperialArmour]

It's an ambitious project by a manufacturer who is trying not to fizzle out on launch. I agree though it's a bit too smart for it's own good.

[@karol.869]

Hi, I have a confession: I want to buy a new small drone, but I can’t decide which one to get. I'm torn between the Air 65 and the Flywoo Nano 1S (V2). I think the Nano might be more powerful and fun. Can you help me decide? Thanks! or anyone who meaby know

[@milfordkd]

The thing is this 1600kv on 8s is like using 2133kv on 6s, of course it will have more power. It's like when everyone was saying 6s was more powerful than 4s but they were just using higher comparably kv motors and bigger batteries. Power comes from voltage, kv, motor size, props etc. You have to have a fair comparison. A fair comparison to 1800kv on 6s would 1350kv on 8s. There are advantages of higher voltage like less sag etc, but saying it's more power is just not accurate. There are also disadvantages like more expensive electronics, fewer chargers available, using smaller individual cells etc. Higher kv motors are often less efficient so going higher kv is not always a good option.

[@Belrmar]

That is the point of higher voltage my dude. You can run comparatively higher kv without the excessive heating

[@milfordkd]

@Belrmar yeah for sure, but it's the increased KV giving you more power, if you use the comparable KV then you'll have the same power, many people don't understand this

[@serenestateofbeing1062]

I get what you're saying. If you matched the kv's the power would be the same but the cooling and Amps would be down and efficiency up

[@milfordkd]

@@serenestateofbeing1062 exactly! The efficiency of the motors would be better yes, but the efficiency of the ESC may not be so it depends on the whole setup

[@JoshuaBardwell]

If you matched kv, you would get more power, but the motor would heat up, reducing efficiency and increasing battery sag. At some point, thus becomes a limiting factor, and that's when it makes sense to go to a higher voltage.

[@aaronnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Good durability, but I know who I will NOT be picking as my beer pong partner with those throws :D

[@javiers.ramirez7862]

I bought a Pavo 20 and fly oasis25. Not buying anything else until flight controllers get cheaper

[@EliteFpv]

@14:48 it looks like the arm is already cracked at the bottom screw.

[@Widflyinghigh]

Very clever.

[@fp-AvERY]

But did you shrewdly negotiate the price like Ed Bolian 😂. Thanks for the info JB

[@geterdnboy]

payload ?

[@DriftaholiC]

Good. 8s needs to be more common. But you all have to do the whole 4vs6s thing all over again instead :P

[@Wind_Rapport]

🤣the audible breathing at the beginning

[@meziked]

I've been looking for a 10s brushless speed controller... Preferably with hall sensors. So far I have not found anything that takes a direct R/C signal from a receiver. Anyone got a line on one?

[@Birbal2001]

I am really interested in your t-shirt. Where did you get it from?

[@AtradiesInc]

I wanted one until I seen the motor mount ugh. Very thoughtful ideas though

[@Robocopter_fpv]

Hey JB I have an idea for you next time you wanna do a durability test. Next time try some powerloops dare I say Matty flips mayyyyybe a JB Trippy spin perhaps? Come on man 😂.

[@timothykittle3165]

looks like dry carbon. and A square tube is almost as strong as a solid rod of the same material because of its hollow design, which efficiently distributes stress across its cross-section, maximizing its strength-to-weight ratio; essentially, the material is concentrated at the corners where it's needed most, while removing unnecessary material from the center, allowing it to support heavy loads while remaining lightweight