NEW chapter in my RC Journey, DRONES!

[mayan]

So sorry for the delay folks but I was back logged with work. So after a long time here is my first attempt to fly one of my drones solo. Still not FPV but you have to start somewhere . Any tips will be very much welcome…

 

[LitterBug]

Lots of flying. It gets easier every time you fly. You may have to replace props and gear occasionally. This is normal learning process. If you can find people to fly with, that can be helpful too. I have mixed feelings about sims. I didn't find them useful for FPV, but very helpful for line of site.

 

[mayan]

So recently I got back in the mood for fixing up my drones after this happened.

WTF happened to my drone? HGLRC F411 2nd Flight

Anyhow the full video will be released soon and you should be seeing some technical videos about my process too some time in the future.

 

[mayan]

Practice makes prefect that’s what they say .
What do you’ll think of this flying setion?

Gaining confidence with the HGLRC F411 Drone

 

[mayan]

Alright so I haven't updated here in a long time so here is an update. Seems like most of the stuff I got isn't worth much. Trying to make the best of it I got two drones in somewhat flying condition, however I don't really get to fly them at all. I kinda feel discouraged, feeling like my equipement ain't all that good as well as my skills. I can fly around just fine but when I come in to a landing thats where things start becoming ugly and dangerous.

Any tips?

 

[tomlogan1]

I bought a pretty nifty FPV drone back a few years. I ended up using the motors on a twin tiny trainer and two single engine planes.

Drones just were not for me. But good luck with your adventure.

 

[LitterBug]

Alright so I haven't updated here in a long time so here is an update. Seems like most of the stuff I got isn't worth much. Trying to make the best of it I got two drones in somewhat flying condition, however I don't really get to fly them at all. I kinda feel discouraged, feeling like my equipement ain't all that good as well as my skills. I can fly around just fine but when I come in to a landing thats where things start becoming ugly and dangerous.

Any tips?

I ALWAYS wear long pants. That way if I fly into my legs, there is an extra layer of protection. Only happened once. Jeans were cut up a bit
Legs were only bruised.

Practice, practice, practice.

Use a switch for arming that is easy to get to so you can disarm and let the drone drop if things are getting hairy. Better to break a prop or two than cause mayhem or injury.

 

[mayan]

True. Any tips on how to get my landings to look OK, I don't mind walking abit to get the drone, but would like it not to flip over on every landing .

 

[Bricks]

How are you trying to land it, like an airplane or stopping the quad and let it settle to the ground using throttle to control the decent?.

 

[mayan]

How are you trying to land it, like an airplane or stopping the quad and let it settle to the ground using throttle to control the decent?.

I try to controll the throttle gently trying to lose height untill close enough to bring it down completly.

 

[Bricks]

So why is it flipping on landing unless you are getting a lot of ground effect?

 

[AIRFORGE]

I land basically in 2 stages.
1- Approach, reduce throttle 'til near runway, hold throttle at landing speed.
2- Maintain throttle, touch down, when gear settles reduce throttle to a stop.

 

[mayan]

I’ll try that this week