aashabah
Junior Member
Hello everyone,
Over the past couple months, I have become extremely addicted to the quad racing and freestyle scene. Currently the only outlet I have to get my quad fix is zipping around with the little Eachine E10C. Before I get started, I will say that I have been doing a ton of research about racing quads and know not to get in too much over my head. Flying a race quad is not something I take lightly and I completely understand how dangerous they can be. That being said, I realllllyyy want to get myself an RTF package to get me started. I plan to eventually do my own builds but right now I'm looking for something I learn to fly on that doesn't sacrifice too much. I've looked into a few different RTF models from different companies and heard pros and cons for all. There's the Eachine Racer, the Walkera Runner and more that I've looked into. Ideally, I'm looking for something that won't break the bank, comes with almost everything I need to get flying (besides FPV goggles), allows for some customization/easy part swapping for when I crash and isn't a huge lemon that I will regret purchasing. I see some RTF quads like the Walkera Rodeo 150 package which seems like a great package, but seems that it also limits the owner. I don't want something that is going to be a royal pain in the ass to swap broken parts on, etc.
Basically, I would love to hear what RTF quads out there are great for the price and quality. I know the Immersion Vortex Pro is a great RTF quad, but it's up there and price and I would need to purchase a transmitter with that as well, getting even further from my price range.
Here are a couple packages I've been considering:
1. Walkera Runner 250 (older model) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...vo_7_Battery_Charger_Camera_VTX_OSD_RTF_.html
2. Walkera Runner 250R - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...e_w_Mode_2_Devo_7_Battery_Camera_VTX_OSD.html
3. Walkera Rodeo 150 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=105887
I've also considered the Flite Test Versacopter as possibly a good way for me to get started on a first build to get some experience with that. This option would most likely cost a little more in the end though due to how much additional equipment I would need to purchase before getting off the ground.
Over the past couple months, I have become extremely addicted to the quad racing and freestyle scene. Currently the only outlet I have to get my quad fix is zipping around with the little Eachine E10C. Before I get started, I will say that I have been doing a ton of research about racing quads and know not to get in too much over my head. Flying a race quad is not something I take lightly and I completely understand how dangerous they can be. That being said, I realllllyyy want to get myself an RTF package to get me started. I plan to eventually do my own builds but right now I'm looking for something I learn to fly on that doesn't sacrifice too much. I've looked into a few different RTF models from different companies and heard pros and cons for all. There's the Eachine Racer, the Walkera Runner and more that I've looked into. Ideally, I'm looking for something that won't break the bank, comes with almost everything I need to get flying (besides FPV goggles), allows for some customization/easy part swapping for when I crash and isn't a huge lemon that I will regret purchasing. I see some RTF quads like the Walkera Rodeo 150 package which seems like a great package, but seems that it also limits the owner. I don't want something that is going to be a royal pain in the ass to swap broken parts on, etc.
Basically, I would love to hear what RTF quads out there are great for the price and quality. I know the Immersion Vortex Pro is a great RTF quad, but it's up there and price and I would need to purchase a transmitter with that as well, getting even further from my price range.
Here are a couple packages I've been considering:
1. Walkera Runner 250 (older model) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...vo_7_Battery_Charger_Camera_VTX_OSD_RTF_.html
2. Walkera Runner 250R - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...e_w_Mode_2_Devo_7_Battery_Camera_VTX_OSD.html
3. Walkera Rodeo 150 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=105887
I've also considered the Flite Test Versacopter as possibly a good way for me to get started on a first build to get some experience with that. This option would most likely cost a little more in the end though due to how much additional equipment I would need to purchase before getting off the ground.