I get asked very often "what's the easiest way to get into this hobby? and how much is it?".
Recently I reviewed and tested the Bebop drone which is really the easiest way. I try to show you the difference between such a RTF kit and getting a MiniQuad with "normal" FPV equipment.
You see that the Bebop is really easy to fly (my girlfriend flew it like a pro on the first try) but if you want to go advanced (like me trying to fly through an obstacle filled garage) it's not so easy anymore.
So this might be a dead-end for you. If you want a "real" FPV miniquad later - you'd have to buy everything again...
Flying with MiniQuad through the same course was easy (evenn if this was my first flight with the Mini after 2 month). Only mishap: crashed after landing (note 2 self: disarm on KK2 is different than Naza ;-)
Later you see some nice flight scenes on a Hill in great sunlight (spring is coming!) and many updates and news on future projects and reviews:
- ezAntenna Tracker V2
- Aaronia Spektran HF 6065 great Spectrometer!
- WiDV (2.4ghz FULLHD video transmission - Alternative to lightbridge!)
- ImmersionRC Vortex (RTF Quad!)
- Ghost repaired - waiting for testflight to conclude
Shoppinglist: (as of 13.3.2015):
Bebop: 500€
Bebop with Skycontroller 900€
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MiniQuad: Droneframes DRQ250
from http://droneframes.com (choose US or EU)
looks like the also have an ARTF kit now: http://goo.gl/KHQpnL
Taranis RADIO (get it here: http://goo.gl/gezLJj)
Info: http://www.frsky-rc.com/product/pro.php?pro_id=113
Mobius CAM: http://goo.gl/l3tOBT
FPV gear:
with this search: http://goo.gl/0R6Q2z you see different IRC accessories you will need:
Video Transmitter 5.8
Video Receiver (if you don't have one in your goggles)
Antennas (get SPW Spironet for better results than normal antennas)
GOGGLES:
Fatshark Dominator V2: http://goo.gl/BGLJEE
or Dominator HD http://goo.gl/yz4qtB
Batteries (Nanotech 1500 3cell): http://goo.gl/4QSFyh
Hobbyking:
No, I'm not hobbyking sponsored - these are just examples. But their shop works good and you find a lot of things there.
Make sure your items are on stock - maybe in a warehouse near you - or else you pay customs and wait longer.
Links:
http://www.wirelessdv.com
http://immersionrc.com (for infos on the Vortex, ezAntennatracker)
or this video: https://youtu.be/5bX4aOfs1co
Aaronia Spektran:
http://www.aaronia.de/produkte/spectrum-analyzer/Tragbarer-Spektrumanalysator-HF-6060-V4/
Thunder Tiger Ghost+: http://goo.gl/gj74jD
Bebop: http://rcschimhangar.blogspot.co.at/2015/02/parrot-bebop.html
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If on a tight budget try to get used Fatshark rv922 or old base. They had huge FOV, not so sharp as domHD and no integrated 5.8 RX - but you can change the 2.4 RX in there against 5.8 module. some fiddeling around - but maybe a good solution for you!
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My question is, when learning to fly FPV with goggles, do you need a rock steady flight mode as the Bebop (as well as the DJI Phamtom) seems to have. And how do you progress to be able to fly FPV in the acro mode? Also, how would you put the transmitter settings (such as expo and dual rates) at?
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My GF has not much RC experience and I think she would crash if she had to fly with an manual mode quad LOS. however she found it very easy to fly from FPV perspective and with all the stabilisation. The only weird thing for her was: the altitude hold.
she flew with me to that smokestack up high. Steering is not an issue - like a computergame. but when we had to return to landing site (to greet the officers) she had some panic because she couldnt simply descend and was disoriented a bit with flying quite high...
on the other hand: I find miniquad flying very easy in manual mode - not so nice in stabilized mode. in manual mode you can point the nose of the quad in the direction where you want to go and it flies there almost like a plane. with stabilized mode you always have to move forward the nick stick to fly fwd...
flying miniquads in manual: dont try to hover too much - this is a bit harder. keep moving at medium speed so the quad gets stable through mommentum.
try to avoid hard obstacles because they will break more than a few props.
dont be too afraid of trees or branches - the props are cheap to replace.
transmitter: no dual rate but MUCH expo. even heard Charpu saying that he needs alot expo. like 30-50 expo on nick and roll.
also found that some users have too little THROTTLE response. if you use throttle you should get a nice punch soon - so you can adjust your altitude precise.
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