Hello,
I am new to the forum and was looking for some semi beginner help, I am an accomplished 3d heli pilot, (inactive for a several years due to a another hobby I also participate in)
I have been playing around with a VERY inexpensive quad my kids gave to me last Fathers day and have been having a great time with it.
I have recently had the opportunity for a "ride along" with a racing drone at a local hobby shop and I am hooked !
A few things that have set me on a certain path:
1-I believe in having the best equipment I can afford, Back when I started flying helis in 1991 I learned early that having good ground equipment makes for a easier experience/ faster learning curve, IMHO.
2-Like all people these days I have used the internet for my research, and have put together what I believe a package that I hope will work for me.
3- Speaking only for myself, I know what my learning curve is in this hobby, I know how to start out easy and develop new skills, I also know that learning FPV is going to require a whole new thought process on my part, I have had the opportunity to get some stick time on an Inductance mini using FPV.
Here is a list of equipment I am thinking about:
* Impulse Alien 250 (not sure if I should use the 5" or 6" or if it even makes a difference)
*The Taranis Plus ( I think this should work with the Free Rider software if I am understanding correctly
*Fat Shark Dominator V3 goggles, I need help in choosing the best VTR and RX.
*I have no problem building the machine, But I am wondering if I should purchase a pre built and pre tuned machine and also buy a 2nd kit that I will build myself, building and soldering is not an issue for me (I am an electrician by trade who does systems integration programming for building applications (fire alarm, CCTV, access control, door entry..............
* The BIGGEST item I am trying to decide on is the FC, This is where I need the most help, I don't know if there is a plug and play set up (less soldering, connections using Futaba, JR type connectors or is it best to use a solder connection due to the forces put on the aircraft during high speed maneuvers ?
*I know I need to get batteries, charger and the rest of the gear to make this happen, I was just wondering if my thought process is heading in the right direction ?
Thank you very much
Danny Z
I am new to the forum and was looking for some semi beginner help, I am an accomplished 3d heli pilot, (inactive for a several years due to a another hobby I also participate in)
I have been playing around with a VERY inexpensive quad my kids gave to me last Fathers day and have been having a great time with it.
I have recently had the opportunity for a "ride along" with a racing drone at a local hobby shop and I am hooked !
A few things that have set me on a certain path:
1-I believe in having the best equipment I can afford, Back when I started flying helis in 1991 I learned early that having good ground equipment makes for a easier experience/ faster learning curve, IMHO.
2-Like all people these days I have used the internet for my research, and have put together what I believe a package that I hope will work for me.
3- Speaking only for myself, I know what my learning curve is in this hobby, I know how to start out easy and develop new skills, I also know that learning FPV is going to require a whole new thought process on my part, I have had the opportunity to get some stick time on an Inductance mini using FPV.
Here is a list of equipment I am thinking about:
* Impulse Alien 250 (not sure if I should use the 5" or 6" or if it even makes a difference)
*The Taranis Plus ( I think this should work with the Free Rider software if I am understanding correctly
*Fat Shark Dominator V3 goggles, I need help in choosing the best VTR and RX.
*I have no problem building the machine, But I am wondering if I should purchase a pre built and pre tuned machine and also buy a 2nd kit that I will build myself, building and soldering is not an issue for me (I am an electrician by trade who does systems integration programming for building applications (fire alarm, CCTV, access control, door entry..............
* The BIGGEST item I am trying to decide on is the FC, This is where I need the most help, I don't know if there is a plug and play set up (less soldering, connections using Futaba, JR type connectors or is it best to use a solder connection due to the forces put on the aircraft during high speed maneuvers ?
*I know I need to get batteries, charger and the rest of the gear to make this happen, I was just wondering if my thought process is heading in the right direction ?
Thank you very much
Danny Z