VTOL Hybrid - AimDroix Xray Quad | Flite Test

[@justinjohnson2125]

I need this in my life. The ultimate FPV platform. set this up for long range and explore everything!

[@derMusicSlasher]

Okay.... let's be honest: This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen :D The quad is so amazing. It hovers and you turn your stick forward and suddenly it just fires right away. Really love the concept and the realization. Keep it up!

[@RCHobbyBUddiesProgram]

Love this, AimDroix is creating a whole new generation of both VTOLs and TiltRotors.. Thanks for sharing...

[@ianthomas3653]

That thing is amazing. What great work put into it. I could see that thing having a clear advantage in drone racing. Well done for sure.

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

Ian Thomas thank You

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

This is the first quad I've ever cared about. This is cool, definitely would look into buying this.

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

That's probably the coolest RC aircraft I've ever seen. XD

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

That's the same thing that I thought when we I first saw it flying after putting the last screw on. I couldn't believe it.

[@BrandoDrum]

dude this is awesome! the best tilt rotor quad and vtol tech BY FAR! That dude is a genius.

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

Thanks, Brandon. We are not genius but we work none stop until the idea works out. Like said in the video, 2 years of work.

[@Adenzel]

I could be wrong but this looks VERY scalable. Building an ultralight like this would be a great next step =)

[@ColinAllanPhoto]

I'm amazed that Alex never got a chance to fly it he after all is the one who fly's mini quads, loved to have heard his take on it.

[@StonyRC]

ASTONISHING - what an imaginative and thoroughly weird (in a good way) design!

[@Tclans]

More of this please. Really amazing stuff, great engineering.

[@Znatnhos]

Love it! I love seeing these unique and inspiring crafts. Stuff like this keeps the hobby moving and exciting. 3D quads, tilt rotors, I've seen a pentacopter with a 5th motor and prop for forward thrust... What's next!?

[@GregRuffino]

that thing left "Back to the future flames" in the air,, sounds awesome also!

[@TheRcSaylors]

This is pretty amazing guys! Thanks for sharing this :)

[@davidchillton1744]

Add this to you're store Flite Test!!!!! Like if you agree

[@FliteTest]

Ok :) Maybe a build video too?

[@brandondawson8498]

would you be a mentor or me, I am doing a junior project. We are building a plane with specific specks and try to get the greatest endurence.

[@altraxaltua2163]

PLEASE

[@altraxaltua2163]

I have alwasys been curious... you guys should start something in which you make ARTF and just make them a little bit more expensive xD

[@davidchillton1744]

FliteTest Yes Please

[@COLTstrgj1]

This is an awesome build. Keep up the good work, and keep working with other people.

[@torritoist]

AimDroix, That is simply brilliant! Maybe DARPA should learn from you! Congratulations on a brilliant concept! Ron

[@locouk]

That's amazing, there sure are some brilliant minds out there. Oh, btw, on you Mavic pro review.. It convinced me to preorder one, it's my biggest single RC purchase to date. :)

[@mattwarner1710]

Great video on a cool product. Happy to see Mike doing good. Cool product.

[@graw777]

One of your best episodes!

[@beverke7]

dude that thing is awesomely fast yet very controllable :-)

[@Oz_Gnarly_One]

That looks like it would be a very good camera platform for the other plane reviews flite test does. Fast enough to keep up with EDF, nimble enough to keep up with 3D models and stable enough to get good pictures of straight and level stuff like trainers.

[@dano4572]

that guy has a bright future! keep in touch with him so we get to see!

[@regth8208]

Simply genius work from AimDroix!

[@youdontknowwhoiam5097]

AAAmazing, best, coolest quad I have seen.

[@Felisargyle]

the camera man flying the quad in the back was insane

[@ulaB]

That's Alex (usually) :)

[@alexhealy1094]

what quad were they flying?

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

Alex Healy FT 210 it's in the Flite test store

[@BrianGunningUS]

Some nutters flying there and wicked gimbal control too.

[@mrpancake8888]

One of the coolest things made here

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

those are big words my friend. :) thanks!

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

Very cool design. I always thought this would be the next big concept with drones.

[@thebackyardfamilyoutfitter7284]

thats awesome guys anything that involves a crazy winged servo controlled multirotor frankenstien is cool by me. keep flying. thanks for all the quad help

[@racketman2u]

Love the hybrid. Video from the "chase plane" was pretty cool too, well done.

[@DarkShiftMusic]

6:53 the sound it makes instantly reminded me of R2D2 screaming after being launched out of the water on Dagobah. XD

[@radiantjet418]

Man that is such a cool idea! I hope this turns into something I can buy for myself!

[@silasmarner7586]

Phenomenal work, and great innovation on both !

[@gpcaraudio]

This is awesome, love the design and functionality

[@ecomandurban7183]

this is really a great leap forward in aviation innovation

[@Evaed100]

Very impressive work! I figured Alex would have been all over this lol. Great videos guys!

[@MatthewHeiskell]

Amazing! I want to see it destroy the competition in a race! Also, I want to know the flight time of the hybrid in hover vs. forward flight (using lift from the wing)

[@vsci79]

Funny how something can seem so logical only after some brilliant mind dreams it up and shows us that very logic we had not imagined. Impressive!

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

This is the result of a lot of frustration, crashes, sleepless nights, and all of the founders personal savings. It was not easy but totally worth it.

[@digitalmojofpv6217]

Good job brother... I would like to fly one of these... I have always thought that the tilt motors would be the way to go but I knew there would be a ton of r&d to get it right.

[@Philberton]

This is great - what kind of flight time do you get with it, with and without the wing? :) (I'd guess you might get a bigger battery on there with it...)

[@CoudyGeek25]

I've got a tilt rotor VTOL design I sketched out a few years back that I've been wanting to build a prototype of, but I haven't had the funds. I also haven't taken the time to fully flesh out the details and blueprints with a CAD program, I should probably get on that.

[@gregorgraham6518]

You guys need to add this to the store!!!! It's soooooo cool

[@Trouttaranaki]

A very clever piece of equipment. Great work guys.

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

Thanks

[@gymkhanadog]

Very cool little gadget! They should have a feature that shuts down the rear props and rotates them into a neutral position for forward flight.

[@pannthergunner]

Sweet product, but those motors sound like they are struggling. With a little bit of pid work. It would be sweet. Also, you are prime to respond to all of these comments, what a great business strategy. I hope to see you in the big picture sometime.

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

The motor sound of the VTOL are from the PIDs being on the high side. P was a bit high. Like you are saying,with some more tuning time, I should be able to get it to fly better. Responding to comments wasn't actually thought as an strategy, I just started to read the comment and respond to the one that I had something to say. LOL it's really cool to do it. Thanks for those good wishes.

[@patb5266]

Sweet, screams like banshee, love it! Thanks for posting.

[@wildlizards]

Wow ! great quad, fantastic design.

[@TheBbridge]

Wow Flite Test, this is so cool!! What an amazing creation and patent that s*** right away! Bryan from ON, Can Go Blue Jays!

[@MeesterVegas]

I know one thing, whoever is flying the chase copter is doing a helluva job filming.

[@ulaB]

Usually that's Alex :)

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

Balu it was Alex

[@bhower02]

josh hearing you guanine laugh was awesome. you so need one of these. Someday i would like to try one. looks so fun.

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

PoorBoy Garage and vlog hearing it live was more than awesome. I even had to ask him if he was acting or if it was for real. lol

[@nurmogati6414]

Dear Mr. Aim droix If that wing replaced by shape of wing of bird, and the cabin with the had of the bird and that tail too, every year will be Internation competation Aeromodeling... Bravo...

[@johnny6811]

they brought back the good music!!!

[@confuseatronica]

lol the cruise throttle, you weren't kidding.

[@JoelWilhiteKD6W]

that is some amazing tech guys. looking for more ideas on lofting payloads with very long flight times.

[@eltouristoduo]

super interesting. I wonder if reduced drag through more level frame in flight can make up for, or more than make up for, added weight of twister hw.

[@shon30us]

Omg that is so freaky fast and cool, I want one now

[@nonamee586]

That is so damn cool! Great job, Michael.

[@haydos781]

hahahahahaha, thats funny Josh, '"its like flying a phantom on crack"!!!!!!!, what remarkable piece of engineering, well done...

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

haydos781 thank you. Hard work pays off. I'm so happy about the reaction of everyone.

[@KwadSquadFPV]

This is a new class of quadcopters, the ones we use now could not compete. Theres no question about it, You should do a showdown.

[@KwadSquadFPV]

at least for racing

[@AndrewMcClenaghan4182]

Why do you think they couldn't compete?

[@KwadSquadFPV]

The speed is riduclous on take off. Bit its hard to say.I just think its a whole new ball game. He should do a showdown, But it doesnt have an acro version yet.

[@AndrewMcClenaghan4182]

Tilting rotors won't be faster than a normal quad. The rear rotors end up with dirty air from the front ones. It is also heavier due to the servos.

[@KwadSquadFPV]

yeah true

[@semphony100]

This thing has insane maneuvers

[@jmoonshine4223]

that dudes fucking genius. I dont knoa how the military hasn't made manned quadcopter or even large unmanned. the maneuverability in them in general would give you so much of an advantage.

[@TheJohanJonker]

Love it.. WOW.. and maybe a review on the TBS remote? but give the remote to JScott or Stephan..

[@apsodric]

Holy cow that´s a fast quad!

[@Hawaiimc]

Just saw video. Very cool and inovative. Don't know if you have considered adding 1 pusher motor. Shut down 4 quad motors while in cruise flight. Save battery life and extend flying range/time Great for FPV. Keep up the good work.

[@kevinstory6552]

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AN IDEA FOR YOU..... YOU SHOULD TRY A VARIABLE PITCH PROP. YOU CAN LITERALLY STOP IN MID AIR AND EVEN GO BACKWARD AND HOVER INVERTED. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Talk about a perpetual race kwad race car! I'd love to see rotor riot also get their hands on this. Y'all think Michael would like to make that happen?

[@oglowkey862]

I could see the future car being made its all in my head now

[@scady89]

that thing is awesome man holy crap.

[@br0k3nilluzion]

This is awesome!!! When can we expect to find this in FightTest Stores? and a build video!! man, good video. Thank you once again for making such an enjoyable experience

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

James Que very soon! :)

[@islandclub69420]

Sweet shots from the chase/camra drone...

[@beaulunawolf1198]

Very cool. You guys should do a review of the E-Flite Convergence sometime as well.

[@BuildYourOwnRC]

wow! love the innovation in this!

[@waynesouth7129]

that guy is a genius i swear . wonder if he could come up with a way to extent the dji4 flight time from 20 min to 44mins

[@jet_flyer]

You didn't know about the TBS tango? yeah it's awesome y'all should do an episode on it

[@gryfandjane]

What an amazing little aircraft.

[@remyllebeau77]

What if you make the wings part of the drone? So you have 4 wings that become rudders or flaps based on the orientation of the drone. Basically it would have two wings for lift and 4 engines when in flight mode. No need to add extra wings and weight. Although I admit the wings could make it hard to use with wind in hover mode.

[@kyrkbymannen]

You guys are rocket scientists

[@nicholasgaudet6309]

Holy crap dude that frikin Badass!!! .... I love it!!!

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Holy molly, this is a freaking fast bastard!

[@raztaz826]

extra fast phantoms sounds like bad news. but its really neat.

[@cinilaknedalm]

I wanna see this upscaled to a full size aircraft. It's also amazing as it is, great work!

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

That's the goal. :)

[@cinilaknedalm]

AIMDROIX ,LLC I wish you all the best at your efforts

[@kerbalairforce8802]

I think this every time I see a unique design in a model!

[@VictorGarciaR]

The first think that I imagined was something like the Avatar dropships. Something like a plane but with propellers embebed into the wings that can turn 90º and face forward, or stay pointed upwards,

[@equenda]

Great video! Can you tell me some tech info about the "chase plane" with the on-board camera? …..I suppose that is a FPV system…..am I right? Is it a commercial product? Thank-you!

[@walterb6212]

Love this config. Great for FPV long flights

[@eclouston]

Great work Michael.!!

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

eclouston Thanks!

[@dealeryard2629]

amazing guys! you are my fav rc channel! please what is the flight time in either cruise and hover?

[@malcolmbeecher8378]

my mind is blown. i don't know what to say but i want one. 👍👍👍

[@InnovationBlast]

That things a freak of nature

[@arlyncook3396]

Now make one like that for a person to sit on and fly!! That would be soooo AWESOME!!

[@brendanomara339]

Very very cool! Would love the VTOL!

[@the_real_foamidable]

This thing is beautiful.

[@tobisakin7970]

"Its like flying a phantom on crack!" Hilarious

[@chiagoziemogbuehi5584]

Classic😂😂😂

[@milehighfpv5036]

Awesome Quad. I would love to fly one

[@truthseeking1026]

Did you ever follow up with this project? I think it would be a great addition to the FT Store.

[@johnsorber3546]

What an awesome build !

[@GoGreenMan]

I would love to have one of THESE vtols! Maybe they could make them with a detachable wings so you could have a quad and/or a vtol!

[@edcammarata6430]

Holy crap just FANTASTIC blown away

[@blankphonk4889]

always wondered why people don't use tiltrotors on drones more, less roll on the body, way smoother footage. add some vertical spinning props on the top and bottom to for even more air brakes so it can change directions smoothly

[@jdnic1]

yeah the TBS tango controller is nice, I might get one in the future, for my atom v2

[@decathlete112]

Your cameraman/pilot is really good, is it one person controlling the quad and another the camera, or a single person? *I think it'd be an awesome insight if you did a video highlighting this person/team and their abilities/process. Thank you!

[@aerospacenews]

Both of Michael's quads were awesome! Thanks for bringing his creativity to the channel. Question: Were there any full time pusher motors on the model with the wing? They may have only been servos but I thought (only watched once while chowing) I saw one either on the center of the wing trailing edge or on the tail. Thanks!

[@AIMDROIXLLC]

Only the 4 quad motors are used. It's pretty much the same setup of the quad but with a new servo harness, to connect the wing servos to the FC, and the wing/wing mount.

[@aerospacenews]

AIMDROIX ,LLC Hey Michael - cool designs and thanks for the reply! It is certainly becoming the age of convertiplanes like your models and things like the V-22 Osprey. :)

[@jameskea1947]

I'll bet the Marines would be interested in a scaled up people sized fleet of these "speed-balls" that can hover too.

[@ryansplace2009]

Would it increase battery endurance if your turned off two motors while in forward flight? Great design!