WHAT WAS THE FIRST DRONE YOU EVER BOUGHT ?

I've been asked how I got into FPV so here is my answer.
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MY MAIN QUAD
Frame: RD210
Motors: Emax RS2306 2400kv
ESC: TBS Bulletproof 25A/Aikon 30A BlHeli_S
FC: Omnibus F3
PDB: Matek XPW
FPV Cam: Runcam Swift
VTx: ImmersionRC Tramp HV
Rx: X4RSB Frsky
Props: HQ 5x4x3 V1S
Battery: Turnigy Graphene 1300mah 4S 65C
Antenna: SMA linear
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[@MrS4t0V]

Awesome video, I was curious about these things as well. I had to kind of laugh though... I guess "the new generation" of pilots are coming in with RotorRiot instead of Charpu, as did "my generation". I think that sort of makes you part of the 3rd generation. 1st were the pioneers, which Charpu is probably a part of the trailing edge of. But regardless of where you discovered FPV (almost always on KZbin), you started same as me, with a crappy LOS brushed toy quad. I liked it, but like you, it didn't really inspire me. It was only when I discovered FPV that I became instantly obsessed. XD I did have 3D heli experience before the toy quad, but while it lasted longer than the toy quad, I was drawn to the geeky side of it, and then once that part became annoying and the fact that I then had a baby daughter who could now run into my helis, it was over instantly, with a few years before the toy quad. By the time I was into FPV my daughter was old enough to know better. :-) Keep up the good work. PS, so, if not cooking for kids or engineering, what IS IT that you want to do?? Pro drone pilot? ;-) PSS, You are from France originally? I kind of get that with your accent, but it seems different somehow from what I have heard before. Such as Parisian being different than Bretagne. My father's side of the family is originally from Lyon, which I guess is the accent I'm most familiar with, and then Paris since I spent some months there.

[@therealonigiri]

Yeah I think I'm definitely part of the generation inspired by Rotor Riot. Thanks for sharing your story ! PS : I'd like to work in media such as photography and video editing. I wouldn't say no to a Pro drone pilot career, but i think i'm already too old for that haha ! PPS : I'm from France indeed, the region I come from is called Alsace and it's next to Germany. Maybe it explains why my accent sounds different from what you're used to, because my French already has kind of a German accent too :)

[@MrS4t0V]

kewl, yes, I know of Alsace, some delicious white wine comes from there. ;-) Good luck with the medial career! I made a stab at being a fashion photography in the early 90's, even landed me in Paris. Then my inner geek took over and that's all she wrote. LOL Cheers!

[@ThatDamnGuy14]

The first quadcopter I ever bought was a JJRC H20, its a small Hex-a-copter for like $18 US. it was a blast and now I am building my first quad. A 3" FlexRC Owl. Great videos keep it up!

[@ivanpardo7976]

Feeling amazed. Somehow identified. "this is what I'm supposed to do..but this is what I do". So great and sincere. By the way, cool vids!

[@brendensue2951]

its fun watching you guys!

[@Alamodem]

My first drone is going to be is a UR65. First radio Jumper T8SG V2 plus. Got my radio 2 days ago. Got it working with my flight sim dongle tonight. Should hopefully have my drone by monday i hope. The day before Christmas! Thanks for all the great, no frills info. My favorite. Have a great new year.

[@americanuckfpv2173]

Nice flyin once again and really liked the background story...always like to hear how people got into FPV... Happy flyin!👍👊🎮

[@therealonigiri]

AmeriCanuck FPV Thanks ! I-m glad you like that talkinv part haha ! Happy flying to you too !!

[@Kabab]

Try turning your rates up. It could smooth you out a lot. the stick movements become a lot less and when you relax, it's sometimes much easier to fly.

[@therealonigiri]

Kabab FPV Thanks for the advice. I think I still haven't found the rates I need to fly. There were really high when I started then I turned them down a lot 😅 I'll try to turn them up a little bit now that I've improved a bit, to see how it goes 👍

[@wingspanfpv6718]

I am really enjoying seeing your progress, keep it up!

[@therealonigiri]

Wingspan FPV Thanks !

[@edoardovideo]

Hi, I like your channel and I just wanted to send an encouragement message! I've recently got into FPV after watching (in amazement) at Rotor Riot videos. But I find interesting watching people making progress… By the way, I'm an expat too (living in Paris right now), but I've spent a few months in Australia (back in 2000)… so it's a special country to me… Anyway, keep going, KZbin needs fresh creators like you!

[@therealonigiri]

Carl Edwood Thanks so much for this nice message ! I also find it interesting watching people making progress (in any field, not only FPV). Have a good stay in Paris and happy flying 🚀💨

[@michaelpetale6872]

Love the music you've chosen Onigiri!👌👏😜🥇🎮🍾

[@3DMOFO2020]

I really enjoyed hearing about how you got started great job on the flight also!

[@joewakeman1250]

1:47 "we..forever" time to put a ring on it Kevin

[@KingFPV]

Really liked the talking part of this video. Engineer! Awesome. Nice to see where people came from & into the hobby. I am right there with you as being inspired by Rotor Riot but also by Charpu. Too old to be a racing pilot? You're never too old to do anything until you determine it so. You're also never too young or old to follow your dreams. Nice flying also & I agree with Kabab you should increase your rates a little bit, you have transcended the limits of that setting.

[@xyzebruh1083]

i remember when Hobbyking came out with the Ladybird lol, I still have my Turnigy 9X transmitter, now i just upgraded to the Taranis QX7 and absolutely love the radio because it talks to me :) I am building a custom Arfun Pro 95 and a FlexRC Ascent 93mm micro. cool video and keep them coming

[@hernanherreraa.2252]

Congrats for getting in the hobby! I'm sure you aren't regretting. You got one more suscriber, hoping you upload another video. Greetings from Chile.

[@therealonigiri]

I don’t regret it at all ☺️ Thanks for being a new subscriber ☺️✌️

[@bragee]

I'm also a mechanical engineer and currently quite addicted with FPV drones... I cannot dedicate too much time to them due to three main reasons which are: 1) my work 2) my daughters 3) living in Venice (old town) where it is impossible to fly... What I cannot tell is whether I prefer to fly those things or fix and modify them... I've recently burnt my first ESC (there is a video of the accident in my profile) and replacing + sync it was very very funny. BTW: my first drone was a Syma X5C-1

[@lionfpv9016]

Impressive n improving flying much more confidence then before keep it up 💪🏻

[@stevehind7318]

Congrats to Kevin, how'd he do in the competition? Also, I see Kevin designing a gopro mount for 3D printing! I do 3D printing too, can't wait to get my own quad and make custom parts for it. Great video as always, keep 'em coming :D

[@therealonigiri]

Steve Hind He won the second place in Freestyle 😊 And best of luck with your coming quad and 3D printing 👍

[@jacepoulsen]

Hubsan X4 was my first

[@dafonsecaalexis5355]

Legit Drones same!

[@EURIPODES]

I remember the first one I ever bought. Her name was "Hotpants". She worked a truck stop outside of Dundee Michigan. What a gal.

[@441rider]

First quadcopter was a Freeflight 1.3 in a flamewheel frame. 450mm 2008

[@hookabunny5030]

One of the first hubsans from Radio shack... It was over after that they just kept getting bigger and faster and more fun..Sky with no limit..!!!

[@jonpacheco7581]

Great story! Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@larsfreeburg1535]

Excellent video, again😂

[@danpenry8899]

My first quad was DIY because back then there was not one single drone for sale on the market

[@P8FPV]

Great vid yet again loads of info thats cool...n my first quad was a Blade 200qx ✌

[@Elaba83]

TBS Discovery longrange was my first drone.

[@DavidOwensuk]

Great flying love the location

[@HillbillyonaYZ]

First drone ever?.. Syma X5SC, still playing with it around the house. In case that didn't give you the clue, I'm still very new to flying quad copters (started a few weeks ago). I'm not what you would consider a "pilot" yet, still trying to keep it out of the trees and ground. Weather is wet, windy, and freezing here this time of year, so flight time is minimal. Spring will be here in a couple months, maybe then I can get to where I don't totally suck at it.. Great fun, something different from the main passions of motorcycles and bicycles..

[@blackmennewstyle]

That beautiful young lady is definitely french :p Walkera Ladybird was a great micro quad

[@wulfpv]

Some target thing... It was like "sharper image" it was smaller than a tinywhoop lol

[@johncarold]

RIGHT ON KEVIN !!!!

[@mssippijim]

Kevin should be very very happy.

[@michaelpetale6872]

Very interesting couple guys! 🥇👏🍾

[@jensmikkelsen6192]

quad queen onigiri

[@BMSWEB]

Awesome video :D So much cool footage to go through!! You didn't say what job you wanted to do

[@therealonigiri]

@BMSWeb I'd like to be a video editor 😊

[@rc-wingman5719]

I really love to see getting women into fpv! very cool! keep it up!

[@Glxblxt]

Content de voir que tu t'éclates dans ta vie à l'autre bout du monde, Disciple :).

[@DangerDavefpv]

5" rotor riot alien first quad but 6months ago thats still new to me,5" rasvelg stretch,5 martian and soon my awesome friend setting me up with 5" kraken 5r

[@therealonigiri]

Nice !!

[@octapc]

Lol, I mentioned you and your YT channel in Rotor Riot FB ... maybe you don't need fans like me with your connections ; ). My first drone was a $50 JJRC toy quad I bought 18 months ago. My first high end quad was the Wingsland Minivet, but she crashed big time when a prop came off from 5 metres off the ground. All up I have bought about 16 quads but none are full pro racers.... for now ;)

[@wehavethebestplanet6840]

Awesome video

[@jbfyt6234]

J'adore tes vidéos ! J'ai 14 ans et je me suis lancé dans le freestyle grâce à We Are FPV !

[@therealonigiri]

JBF YT Merci ! Bonne continuation dans le hobby, tu as la chance de commencer à voler jeune, c'est bien 😊✌

[@jbfyt6234]

Merci ! Bon vol à toiiii !

[@jbfyt6234]

Merci ! Bon vol à toiiiii ! 😀👍

[@michaeldilger9582]

Never take your fingers off the sticks. You'll notice in johnny's videos he's nearly always slightly tilting

[@aldojavierdalzotto1581]

I love it!!!! Long life to france

[@moimeme8827]

je viens de decouvrir ta chaine. ca fait plaisir de voir du freestyle plein de souplesse. Puisque tu es sur le meme continent, p'etre l'occasion d'aller voir "maitre" JUZ70 ? C'est en regardant ses videos que j'ai eu envie de me mettre au FPV. un salut amical depuis le pays du cassoulet ;)

[@loadmanfpv2518]

The TBS Vendetta 👌

[@pixelpusher3589]

just discovered you..........nice flying.

[@johnmcdonald5068]

Well you got a fan in me what type VR's are you using?

[@grego10r]

super vid super flying super music

[@maxenceg3314]

J'aurai jamais imaginé entendre cette musique sur une vidéo freestyle

[@therealonigiri]

Maxence G Haha 😂 Oui c'est vrai ! Pas trop traumatisé 😅 ?

[@scottmarshall6766]

You never really told YOUR story... Here's my answer: The formidable Estes Proto X was my 1st factory quad. My sons (HS students at the time) and I flew indoor helis in the winter and the ProtoX was too cool NOT to add to the fleet. Back then I was flying FPV fixed wing planes, had plans to move into long range FPV, but the "drone boom" and resultant new laws killed that plan. (I have a Dragonlink Tx and a lot of 1.3ghz video gear that I hardly broke in... My longest fixed wing flight was about 2 miles one way into a tree. (I digress, as usual)) During this time, I had built a Flamewheel with a KK and 2212s, but never really did much with it. I flew it LOS when it was too windy to fly GS a few times, but it never called to me. Last year I decided to learn to fly FPV quad (It's nothing like fixed wing), so bought a Diatone whoop (2nd factory unit) and a dozen batteries. That got me 'in the game' and when the weather improved in the spring, I built a ZMR250, mostly because I was tired of 1:40 flights, and 6 minutes sounded great. I finally sprung for 10 HK Graphenes (4S1300) and burned them every chance I got. (got 10 more on sale so now have 20) It took most of the summer, but I built and fly a course in my backyard, occasionally flying at the clubs I belong to. I have a ways to go before I'm 'ripping balls' like Steele, but am enjoying the trip. Mistakes cost less than Giant Scale Fixed wing, and I can fly in my backyard when I have an hour or 2.

[@johnjenkins129]

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now it ALL Makes Sense:) CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johncarold]

I got my Furious 215 Back after a month and on the third battery I smashed my camera, All I could do was laughed because I FLOW TODAY!

[@pauls5745]

a Cheerson CX-10 haha! don't laugh. an fpv quad is a little out of my budget right now since I'm also in to fixed wing model building, and LOS flying. maybe this summer I'll build a nice quad

[@8TheBlackout8]

super video ^^

[@therealonigiri]

Teiden Merci 😁✌

[@WhoopJunky]

i really like the song at the end who and what is it

[@yeahalif3703]

wow.. so you can design your own flight card? hehe i had plan to star flying months ago but shit happens. i stuck with my rtf and no jobs.. so while saving for fpv, i try find a job with flying.. really cant wait to own a fpv quads but it cost a bit much more then my wallet budget

[@aliteto5712]

nice good

[@digitalmojofpv6217]

Cool I have the same degree.

[@MrMikeyBmore]

Love your video's and the accent...lol First drone........was Hubsan 501s

[@therealonigiri]

Mike Blair Thank you ! Is your first drone still flying ?

[@MrMikeyBmore]

actually it is, I just flew it today. Haven't flown it as much now that I discovered freestyle/racing drones. My newest drones are the new Diatone GT200 stretch and the UVIFY Draco. Not sure if you have heard of either of those but I love them and they absolutely rip!!!!

[@therealonigiri]

Mike Blair Good on you ! And no I haven't heard of them so I might have a look tonight online 😊

[@rianrex]

Did you make it to Tasmania on your travels?

[@therealonigiri]

A trip to Tasmania was scheduled for last Christmas, unfortunately, we ran out of time during our roadtrip. It's still on my list !!

[@jackjohnston3315]

Great vdieo :D

[@mrx3582]

J'aime les chansons du backgroung👌

[@stevefox3763]

my first drone was a 50" cessna, ive got a few drones but none are quads he he

[@electroddxful]

😎😎😎😎😎 Love it.

[@therealonigiri]

Ray Lugo Thanks 👍😊

[@fabfpv4276]

Yes the touch in French😊😉🇨🇵

[@schmudge]

NeVeR clean a dudes work bench!

[@carrboro_chapelhillfpv2442]

more like never gets clean, and never big enough.

[@therealonigiri]

That's also my work bench 😊 I need it clean lol

[@yv1248]

Haa mais tu es fr... Vous volez où en France? Je vais m'initier le mois prochain au freestyle. Je compte débuter avec un diatone 2017 strech, qu'en penses tu? Je suis toujours en recherche d'avis de ceux qui ont plus d'expérience que moi. Une go pro session donne de bons résultat pour du montage HD? Tu en es contente?

[@therealonigiri]

Oni V C'est un bon choix de kwad apparement 😊 et oui la GoPro Session donne de bon resultats mais si tu le peux, essaie d'utiliser plutot une Hero5 Session, elles sont un peu plus robustes ✌

[@therealonigiri]

Oni V Oh et sinon je n'ai encore jamais volé en France lol car je vis en Australie 😊

[@yv1248]

Ha ok! d'où l'anglais dans les vidéos! Merci du conseil pour la gopro! ça sent le vécu pour la robustesse :) Je suivrais ton conseil! Merci d'avoir pris le temps de me donner ton avis =)

[@ugpfpv361]

Well you little genius, you should put that beautiful brain to work and design some drone stuff...

[@therealonigiri]

UgpFpv Yep I'd really like to do that 😊

[@mikapika34droneetmodelisme11]

Onigiri

[@markairka8730]

AAAA t'es française voilà pourquoi je beuguais sur l'accent X)

[@therealonigiri]

Mark Airka Haha oui 😁

[@TheLuckyStr1ke]

La même :)

[@JeromeDemers]

Salut la France! ou maintenant l’Australie :P Tu viens de l'Alsace?

[@therealonigiri]

Jerome Demers Hello ! Oui je viens de Mulhouse (à peu près) 😊 Parfois les Manala et les Bretzels me manquent un peu 😅

[@JeromeDemers]

Génial, ma mère vient de Strasbourg et mon père du Québec! Bonne chance dans tes aventures! haha

[@therealonigiri]

Merci ! Strasbourg-Québec, cool mélange ;-)

[@ReubenRasmussen]

yaaaahhyyeeet australian ftw

[@Jephro360]

Eachine Wizard X220 RTF

[@LovesGames113]

I got into because of youtube

[@danirwin3940]

Vek props👍

[@HomeGrownCanadianFPV]

Dronium 1

[@Deathshot_Official]

I'm from India and drones are very expensive here hence I could never afford one

[@MyBigThing2010]

Gamerdroid World move to somewhere that doesn't oppress freedom and assimilate instead of crying about it

[@MyBigThing2010]

Gamerdroid World so about $50 USD then? Haha. ....I'm not the one "butt hurt" here judging by the tone you have. You might wanna save that money and get anger management counseling and after that hire a life coach and learn how to have a conversation with another without resulting to grade school maturity and name calling. Guess I hit a nerve...

[@pier0man]

hahaha Mdr CarlaBruni Powaaaaa... j'ai buggé tu as dis quoi pour le boulot que tu aimerais faire ?! #AnglaisPourLesNuls et sinon que fais Kévin en 3D c'est pour imprimer ? on voit la machine 3D derrière :D Kisses

[@KViNFPV]

Je lui designais un montage gopro session en TPU pour son quad ;)

[@therealonigiri]

Pierre Cochet Pour le boulot j'ai dis "aucun des deux" (ni ingé, ni cook 😁✌) Haha Carla Bruniiii 😅

[@hairyhider7478]

Phone so covered in drool 😍😍😙😙😚

[@merc7448]

Ciao onigiri,mi piacciono molto le ragazze che avvitono viti, svitano , montano ,smontano, tagliano, smerigliano, saldano, aggiustano, rompono, le cose. Poi sei anche una bella donna. Ciao onigiri

[@therealonigiri]

Grazie mille Mirco :)

[@68veher]

hoooaaaaa sérieux? carla bruni? si c'était pour la petite touche française ça aurait été mieux carlos ou patrick sebastien! :) plus sérieusement sympa tes videos! ;)

[@therealonigiri]

hervé Baccara Haha la chanson choque tous les pilotes français qui voient la video 😁 merci pour le compliment sinon 😊✌

[@aldojavierdalzotto1581]

french music?

[@lacrosim6545]

Ohhh finalement je peux parler dans ma langue sur youtube ahaha j aime bien tes video et ce que tu fais d ou viens tu ?!Si tu as le temps viens voir ma chaine youtube je suis de saguenay au québec

[@TomTech24]

Continue Sim, on est pas de trop au Québec ;) Onigiri, chaque vole que tu nous partage, sont très appréciés. Merci pour l’inspiration.

[@LovesGames113]

ur the first girl that has work and build them not just fly them

[@therealonigiri]

Michael McArthur Hey man! Most girls in the hobby do the same 😊

[@andypuddle]

Is it bought or brought?....I’m confused lol

[@McGuims]

L'école ne serait pas l'ISMANS ? La photo y ressemble en tout cas ;)

[@therealonigiri]

C'est l'école SIGMA à Clermont-Ferrand, quand j'y étais cela s'appelait encore IFMA :)

[@danlatu209]

rd210, nice.

[@therealonigiri]

danlatu It's a cool frame but a bit heavy... I'm thinking about changing to another one Still not sure 😊

[@danlatu209]

It's a tank. I have the clone, broke one arm in hundreds of crashes. It is my go to when all other quads are broken;)

[@therealonigiri]

True ! I've crashed it so many times (I got a second one too, I made him a twin actually) and still flying it 😊 That's why I don't know if I'm gonna change frame or not...

[@ChrisParayno]

What was your thesis on? High five fellow engineer!

[@jordanbass3210]

am I the only one he realize you didn't answer the question at all. You told us how he got into fpv not you

[@therealonigiri]

QUADBOT FPV I'm sorry if it wasn't clear 😊 to summarize, first I got into quads thanks to my ladybird and then into FPV thanks to Rotor Riot

[@firstname7461]

Hi

[@firstname7461]

Can i ask for a fpv drone ?

[@firstname7461]

I hope you notice me

[@firstname7461]

😓🙏🙏

[@schmudge]

BOLT210 racing, (stupid choice) lol

[@le1ca.]

rice ball

[@therealonigiri]

SyFPV 😁✌️

[@TobbaAndersson]

[@koocoo]

syma x5. dont laugh.. ok laugh

[@therealonigiri]

Ghost Rider Haha it's okay, you start with what's available 😁✌️

[@koocoo]

Thanks. one day i got bored and wired 2 of its batterys for 2s. it lasted about 10 seconds . brushed motors make neat noises dying. Lol I almost felt bad for them.

[@LukeyBFPV]

Would you marry me...? Please. LukeyB FPV

[@therealonigiri]

Lukey B FPV Haha man 😁

[@chrismorand]

pas mal pour une fille ! je like !! mdr

[@therealonigiri]

Christophe MORAND Haha 😅 merci !

[@gonzague3820]

are you French ?

[@Mr.Gundam7]

Your so fucken Gorgeous😍😍😍