quadcopter

  1. Snarls

    Selling My Quads, Going DJI

    Hey guys. Well this is big news. I have decided to sell all my quadcopters in favor of going DJI. I was flying my mini quadcopter the other day and after breaking $500 in props I asked myself 'how do I acro mode,' and I honestly could not answer the question. So I've made the decision to...
  2. F

    Waterproof 250 Quad Build

    I've started working on building a waterproof, floating 250mm quad. This summer i want to be able to practice tricks above a lake consequence free(ish). Since I have a few friends that are starting to get into the hobby i also wanted to make the build process easily repeatable, so I'm using...
  3. R

    New Ebook, "How to Build a Quadcopter Drone" is now available on Amazon!

    This eBook will cover everything you need to know about building your very own Drone. It is a step-by-step tutorial explaining each part and function. Quadcopters are super fun to fly, and it's just as cool to build them too. Check it out on Amazon...
  4. S

    Better Build than a DJI Phantom?

    Hi all, A little while ago, I build my first fpv mini quad. After learning to fly, I found that I loved strapping a GoPro on and filming with my qav250 more than flying around and doing acrobatics. Now I am interested in building a mid-sized quad or hex capable of flying a gimbal with a GoPro...
  5. J

    Check out this drones Quiz!

    Hi Everyone, We’ve created a tricky quiz on the biggest drone-related stories which have been hitting the news! I thought that you guys might be interested to test your knowledge! You can take the quiz here: https://www.qzzr.com/c/quiz/156665/99b54829-4412-4848-b82c-2e0d35df6aca Thanks, I’d...
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    700mm Quad Racing? Thoughts?

    Hey Everyone! I have been developing a new 250mm Racing Quad and I wanted to reach out to everyone at Flite Test about a possible addition to the drone racing concept. What if we as a community started to develop 700mm Racing Quads?! The little ones are fast, but imagine if you lightened a big...
  7. R

    Just starting FPV quadcopter freestyle, first real video!

    I'm just getting started with making videos of this type, any feedback would be appreciated!
  8. A

    CC3D Issues, and flashing firmwares, Use Cleanflight!

    CC3D Flight Control Board Just put my quadcopter together with a CC3D Flight control board and it has trouble connecting to open pilot. So I flashed a cleanflight firmware onto my CC3D board, but not i cant figure out how to fix my channel mappings on it... If i can do it in the program that...
  9. jhitesma

    YKS 2204 Brushless 250 quad motors

    So back in December I got an email from a guy with an Amazon store elect&small2 saying he was a new store with a new line of RC products from a place called YKS and wondering if I'd like to review anything. He offered me a frame to review, but I already have more frames than I need. The 2204...
  10. D

    H8 Micro FPV quad setup for right around $50 usd!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DREHnDY1WVk This guy has put an fpv setup on his h8 quadcopter. I don't know if any of you guys have tried these little $15 gems, but they are wonderful. They can also be reflashed to work in acro mode. He also has a video on how to assemble the 5 GRAM!!!! fpv...
  11. T

    ESC Problem

    I've got a problem with my quadcopter. It's a 250, Power Pack E, Naze32 racing quad. I recently had to replace the FC, and once everything was back together, I plugged in the battery and tried to test it. Everything seemed to be working as normal, except that there wasn't even lift among the...
  12. N

    Flip multiwii help

    I'm currently building/have built a quadcopter and am having trouble arming the flip board I have set up all of the channels the way it explained on the packaging. I'm using a dx4 transmitter. I have the plugs matched to the correct pins in the board and the receiver. Can anyone shed some...
  13. N

    First quad unexpected acrobatics. (Magic smoke/broken arms)

    Hey guys, Been lurking the forums for a few days, yall have a great community. Flitetest is one of my favorite youtube channels… often catch myself watching flying toasters and insect-like rubber band planes slowly circle around the room when I should be sleeping. (I also want Josh to drop...
  14. A

    pls have a look at my new video of me flying insane los quad 3d

    pls have a look at my new video of me flying insane los quad 3d please like and subscribe and share this video video ulr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCb3n5D8dIE pls whatch in hd Quad Gear Still trying out the new blackout motors from bolltrc 2206-2350kv pilot alex genovese jr supplier...
  15. R

    electrohub, bendy props or tuning issue?

    Hi everyone. I've got a electrohub and so far it's been great. However recently It's been dipping on the front right motor when under high power. When I slam the throttle, it's almost like it wants to roll over until I back off. I'm not sure weather it's always done this, because I've only just...
  16. C

    converting tricopter parts to a mini quadcopter need help

    I recently crashed a Fortis Airframes TITAN Tricopter and the frame is completely broken. All the electronics still work fine so i want to use them to build a mini quadcoter for fpv racing. But I don't have enough money to buy a whole new set of electronics. So my issue is I don't know if the...
  17. D

    Flight Controller Pick

    I am wanting to build a quad with the ability to utilize GPS(RTH mode, position hold and stuff like that). I have been looking through multitudes of suggestions and "top 10 lists" but i still have no idea what the best is for a fairly inexpensive price. someone please help! Thank you!
  18. S

    Hovership MHQ2 Stability Issues

    Hi Guys, Newbie here! I made the Hovership MHQ2 racing quad, but I'm having issues controlling it. First of all, here's the complete gear that I'm using: Quad body printed using the Markforged Mark One printer Naze32 Rev6 FC Turnigy TGY-i6 transmitter and receiver Hovership H-12A ESCs...
  19. N

    Advice for a new FPV Quadcopter User

    A little intro; I am in the UK and looking to get into using a FPV Quadcopter, I have just today received a Eachine 250 Racer with controller and screen from Singapore. Backstory: So my first Quad was a small Hubsan X4 H107C which I have been flying for many months now and I would say I'm quite...
  20. J

    New to Quadcopters... Throttle seems too sensitive?

    Hi all, I'm very new to Quadcopters (RC in general), and I recently bought an electrohub frame along with its respective ready to fly quads electrohub electronics kit. I'm flying on a 3000 mah 4S nanotech battery. I'm not entirely sure if it's just me, because I have nothing to compare my drone...