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  A replacement for your drone flight simulator

Posted by: greggold
18-11-2024, 01:44 PM
Forum: General
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I own the Liftoff simulator but sadly do not use it as often as I should.

The NewBeeDrone Hummingbird v3.1 drone is getting alot of praise as a tiny whoop racing drone, that is seen if you search "hummingbird drone" on youtube. I purchased one and I am using it as a simulator replacement;  you fly it inside, in a backyard, or a parking lot, etc and a proper flying field is not needed.

"The $89.99 Drone That's Changing the Race Game // 16.4 Grams // HummingBird v3.1 RS"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8i-HDRIs8Q&t=315s

It is fully aerobatic and its extreme light weight allows it to be an amazing aerobat as the power loops and other stunts in the video below demonstrate. The flying sequences are so fast that I thought the video recording on the goggles had been sped up, but if you look at the timer shown in the video you can confirm the video runs at normal speed.

The hummingbird does cost more than the Liftoff sim; as well as USD90 for the drone, I had to buy analog goggles  -
I chose Cobra X goggles (https://oscarliang.com/skyzone-cobra-s-x-fpv-goggles/)
and 300mah 1S HV lipos with a connector that suits the hummingbird, and a 1S charger.

I reckon its a good way to practice/develop aerobatic skills and way more fun than a sim.

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  DJI O4 air unit

Posted by: greggold
10-11-2024, 09:52 AM
Forum: General
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The DJI O3 air unit is the leader in high definition video for fpv quads, providing the best images and the best penetration and range of the video signal. Analog video has some strong points but continues to decline in popularity, and alternative to DJI HD systems such as Walksnail/Caddx and HDzero are generally considered not quite as good. There has been much speculation about the forthcoming  DJI O4 air unit, and finally we have some real information. 

The O4 will work with DJI goggles 2 and with integra, as well as the goggles 3.

The O4 will have 2 versions, one of which is very light at 10gm, and this means tiny 1S drones such as tiny whoops will for the first time get top video.
Mads has collected all the current information on the O4 which could be released as early as the end of the month. He thinks the O3 air unit may be discontinued soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zhCeMKLhIg&t=13s

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  Clearance sale of airplane parts and material

Posted by: greggold
09-11-2024, 10:57 AM
Forum: For Sale
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SOLD

everything is sold

I have been a RC airplane flyer for many decades, but in April of this year I started flying fpv drones and have now decided to sell all my airplane gear.

I am looking for a buyer who is prepared to take ALL of the following, at a deal price of AUD 50:



Contact:  PM or m. 0439644305

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  6 new Radiomaster elrs rxs for sale

Posted by: greggold
09-11-2024, 08:02 AM
Forum: For Sale
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SOLD


4 new in package  Radiomaster ER6 (6 channel) elrs rxs, each AUD 20

2 new in package Radiomaster ER4 (4 channel) elrs rxs, each AUD 12

all 6 rxs may be purchased as a bundle for AUD 50

These rxs all accept normal servo plugs and are suitable for airplane use.

Please respond by PM or to 0439644305

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  new FPV pilots and angle mode

Posted by: greggold
22-10-2024, 05:05 PM
Forum: General
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When I started in fpv I was told that angle mode - which is an auto- level mode - was an dubious crutch, that you should discard as soon as possible, that will teach you bad habits, that the good pilots will not touch,  and much more along these lines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otJNzZrE-yk

In the first few moments of this video Joshua Bardwell demolishes these arguments, and points out that 5 years ago all the top tiny whoop fpv racers flew in angle mode. Today apparently around half still do.

I think not all pilots agree with JB on this point.... but I certainly do, and I know for example that angle mode taught me no bad habits. While I now use acro mode most of the time in my flights, I always use angle mode for landing, as it still helps me hit the mat 100% of the time. If you miss the mat you may land in wet grass and this can lead within a minute to the loss of your flight controller - its has happened to me on two occasions, requiring an expensive repair. 

Angle mode is a crucial protection in an emergency when video signal is lost; if angle mode is engaged immediately it allows you (a) make a gentle climb (b) slowly yaw the quad  and © orient your tx towards the drone, where steps a - c all help restore the video connection.  It can also save the day in case of loss of pilot concentration, or disorientation.

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  SOLD 6 almost new 6S lipos for sale

Posted by: greggold
20-10-2024, 05:58 PM
Forum: For Sale
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SOLD

For sale 6  almost new 6S lipos,

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  To share my Dynam plane

Posted by: ck001
18-10-2024, 02:28 PM
Forum: General
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It's all my Dynam planes , they are very nice!

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  Progress on the DJI goggles 3 problem

Posted by: greggold
07-10-2024, 04:34 PM
Forum: General
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Anyone thinking about trying FPV will likely consider a purchase of DJI goggles, and especially the fairly new Goggles 3 that cost around AUD 850. These goggles work with the DJI O3 air unit which experts agree is the best, most stable fpv system - the video system fitted in the drone or airplane - on the market.

I mainly fly drones with the DJI O3 unit, and I have also done a limited test of a walksnail drone; I have little doubt the DJI O3 is the best video system. It seems the DJI O3 air unit is the most popular and widely purchased air unit, and that certainly is the case for PRCAC drone flyers. 

The DJI O3 unit on a drone may connect to the DJI goggles 2, the DJI goggles integra, and recently there is a firmware upgrade that lets the DJI goggles 3 work with the O3 air unit. These three goggles are the only goggles the O3 air unit works with. There is planned a DJI O4 air unit, but it is not likely to be available for several months or more.

For some weeks there have been online reports of a serious issue flying with the DJI O3 air unit and the goggles 3, whereby the video feed disconnects and fails to reconnect without warning, causing a crash. Leading online gurus including Joshua Bardwell and Ian at Mads Tech have posted videos about the issue and advised it is unsafe to fly using the DJI O3 air unit and the goggles 3. The goggles 3 is the faulty component, not the DJI O3 air unit.

In this video (starting at 10m 58s) Ian explains the current situation after discussion with some DJI staff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltjnFcoW4d4

Ian concludes its very likely a DJI firmware upgrade will fix the problem by the end of the year. A "beta" (beta firmware upgrade) is in the works and could be released earlier.

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  SOLD - Flex innovations RV8-10E Night version

Posted by: rcpilot
24-09-2024, 10:26 AM
Forum: For Sale
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It is the night version. For more details check the link,
https://www.modelflight.com.au/flex-inno...2QeENqPfrJ D6IA3CyoQYpUAi7v9G4HoAC66

The plane only has around 10 flights on it.

Comes with still in packing ZTW 60AMP ESC version G2. (The 50AMP one that came with it, died)

Also comes with 2 6S 1800 Primerc batteries.
https://www.modelflight.com.au/prime-rc-...ector.html

New cost plane $630 + $140 for batteries. $770

Will sell for $450 or best offer

Please call or text me at zero four six nine one 747 zero six

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  Mikado Logo 400 One RTF One complete Airframe

Posted by: rcpilot
24-09-2024, 10:13 AM
Forum: For Sale
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Mikado LOGO 400( One complete RTF With DX7 Mode1 radio and one Complete Airframe.) Plus some spares

Parts are still available for these plus you have an extra heli here. Good way to get into an already setup heli.

Its called 400, but is almost same size as Trex500. See full specs here
https://shop.mikado-heli.de/Other-LOGOs/LOGO-400.htm

Approx new cost around $1600 for one without TX
Kit $600
Futaba 9650 cyclic servos $112 x 3 = $336
https://www.rcjaz.com.au/futaba-s9650-di...-7033.html
Futaba 9257 tail servo $108
https://www.perthrc.com.au/futaba-digita...servo.html
Mikado Vbar Mini $250
Hacker A40-8L V2 1300kv motor Around $200
Turnigy 85AMP ESC with on/off switch $70
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-brus...tore=en_us

Only have about 30 flights on it, flies great, but getting harder to see with old eyes. Sticking with the big ones.

Watch my video shot a few days ago.
https://youtu.be/ljtYSOydaa0

Only flown gentle sport flights, No 3D. If you are local, you can come see it fly. Flies on 6s batteries

Parts are still available for these, but you got a spare complete airframe

Sell for $750 Or best offer (One RTF with DX7 + Extra complete airframe)

Please call or text me at zero four six nine one 747 zero six

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