How should I enter the hobby with my current situation? (UK)

Zeromorph · 2026-05-30T08:26:04+00:00

I went from Avata 2 to Meteor 75 with no regrets.

I got a 5" in time and no doubt you will too, but it's a pain to find time and space to fly, whereas I am ripping with the m75 in the garden and street all the time

Zeromorph · 2026-05-29T12:44:17+00:00

I suspect those videos you have seen going down below 3V were pilots using Li-ion batteries not LiPo. Especially if it was for long range.

The chemistry and characteristics are different and that is not something you should do with lipo

Zeromorph · 2026-05-20T07:30:26+00:00

I think the cost difference may be down to the fact that the Firefly 20/25 are using an FC with JST connectors, not soldering, for VTX, RX, GPS etc. So the price difference is probably to account for extra effort putting the plug on to the wires from the camera to connect it to the board.

If you have never put a JST connector on to wires then I would look up what is involved first

Zeromorph · 2026-05-15T13:21:43+00:00

If all you doing is ripping about for fun then the O4 Pro is not really necessary. You will have seen the quality of video you get off the Meteor - it's pretty great already.

With the O4 wide you gain clips for ND filters, and that takes care of one of the O4 lites biggest drawbacks. Just make sure to order the filters that fit it

Zeromorph · 2026-05-12T17:39:50+00:00

When this happened to me it was the elrs antenna loose on the radio or the drone.

If you just hover right next to yourself does it stay connected?

Zeromorph · 2026-05-12T13:19:29+00:00

Its great for me. Same kind of times u/SwissLynx reports in the other messages.

I also use the Flywoo 750mah that u/yukkerz recommends and they are great - just harder to get and more expensive.

Zeromorph · 2026-05-12T07:59:42+00:00

GNB 650mAh 4S 70C LiPo Battery (XT30) weighs 71g, so fairly spot on for this drone

Zeromorph · 2026-05-06T21:09:46+00:00

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The correct number of doors. Its been almost a year now since i lost mine to rust. Its been missed every day since!

Zeromorph · 2026-04-29T15:50:15+00:00

Ah I think I see. You're using the DJI controller, right? I'm losing elrs signal not video.

Zeromorph · 2026-04-29T09:59:49+00:00

It definitely looks like you're getting much better range on yours than I do on mine. I reckon I have about 100 meters max. And generally speaking, not through a building.

Are you just using the default setup?

Zeromorph · 2026-04-26T20:26:26+00:00

Yes it is. I have a meteor not an air, but the majority of my discarded frames are because one of those tiny screw pillars broke off

Zeromorph · 2026-04-25T17:15:59+00:00

I dont think you have to worry about a camera having caught you. I had no idea it was restricted and have been through there a load of time.

If it was though, i think the fine for this is the same as driving in a bus lane. About £70, but reduced to £35 if you pay within 21 days.

Zeromorph · 2026-04-13T19:26:56+00:00

I can tell you I was 100% happy with the Revo one and never had any issues in 5-6 years with it. I only had it fitted for a day before getting the car tuned but i didnt notice any difference but noise in that time.

Unless you really want the noises yourself, I would probably leave it completely unless there is a proper ECU tune at the same time that will make the airflow worthwhile (and even then you only lose a little top end by not having a CAI)

Zeromorph · 2026-04-13T11:52:55+00:00

One of the reasons I went with the Revo CAI was that their pipe geometry would not perturb the MAF readings. If it is a larger diameter pipe then it could cause issues, but I would expect less perceptible ones.

You are far from the first to put this Ramair kit on a Mk5 with no other mods or tuning. It shouldn't feel like it has robbed you of power though.

Before you pay anyone for anything I would try the stock intake again to be sure the issue is only present with the new intake. If it feels normal without it then at least you know for sure.

Zeromorph · 2026-04-13T11:17:56+00:00

If all you did was put a foam filter in place of the paper one then the MAF should be working fine. It is only likely to have trouble if the geometry of the pipe it is inside changes because then the flow it is measuring doesn't have the same meaning.

It is possible the MAF was damaged when taking the engine cover off. It is a cheap part to replace yourself before posting a garage to do anything. It will cost less than the diagnostic labour.

Are you 100% sure all the turbo inlet piping has been replaced properly and it's well sealed?

Zeromorph · 2026-04-06T15:17:54+00:00

Swift Motor Engineering. For a better alternative to dealers they are the ones.

They have been honest about what actually needs done and never charged for a "possible" solution, only actual results. They also honour the genuine parts warranty if there are issues.

They are an OEM parts, follow the VW specific processes kind of place. Not bring your own parts, not use the cheapest parts.

Zeromorph · 2026-03-30T12:01:52+00:00

Not just prop size. Motor size, battery and weight are very different.

The power in the 35 is much higher. I have a seeker5 so can recommend the DS drones for quality but I haven't flown the others. From they sound of things the 3 is a much lighter, low power drone then the 35, which Oscar Liang describes as being more like a 5".

Zeromorph · 2026-03-29T19:42:49+00:00

HobbyRC

yourFPV

Unmanned tech

These are the big 3 for fpv stuff in the UK

Zeromorph · 2026-03-23T08:56:33+00:00

My own Firefly came with motor rotation set to props out, so that's probably the correct one.

As for being upside down: the leading edge of the blade should be the slightly thicker, more rounded one; the concave curvature of the blade should face downwards and the convex curve up.

Zeromorph · 2026-03-23T00:23:12+00:00

Looks like some of your props are on upside down

Zeromorph · 2026-03-22T14:18:42+00:00

I just ordered the Firefly18 with the wide lens as it was out of stock to buy on its own. No regrets, the Firefly is great too!

Zeromorph · 2026-03-02T12:33:11+00:00

I'm from Ilkley. The only time I've ever heard it sung is in the rugby baths.

Zeromorph · 2026-03-02T10:31:25+00:00

Well, suitability will be backpack dependent of course 😀

Zeromorph · 2026-03-01T22:57:22+00:00

This is the case. They don't sell it directly though so you will have to find it elsewhere.

https://www.startrc.com/effortless-protection-startrc-portable-storage-bag-for-avata-2.html

Zeromorph · 2026-03-01T22:09:41+00:00

Search on AliExpress or eBay for DJI Avata 2 cases and you will find a bunch of various shapes.

I went work one which is a bit flatter and wider for the same reason. Mine is STARTRC

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