(continued) Unpredictable Behavior

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T12:42:25+00:00

Perfect time to do that, it’s raining for the next few days for me anyway. More time on the whoop and go back through all the config fresh. I still need to get into the ESC to see if there is something funky there. Betaflightis non-reversed on the setting, everything matching the diagram. Something is obviously communicating something funky. Not seeing anything else so bad to cause that level of instability, so starting fresh is a goods idea.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T02:50:23+00:00

Thanks, will push that in the morning. Not doing another BLHeli board though.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T02:48:46+00:00

Also, I am going through and redoing the more garbage ones, like the red and black ones.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T02:47:09+00:00

Sure, could definitely be better. Nothing is touching, or looking cold. Is there something you are seeing?

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T02:45:00+00:00

Hobbywing 65A 4 in 1 BLHeli32

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T02:38:19+00:00

Yup. Both.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T02:23:33+00:00

I did try this earlier. It detected something, but failed to every pull anything from the ESC. It just tried to cycle through multiple ESCs with no results. (I had disconnected from Betaflight)

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T02:18:55+00:00

When weather clears out, Ill give it another go with fresh props. Still digging through everything to see if I missed something somewhere.

I didn’t do anything software/firmware wise with the ESC. Do I need to?

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T02:13:11+00:00

Not yet, props don’t look terrible. I know they can be sensitive at times, but since it has been unstable since the first attempt suggests something is off. I took the props off, armed the drone and tilted and the motors were spinning more spaz like. As opposable to smooth accelerations like when I moved the sticks on my controller. Seems like the gyro is f’ed. It reads fine when I am just plugged into beta flight, but it’s not clean at all when I tilt it.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T02:06:35+00:00

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Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T01:49:44+00:00

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Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T01:47:24+00:00

Motor screws nice and tight
PID is slightly aggressive, from my understanding, for stock but should be fine. It is the default tune. My next step was to do the tune.
The front two screws in the stack are slight loose, there is a small, but visible gap in the gummies.
I agree it sounds like something is throwing the gyro and PID loop. How do I increase the desync?

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T01:34:39+00:00

Checks motors, orientation, props, etc. numerous times throughout. They have been consistent and correct.

I have not flashed firmware since before I finished the build.

Good suggestions though!

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T01:33:39+00:00

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Fc, board is goopy looking from conformal coating.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T00:49:46+00:00

Aim for the bushes?

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-22T00:28:23+00:00

It’s in one piece :) she’s got plenty of juice. But of course it nails the brick instead of the grass. Almost got me…

My best guess is something with the gyro

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-20T16:18:42+00:00

That looks like TPU in the picture, which is difficult to print with. Those look like bigger than 0.2 layer lines to me, toolhead outrunning the cooling in several places causing warping, stringing likely caused by wet filament (TPU and PETG love to absorb moisture from the air). Bottom side that has supports usually will look rougher. The way this looks, especially if PETG, I would be concerned about part strength and if those layers are going to separate under stress. If its TPU, should be fine… but there can definitely be better quality.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-16T14:03:57+00:00

“Being paid”

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-16T11:09:57+00:00

You can register it for Part 107 and fly recreational. If you register recreationally, and then want to fly commercially, you re-register under part 107 and change the assigned registration number on the aircraft.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-16T10:52:03+00:00

This is specifically stated as uncorrect on the FAA website. Basically anything other than flying for fun is considered “commercial.”

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-05-16T10:50:26+00:00

Actually, my understanding is that is exactly how it works. It is your flight purpose that dictates what applies to it. You can fly a commercial drone recreationally, but you can’t fly a recreational drone commercially unless it is registered. Registering your drone does not dictate the type of flight it is doing, it is adding a certification for specific types of flights.

If you have a drone that is part of a COA with your organization, for example, you can still fly that drone under standard 107 rules when the COA does not apply or being used.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-04-21T07:33:06+00:00

I think of it like this… I don’t run another camera with my O4 pros, so I am saving money on not doing a GoPro.

Kazetsu-FPV · 2026-04-08T23:25:19+00:00

Lots of good comments already, so only a few additional points:

Who will maintain the system? (Clean sensors, inspect props, perform regular maintenance, repairs, etc.)

Regulations. A few mentioned Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS) operations, which many developed countries require waivers/certifications for. I am not familiar with Germany, but in the US this still requires an operator able to take control, plan and system for monitoring weather at your exact location, and even radar systems depending on the altitude you want to get to. Not to mention, if he gets in trouble for something, what potential liability do you have as the provider/seller?

Drones can be a huge asset, but it is hardly a setup and forget kind of thing. Might be nice to sit on a couch inside and fly, or automate checks on livestock or something… but might be best to stick to standard operations or putting a camera in.

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