The Unbreakable FPV Drone - Foxwhoop 25 - Review

[@hugeinjapan4635]

I like the timing of your videos. I'm on the West Coast. Most creators I follow post earlier in my day, and that doesn't leave anything for the evening.

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

Another woop that checks all the boxes. Very nice review Captain. I enjoyed the flying skills.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks again!

[@nq0amark138]

I picked one up a couple of months ago and I really enjoy flying this one. Nice and stable and long flight times. As a camera drone guy who started in fpv this year with 1s tinywhoops this was a great next step up and really enjoy the way it fly's. With a tattoo 850mah I get 10 minutes of flight with no additional camera on board. Mine however is a analog with crossfire, so not as much weight as the digital version.( 134 grams) ...I'm glad to see you review this one, it's a keeper for me anyway. ;-)

[@MichaelRogersJesusrules]

I will be going walksnail.eventually.!

[@LWJCarroll]

Interesting and competition for the new DJI Avata. About a third of the cost of the Avata too…about three batteries to get similar duration…hmmmm. Thanks Laurie NZ.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The AVATA is in a different category. DJI is the only company that makes HYBRID FPV Drones (Part GPS & Sensor Camera Drone, Part FPV Drone). The AVATA will be excellent for people who have been flying GPS Camera Drones that wish to now fly with Goggles. An true FPV RC Hobby drone, is designed to be very light, powerful with no stability or sensors so that the pilot has full control. Much harder for beginners to learn on as their first FPV drone.

[@artshirleypv]

I can’t believe you almost went head on with the rc plane. Hilarious 😂 Close call. 👀👀👀

[@jimanderson4865]

Hi Steve and Steve. Nice Top Gun moment flying into the danger zone between their legs....😄

[@dcpatters0]

I'm impressed with your friend Steve's piloting skills. Well done.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Steve is an RC Pilot that flies FPV Drones, RC Helicopters, RC Planes really well. Multi-skilled!

[@dcpatters0]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I have watched Steve fly RC Helis on your channel. He definitely has a nice touch on the gimbals. Like I said before, I love watching your content, but I am way behind on FPV skills.

[@Editer38738]

Great review steve

[@scu-dub]

Been waiting for your review on this quad Cap👍🏽 since I'm fairly new to the hobby "1&1/2 years" I have been wanting a cinewhoop that can take a beating as well as freestyle and is backyard friendly 😁👍🏽✌🏾

[@pianomans1]

Hi there steve! The more I fly this little quad the more I love it. I've really been able to push the limits of where I fly into the tightest spots and gaps that I've ever tried to push through. I've tried to push through some concrete garbage cans that are on a college campus I fly on Sundays when no one's around. The Gap to get through is about 5 in tall and maybe 12 in wide. I have not made it through yet, but when I have tried the fox whoop just bounces back off of the concrete about 10 ft and just keeps on going. Have had no issues with the frame or Motors or ESC burning up. I hope I'm not jinxing myself saying all of this, but this thing can take one heck of a beating. The college has these spots where you can park your bikes. They are 3-in round steel pipes in the shape of a upside down U. They are spaced about a foot apart and they have them in rows 20 to 30 ft long. This past Sunday I was determined to get through a whole row of them. After a few crashes and walks of Shame I finally made it through the whole way. Man was I excited LOL. I do not have another quad that I would trust to take a beating like this one did. Hopefully after next Sunday's flights I will be able to say I made it through the garbage can LOL happy flying

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@akosijayrtusontv]

for now im only watching how you pilot every RC or drone captain i hope one day i can too... watching here from philippines ..thank you for sharing captain

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@sheiladavis2304]

Yes out here on Vancouver island and love that it's evening content. Steve this one looks like a good starter with plenty of room to get wild as you learn. Loved the human tunnel too. You make me want to try everything you test. Just have to convince my boss I need a raise!!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

FPV is always a blast. This one would be good for someone starting off.

[@Brez1969]

If you get a raise let me know, I'll come fly with you 👍

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Have a good week

[@jayebonia8108]

nice video CAPTAIN DRONE

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good review Steve

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Nice colors

[@henrytaaffe7058]

awsome video captain

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Nice footage

[@superchefnadim]

Why we don’t get this kind of drone in Bangladesh….. our Government is very strict….. don’t know why…. Nice review Steve… loved it.

[@LWJCarroll]

Surprised to see that, they are really useful in natural disasters etc here in New Zealand…they are being used in Sydney now to survey the Harbour bridge and others for maintenance work. Perhaps this would encourage your Govt? Laurie NZ.

[@bradleysmith1444]

Solid drone. I bought one a month ago. Crashed it into a metal bar yesterday and shattered the camera lens. Im working on a camera guard to make this really robust

[@sasasasa-lx6cl]

Good quad, very stable in acro mode, on ELRS/HDZero version more than 6 minutes non-aggressive flight on Chinese CNHL 4S 650 batteries with Hawkey Firefly XLite II powered from Foxwhoop board. Two main drawbacks: no buzzer pre-installed, and to solder one the frame must be disassembled completely, since the pads are under carbon part. Without buzzer searching for it in grass is very hard :( Disassembling it to access the flight controller is even harder than on PAVO, since all the motors should be removed. Also only two sets of 5V pads on controller, one for camera, one for ELRS, it you want autonomous buzzer with battery you need to decide which one to piggyback to :( And while propguards are very crash-resistant they are no abrasion-resistant. Lading on pavement to often will eat away small pips it has instead of landing pads in one season.

[@MichaelRogersJesusrules]

Thanx for sharing ,im still trying to cram a speedybee f7 mini into one and still dont have my cam or vrx thhe 1w reaper doesnt fit ,it can go in a 5 incch.bad choice for my 1st build ,might have to bite the bullet n buy the foxeer aio.cheers! onneee day when the hdzero pre order gets shipped then ill be able to finish it ,glad i got the bundle!!mid april im guessing ,i think i read 13500 pre orders,pretty good for them..22 march there shipping 100 per day from chinas store,peace mate

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Sounds good

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good morning great video nice review cool drone

[@jc.cantrell]

great review. Regret to report the link provided to purchase only finds the Analog version available.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There are a few links shown. The one to FOXEER should have it all.

[@KoemhongStore]

Nice Video, I support 🤩😍

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

The links don't work anymore.. What's a good drone now in basically March 2023, that's similar to these two Drones shown in the video or which others do you recommend? Thanks!

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Always good information

[@gimbalair]

So where are we now in terms of the current crop of '25' cinewhoops? Cinelog25, Protek R25, Protek Pusher 25, Pavo25, are they much of a muchness or is there still a stand out winner? I see people switch the fragile Cinelog25 frame out for the Foxwhoop frame. Haven't watched too many head to heads from yourself, is this perhaps the time to do one? Finally did I miss something, I could not see camera damping, I like that about the cinelog25 frame the polar is dampened and is the SMO4k mount

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Honestly, they are all great. FPV drones are all made well (no lemons), so whichever one meets your needs, you'll be happy.

[@neilfpv]

I get 6.5mins with very mellow cruising on an 850mah 4s battery. I've tried 2 brands, the same results. That's without any mounted external camera. On a 650mah, I can only get as close to 4mins. And with a 550mah, I can only get close to 3 mins.

[@0oo033]

Very strange, i fly almost 9 minutes with ovonic 850 mah..

[@pacospete4299]

i'm new to fpv and i just bought a Cobra x box goggles . What i see is a nice image down a tunnel , like watching a TV set in a dark room . What i would like to know is with a pair of say FatSharks or DJI goggles will i see an image " closer " to my fov and not the tunnel effect ??? i do not know anyone who has goggles.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, massive difference.

[@Vagnerfpv]

how many minutes fly with a battery and the Gopro?

[@viniciusa.fernandes650]

I'm having problems configuring mine, when I accelerate less than half the throttle, the drone goes flying aimlessly, I've tried everything to solve it!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Configure? Throttle? Are you new to the FPV Hobby?

[@farwesttechnicalcollege]

Please review Foxeer 5.8G Reaper Extreme 2.5W 40CH VTx Because I am confused is 2.5w is gimmick or not.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I'll have to check that one out.

[@utubedaveg]

Fun video. Thinking of purchasing this as my first fpv experience. what receiver type do you suggest starting out. thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For an FPV quad like this, the FRSKY XM+ is perfect as it has been around forever and there are many videos on it. ELRS is the next option.

[@_l_u_k_a_s_5922]

I am planning on buying the tinyhawk 2 freestyle. But do you really need a specific "lipo battery charger" to charge those batteries that come with the drone? Can't you just plug the charger that comes with the drone in a computer and let the batteries charge thru the USB port? PLEASE HELP ME!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Just buy the version that includes the USB battery charger.

[@Jkauppa]

if you make that as a central enclosed volume edf to quad thruster drone, there is not breaking if you dont break the egg shell, harrier edf ducted drone

[@Jkauppa]

mimo wifi drones for easy diy drones, metal-air batteries for easy diy batteries, brushless dc emf motors for easy diy motors, no motor controller necessary just plain dc throttle

[@Jkauppa]

try a quad hovercraft drone, on the ground

[@sunghooncho8542]

Greate video. Thanks always 😊😊 Which one do you recommend for beginner between pavo25 and foxwhoop25? Thanks in advance.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Pavo25 seems to be a hit

[@bestfield372]

I'm new to FPB been on liftoff to get used to acro mode. I got Foxwoop 25 what would u suggest 4s 650mAh or 4s 850mAh? still getting used to acro to keep slow and +more time in the air. Not received Foxwood 25 yet. Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Either battery size is perfectly fine for this drone. For a beginner I’d go with 650 only due to weight if you crash. Less weight, good chance of less damage.

[@monolith2001]

I'm torn between this and a Venom H2O. Leaning towards the Venom but still haven't pull the trigger.

[@TorontoFPV]

hi captain just watch this and the ifight blue one and was just wondering what is your favorite 2.5 pusher. I have a cineog25 but was thinking about this as a back up so wondered which is your fav sub250 cine? thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I always get asked such questions but I'm not the person to ask because I've been at this for many years and have preferences that are not like yours, themfore my preferences are for my needs and skills (even my radio would be setup different than yours). All I can tell you is that in the new world of FPV drones, the tech is such that there is no GREAT vs CRAPPY drone. They are all really good. What the user must decide is the size, what they plan to carry and use it for, and max battery size along with digital/analog.

[@TorontoFPV]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks!

[@MaxSMoke777]

That *IS* the Cinelog25. They copied every bit of it. It's worth noting my own Cinelog25, while durable, also has issues with it's closely packed electronics. It resets with little bumps and has, after 2 months, just mysteriously stopped working at all. Same design likely means same issues. :/

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If bumps cause issues, it is then just a soldered wire that touches (grounds) upon those tiny bumps. Just take it apart and make sure no two wires are touching at a solder point and also check that no exposed wires have been cut or stripped.

[@PierreFromCanada]

Hi, how dose this compare with the Iflight Protek R25 you reviewed rearlier this summer/spring..? I would be cool to see a 2.5 CInewoop-style shoot-out...(if you are looking for content suggestions..:-) eitherway; keep it up. your videos are great.!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Honestly the differences today between one 2.5 inch pusher drone and another are so small.

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Very cool 😎🤝

[@pianomans1]

Love this quad!!! It flies like it is on rails.. I have an extra polar camera. What is your opinion on switching the foxeer camera out for the polar?? . Thanks for another great review Steve!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

But why switch it out? They all feed into the VISTA unit.

[@pianomans1]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I would put the polar camera so I can fly when it is pretty dark out

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@pianomans1 Ahhh, ok

[@charcole5295]

Im building in this frame and i am having so many issues should fly soon tho

[@Bmeadowz]

Been nothing but issues with me too, Shakes like crazy too, Different fc's, Different motors, soft mounting nothing🤷‍♀️

[@imager09tube]

Do not forget to balance the battery with the drone! Houston to earth?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There is no CG battery balance on an FPV Drone, or are you refering to battery size vs weight vs power?

[@robs.patrick9691]

I like the unbreakable aspect. To be sure living in Georgia USA with DJI goggles how do I order this correctly? Thank you Rob.....

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

When you order an FPV Drone (also called an FPV Kwad), just be sure to select a RECEIVER that is compatible with the RADIO you own or are going to own.

[@robs.patrick9691]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I have a DJI radio & goggles What do I order?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@robs.patrick9691 if you have the Black DJI FPV controller then you would order Vista and PNP (plug & play) receiver or None (sometimes ‘None’ means you may have to configure receiver items in Betaflight which is a nightmare for beginners). If you have a DJI Grey remote then please note that such a remote is a toy remote & not for the FPV hobby.

[@willcheyney]

What mount are you using for your Insta360 camera?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The mount I use is one I picked up from INSTA360 long ago. Just a mount with a typical gopro style base. The mount allows the camera to be powered if desired, but I never use that feature. goto this link and then click on Accessories and pick GO2 POWER MOUNT. www.insta360.com/sal/go_2?insrc=INRM6DQ

[@gregtay67]

Wonder how the geprc cinelog25 compares.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

All the 2.5" FPV Drones of late are all spectacular. Owning any of them will not be dissapointing so pick the one you feel is the best for you as each one seems to have its own selling point.

[@dennisdavila1045]

Thank you for all the great reviews you do, great information and very helpful. Can you suggest a best beginner drone if you already have the DJI goggles and a Radiomaster Zorro w/ Crossfire controller. I'm spending my time on a simulator first , but would like to start practicing with the real thing and value your input. Thank you

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The best FPV drones for beginners are normally the 2” to 2.5” drones (that is the size of the props). They are all good. I have recommended the BetaFPV Pavo 25 to many and they have all found it easy to fly.

[@dennisdavila1045]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for your reply, i will look into getting the Pavo 25.

[@Qdronefpv]

It must be cool, you can record outdoors without fear of being robbed, in Brazil this is almost impossible 🙃

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

My sister in law is from Brazil, and she tells me that if I go there I must hide my wallet and never take a CAMERA outside or CELL PHONE as it will get stolen.

[@Qdronefpv]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Not all places are like that, but the vast majority are, electronics in general here in Brazil are very expensive and are easy for thieves to steal.

[@nikkistar08]

Hey capn What would be a good fpv drone that kind of does everything but also is affordanle, because i have to buy radio and goggles

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Have a look at the many READY TO FLY FPV KITS that I have reviewed (you get everything you need to start in the hobby). Look for words like Ready To Fly or RTF or All In One.

[@AnimeW69]

U and drone camps should collaborate.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Ya never know

[@seasparrow7427]

Steve looks like he could be related to Neil Peart.... I'm still waiting for the statue dedication for him at Lakeside Park...

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I do indeed miss Neil. Much respect for that man.

[@seasparrow7427]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 he lived a hard life indeed. Yes, very very much respect to him. He was/is the best in more ways than one. Very humble. I just wish I could have seen the band and met him just to shake his hand, and to thank him for being who he was... I'm still heart broken all these years later and his passing has hit me harder than any other musician ever has..... Hindsight😔

[@willay747]

Great video as always. I cannot get your coupon code to work on BG? Can you please verify!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That is the one BG sent me. You can try the links below. If that one works, let me know.banggood.onelink.me/zMT7/ecr2vjlo coupon: BGCaptainF25

[@willay747]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798I tried that but no-go. It gives the error "This coupon can only be used on the products:1957909 I tried different configs of it but nothing.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@willay747 ok, I have sent the question to Banggood. They are on a 12 hour different time zone then me so I won’t have a response until tomorrow (hopefully).

[@willay747]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks so much!

[@SniperUSMC]

Motors sound like they are struggling

[@markzanetti6228]

$360 for drone

[@juki6377]

haha this was a good laugh

[@akosijayrtusontv]

2nd !

[@pilotkriting]

First !