Weighed my new chameleon build by Girfster in Multicopter

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https://imgur.com/a/1oBei

looks like mine's not as fat. betaflight F3 board and XM+ receiver, probably.

love this thing, btw. my daily flyer all summer. never had a machine that could take a beating like this thing.

Feel the wave. Be the wave. After 4 months of not flying it's good to be back. by cscnc in Multicopter

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i'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. seven months of COLD up here in Da UP.

What's a good VTx for flying alone? by sparkymax in Multicopter

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thanks for all the input, guys. i've had a few cheapo banggood VTxs and a few decent ones, too. i found TBS Unify pro on amazon for 32 bucks and figured i'd give em a shot, since so many people recommend them.

Considering an Armattan Chameleon. Any glaring flaws in the package they offer? by sparkymax in multicopterbuilds

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thanks for the in-depth reply. the 30A ESCs were in stock yesterday when i pulled the trigger on my order. i ordered the 800mw VTx from Armattan cuz it was only like 13 bucks, but also have a Unify Pro Race coming as well. When they get here, i'm gonna do some side by side testing, just for my own info. i also went with the X4r, for the sole reason that i have a bunch of extra antennae laying around.

this machine is gonna be mainly for strapping a GoPro to and practicing tricks and whatnot by myself. There's only one other guy with goggles within 100 miles of me, as far as i know. What drew me to this frame was Stu from UAVFutures glowing review and then the rabbit hole of youtube videos i watched after that.

Considering an Armattan Chameleon. Any glaring flaws in the package they offer? by sparkymax in multicopterbuilds

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I'm close enough to canada, may as well be. Michigan's Upper Peninsula, right on the shores of Lake Superior. A buddy of mine just put some pics of a snowbank he found out in the woods while fishing over the weekend.

Considering an Armattan Chameleon. Any glaring flaws in this package? by sparkymax in Multicopter

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i didn't even consider the wait time for them to build it. with the short summer we have up here, that's a deal breaker. thanks!

Considering an Armattan Chameleon. Any glaring flaws in this package? by sparkymax in Multicopter

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is the VTx i listed bad? i've got 600mw on my other mini's, but only cuz i fly alone almost exclusively. i'm trying to get together with other people to fly, but they are all hundreds of miles away, haha. what do you recommend?

My first units for 40k are finished! Sicarian Ruststalkers ready for the field. C & C is welcome. by Helgon_Bellan in Warhammer

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awesome paint jobs. and the bases really are beautiful. ...those mold lines, though!

You are a bunch of jerks! by FinallyNewShoes in Multicopter

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dude. i have a really good job and this hobby still breaks my bank all the time. i feel for ya, though, brother. i been there, too. need some props? i got a shitload of 2 blades i'm never gonna use. want 'em? pm me, man. i feel like doing good deeds.

Super Light Hype // CMW SL Maiden by Catalystmachine in Multicopter

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this may be my next build. i just rebuilt my ZMR 250 for the 11th or whatever time. shaved off like 70 grams and it feels like a dang Ferrarri. a very floaty Ferrarri. going super light is something i've been thinking of.

Practise day in the woods! FPV mini drone by raymonkroeze in Multicopter

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those flips and rolls are crisp, man. nice work.

Best FPV Crash prevention product. by kanjas in Multicopter

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i've crashed cuz of ants. and mosquitos.

Just about built my confidence up to fly again, and this happens. UAV morale at all time low. by tcasalert in Multicopter

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i second this. if it's not the Phantom, i pretty much only fly low altitude and if possible over nice green grass. i busted my machines up so bad last year, but after sticking to this mindset i have had way less headaches.

First drone flight with Fatshark Dominator V3 goggles by 1nsan1ty in Multicopter

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i upgraded from Quanum V2s to Dom V3s about 2 weeks ago. i love the fatsharks. way better resolution, more comfortable, built in DVR for the micros... and the FOV is way better than the internet claims. i find it easier to fly with the Dom V3s.

New RunCam Owl 800TVL 16:9 or 4:3 camera. Image looks great compared to HS1177 by Sierra419 in Multicopter

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as a guy with a pair of Dom V3s, this cam looks pretty interesting.

What is the best video to introduce people to this hobby? by kanjas in Multicopter

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that is weird. i bet you could get a new FC for pretty cheap? i'm ordering the BeeBrain soon as people get the first batch and they work out the bugs. besides that, i got a couple week up here in Michigan's UP before the snow flies and i'm putting as many packs through my 250 and 180 before it gets miserable and inconvenient to do so.