Anytime you're running bullnose props or heavy bite props like the 5051's, keep a check on your motors make sure they're not overheating
Last edited:
WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT RACE QUADS TODAY
- Thread starter VirtueViolater
- Start date
Flew 4 paks in my 6" quad today, was gonna do some tuning but realized i need to wait till i get some bigger packs because it is way too light, the bigger paks will help that and the flight time. Im gonna order some at least 2000mah 4s batteries, maybe bigger. this quad hovers and cruises at very little throttle. its also super responsive, some more weight should balance it out im thinking. I coaxed a video out of the camera im sending back, good riddance....lol. Its posted on youtube and ill post a link when it shows
Jtrjr
Well-Known Member
Virtue,
The video isn't working, it says it's unavailable. Did you make sure it was set to public or unlisted?
Jerry
The video isn't working, it says it's unavailable. Did you make sure it was set to public or unlisted?
Jerry
Hey guys,
I learned that i can actually fly! I actually took off from my elevated deck and landed in the same spot....unbelievable!
I also learned that if a motor is exceptionally hot it is cooked....gt200 lost a motor ,will have to order a couple more.
Peace
Keith
I learned that i can actually fly! I actually took off from my elevated deck and landed in the same spot....unbelievable!
I also learned that if a motor is exceptionally hot it is cooked....gt200 lost a motor ,will have to order a couple more.
Peace
Keith
Last edited:
yes, its the LX6, theres also a stretch 6", the LS6 if things go well with this one, i may build a LS6. as far as you getting one, thats up to you, i can tell you i love mine, but i built it, so i kinda have to love it...lol
Jtrjr
Well-Known Member
Virtue,
Yeah, it's working. That sucker screams! The video quality was actually pretty good except for some jello. Thanks for sharing!
Jerry
Yeah, it's working. That sucker screams! The video quality was actually pretty good except for some jello. Thanks for sharing!
Jerry
Thanks, never really got into the throttle, thinking it's gonna be really fast with a little more weight. The camera was mounted very tight, think the jello was the camera it's self, gonna pick up a gopro soon. Thanks for looking
Hi Jerry, you mentioned you received a leapord frame a day or two ago,, just wanted to let you know that you don't have to buy a GoPro mount for it that you can use two straps and it works great especially if you put a thin piece of foam between the camera and the frame
Jtrjr
Well-Known Member
Thanks, Virtue. I already ordered a mount. I think it'll give the GoPro a little more protection.
Jerry
Jerry
yeah, i can understand that. just flew a couple paks, just realized im flying the same 6045 3 props.... have been through a couple crashes and lots of scraggle, they are like new. these are the gemfan's, i see why you like them so much Jerry
Just ran across these, might be a good, cheap way to try out a 6" build
Amazon.com: Hobbypower Carbon Fiber Arm Extensions for 6" Props 6030 6045 6050 Propeller for QAV250 Mini Quadcopter (pack of 4 pcs): Toys & Games
they're ugly as all hell...lol, i could put these on my 6" build and try 7" props...lol (not serious)
Amazon.com: Hobbypower Carbon Fiber Arm Extensions for 6" Props 6030 6045 6050 Propeller for QAV250 Mini Quadcopter (pack of 4 pcs): Toys & Games
they're ugly as all hell...lol, i could put these on my 6" build and try 7" props...lol (not serious)
Jtrjr
Well-Known Member
Oooh, you're a hoot! There's not a chance in H@ll I'm putting those on one of my birds! I've got enough issues already without creating new ones!
Jerry
Jerry
just ordered a set of 6030 3 carbon fiber props, the only 6030 3 props ive found so far
Amazon.com: Gartt 6030 Carbon Fiber 3-blade Propeller Prop: Toys & Games
Amazon.com: Gartt 6030 Carbon Fiber 3-blade Propeller Prop: Toys & Games
Just wanted to say that these batteries are awesome, after probably 40-50 flights, no puffing what so ever. they get pretty hot but with the amount of current they supply, im not surprised. The price leveled out at just under $30, a good price for what you get.
theGreenOrange
Well-Known Member
Jtrjr
Well-Known Member
Virtue,
FWIW: This comes from my experience with my aerial photography drone fleet. Be careful with carbon fiber props. They are much stiffer than normal props which can cause erratic flight behavior. I choose not to use them with my photography drones. I'm not sure how they'll work with a race drone. Also, be more careful with them, they can really chew things up. Especially skin and muscle!
Jerry
FWIW: This comes from my experience with my aerial photography drone fleet. Be careful with carbon fiber props. They are much stiffer than normal props which can cause erratic flight behavior. I choose not to use them with my photography drones. I'm not sure how they'll work with a race drone. Also, be more careful with them, they can really chew things up. Especially skin and muscle!
Jerry
theGreenOrange
Well-Known Member
After breaking ANOTHER micro all-in-one camera/VTX, I have learned two things for my Predator X build.
1. From now on with these tiny AIO camera/VTXs, I will be putting epoxy around where the lens attaches to the circuit board over the sensor.
2. I will not be waiting for the cloverleaf to break, I will be swapping to a whip antenna right away. This is to prevent the antenna from breaking the lens off, and from ripping the antenna pads off the VTX board.
1. From now on with these tiny AIO camera/VTXs, I will be putting epoxy around where the lens attaches to the circuit board over the sensor.
2. I will not be waiting for the cloverleaf to break, I will be swapping to a whip antenna right away. This is to prevent the antenna from breaking the lens off, and from ripping the antenna pads off the VTX board.
