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    Need Help for NASA Unmanned Aircraft Project

    Hello Flite Test Forum, my name is Amit and me and my dad are amateur RC aircraft enthusiasts who are very big fans of FliteTest. I am highschool student in the central Ohio area. I am very passionate about drones and unmanned aircraft systems. This year I have organized a research project at my...
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    Need Help for NASA Unmanned Aircraft Research Project

    Hello Flite Test Forum, my name is Amit and me and my dad are amateur RC aircraft enthusiasts who are very big fans of FliteTest. I am highschool student in the central Ohio area. I am very passionate about drones and unmanned aircraft systems. This year I have organized a research project at my...
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    Help! SPRACING F3 motor output not working

    my setup is simple, a spracing f3 (I found it in an old quad under the basement), 4 x BLHeli_S, and cleanflight for flashing firmware. All the sensor and receiver work fine, but cleanflight or blhelisuite can only recognize escs as well as control motors that connect to port 1 and port 3, the...
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    SPRACING F3 motor output not working

    my setup is simple, a spracing f3 (I found it in an old quad under the basement), 4 x BLHeli_S, and cleanflight for flashing firmware. All the sensor and receiver work fine, but cleanflight or blhelisuite can only recognize escs as well as control motors that connect to port 1 and port 3, the...
  5. AIRFORGE

    Another RID Video

    Fun vid. Not cheap enough.
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    HELP! Betaflight Uneven Throttle Response!!

    I got some problem when using Betaflight and trying receiver, I am not sure how to fix them😭. First, when I toggle the left stick, the throttler raise so quickly to the limit I set and then become uneven after a while,they coub not even turn off! how can I let it raise up slowly, smoothly and...
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    Rescue drone

    Hi all I’d love to see this become a reality. Unfortunately for me and my buddies, the field we fly in has a few large trees. Every now and then I find my self rescuing a plane or model rocket from one of them. I’d love to see a drone equipped with a detachable winch that could be used to hook...
  8. Matthewdupreez

    Help! Looking to build a largish drone for security purposes

    Hi guys. So here in SA we have a BIT of a problem with "monkeys" stealing stuff ranging from roofs, and copper pipe, to electrical cables. It is also extremely unsafe to just simply walk to the source of a strange noise and find out what is making the noise. As guys around here tend to be armed...
  9. GiantAntCowboy

    Incredible Mountain Valley and Secret Cabin Discovered!

    A few weeks ago I found an incredible mountain valley and spent 5 hours hiking around, exploring, and flying various spots. Well, I finally finished editing the footage and wanted to share the video with you guys. Notes: - Check out that cabin(!) I'll definitely spend a night there someday...
  10. Glen F Mills

    Components to consider When purchasing Drones

    There are a bunch of difficulties when looking to find an appropriate drone, there are numerous components and points that you have to recognize before getting one. Here is the point to purchase a Drone: Design Speed and Rise Battery Life Controllable Territory Camera Replacement Parts...
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    Solved FPV drone shut off mid flight

    Hello I have a problem with my new FPV drone. I am quite new to this hobby and haven't had the chance to fly mutch. The issue i have with the drone is that under flight, seemingly at random moments. Its like the drone "dissarm" itsself mid air without me flicking the lever. This diden't start at...
  12. GiantAntCowboy

    First Mountain Test Flight!

    Hey guys, for a while I've been building, testing and tuning with the goal of improving my TX signal and VTX range. Finally I felt confident enough with the setup to attempt exploring the mountain behind my house. It's not the most amazing run, but excited with the accomplishment and wanted...
  13. Test Fly RC

    FT Blur quad!

    Has anyone here built a FT Blur quad and if so what electronics did you use?
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    Battery Issue/Question about Taranis Q X7S

    Hello! I just got the Tinyhawk 2 drone and binded it to a taranis x7s q. I am a newbie and have been doing my first flights, but see that my controller goes from 8v to 6v in less than ten minutes. Is that usual or am I doing something wrong? Tips about charging? I also attached photos of the...
  15. NickRehm

    Thoughts on FAA restrictions for RC aircraft

    Hi All, Just thinking out loud about the upcoming demise of our hobby as a result of over-regulation due to the rise in self-flying 'drones.' What if a distinction could be made in any of the legislation between RC aircraft and these self-flying drones that anyone can get at walmart? There is...
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    Looking for a suitable receiver...

    I just bought a Eachine Tyro 89 and I already have a Spektrum Dxe. I'm looking for a cheaper (~15-20$) rx that'll work with both...
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    looking for FPV pilots around annville PA

    Hi everybody, i just moved to annville PA, and I'm looking for some places to fly some freestyle fpv with my drone within 50 miles of here. If there is anybody in this area and knows of some good bandos/ open fields, etc.. then I'd love to meetup and fly together.
  18. BigDaddy13

    Went from standard tip prop to bullnose on drone

    Hello guys, I have a RAY GW198 GPS drone. It came with standard nose props shown in the first pic below. And I found a excellent deal on FVE OCDAY Black 6045 Bull Nose Strengthened Propeller CCW CW for 250/280 Race Drone in the second pic in the same size. Is there and draw back or plus on...
  19. NickRehm

    RC Starhopper

    In anticipation of SpaceX's sn8 15km starship hop, I've decided to start my own space program;) First up, we need to start small, so I'll be building the famous 'starhopper' vehicle: After this, I would like to move to a full 'starship' that can fly up vertically, parachute down, then land...
  20. Ranger_107

    Drone Gerbil Whoop 40mm Cinewhoop. .5

    This is a 40mm cinewhoop. it runs off tiny whoop sized motors with 8.5mm mounting holes and a 16x16 FC. It's a pusher, so you print it upside down. there is three parts- the spacers, the top plate, and the main frame. you need to print four spacers. otherwise, i would print it in 50+ infill and...