I am new to drones and so far just have been flying a toy class over the winter. I am getting ready to order one to start flying FPV. I am not real handy and don't have a ton of free time so I am only looking at Rtf's right now. The Vifly R220 looks like it could be a good starter drone. I saw that it comes with Cleanflight. Everything I have seen and read indicates that changing to Beta flight is an improvement for any quad. Has anyone that owns a R220 flashed it to Beta flight? Is there any reason it couldn't be changed to Beta flight? If anyone has done it, did you actually notice a performance upgrade? Thanks in advance for your help.
Vifly R220
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Jtrjr
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John,
I've been looking at your R220 for quite some time but only see a RTF version. I've got quite a few drones and prefer to use my FrSky Taranis. Do you guys sell ARF's or BNF's?
Jerry
I've been looking at your R220 for quite some time but only see a RTF version. I've got quite a few drones and prefer to use my FrSky Taranis. Do you guys sell ARF's or BNF's?
Jerry
That is Great! Thanks for your reply. I am definitely going to order one now. I will try flying it with Cleanflight first and flash to Betaflight later if I decide that is what I really want. I think your right, as a beginner it probably wouldn't be a difference to me since I do not know anything about tuning settings at this point anyway.
By the way, any plans to come out with additional colors anytime soon?
By the way, any plans to come out with additional colors anytime soon?
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So far I love it!!
It is SUPER durable,very responsive.
The one thing I guess would be a problem(small) would be the screws holding the top and bottom plates to the main frame are 2.5m vs. 3m (industry standard) so make sure you order extra bolts to have extras. I have started to use the DAL 5040 tri blade cyclone props and it makes it really stable.
Mark.
It is SUPER durable,very responsive.
The one thing I guess would be a problem(small) would be the screws holding the top and bottom plates to the main frame are 2.5m vs. 3m (industry standard) so make sure you order extra bolts to have extras. I have started to use the DAL 5040 tri blade cyclone props and it makes it really stable.
Mark.
Jtrjr
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How does this compare to Vortex 220 awmagad edition? For a total beginner? Part availability? Support? Ease of use and changing broken parts.
Jtrjr
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According to DHL tracking my new drone will be here today. Unfortunately it is snowing. As soon as I can get it in the air I will update this thread with my feedback.
I am considering ordering one as well. What accessories did you get? Did you get the batteries they are selling? Which one 3S or 4S?
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I bought the batteries they have on the Vifly website. I ordered all 4s. I also ordered some Fat Shark Dominator V3's and TBS Triumph antenna's. I will start with just the antenna it comes with because I do not want to dremmal out the frame right away. The Fat Shark's came in 2 days ago and I have been practicing FPV on my Hubsan X4 107D and it is a different world. I have only flown it inside but it changes everything.
Jtrjr
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Doberman,
I didn't get much in accessories other than the GoPro mount. I'm planning on using the Turnigy Graphene 3S 1500mah 65c batteries. They're a bit spendy but I've had very good luck with the 1300mah ones on my other birds. I'm sticking with 3S for now. When I can fly like some of these other guys around here I'll switch to 4S.
Jerry
Amazon.com: Turnigy Graphene 1500mAh 3S 65C LiPo Pack w/ XT60: Toys & Games
EDIT!!!! THESE BATTERIES DO NOT FIT THE FRAME !!!!!
I didn't get much in accessories other than the GoPro mount. I'm planning on using the Turnigy Graphene 3S 1500mah 65c batteries. They're a bit spendy but I've had very good luck with the 1300mah ones on my other birds. I'm sticking with 3S for now. When I can fly like some of these other guys around here I'll switch to 4S.
Jerry
Amazon.com: Turnigy Graphene 1500mAh 3S 65C LiPo Pack w/ XT60: Toys & Games
EDIT!!!! THESE BATTERIES DO NOT FIT THE FRAME !!!!!
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theGreenOrange
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How do you like this drone so far? Is it good for a total noob like myself as a first drone?
I will let you know in a few days. Just got delivered today, I will get some flight time in this weekend.
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