TKS Rocket Race // Awesomeness by Kevin Langlois // Pushing Micro Limits

The one quad I have to have. So much micro fun in a tiny package and brilliantly designed frame. Start collecting parts! TKS Rocket Race www.jacks3dprinting.com/
►UZ85 - Nearly Everything we need in one package
Bangood bit.ly/3pdhbit
AliExpress bit.ly/3ftKJnL
►HobbyKing NanoTech 45-90c 300mah battery
bit.ly/2S9Nxyl
►GNB 2s 350mah
AliExpress bit.ly/3ynDbeU
RDQ 2s 350mah bit.ly/2Tx9683
Banggood bit.ly/3wmNBtA
►M2 Screw Kit Assortment amzn.to/3frXmzO
►M1.4 Screw Kit Assortment amzn.to/3vbfAvZ
Primary build
►1102 10000kv
CycloneFPV bit.ly/3ov4zDx ⬅️ Currently in Stock
Amazon amzn.to/3fxlXTI
Banggood bit.ly/3wc4wPx
AliExpress bit.ly/2Rl44zO
PyroDrone bit.ly/3ou5R1j
CycloneFPV bit.ly/3ov4zDx
MakerFire bit.ly/3uZudCA
►CrazybeeX
AliExpress bit.ly/3hAVpUw
Banggood bit.ly/2S4yvKm
RDQ bit.ly/33UrMVU
GetFPV bit.ly/3ostkQu
►Gemfan 2023 prop
AliExpress bit.ly/3hz3GrQ
Banggood bit.ly/3eUe7Vo
RDQ bit.ly/3yoC7HW
►Caddx Ant Lite
AliExpress bit.ly/2Rsmb6O
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RDQ bit.ly/33Vzb7B
GetFPV bit.ly/2Ry7Kho
►NewBeeDrone BeeBrain Camera Mount
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RDQ bit.ly/33WTUry
►Crux3 Canopy
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Banggood bit.ly/3u2GEMx
RDQ bit.ly/3vdbjrS
GetFPV bit.ly/2Rm6jCX
Secondary Build
►1102 10000kv
Amazon amzn.to/3fxlXTI
Banggood bit.ly/3wc4wPx
AliExpress bit.ly/2Rl44zO
PyroDrone bit.ly/3ou5R1j
CycloneFPV bit.ly/3ov4zDx
MakerFire bit.ly/3uZudCA
►CrazyBee F4 Pro v3
AliExpress bit.ly/3uYE5MN
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RDQ bit.ly/3fsCubR
GetFPV bit.ly/2RssXcA
►Eachine Nano vTx
AliExpress bit.ly/3uY6N0v
Banggood bit.ly/3yvXJ5g
RDQ bit.ly/3f0N8HS
►Caddx Baby Ratel 2
AliExpress bit.ly/3u4kUAg
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RDQ bit.ly/RDQ-BRatel
GetFPV bit.ly/2RtZDTc
►Gemfan 2023
AliExpress bit.ly/3hz3GrQ
Banggood bit.ly/3eUe7Vo
RDQ bit.ly/3yoC7HW
►Crux3 Canopy
AliExpress bit.ly/3bAN0MN
Banggood bit.ly/3u2GEMx
GetFPV bit.ly/2Rm6jCX
BlueJay Settings ScreenShot bit.ly/342836S
TKS Rocket Race - EMU - Cli Dump bit.ly/344gKxx
00:00 Intro Discussion
05:18 Nano Tech Battery issue
07:03 Frame Designed By Kevin Langlois
07:54 TKS Rocket Race Specs (Lite Build)
10:17 First Flight
14:27 Pause for feedback
15:14 TKS Rocket Race (Heavy Build)
17:46 Second Flight TKS Rocket Race (Heavy Build)
20:52 Slow flight with Insta360 Go2
26:26 Build findings and parts issues
37:48 Cheapest way to build - Part sources
40:17 Call for Feedback
40:53 Outro
🔥Daily FPV Gear🔥
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► Radio I use the Jumper T-Lite bit.ly/3ohjEXp
► Best Micro Batteries!! 💯 GNB 💯
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Amazon amzn.to/2Xw5VPr
► RDQ Batteries (Made by GNB) bit.ly/2ZsCob5
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[@NickBurnsFPV]

Special Thanks to Kevin Langlois (TKS Designer) and Jack Higgins (Jacks3dPrinting.com -Frame Source). Kevin on Facebook facebook.com/kevin.langlois.39 Jacks3DPrinting on Facebook facebook.com/groups/315905552404441/ Please let me know what you think and any additional sources for the UZ85 and/or parts in stock.

[@thirtythreeeyes8624]

Have you tried the Happymodel 1102 19000kv? I'm wondering what size of prop it can run

[@NickBurnsFPV]

@@thirtythreeeyes8624 I have but sparingly and only the 1mm shaft versions. Its a 1s motor, and it can handle the gemfan 2023 prop pretty well. Again I have flown those sparingly.

[@thirtythreeeyes8624]

@@NickBurnsFPV Thanks

[@meracing6034]

Really funny. I made a Gnarly Meemo more than 2 years ago with these motors and props and it's same weight as your heavy build (yeah you sure feel it). Also with rubber band and a nano VTX and nano 3 cam. Used a Eachine novice-I 1-2S board. Still love this thing. Your build is like a next level. Nice job.

[@dextergreenman2162]

I didn't find your link for the CLI, and the other settings you named in the video. Can you link it again? Thanks. The video is so good I want to have the exact same one for my own.

[@jakestyles002]

When someone has flown as many quads as you have, one must pay close attention to the one is the "favorite". Thank you for your work!

[@pushies5]

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[@MrLaserpowered]

You need a branded product!! TKS Rocket Nick Burns edition.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Lol,Thank you but nah. I am good with just exploring the micro fpv space.

[@johnlheneghan1630]

I haven’t heard the word hobbyking in years. I use to get all my rc plane parts from them

[@MrLaserpowered]

Same. For me the shipping cost got out of control and then the item prices went up making it a bad value. After a delivery was missing items and fighting with HK for weeks, that put the nail in the coffin. Occasionally I buy a graphene nano-tech battery on ebay.

[@djilly75]

I still buy from them. They have great lipo sales

[@squaddingquads]

Same

[@bushcrafter6416]

Cool, I just bought a Grand Avios from Hobbyking!!!Love it!!!

[@michaelmatthews6421]

I can really tell this is your favorite from the time you put into listing all the parts!! Hopefully the chip shortage will be over soon and we can get back to... normal? Great job. Good review, glad to see you so enthusiastic about a quad.....its been a while

[@MCsCreations]

Damn! That little thing is fast! 😮 What most impressed me is that it seems to carry some weight in the dives! Fantastic! 😃 Amazing flying and review, Nick!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@electroddxful]

You are not over hyping it. That little thing is a beast. Love them🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍

[@MysteryD]

Remarkable. It's very very hard to believe it flies that well considering its size. No over-hype on your end. I was blown away with the footage.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Thank you. It means a lot getting confirmation. I often worry about my own excitement and sometimes lack of excitement in videos

[@Soulsurferfpv]

Great video. Thank you for the time you put into the video and all the parts lists and links. Im planning my orders right now. 🤙

[@davepowell1407]

Finally got one of these built and it is definitely my new quad! Thanks for the video!!!

[@illdogfpv6888]

That looks perfect! I almost purchased that board a few times... Love the baby ratel 2 camera. Maybe a build in my future!

[@wmcewa01]

I’m a big fan - will be nice when parts are back in stock!

[@richardvaughan6289]

Nick I like when you really like some quad cause it shows and it seems to boost your energy and enthusiasm

[@miquelmarti6537]

Hi! I just printed the TKS frame from thingiverse in normal PLA. That thing rips hard, I didn't expect that. I used 2s 450mA and total weight was 70g. It lasted almost 6 minutes of fast cruising. I am speechless. Thank you Nick for recommending that.

[@MapNTrowel]

Great job Nick! Looks like loads of fun. I just built a 1S version on the TKS Rocket Freestyle frame with NewBeeDrone BeeBrain canopy, 40mm Azi props and 0802 20,000kv plaid motors, RunCam Nano 3, and a HappyModel Diamond F4 5-in-1 aio. It's super light (20 grams dry) and tons of fun. Can't wait to try the 2S version on the TKS Rocket Race frame. Thanks for all your work to materialize this concept.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

That sounds like a nice setup. I hear good things about the plaid motors. I have a 1s quad with the TW Onesies 22000kv. I need to fly that one more. :)

[@jkbradford8]

i really enjoyed your very genuine enthusiasm throughout this video as well as the broken up format for commenting

[@ndmfpv1776]

No way you’re overhyped that thing is perfect for dads that don’t have time to travel to fly. I need it! 😂

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Great. Thank you

[@JackalFPV]

Awesome Nick!

[@volkergoe]

It's so nice to see you found your perfect build (for now ;-) ). The confidence it gives you "instantly" boosted your flying skills. And by instantly I mean the 300 packs you ran through it to find that perfect combination of components. Now: powerloop your patio!

[@NickBurnsFPV]

I was thinking about that powerloop. Tried it a number of times with a different quad, got hung up in trees on both sides and blew a bunch out. Need to get that touch on the throttle just so. Working on it

[@volkergoe]

@@NickBurnsFPV start with flying it from outside your patio as a high, banked turn (like the punshouts over your house) and slowly get more vertical. Looking forward too see more of you as usual!

[@yohfpv]

This quad is like the new and improved interpretation of your Byte Size quad from MaximusFPV that you reviewed back in Nov 2018. The specs are very similar size-wise. Comparing the videos gives good perspective on where the improvements in hardware had been. To my eyes, the most notable improvements had been made with the camera and props. Thanks for the thorough presentation of the TKS, I really enjoyed it.

[@johncarold]

Hi Nick Great video on your favorite quad. I came really close to taking my mobula 6 apart for I can build my ION3 because of jello in my video, and I wanted something else than a whoop. But I still love flying it. I guess I will look for a Donner quad. Thanks again for all of the information and parts to build a new 2in

[@spectrexfpv]

The joy of getting some 1s frame/recommended setups to 2s is only second to the 4s and 6s jump. Great review, Nick!

[@EdturdEnfart]

i did everything the same as you did except my rates love this thing it is amazing i appreciate everything you do for this hobby !

[@technoxtreme178]

A couple of tips regarding rubber bands... I used to build a lot of rubber powered models and some of the wings of my 2M sailplanes are still attached with rubber bands. 1) Use two to hold anything of value (such as that Insta360) ... don't leave anything with rubber bands on it out in the sun, and...oil them ever so slightly and they will last a lot longer ...they weaken when either exposed to UV, or if they dry out.

[@pavalige]

In my humble opinion you like it so much because it flies like a 5 inch from what I can see ....it is impressive

[@quadcopterchameleons9289]

Omg I love this drone. One o myf favorites builds.

[@madprops526]

Nick i gotta say you are looking very healthy these days. i usually watch your latest videos and i remember you talking about life changes, then this video auto plays and i could tell it was an older video. 2022 is going to be a great year. god bless you and yours!

[@NicholasSTParker]

It's unreal how nice the Baby Ratel 2 looks... Totally worth the extra bit of weight in my opinion. I was gonna build a 3s Twiglet but this looks more fun

[@imu4869]

Thabks, I'm ordering few frames. I love the micro class. Great backyard flying. Would like to see some spec races with these toothpicks. #goals

[@multirotormanish7220]

Excellent video Nick! And no, your not falsely overhyping the TKS. The frames work great and you just cannot beat the size, performance and cost to make one. I typically fly 5" but I am finding myself flying 1S and 2S TKS frames due to the ease of simply being accessible. I thoroughly enjoyed this video to the end!!!

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Thank you. I am with you, these tiny quads can be so easy to find time to fly and won’t bother people

[@cheshirerc]

Looking good Nick. Nice quad.

[@toddspeck9415]

Awesome seeing your favorite quad.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

This is the one I keep on my desk and batteries charged for. Always ready to go have some micro fun

[@tabayashimedia3501]

Just ordered the Rocket race. Thanks!

[@fairlyfunctional2236]

hi Nick, i have an almost identical build on an 80mm 2" frame i found on amazon. it has the 10,000kv motors,but an all in one camera, being the only major difference. it's so much fun,the tks must be a blast. great video and awesome flying as always.

[@parker1ray]

I have a dozen 5" and almost that many 2" 3" and 4" long range and 6 camera drones and they are all fun!

[@jeanfrancoisvandiest9729]

Excellent my friend, very nice video👌 good weekend and good flight😀🖐

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Thank you. Have a good weekend.

[@MrLaserpowered]

Ordered the UZ85 kit and carbon frame. Look forward to flying NB's favorite outdoor quad. Also, just received expresslrs kit in the mail today. This will be a fun learning curve adventure.😉

[@subtilo3322]

Man I get so thrilled on how you are motivated about this one. Never seen you like this! Now I'm really interested

[@NickBurnsFPV]

:). Its been hard to hold back and follow through. I really wanted to make a video about this weeks ago :)

[@akatopj22]

Exactly what I was looking for.

[@spiderspock]

Whau! Best Video, much informations. I'm loving it!

[@betitaelfica2]

Greate video. I also have the uz85 moved to a 105mm frame. In my case I use the redevil 105mm frame + 2.5" props + crazybeeX v2.2 + eachine vtx nano v1 + xm+ receiver. This combination has a reason: One day the antenna pad went off, so I get an external receiver. Another day some ESC mosfet burned so I get a new v2.2 FC with the PNP option. Some days later the onboard VTX didn't work anymore, so I get an external VTX (crazybeex v2.2 has that option, v1.0 not). I finally I mounted it on a 105 frame haha Some things that I recommend in my experience with that FC: Flash ESC 16.9 over the stock 16.8 (it will save your drone in some crashes, I lost 2-3 FC with the 16.8 version, seems that the props get stuck and the mosfet burns). Another thing, I also used a printed canopy like yours (the blue one) and was the day that my onboard VTX died. After that day I printed a closed canopy to protect all my board, it's double weight but it's ok for me. I did a design of it by mixing the blue one with another one which has 4 holes with a spider web design. You can find it by searching "caddx ant lite canopy" in thingiverse (it's the green one). I really appreciate that you shared the "emax tape", I was searching for it but I never known how to search it. I think it's so usefull when you share specific tools/material related to drones. Last day I removed the circlips from the 1102 and 1202.5 motors and it was difficult for the 1202.5, I don't know if there is any specific tool for the dimension of that motors. cheers.

[@valden]

Looks good nick, I got all the parts in this week, plan on putting both a 1s 75mm and the 2s on the 78mm race.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Nice. Let me know what you think, and of course which you prefer :)

[@Jwillie]

Ooo this looks cool! I might get one with my next paycheck...

[@NickBurnsFPV]

I would agree, but you likely know how I feel at this point. :)

[@WingDingMcKing]

Yeah shoutout to those nanotech 300mah! I've been using them exclusively for a while now. Started with them on my Trashcan, then on my GnarlyFPV Primo 65mm. I get crazy flight times on 65mm biblades, pushing 5-6mins at times, but then the quad is about as light as your heavier TKS just with larger props and 8000kv 1103s. As far as the connector goes, I actually keep the red JST. I think it's got more than enough current throughput for 2S, especially for a more efficient build, and I think it's a little lighter too. In fact, the lower current throughput means I haven't had any of the 5V reg issues that used to plague happymodel boards since it wouldn't allow the same spike you'd get with an XT30.

[@yumahase]

After watching this video, I have ordered TKS frames right away :)

[@kenhartman29115]

I don't mind long videos. It made me buy the stuff to try this project too.

[@BMFPV]

Just built the UZ80 but this looks fantastic! May be a Winter build for me.

[@brianfreland9065]

The new 2s mobula8 is a great quad to grab for rocket race parts! It has motor plugs, it has an xt30 already on it. Grab a mob8 and a frame from jacks 3d printing andbyoure good to go! It has 1103 11,000 kv motors that come with it olus a happymodel X12 5-in1 AIO board and the cam and everything's youll need! You can swap out motors if you like but i just grab 2 or 3 mob8's a bunch of carbon frames from jack, and then ill grab motors here and there if i see some i want to tru onnit and i ALWAYS have spare parts for my rocket race with all the bnf mob8's laying around. Plus you can fly those mob8's if you want a whoop for a specific situation! Life is easy now! Lmao

[@lmichaelross]

I ordered the frame and uz85. I did the mod that Mr. Shutterbug did on the nanohawk, where he removed the bumper/ducts, added bigger props, and I love love love it!!! I am really excited for a 2s like this!!!

[@NickBurnsFPV]

That is a way around needing to buy a tks frame for sure. Good to enjoy your flights.

[@TrentTationnaiseXization]

Feedback: seems solid. I have the stuff for this build. Giving me inspiration.

[@johncarold]

Hi Nick, Great video and review of the TKS Rocket race. UZ85 is unavailable, but I found some parts that I like. Thanks for the video and information about this quad

[@Takeover738]

That thing looks fun.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

It is good fun.

[@slowentropy4531]

Really reminds me of the Tinyhawk 2 hey, very very cool.

[@jcfpv3454]

wow this is so cool i am really starting to fall for these micros there so much more fun and handle way better

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Micros have come so far in a short time.

[@chrisbee5481]

I used the Twiglet mini frame instead. Seems awesome quality and a good alternative if you cant get the TKS frame in europe. The geelang wasp85x frame doesnt fit the motors. You need to widen the holes to the inside with a drill or dremel.

[@Barnz1980]

Busting out those freestyle moves man! Nice & smooth flying, you look like you do really enjoy this lil quad! I must fix my Custom Larva X build as i really enjoyed flying that lil quad

[@Barnz1980]

whoa! im like 20mins in & just realized this is a 41min long vid!!! you do really love it!

[@NickBurnsFPV]

lol. I went far to overboard. Likely 10mins just on that nano tech battery. Very concerned current version aren't what they were 3 years ago. Did get confirmation they seemly are the same batteries via others uses.

[@Barnz1980]

@@NickBurnsFPV my mate just got some of those nanotech batteries for his 3" (850mah 4s) drone, he thinks they are as powerfull as the tattu batteries (also brand new). he also bought some Bonka batteries & says they arent as powerfull as the others. he just bought the drone & the different brand batteries 2 weeks ago so no idea on long term lol

[@NickBurnsFPV]

@@Barnz1980 nice initial findings. I have used bonka, but its been a few years, I wasn't impressed with them back then and haven't tried since.

[@hutchracing4680]

There is a rubber paint that you can spray your boards with that locks all the water out and makes them essentially waterproof. I have flown my waterproof Woop for 3 winters now and it's still running strong.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

At some point, maybe now, I need to water proof a quad for rainy days. Its really rare we have so many consecutive days of rain.

[@sjoervanderploeg4340]

I still love my little 65mm quad, it is not a whoop but it is a little carbon frame with a 1S 16x16 flight stack!

[@christopherdaughtry9887]

Awesome video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@blazejohnnycash369]

It's perfect!! I want one! I wish there was a kit.......

[@lawrencewilliams1477]

REALLY NEAT HOBBY WELL DONE

[@Lucas_Shaolin]

Just bought a uz85 on your affiliate link on banggood Nick as a way to support your channel. Also a rocket race frame too. I love the mob6hd and I think this will be more fun. Cheers lad for putting in work for this hobby.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Nice. I hope you have as much fun as I have been having. :)

[@motorazr5012]

Thanks for a great tiny whoop channel with awesome content, Nick! I've tried the 75mm Rocket, the 78mm Rocket Race, and the 83mm Echo 2-inch. I've found the 75mm frame is great with 40mm props. The 83mm frame is awesome with 2-inch (52mm) props. On the other hand, I found the 78mm Rocket Race almost pointless - it's super tight with even 51mm props and chunkier than it needs to be. I'd MUCH rather fly the 83mm Echo 2-inch. The 90mm Starlord is overbuilt and too heavy while the 101mm Echo 2.5-inch should be great with 2.5-inch props (I've got one on the way). You recommended the Crux 3 canopy and I tried that but found it to be VERY brittle - each of two shattered on their first crash. The Eachine CineFun canopy would be perfect for any camera with a larger, ~12-13mm lens (eg; Caddx EOS2, Runcam Split 3). Maybe I'll try the UZ85 or UZ80 canopy if they can be found? The StorkFly rubber bands are great as is the Gennel 10mm cloth adhesive tape (aka; "EMAX tape") from Amazon. I appreciate your sharing!

[@miguelt.7997]

Word of warning about the UZ85, used it for this build. Motors only took a mild crash for 2 motor to break. Shaft broke on one of them and a magnet came out of the other one.

[@chrisbee5481]

I broke 3 motors. My fault. This is not for inside. Also broke 2 caddy ant lite. It just shot up im the level mode. Used the stock uz85 tune. Im not a good tuner

[@EdturdEnfart]

Using the espresso motors from newbeedrone, if i could fly one quad id probably still pick the babytooth/ or something similar just because i can still use 1s and still have the performance and silence

[@sixtofive]

Best source I've found for those wider rubber bands in that size is bundles of asparagus at the grocery store. I always have my wife save them for me. As long as you don't mind purple I guess lol.

[@csg2000]

Asparagus bands are what I use to hold the wings on my flitetest planes. Best rubber bands out there, plus you can grill up the asparagus with a little bit of soy sauce on them.

[@pksteffen]

I may have some of those HobbyKing batteries stashed in a battery safe somewhere. Time to hunt. You got me. Gotta try it now. 1s Babytooth is my jam but heck this looks fun too! Great stuff Nick. Cheers!

[@NickBurnsFPV]

The babytooth is good. For me the smaller package is even more fun. :)

[@pksteffen]

@@NickBurnsFPV Gonna try your emu dump for fun now. It is super fun with a tweaked UZ85 tune, but want to try the NB approach for a change.

[@slowvoltage]

aaaannnnnnd... 3.50 volts! excellent review of both setups.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Thank you.

[@jeffro1005]

My frames will be here Saturday. Went with 1102 18000kv and 1s building a 2s also. That thing rips man

[@noforyoutubepremium3108]

BEWARE: 18000kv on 2s could lead to issues! Too high of KV for 2s, I believe.

[@jeffro1005]

@@noforyoutubepremium3108 oh yeah definitely only 1s for the 1102 18000kv

[@Aar0n2009]

I run the 75mm version with mobula 6 guts and the thing is fun!

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Yes it is, 2s is FUNNER!!!! :)

[@GUILLERMO.NESPOlO]

Now I need one

[@NickBurnsFPV]

lol. I sure hope your able to gather the parts. Please let me know if you do and what you think of this little quad.

[@Quad66]

I’m glad to see you enjoying this build. I feel this size/class got left behind with the move on to 3 inch 3S and a lot was lost in the process. I am loving a build the the jhemcu 16x16 board, the old amax 1103 7500kv motors and with GF 2512 props. Also on the shorter wider 300-350 2S cells. With the GNB cells the lower 300mah with the 70c rating are far better than the 350mah 50c. My build is a slightly bigger footprint but still light and nimble enough to be crazy fun. What will be awesome is when we get the expresslrs 2S board. I find the lower latency is an even greater benefit on these little quads since they lend themselves well to fly tight and on reaction rather than flow and anticipation.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Word on the street about the AIO expresslrs is no vtx on the board. Small sacrifice. :)

[@Quad66]

Nick Burns good to know. on these 1102s I’ve found better durability/quality in the Geprc though they are slightly less efficient than the HM. With that said, I was also doing the 1102 builds before these small GF triblades came out so with better balanced props maybe the motor is a little less of a factor.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

@@Quad66 The HM motors are also generally lighter than their counters parts. Likely why they are less durable

[@noforyoutubepremium3108]

I've been using Hobbyking NanoTech batteries for quite some time now. Yes, they do last a long, long time if you use storage voltage when they're not being flown. Yes, Hobbyking is THE BEST PLACE FOR SUPERB DEALS ON LIPO's! Sure, you do have to swap out the red JST connector on occasion or sometimes another connector, but I bought a 50 pack of XT30's long ago of from Banggood because I knew going in, that Hobbyking for some unknown reason still has a lot of batteries with the wrong connector on it! They do have many more XT30 connector batteries than they've ever had before though. So, they're coming around, it's just been slow! lol But, just browse through their battery selection... I was just doing that looking for 850mah 4s for my soon to arrive Emax Babyhawk2 HD quad. I looked at all of the sites and Hobbyking has around 4 - 6 850mah 4s that were a lower price than ANY other dealer had available! Some quality Nanotech's were 3 - 6 bucks less each than other sites had! I can literally buy my favorite 850mah 4s from Hobbyking and get 3 for the price of 2 from the cheapest alternative from other sites. They have a free shipping program too, but I happen to live about 15 minutes drive from the Hobbyking Warehouse in Tualatin, OR, so I can simply run over and pick them up! Bottom line: I think Hobbyking is BY FAR the best place to buy lipo's for our quads and their lipos are very good quality and THE BEST price period anywhere. A superb selection too. TheirGarphene batteries are among the very best batteries I have ever used in my 4.5 years in FPV! Great prices for Graphene too. They have about six 850mah 4s to choose from...name one other site that has that many of one size of lipo tp choose from. Now, get on their email newsletter (sales email) and get ready for their Battery Blowout sale! Holy Cow they have great deals - so far and away better than any other site in the world, it ain't even close! Highly recommended!!! =(:^)-

[@djs134]

That house punch was insane for that little build! Wish they made a bnf, I hate sourcing parts in tiny builds

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Yea, it sure is fun. I have heard happymodel has started communicating with Kevin the designer. Maybe they will make one. I think more people would enjoy it.

[@backyardr.c.channel4732]

Man I wished I ordered a few of those ur85's when I had a chance! Build 2 so far one with the mobula 7f3 flight controller and camera! Running 1102 9000kv happymodel motors with the gemfan 2015 props on 2s. And the other is a mobula 6 flight controller camera and the betafpv 1102 18000 kv on 1s. The 1s is insane but a bit floaty vs the 2s version. Either way I love them and i even have a 40mm version for slower flying. I agree these are the best especially for the backyard!

[@Switch180fpv]

Awesome I really like the excitement after all those years flying 😀 any who I just got the motors and props from cyclonfpv they are still in stock as far as I could tell...

[@NickBurnsFPV]

What!!!! I just checked cyclone on Wednesday. I will check again. Thank you for letting me know.

[@TitanFPV]

In Vader voice: “Impressive!” I think the TBS 2s 300 HVs would be a good fit as well.

[@InsaneClownFpv]

The larva x. Is what this reminds me of.. the larva x is probe my favorite

[@sixtofive]

Still one of my favorites as well! I've gotten a lot of great flights out of that one. After switching out the camera for a caddx baby ratel the dvr picture was a huge improvement.

[@lmichaelross]

I know it’s been a while since you posted this. I finally copied you here lol. I did put crossfire on it, otherwise it’s the uz85 and the Tks frame. The camera is pretty bright! I flew at night when it was getting pretty dark, but I saw everything really well.

[@technoxtreme178]

FYI, my Banggood order for the frame is shown "expected to ship", May 29 so not too long now. Banggood's tracking and shipping has been reasonably good on my last few orders (delivered to Canada).

[@chrisbee5481]

Hey, do you have a link for the frame? Looking for it

[@BCRM007]

What a rocket !! My favorite is a similar build with 2” twig frame from betafpv, 1102 18k kv motors 1s, 4 bladed prop. I fly at night and it’s very quiet ,Florida it’s too hot to Fly during the day

[@valden]

Curious what battery you run and how that goes for you? I've been wanting to try this with the 1102 18000kv also but thought that might be a tad high kv. How's the flight time? 👍

[@BCRM007]

@@valden 450mah from racedayquads(gnb) it’s the sweet spot I get 3 to 3.5 min,you probably can go with a 600mah but I would put a better connector than PH2

[@chrisbee5481]

What is your ESC rating on 1S? 5A or more? I would like to build a 2.5 inch with these 10000 KV on 1S ultra light 27g dry weight. Just not sure of I need the 18000 or 13000 kv instead. My esc are only 5A so lower KV should be more efficient and less current draw.

[@valden]

@@chrisbee5481 your best bet with 2.5inch/65mm props is to go with 13500kv motors if you can. Betafpv 1102 13500kv or happymodel 1102 13500kv. They are kinda tough to find stateside and be sure you get the 1.5mm motor shaft version and NOT the 1mm shaft version. If you have issues finding those, I think something like an a 12000kv 1103 like a diatone toka or pyrodrone hyperlite 1103.5 would work pretty well too. You CAN go with the 18k but it will be twitchy unless you put a motor limit on them.

[@BCRM007]

@@chrisbee5481 Is just your regular 5 amp happymodel diamond all in one I agree with Josh go with a 13kv motors I did find 65mm a little over prop for these 1102s but still fun

[@joelpearson8623]

Hey Nick! I have a few of those nano-tech batteries. I got them for my Hoverbot nano. It only has the balance lead though

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Those might be slightly different. They seem to have various batteries in this size and shape. I recall that they used to also have the red jst connector reversed specifically to work on something. But people were killing fpv stuff with them years ago.

[@bjimx]

I've watched your video several times and it looks like fun, they're small so you don't need a large open space to fly them the performance is good and the batteries are cheap enough to buy a lot of them for more flying. They're perfect. You convinced me to buy enough parts to build two of them in case I break one, which is a possibility because I've never flown a drone before, but I've watched a lot of your videos so I should be okay, right? Lol

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Having two is a very good idea. If you can try to use a computer simulator to get some basic flying skills. Tinywhoopgo is free. This helps us get some basic flying awareness and doesn’t cost us in crashes 😁

[@bjimx]

@@NickBurnsFPV Thanks, that was my plan I just ordered a transmitter and I planned on using it to practice on a simulator until all the parts come from China. I've been thinking about it for a while and you gave me the push to try it.

[@joeherman6315]

Thank you for all of your content Nick. Any suggestions on alternative motor sizes that might be in stock? I have all the parts for this ordered including the UZ85 but I am not trusting Banngood when they say it should ship by 5/29. I don't know enough about motor sizes yet to determine what might work.

[@scottTNT]

I've never built a quad from scratch before, but I just might try and build one of these!

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Its a lot like legos, it all comes together without soldering.

[@scottTNT]

@@NickBurnsFPV Do you have a link for those cool black rubber bands that you found?

[@NickBurnsFPV]

@@scottTNT I got them from ali express bit.ly/35mpUpZ

[@karlharriman6936]

Great video. Nick - you mentioned you did some stuff to improve the insta 360 go 2 performance? Interested to hear what you did if poss, maybe in a future vid? I know a lot, including me ,have struggled to get the best out of this camera.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

I don't think what I am currently getting isn't great yet. My original go has much better stabilization.

[@scotthendrrix]

great video i may get this quad nowthanks to u ....I am using the affiliate luink when i do as well

[@bojanplesa1221]

This fly like crazy...Would be nice to have one of that and trie to do freestyle with it

[@Clif_Brown]

FPVcycle carries the good rubberbands for battery mount. GNB also make 300mah 2S batts.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

I did try the 300, but the weight difference of the 350 was minimal and the flight time on 350 stayed above 3mins. 300 didn't always stay above the 3min flight time.

[@Clif_Brown]

@@NickBurnsFPV Thanks Nick. So those Turnigy Nano-Tech 300mAh are something special.

[@M.TTT.]

Hmm, I have some 1102 motors I think, maybe future ideas.

[@michaelclay2888]

He's right the gnb batteries are some great budget batteries if i get budget batteries gnb are the only ones I get

[@elpetepete]

I just busted my on-board VTX by way of the prop batting a pebble into the FC, fortunately the HM crazybeeDx has pads for an external VTX...we'll see how it goes. Second repair, already replaced a motor shaft. Loving this build so far! Thanks for making this vid! What's the benefit of toilet-tank mounting the battery?

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Toilet tank, I just like how it feels in flight. Kind of a weirdo thing 😁

[@davidwurzbach7636]

Great video! Anxiously waiting for my motors to arrive. As expected, I can't find decent rubber bands. Did you ever try an appropriately sized o-ring or are they too stiff?

[@NickBurnsFPV]

I haven't tried o-rings, I suspect they will need to be "just right" as they are typically very stiff and not very flexible. In this video I did find some bands that will work for both 1s and 2s on the tks frames. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omLGkICnZp6Fic0

[@fabianlujan6092]

Hey Nick, I have a question. When flashing the emuflight and bluejay firmwares should we flash the versions you have in this video? or is it fine to flash the latest and newest versions of each? I currently have my tks rocket flashed to the latest firmwares and I’m getting some shaking. Dont know if this is due to this or maybe something else. Thanks!

[@fabianlujan6092]

Hey Nick, it would be nice if you could provide us with a CLI dump for the Rocket Race 2s for Betaflight, making the build with the Happy Model AIO X12 board, it would be highly appreciated. :)

[@chrisbee5481]

I built just like this video from Nick with the twiglet mini frame. For some reason my vtx and rx signal cuts out after about 25m. My crux3 has 200m good signal. Same CrazybeeX FC. What i did as a as my current project is take the moblite7 components and put it on the 2 inch twiglet mini frame and use 2 inch bi blade props. Had to cut the 65mm down. But it is awsome. 23g dry weight. Waiting for my GNB27 plugs to arrive. Should provide even more punch. Just going up from 1.6 to 2 inch was way more Power. Feels just like this tks rocket build. Im Sure you could get this to a 30g auw 2 inch ripper.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

I have heard some boards have poorly performing vtx and/or vtx antenna at the wrong length.

[@jakestyles002]

My Impression: Wow... that little bird really rips, it also seems to really "stick" in the turns. Good advice to buy a BnF Uz to use the parts for the build. I have noticed that many quads are less expensive than the sum of it's parts.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Yes, the assemblers, buy in build making the costs less. We can take advantage as well.

[@bushcrafter6416]

Must be nice having cool neighbors, One of mine called cops first time I flew couple years ago.

[@NickBurnsFPV]

sheesh, that is a bit of an over reaction.

[@dndon2007]

hello nick I used quad like this.. the screws for mounting the motors in 2.5 thick frame its very hard to find I hope banggood offering them soon.. the other thing this kind of motors has a very weak shaft so it will break while changing the props so to avoid this problem you have to enlarge the props whole then use screws to mount the props.. hope this will help

[@NickBurnsFPV]

That is an issue I haven't had yet. I did change props a few times before settling on the 1002 1000kv.

[@bruno-olivier9908]

Great job. Just ordre a uz85 from bangggood. Tks rocket race look Nice m’y friend kevin Langlois did a great job with thé tks design. !!

[@NickBurnsFPV]

Nice. I sure hope BG has it in stock as their site shows. Kevin's a smart man, designed a great frame. He even made design changes so I wouldn't break it :)

[@bruno-olivier9908]

@@NickBurnsFPV i am wainting for tks 78 mm frame from jack and uz 85 from banggood :) will be nice i reallu enjoy my 75mm 1s tks do pretty sur the 2s will very fun to

[@bruno-olivier9908]

@@NickBurnsFPV oh and i find the 1102 10000kv on xt xinte or alixpress just the motor but from china so wait for the 3 week shinping :(

[@NickBurnsFPV]

@@bruno-olivier9908 That's a good point. I forgot about xt-xinte.com