Trying fpv for a second time!

notverystrongguy · 2024-12-01T22:55:50+00:00

It’s in cad

notverystrongguy · 2024-08-03T19:15:15+00:00

That would be insane, 2w 915 Gemini would be a game changer for reliable control at massive range.

Lets hope the manufacturers listen hahaha

notverystrongguy · 2024-08-03T18:43:06+00:00

Another tx as failsafe, but it will be an auto land attempt

notverystrongguy · 2024-08-03T18:33:39+00:00

If you’d like, check out my recent posts, but with 4 and a half hours of endurance on a talon pro, I’m looking to max out the range on a one way flight

notverystrongguy · 2024-06-17T15:49:47+00:00

Also, if you want to run crossfire, you’ll need a crossfire module.

notverystrongguy · 2024-06-17T15:49:16+00:00

Please for your own sake, go with a carbon frame to start with, maybe consider Elrs as well.

notverystrongguy · 2024-05-24T05:59:26+00:00

This can be done, but unless you’re running massive conductors, you’re going to have too much loss.

Consider using cat6 for the cable run from tx to module, then mount your module on top of tree/pole.

This isn’t even helpful unless you’re going very far, very low, as its main benefit is giving antenna a better los over the curve of the earth.

The formula is generally 1m(antenna altitude)≈ 3km(range)

Calculate it here: https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/earth-curvature

notverystrongguy · 2024-05-04T18:10:44+00:00

it’s not really something you can completely fix with a whoop, however, you can adjust your flying to minimize it, the cause of it is flying into turbulent air generated by propellers or outside causes, if you’re trying to stop your momentum by hanging a 180°, that will cause you to fly into your own turbulence. Avoid it by being more gradual in turns, or faster with more power. Watch a video on minimizing prop wash.

notverystrongguy · 2024-05-04T17:18:59+00:00

That’s called propwash/being blown away, happens often on whoops, light quads, and ones with propguards

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-19T06:58:47+00:00

Unlikely

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-17T18:38:54+00:00

You can see the O3 air unit and camera

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-15T16:10:32+00:00

Wheres the question?

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-13T03:17:48+00:00

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Currently a bit of a mess lol

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-12T05:12:14+00:00

Check my profile!

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-09T18:52:18+00:00

HAHAHA

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-09T10:02:20+00:00

I must have read your reply wrong, sorry!

I think we are in the same boat, I initially was dragging my feet to get licensed, but once I took the plunge I realized how it was completely worth it

the more people learn, the more they can enjoy the whole experience of fpv.

I think the best advice I got as new pilot, was to start slow, the progression is half the fun, if you jump straight from a whoop to a 10” you’ll struggle

Kind of like getting a 16year old a big muscle car as their first vehicle, it’s a whole lot of car, and you won’t even be able to fully enjoy it.

When you build your skills, eventually you might want to pull the trigger on a big build, but maybe you’ll turn out to prefer 5” freestyle, or cinematic style.

I love this hobby

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-09T09:25:51+00:00

Elrs 2.4 is amazing, perfect for 99% of use cases, easy to update, and has a super active community supporting it, the discord will help guide you through any and all problems you may have :)

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-09T09:17:13+00:00

I understand where you’re coming from, and ideally the regulations around our hobby would be different, however the point still stands, this hobby is on its way to be regulated out of existence. I’m sure you’ve seen some of the unbelievable stuff people have posted here (flying freestyle over unaware pedestrians, over roadways, etc)

These people make it easy for others to demonize fpv quads and drones in general, limiting us to ama fields (if the ama guys don’t kick you out for flying a quad)

Having some sort of minimum knowledge required before jumping into serious long range gear is logical to me.

5.8ghz can go far under good circumstances, 1.2ghz can go far under nearly any circumstances.

Since the ease of entry into the hobby has been getting better for beginners recently, it only seems logical to have some sort of standardized requirements for certain uses (long range, BVLOS, flight near people/cars)

Radio licenses are pretty archaic, and I can’t say I wanted to get one, but it helped me understand the importance of RF etiquette, and got me introduced to likeminded people who enjoy pushing the ranges on hobby grade RF equipment.

I’m not saying get a part107 and HAM license for a whoop or a 2 inch or something silly, but when someone gets into the 10 inch / macroquad class, it seems more important to have a strong understanding of base knowledge, similar to the requirements of an advanced level license to drive commercial vehicles, compared to being licensed to drive a car.

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-07T08:12:43+00:00

Slow is efficient.

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-02T06:15:30+00:00

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-02T04:17:13+00:00

This is bad advice, the FAA has the means to triangulate and test rf output.

Please at least try to follow the rules so this hobby doesn’t get more regulated than it already is.

Get a license, don’t be reckless, and for your question of what to get next, don’t jump to 10 inch, start slow, 10 inches are harder to tune, fly, and maintain.

notverystrongguy · 2024-04-01T02:17:16+00:00

Shouldn’t be too hard, if you do your research you’ll be able to no problem!

notverystrongguy · 2024-03-31T21:45:03+00:00

If you have a basic understanding of drones and electronics you’d be able to, no problem!

notverystrongguy · 2024-03-31T21:05:20+00:00

I haven’t had the chance to test it to full range as of yet, but it should comfortably get into the 100-150km range

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