ZOHD Drift FPV Glider - simply AWESOME for everyone!!!

[@jamesceastep8874]

Arx: I love your commentary, your choice of models, and your flying. You are thorough, clear, insiteful, and your accent is interesting and easy to listen to. Your "full time job" is enviable, including your tough job of "training" gorgeous assistants to fly really cool planes. Keep sharing! - Jim

[@ArxangelRC]

Hahahahahahaha, thanks mate, appreciate it! Yeah, I can't complain much! I will keep sharing! Got a ton of work to go though! :)

[@MatthewHeiskell]

I have the FPV version of the Drift on the way. I put a Kopilot in a mini talon and I was blown away by the simplicity and performance of the auto pilot!

[@ArxangelRC]

Indeed, that has been my experience also!

[@DivisionRc]

Just got an FPV version with the recommended lion. Can’t wait. Had a nano Talon Evo and wreaked one of the tails and can’t find any more spare parts so I grab this. Can’t wait for the long flight times

[@ArxangelRC]

Nice! Yes, the plane is pretty good and can stay in the air for long!

[@haggfpv8715]

Really a excellent little plane. Mine arrived just a week ago but it hast already become my go anywhere flyer. Aslong as it's clam outside its flies really great. I did some longe range with the Drift and was able to sail the whole 6km back that I flew out!

[@ArxangelRC]

Awesome!!! How high did you go? It can glide pretty well indeed!

[@MasboyRC]

This is awesome, every detail so perfect 👍

[@ArxangelRC]

Thank you! :)

[@Heshhion]

02:32 - In Australia at the time (2100hrs) its never light here. Thats very unusual for us. But you also having a country where everything won't kill you, so that is also weird :)

[@gazzabyerun9556]

What part of Australia mate?

[@Heshhion]

@@gazzabyerun9556 The cold part and Covid ridden haha Melb!!

[@Heshhion]

facebook.com/AUADRT/

[@gazzabyerun9556]

@@Heshhion I loved Australia, i stayed in Traralgon and enjoyed Melbourne, love the outdoor market in Melbourne near the train station. Use to take the train into Melbourne to hang out in the city! Really good times!

[@ArxangelRC]

Hahahaha, yeah, very few things to kills us around here... except for our own stupidity!

[@gloplg]

Matek f411wse board fits nicely if you cut part of the bottom out of the F/C cover. The connectors sit a little too high if you don't. Nice video thanks for sharing.

[@ArxangelRC]

Yes, have seen it... looks tempting... but will keep the KoPilot in there for now... but only for now... :P

[@quilllooo]

I putted matek board on the top (under the GPS) just had to cut a small piece of the cover to save the servo connectors.

[@sirhilsam]

Excellent review as always. Your copilot seems quite comfortable...great job by you both.

[@ArxangelRC]

Thank you! :)

[@bkramber]

I wached this video and bought one. The biggest disapoitment was the glider speed. It's about 30 km/h. So, it is absolutly usless in long range flight. When I started my flight it was low wind on the ground. So, I flyed about 2 km away. When I decide to return, my speed was about 10km/h, it was like I froze in the air.

[@ArxangelRC]

Weird! Mine cruises at around 50km/h... not sure how you can achieve 30... seems too low!

[@MarcFPV]

very nice overview. And on the spot. I like to fly it with 10mm forward CG. Lowers the agressive pitch authority a bit more and as I barely fly LOS i don't need that acrobatic agility :D I was really impressed too about the detailed engineering on that small plane.

[@ArxangelRC]

Hmmmmm... whole 10mm forward? Well... guess I would achieve that when I replace the camera... will have to figure out a place for the Vtx!

[@mikeybroe1]

@@ArxangelRC tail boom vtx

[@samcollins6394]

We may not know left from right but we certainly know what six inches looks like 🤣🤣

[@mil-fpv4931]

Something like 15,24 cm maybe?

[@ArxangelRC]

Hahahahahahahahahaha

[@julianhumphrey4843]

great video, well put together, sadly i still dont have the urge to rush out and buy one, but its proving a popular model

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! Yes, it is a nice one!

[@robinvanlooy294]

Do you think its possible to fit the drift wiht a Runcam 2 or other HD camera? My Drift weighs 300 grams, the Runcam about 50 grams which is a lot compared to the weight of the drift ...

[@ArxangelRC]

Depending on where you put it, it will carry it... but I think you will feel it in the performance!

[@robinvanlooy294]

@@ArxangelRC yeah it's a small plane, maybe for my next (bigger) plane :)

[@ArxangelRC]

@@robinvanlooy294 Yup! There are smaller and more compact options if you want HD, like the mini split cameras for instance, or some of the smaller HD cams, but they are not that great on image quality!

[@robinvanlooy294]

@@ArxangelRC better wait until I get a bigger plane :-)

[@ArxangelRC]

@@robinvanlooy294 Yup! Seems like it!

[@domowysurvival]

Nice power supply setup. Any chance of showing how it was made? :D

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! Yea... that is on the TO DO list! :)

[@ErnestPJay]

Hi! Did you add a stabilizer to that glider? Greetings from the Philippines

[@ArxangelRC]

Yes, I did... if memory serves I added some nano ardupilot FC, and it worked very well, videos are on my channel!

[@darkseiddoom]

Great video! Did you ever upgrade this? I just ordered one so I was gonna see if you have any more videos of the Drift after upgrades.

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks, yes I did upgrade it, you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn6namB6erCZbrs

[@George.T.83]

Nice video. I am ready to test it first time and I made all the copilot settings from the control board. Then I disconnected it. Did I lost the settings?

[@ArxangelRC]

If you disconnected it while it was still powered on, it should have saved the settings! If you did after you pulled the battery, most probably they did not save!

[@jimsnodgrass8454]

Great video, really enjoyed watching you fly the beach and your girlfriend fly it.. she’s a natural, most impressive to see her land it as well, she’s definitely a keeper.. mine should be here soon so I’ll be back.. what country are you in? I’m in San Diego CA

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! Good luck with yours! I am in Bulgaria!

[@Rocketman0407]

Which of these planes/wings would be best for moderate range fpv. 4 km range or so for a beginner. Delta wing Z-84 845mm or this one? I already got a speedbee405 wing fc, GPS module with Compass and a Walksnail Avatar Moonlight kit 4K. I might get a little cold feat about the Z-84 PNP I have should I buy another wing or plane? I will install Inav and configure a lot of automated flights. thanks If you recommend something please recommend something that is not too large. Like a 1.6 wingspan Maximum since I only have a motorcycle to transport the damn thing.

[@ArxangelRC]

@@Rocketman0407 I think this wing is a good choice, although the Drift would be much easier to throw in the air, but since you already have the wing, might as well stick with it. Also, it probably has a good deal more internal space for the gear, the Drift is pretty tight on space, especially for a 405 Wing FC!

[@Rocketman0407]

@@ArxangelRC thanks I got another question. I have some small AIO Analog Cameras I will mount them on some of my smaller rc planes and use a very basic BetaFPV vr03 set of goggles. very roughly how much range do you think such a cheap setup would yield?

[@ArxangelRC]

@@Rocketman0407 That would depend entirely on your Vtx output power and antennas both on the Vtx and on the receiving end! Potentially could easily be over 5kms!

[@woodsoncircle]

Awesome. Thanks for the video!!

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :) You are welcome!

[@JamesHurd]

Love the beach weather!

[@ArxangelRC]

Me too! :)

[@gazzabyerun9556]

💯WOW 💘 and wow... Nice video as always, thank you for doing what you do, can't wait to see the upgrades for 📶 long range 😁. I am super interested in the long range set up for sure!!! I wish that they would do a nice heavy duty black foam like sonic modell has for there ✈️sky hunter! You should put a bug 🔊in ZOHD 😒👂 ear, for them to do it! ☠ SEMPER Fi 🐾 🐾🐾🖖 We also have very long 🌞day light in the summer, but very cold, long 🌬️🌨️❄️winters! Take care! 🍀

[@ArxangelRC]

Thank you! Well I've never been a fan of black foam... also... why do you think the black one is heavy duty? ALSO... even if it is... the being "HEAVY" anything means it is a heavier material... and this plane is aimed at being light, to be able to operate under 250 grams, and avoid registration and legislation!

[@gazzabyerun9556]

@@ArxangelRC true, thanks!

[@ArxangelRC]

:)

[@k1ortia]

Warning from zohd...This plane is not a racing or aerobatic model, do not perform aerobatics! proceeds to do full aerobatics..lol, great review and great little plane. just received mine

[@ArxangelRC]

Hahaha, thanks! It is a great little thing indeed!

[@k1ortia]

@@ArxangelRC sure is...still waiting for Banggood to sort my broken left aileron servo out

[@ArxangelRC]

@@k1ortia Darn... well... it happens sometimes! I hope they do!

[@seba2038]

what kind of receiver does it has the FPV version? I have a multiprotocol RC, what protocol can I use?

[@ArxangelRC]

This is not a BNF set, it is PNF, doesn't come with a receiver, you have to provide that!

[@SnappyDIY]

Love my one ... hope to add soon a split 4k for hd video.

[@ArxangelRC]

NICE!!! That would be an awesome upgrade!

[@Nera87]

Nice video and very interesting infos! 😉

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! :)

[@JohnnyrcNigeria]

Seems like a pretty cool An easy trainer

[@ArxangelRC]

Yes, it is! :)

[@rfvbnrm]

Did you have to adjust esc throttle cut for li-ion pack? .

[@ArxangelRC]

Well... the ESC does come with instructions on how to do that, so you can do it.

[@irwan_rc2416]

Some say the CG 3-5mm forward from original CG Mark toward LE..is it true?

[@ArxangelRC]

No idea, seems to fly fine with the stock one!

[@arduav1]

Looks amazing 🔥

[@ArxangelRC]

It does indeed!

[@johnnytech0309]

For liion, what voltage do you recommend that it can go down to? 6.0v? Im pretty new in using liion

[@ArxangelRC]

Yes, basically 3v per cell, so 6v for a 2S pack is what I land at!

[@maxmeister6355]

Are you planning to do a review on the zohd sub250g models like the dart250g?

[@ArxangelRC]

Well... not at this time! I have a lot of work to catch up on, and really am trying to keep new acquisitions to a minimum until I can clear up my TO-DO list.

[@maxmeister6355]

@@ArxangelRC ok 👌

[@ArxangelRC]

@@maxmeister6355 :)

[@husky041]

I'll be maidening my Nano Talon with the Kopilot next weekend. I was planning to leave the control board connected.. Am I right in thinking the Kopilot will retain its settings for every flight if I do so?

[@ArxangelRC]

It should! Mine certainly has, I still have it connected! I will be building my Evo with a koPilot as well! :)

[@husky041]

@@ArxangelRC OK thanks. When you set failsafe, do you leave throttle alone and just leave it to CH5 (RTL)?

[@ArxangelRC]

@@husky041 As far as I've tried... once you switch to RTH, the plane does not accept any commands from the radio until you switch back into one of the other two modes!

[@husky041]

@@ArxangelRC I mean when setting failsafe in the Tx. One KZbinr says to set throttle at zero, as the Kopilot will manage the throttle, but another guy said to leave the failsafe throttle setting alone. I'm confused 😏😄

[@ArxangelRC]

Well... failsafe... means when signal is lost... since the plane is not receiving any signal from the radio... not sure how much effect the throttle channel will have, when the plane is not receiving it!

[@sergeyafonin2596]

I couldn't find info about 228 grams stated at the video banner. I do my best, but I have dry weight about 195 gram + battery 1000 mAh 2S is 22 gram. So lightest solution is 250 gram (separate camera and VTX). Please share your achievements with 228 gram. Is it dry weight or AUW?

[@ArxangelRC]

Well the 228 gram weight I was able to achieve, just as an estimation, was with a 450mAh 2S LiPo, not a 1000mAh one, so its understandable that it will be heavier with that one! Also, since you are still within 250 grams, you should be good as far as regulations go, if that is your concern!

[@Jensen-64]

Nice video :) I can't wait for mine to arrive, could I use a 3s 1300mah lipo and not cause any damage?

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks! Not sure about this battery... have a go at it... it might fit... but it will be quite tight, and this one is 20 grams heavier than the 18650 cells, so you will have a hard time balancing the plane!

[@Jensen-64]

@@ArxangelRC OK thanks, think I'll go for the slightly smaller battery, just need to order some now :)

[@ArxangelRC]

@@Jensen-64 Good luck!

[@Hakinank]

Valerian, any updates, I have exactly the same battery, did you order another battery?

[@Jensen-64]

@@Hakinank I decided to order some 2s 1300mah batteries with them being smaller and lighter, they haven't arrived yet so I can't take out my drift for its maiden flight

[@scheeenfilmiesgucke]

Would a DJI air unit fit? About 46g plus 8g for the antennas.

[@ArxangelRC]

Can't be certain... that seems like alot of weight to put at the front... and also no idea size wise... don't have one of those to check!

[@macieks.5959]

what was the biggest range u reached and what kind of radio u were using to achieve that ?

[@ArxangelRC]

I think I have been out to over 1km, but can't be sure because no OSD with that data... radio is 1st gen Taranis X9D with 5db antenna, and a single antenna XSR receiver. Would be upgrading to an R9 setup soon enough!

[@macieks.5959]

@@ArxangelRC is the antenna attached to the radio stock one or upgraded?

[@ArxangelRC]

@@macieks.5959 Not sure I understand! A few years ago I broke my stock antenna, and had a new cable with a threaded connector soldered to the PCB, so now I can screw in any antenna I want, I use the FrSky 5db one, and it has been perfect!

[@macieks.5959]

@@ArxangelRC that what I was talking about :). So you actually have slightly better antenna on your TX than the stock one - i jsut try to judge whether it was any benefit to the range you achieved. Thanks!

[@ArxangelRC]

@@macieks.5959 Well definitely! The antenna is at least 2 times more powerful than the stock one!

[@jd5515]

Would a pixhawk 2.4.6 fit in this plane love your videos

[@ArxangelRC]

Not a chance!

[@mikeybroe1]

bruh

[@zhanyiduo]

the DJI fpv cam could be a perfect fit for this plane

[@ArxangelRC]

Isn't that whole setup a bit heavy for this?

[@zhanyiduo]

ArxangelRC i don’t know. I don’t have a dji unit to try it out. But I did purchase this plane after seeing your reviews

[@ArxangelRC]

I think the DJI unit might be kinda heavy for this! could possibly carry it... but it will be a pain to fit it all in, and a battery... and get some decent range/duration/performance!

[@mikeybroe1]

@@zhanyiduo get a caddx vista, would be much easier

[@HomeDronen]

Nice! 😎👍

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks!

[@fa300ry]

Hi Nikola Was that in varna ?

[@ArxangelRC]

Hey, no, it is Shkorpilovtsi!

[@d.jensen5153]

@@ArxangelRC Wow, Bulgaria! The closest I've ever been to Bulgaria was Ellesmere Island. Ha ha!

[@scheeenfilmiesgucke]

Love to take her for a spin! With a $100 bill yall!😎 Ok, it's $115 technically. Gotta leave a tip.

[@ArxangelRC]

Actually the promo has ended, but you can still buy it for 115 with promo code BGENDRIFT : bit.ly/ZOHD-Drift

[@iforce2d]

How long until your kids are flying with you :)

[@ArxangelRC]

Well... the 12 year old one... not into it at all... the little one is about to turn 3... and she gets ecstatic about the planes... but we will see! Trying to get her into motorcycles now! :P

[@EdwardChew]

My plane is missing. Give me yours! 😂😂😂

[@ArxangelRC]

Haha, no chance! :P

[@EdwardChew]

@@ArxangelRC 😭😭😭

[@ArxangelRC]

Haha! :)

[@skokkinos71]

Is that chalkidiki ?

[@ArxangelRC]

Nope! Shkorpilovtsi, Bulgaria.

[@alexramos2568]

What's the OSD model?

[@mikeybroe1]

there is no osd on kopilot lite. there is no full version yet. if u want a full inav osd on this plane use a matek f411 wse. keep in mind it won’t be as beginner friendly this was and more expensive and require soldering

[@alexramos2568]

@@mikeybroe1 thanks, but how do you get the OSD on the bottom of your vídeo?

[@mikeybroe1]

@@alexramos2568 do u mean the osd found in this setup shown in the video? if yes the osd is generated by the included vc400 camera, all it takes is powering the camera with jst plug off the esc. it’s automatic 👍

[@ArxangelRC]

Yes, OSD is from the camera!

[@bobfin4291]

Very Very Good did I say magic

[@ArxangelRC]

Haha, thanks!

[@rabaranwer9752]

Great..

[@ArxangelRC]

Thanks!

[@cubensisa]

Shkorpilovtsi?

[@ArxangelRC]

Yup! :)

[@EdwardChew]

Harrr! so you live in a country where there's still light at 9pm! crazy man 25mW able to fly so far as if it's on 600mW! "convenient place to GRAB it"... hmm...

[@ArxangelRC]

Hahahahahaha, well it is! And yes, in the summer there are days with good light until 21:30 even!

[@Heshhion]

I'm still waiting for mind. These vids aren't helping me waiting haha thankyou!!

[@ArxangelRC]

Hahahahaha, I can understand that! :)

[@letsgocamping88]

Dude sounds like captain joe

[@ArxangelRC]

Hahaha, not the first one to note that... though I don't hear the resemblance!

[@GoatZilla]

Everybody does seem to fly this plan tail heavy. Shouldn't need that up elevator.

[@ArxangelRC]

Hmmmm... OK... will keep it in mind next time I fly it! Thanks! :)

[@letsgocamping88]

Made wings clap on similar models.

[@ArxangelRC]

Hahahahaha, must have been fun!

[@letsgocamping88]

ArxangelRC just a high speed loop.

[@ArxangelRC]

@@letsgocamping88 Right... well... it has been known to happen! :)

[@dimitarsimeonov222]

Looks like the camera is not great!

[@ArxangelRC]

It is an analogue camera, transmitting analogue to the ground, it is not HD. It looks pretty good for an analogue signal.

[@devilsreject78]

WOW LANDED lOS first try that deserves props, {lol} I COULDNT DO THAT NOW, FPV SPOILED

[@ArxangelRC]

Haha, well then, goggles off and get to training LoS landings ASAP!

[@nocknock4832]

Just paid ~130 for the fpv one let's see how this goes😅

[@ArxangelRC]

Should go well! Keep in mind you will have to arrange the electronics, and plug everything together!

[@nocknock4832]

@@ArxangelRC hey i just got it in but the FrSky R-XSR receiver that I tried to plug into the s-bus doesn't turn on. Any idea why? I already checked if there is some voltage coming out and the receiver I also tested to work. Thanks

[@nocknock4832]

oh it seems that I plugged things in backwards haha

[@nocknock4832]

things are still not moving though when I use my transmitter.

[@ArxangelRC]

Hey, sorry for the delay in replying! Did you get it working?

[@kowinator1]

Right..... No the other right 😂

[@ArxangelRC]

:D

[@EnglishTurbines]

It's no good in windy conditions...Okay for you, you live in the middle of a Continent, where average wind speeds are low .

[@ArxangelRC]

Well... still have to test fly it in some proper winds!

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@ArxangelRC A bit light to withstand high winds, excessive aerobatics/speeds or Old Farts who crash a lot. ;-) Our oldest flier beefed his up with some carbon from a kite from the local el-cheapo store - works better now! :-)

[@ArxangelRC]

@@theoztreecrasher2647 Cool! Where did he put it?

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@ArxangelRC Just scored it in and glued it across the top of the wings. Pretty rough, but it tightened the floppy wings up no end! His wagon is big enough to carry his toys without breaking them down. 😉

[@ArxangelRC]

@@theoztreecrasher2647 Right... OK... interesting decision! I don't break most of mine down either, despite the small car... but yeah... that sounds like a rough install... as long as its functional though! :P

[@CakePC_Jake86]

Lucky S.O.B I wish I had a cute girl in a tight dress flying with me. Well done

[@ArxangelRC]

She's the devil! 😋🤣

[@oliundtrude5318]

Nice plane, but not for beginner, and the camera with fish eye is ugly.

[@ArxangelRC]

In my experience it works well for beginners! Fish eye is ugly... but it is cheap and light... and fits in there from the factory... with no mods, which makes it even easier to use, especially by beginners!

[@jcfpv3454]

Hey so on the maiden launch the nose went down and it lightly crashed very minimally in grass on the nose so I didn't think much of it went up to it only to find the tail completely broke out of the fuselage entire bottom corner that holds the tail imo complete junk very badly made no quality whatsoever. None of this plane is epp it's all epo very weak.i guess the reviewers got the better models.

[@ArxangelRC]

I don't see how reviewers could have gotten better review units! More to the point... mine came from Banggood a good deal of time AFTER it was already on sale... and it came from the regular stock! Guess there could have been a defect in the foam... or some other issue...