Confused about what to buy? Not any more

Wayno52 · Jul 30, 2017

Hi again all. Ok so after my previous post and much thought and research I have a quote from a local online hobby shop for my first fpv racer.
I have decided on the following which I believe I can upgrade on as time goes on.
Racer: Diatone tyrant s
Transmitter: Turnigy TGY-i6 AFHDS
Goggles: Eachine ev800
Charger: Imax B6AC pro balance
Battery pack: Bonka 4s 1300 65c.
All installed and ready to go for $600 delivered. I can get a bit cheaper but they will install everything and send RTF.
Just hoping for some feedback before I place the order. Cheers Wayne

simika · Jul 30, 2017

hey Wayne ciao.. i'm a newbie just like you ( I think? lol) anyway I did some research as well and asked over this great forum.. I ended up placing this order.. it cost half of yours and it's a good startup kit :

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Wayno52 · Jul 30, 2017

Hi Simika, thanks heaps for your feedback. I have was also looking at the wizard and slot of good reviews but also some scary bad ones. Maybe bad batch? It's a reasonable outlay but all reviews so far on tyrant are great. Have you got yours yet? If so, how is it? Cheers Wayne

theGreenOrange · Jul 30, 2017

Those two drones are probably the best two RTF deals of 2017 so far. You guys will both be happy I think.

On the EV800, I have mixed feelings. I have those and the Googles Two. The only things I don't like about my EV800 are that the range on the receiver isn't the best, and they aren't that comfortable. But I modded a DVR in mine, and still carry them along as a spectator screen since the faceplate comes off.

Even though they are lower res, I wonder if you might be happier with the VR-007 since they are way more comfortable? I don't know the answer, just food for thought.

Fiddlebog · Jul 31, 2017

Wayno52 said:
It's a reasonable outlay but all reviews so far on tyrant are great. Have you got yours yet? If so, how is it? Cheers Wayne

I just ordered a Tyrant recently, but I don't have my goggles yet. The LOS tests I have done though were outstanding. Very easy to control, and very powerful/responsive.

Wayno52 · Jul 31, 2017

Fiddlebog said:
I just ordered a Tyrant recently, but I don't have my goggles yet. The LOS tests I have done though were outstanding. Very easy to control, and very powerful/responsive.

Cheers Fiddlebog, what battery packs and goggles did you go for?

Fiddlebog · Jul 31, 2017

I'm using the Turnigy Multistar 1400mAh 4S batteries and ordered Eachine Goggles Two.

Wayno52 · Jul 31, 2017

Fiddlebog said:
I'm using the Turnigy Multistar 1400mAh 4S batteries and ordered Eachine Goggles Two.

Sounds like a great set up
Enjoy

simika · Jul 31, 2017

Wayno52 said:
Hi Simika, thanks heaps for your feedback. I have was also looking at the wizard and slot of good reviews but also some scary bad ones. Maybe bad batch? It's a reasonable outlay but all reviews so far on tyrant are great. Have you got yours yet? If so, how is it? Cheers Wayne

Italian post is famous... to be slow! I was meant to get those last Friday or today but now I've to hope they arrive before end of this week.. I just can't wait to test it!

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simika · Aug 1, 2017

theGreenOrange said:
Those two drones are probably the best two RTF deals of 2017 so far. You guys will both be happy I think.

On the EV800, I have mixed feelings. I have those and the Googles Two. The only things I don't like about my EV800 are that the range on the receiver isn't the best, and they aren't that comfortable. But I modded a DVR in mine, and still carry them along as a spectator screen since the faceplate comes off.

Even though they are lower res, I wonder if you might be happier with the VR-007 since they are way more comfortable? I don't know the answer, just food for thought.

hey mate, hopefully I get it this week.. I know you'll probably laugh about it

BUT
should I install and use betaflight when I receive the drone?
the thing is that is rtf and honestly I've no idea what I should look into betaflight or not

I'm watching online few tutorials but.. anything I should check right away? thanks

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VirtueViolater · Aug 1, 2017

if your drone is rtf, i highly recomend NOT tampering with the fc if it is flyable until you do lots of research on changing/ updating firmware etc.

theGreenOrange · Aug 1, 2017

Just connect to cleanflight or betaflight, whichever is installed, and familiarize yourself with the pages. If you do want to change something, make only one or two changes at a time. Once you get the hang of it, you can decide if you want to switch.

Jtrjr · Aug 1, 2017

Sim,

I'm with Virtue and Green on this one. You shouldn't have to fiddle with anything on an RTF bird. I have a screen recorder on my computer and anytime I get a new bird or make significant changes to one, I use the screen recorder and record a video of me scrolling through all of the setting pages in BetaFlight. If I ever have a flight controller fail or I want to go back to where I started I have a video of all of my settings.

Jerry

simika · Aug 2, 2017

guys thank you for your Feedback! we'll the thing is that I wish to change NOTHING at the very begin lol.. that's why I bought a RTF drone. I just got confused by watching some videos.. seemed like it was "the first step to do" but probably they mean it for those not rtf..

sure I won't mess with those parameters until I get conscious of what they are!

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VirtueViolater · Aug 2, 2017

Eachine Racer 250 F3 - FPV Drone Racer w/ FPV VR-007 Goggles - RTF
great deal.....good to go out of the box

simika · Aug 3, 2017

arrived... had my 1st little flight.. a complete disaster lol..
and I had to setup arm switch on betaflight or I'd not be able to start motors! tomorrow second day of test..

how many batteries do you have? is there a "good" charger where I can recharge 2 or 3 batteries?

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theGreenOrange · Aug 3, 2017

What charger do you have? You may not need a new charger, just use a parallel charging board.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XW6XCZ3

LuvMyTJ · Aug 6, 2017

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