I have 4 DJI FPV now including this one that I got a couple weeks ago, it's a fun flyer. I have only been flying FPV since about April of this year and my kids got me the DJI goggles as a gift for my father's day and my birthday so I was "forced" to switch to digital. My analog are all collecting dust now.
Made the switch to DJI this year after losing hope that FatShark would release something as good. I’ve switched everything to DJI/CRSF now except my 1S quads and frankly I hardly fly them any longer simply because of the analog. My heavily modified P16 flies so well I don’t really miss them!
Nice review I love mine! I have just been flying on 3s 450mah still has plenty of punch! I have changed to the avan rush 2.5" props and found it to be smoother.
@@NickBurnsFPV she might the fpv hoddy gods have taxed me pretty good in the last 3 months for instance. True story my family got me the tinyhawk 2 freestyle for my birthday on sep 30th I live in North western Montana at the foot hills of the rocks god country for sure I've had birds of pray fallow and watch my 1s and 2s micros a few times or more well me and my kids where out flying and my younger daughter says dad a big bird is fallowing you again 3 to 5 seconds latter my vtx went out I strip my goggles and turn on my buzzer and looked for 6 hours or so and looked the next day and one more day after that nothing I got to fly that one for like half of a pack so ya I didn't know if I should even say anything about it every one will probably think I'm full of it. No I got a good woman I'm pritty lucky in that department.
I love this frame. I fly a build on 1103s on 3s with a 360 go, maybe twice a week. This handles just as good if not better, I love the digital, this is a really nice quad. Very powerful. Very smooth and agile.
Knock knock. “Honey, it’s that crazy neighbor with his flying things again!” If you are lucky you’ll get him hooked! Love the reviews. Mad flying skills!
Fantastic flying, Nick! Really nice!!! 😃 I don't know, but I still think it's too much weight for the little guy. I'd rather have a small quad like that with analog system. 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
I love the look of digital fpv and I have tried it as well. However for my flying and enjoyment analog does "just fine" haha. But seriously the reason I don't go to dji is I like to build a fair amount of different quads and its just to expensive to invest in atm. But hey I'm still having fun, everyone said I'd hate it after trying thier Dji set-up... Give me caddx ratel a good vtx and HD02 and its a beautiful image in a different way to digital.
Did you have flyaways on 4s? theres a lot reports about that, im torn, i really like form factor of phantom and 4s over babyhawk 2 and smart35, they are a bit too big for me at least...
No I did not. Flyaways is a fairly non specific way to describe something. If we have the quad setup with our radio properly if the control link fails it should disarm and fall to the ground. Flyaways could also be described as uncontrollable accent. But in my case neither. I still have this one and fly it occasionally.
Hey Seby. What have you been up to? Getting the itch to get back in the air? I still love analog for pure performance, but the image of digital is very compelling 🤯
@@NickBurnsFPV Not sure I will :) I like a lot also my new hobby :). But if I have to move back.... I want to go to Digital... results look impressive :).
I can verify it’s possible to wreck your FC by crashing upside down, it wasn’t easy to do but the vista knocked a couple components off the FC when it smacked into it. Night flying + tall buildings + concrete. FC and standoffs were the only casualties, top plate sprang right back into shape when I took the bolts out and the battery was ok-ish.
crash upside down on concrete from high up...dang. I guess it still cheaper than killing a go pro. I am a bit surprised the vista a camera survived, must be well built.
Yes, please do a video on camera tilt mod. More tilt = more fun. Also would be interested on your thoughts on the Torque FPV Hornet HD 3" frame for the Caddx Vista. Hope you can get your hands on one of those!
I need to revisit the Hornet HD, my canopy wasn't solid, I tried to tune it out but failed. Here is the video I have of the hornet hd ruclips.net/video/ZLyNpLNwK7I/видео.html
Gday Nick, nice micro very awsome flying looks like a ton of power, its a bit of a premium price though i wish i owned hd goggles bugger! lol, i built an analog one its very cool but i haven't flown it yet we are having a very wet start to spring, great review nice work mate.👍🛸
This one seems to fly sweet! Good to hear about your new neighbours 👍 I really think the DJI stuff is worth it for so many reasons, before I even took off on my 1st flight I was happy with my purchase (only a few weeks ago). I just started laughing going is this how good it is?!?! That was on 25mb, 50mb is even nicer. I'm a lil surprised another company in China hasn't made/copied the hd stuff yet for cheaper, surely it can't be too much longer.
digital fpv is a much different experience. I suspect it hasn't been copied as DJI either makes the chips or has the company it does on a strict agreement, similar to the products from DJI most are familiar with.
Just a matter of time that fat shark may introduce a digital version I've seen some early experiments they done looks nice. I think dji will eventually release their own fpv quad may be game changer in the freestyle arena ( not racing) there is a leak photo! looks like a nice 4 inch ripper! imagine with Gps! Imagine if they do it were u can change motors , FC, camera, with no soldering may well be a game changer for sure, but surely higher price will be added for that comfort.
Hi buddy really hoping you can help I buddy of mine gifted me his smart 2.5 when he left the hobby is there any chance you could open this guy up and show me how it’s wired to work with the dji controller, the version he gave me is elrs I’m fairly new to the hobby
I know this is a year old and I promise I’m not making fun, but “I have a little bit of a problem with heights and I’m not gettin up there” did make me chuckle to myself
Nick, did you have flyaways on 4s, I just got one and been flying on 3s because of the flyaway I have been hearing about running 4s, how did you fix the runaway situation...?
I have not had fly aways, its likely due to the pid tune, there is another pid profile for 4s. I think its profile 2, or if your using profile 2 to fly 3s then it might be 3 or 1. Sorry I can't remember for certain.
Hi Nick Great video and review of the GEPRC PHANTOM HD , I happen to like it, looks like a lot of fun and good cornering for a 2.5in , I prefer 3in but the biggest problem would be that the props are in view and if I had the DJI version I would not be happy. I would have to pass. Thanks again for the video and information
Great video Nick 👍 and to let you know I just purchased it thru your affiliate hope it helps u out . Hey you think this can fly with one of those geprc lipo ion 18650 3000 mah? For maybe longer range no heavy freestyle of course maybe even with that long range geprec antena too . Just a thought
I will surely be less responsive, but flying more straight line it will be fine, you might find the flight time does increase but I wouldn't expect it to be by a factor of x mah.
They sent mine with bi blade props which are unusable(found out the hard way), the wrong battery pad, and the camera mounted upside down. Looks like they sent the accessories for the analog frsky version
Could go with a naked Vista system and regular DJI camera, would weigh about the same as Nebula and non-naked Vista? Would the regular Vista camera fit in this, as I know the Nebula is smaller width? Could the stack accommodate a naked Vista or is FC stack in your opinion?
Black and grey dji goggles that look like antman and the black square dji radio. But we can order with other receivers and use other radios. The black dji goggles are required for the hd version
Nick, I have catalyst machine works, 3 inch banggod HD, 3 inch more massive droner HD, and 2 5 inch merica HD all catalyst. Looking for 2.5 cruiser, ripper, would you go with this phantom or maybe the 3 inch beetle HD.
It’s a tough call, you have one of each. In my case a feel a little more “micro” on a 2.5 than 3 inch. Maybe it’s the sound or just knowing it’s smaller
I can say 100% stay away from the 3” beetle, the arm is cut down to almost nothing at the motor mounts and even a small crash is too much for them. If you look at the images of the 3” version on their site you’ll see what I mean. I broke 2 and gave up on that particular frame. It’s a shame because otherwise it would be my favourite micro.
For what it’s worth I’ve come to like the iFlight Titan HD3 frame, camera protection is a bit lacking but otherwise nicely laid out and tough 3” that rips on 4S 650 and cruises along for ~7 mins on 4S 1100. If you go that route 1404 5000kv and the HQ 3*2.5*3 props are a fantastic match.
I have mounted an instago360 2 with a tpu mount. I'm getting alot of jello. I have used the same camera on my cinepro without and jello. I also love the way this quad flies but don't like to rely on Google DVR. . I changed to pid profile 2 because I had flyaways with a 4s battery. No matter what battery or profile I'm still getting jello. I'm running new props. The motors look and feel fine. Any ideas would be appreciated!!
Is yours the hd version? And you have jello in the fpv camera or insta camera or both. I think the new insta camera will have a new firmware coming soon to handle the vibrations better. If the fpv camera has jello, check to make sure the motors aren’t bent and the carbon arms are solid. After that we have to work on the pids. I can send you what came on mine via email. Nickburnsrc@gmail.com
It can, mounting it will be a challenge if we chose to keep the battery on top. It won't fly as long with the same size of battery due to the extra weight, and it changes how it handles as well, but it can carry it.
Closer to 3min. There is 17seconds of arm time not in the video. This is also my shortest flight over the last week. Nearly a worst case scenario for flight time
@@NickBurnsFPV I went DJI day one, but at this point there's no reason for "ME" just me to fly analog at all. Once they started making digital micro quads that was it for me.
Informal Poll do you have DJI FPV? Are you saving/shopping for it?
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I'd rather smash my left testicle with a claw hammer than ever buy a DJI product....lol....
Yeah I have 2 quads with DJI I've been going on a all digital binge
I don't have it yet. I want it, but it's too expensive for me. 😕
I have 4 DJI FPV now including this one that I got a couple weeks ago, it's a fun flyer. I have only been flying FPV since about April of this year and my kids got me the DJI goggles as a gift for my father's day and my birthday so I was "forced" to switch to digital. My analog are all collecting dust now.
Made the switch to DJI this year after losing hope that FatShark would release something as good. I’ve switched everything to DJI/CRSF now except my 1S quads and frankly I hardly fly them any longer simply because of the analog. My heavily modified P16 flies so well I don’t really miss them!
Once I tried it I thought "why didn't I do this earlier" its absolutely worth it
Nice review I love mine! I have just been flying on 3s 450mah still has plenty of punch! I have changed to the avan rush 2.5" props and found it to be smoother.
Great video and flying👍 This bird flies well! Great power on 4s and well maneuverable for smaller area flying. Geprc builds nice stuff!
Good to know you have decent neighbors. To give you a key is really cool. There's still some good people left in the world.
Yes there are. Unfortunately we don’t get to here much about good people. Doesn’t get the attention
"Need two" one to fly and one to look at my wife is going to throw me out. My fleet will keep me warm.
Lol ah surely she won’t throw you out 😁
@@NickBurnsFPV Phew! You don't know his wife!!! lol Just kidding! ;)
@@NickBurnsFPV she might the fpv hoddy gods have taxed me pretty good in the last 3 months for instance. True story my family got me the tinyhawk 2 freestyle for my birthday on sep 30th I live in North western Montana at the foot hills of the rocks god country for sure I've had birds of pray fallow and watch my 1s and 2s micros a few times or more well me and my kids where out flying and my younger daughter says dad a big bird is fallowing you again 3 to 5 seconds latter my vtx went out I strip my goggles and turn on my buzzer and looked for 6 hours or so and looked the next day and one more day after that nothing I got to fly that one for like half of a pack so ya I didn't know if I should even say anything about it every one will probably think I'm full of it. No I got a good woman I'm pritty lucky in that department.
Ya I gess one for me and one for the birds maybe.
@@BallPingFpv Do you think the bird carried it away?
If only they had a version of that frame with 3" arms
I agree. This is one of the best DJI BNF micros I’ve seen, but it would be significantly better with 3” props and 1404 motors.
Agreed!
I love this frame. I fly a build on 1103s on 3s with a 360 go, maybe twice a week.
This handles just as good if not better, I love the digital, this is a really nice quad.
Very powerful. Very smooth and agile.
Knock knock. “Honey, it’s that crazy neighbor with his flying things again!” If you are lucky you’ll get him hooked! Love the reviews. Mad flying skills!
lol, I am working on it. :P Thank you
Fantastic flying, Nick! Really nice!!! 😃
I don't know, but I still think it's too much weight for the little guy. I'd rather have a small quad like that with analog system. 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
sure, for absolute performance weight is a major factor in micros. Just no way around it if we want digital fpv. ....for now. :)
I’m really starting to consider hd ie dji I just need to scrape up the funds I like how this thing handled everything
it's still an incredible liitle machine, I have 2 of them I love them so much ! ;-). Also does very well on 3s power.
I love it when you send it over your house. 😄 Nice review...
I love the look of digital fpv and I have tried it as well. However for my flying and enjoyment analog does "just fine" haha. But seriously the reason I don't go to dji is I like to build a fair amount of different quads and its just to expensive to invest in atm.
But hey I'm still having fun, everyone said I'd hate it after trying thier Dji set-up... Give me caddx ratel a good vtx and HD02 and its a beautiful image in a different way to digital.
yes, fun is fun, and yes DJI is expensive, almost expensive as another build.
Did you have flyaways on 4s? theres a lot reports about that, im torn, i really like form factor of phantom and 4s over babyhawk 2 and smart35, they are a bit too big for me at least...
No I did not. Flyaways is a fairly non specific way to describe something. If we have the quad setup with our radio properly if the control link fails it should disarm and fall to the ground. Flyaways could also be described as uncontrollable accent. But in my case neither. I still have this one and fly it occasionally.
Great review
Waiting for the geprc crocodile baby
Have to see what it got.
LOL I wish I had an FPV neighbor. Could make some cool runs...
Great review Nick... I guess in a couple of months, we will see even lighter HD modules. With such machines, I am tempted to resume droning :).
Hey Seby. What have you been up to? Getting the itch to get back in the air? I still love analog for pure performance, but the image of digital is very compelling 🤯
@@NickBurnsFPV Not sure I will :) I like a lot also my new hobby :). But if I have to move back.... I want to go to Digital... results look impressive :).
I can verify it’s possible to wreck your FC by crashing upside down, it wasn’t easy to do but the vista knocked a couple components off the FC when it smacked into it. Night flying + tall buildings + concrete. FC and standoffs were the only casualties, top plate sprang right back into shape when I took the bolts out and the battery was ok-ish.
crash upside down on concrete from high up...dang. I guess it still cheaper than killing a go pro. I am a bit surprised the vista a camera survived, must be well built.
Dang! That thing rips!!
Pretty surprisingly really I didn’t expect it have flown two other vista 2.5inchers
Yes, please do a video on camera tilt mod. More tilt = more fun. Also would be interested on your thoughts on the Torque FPV Hornet HD 3" frame for the Caddx Vista. Hope you can get your hands on one of those!
I need to revisit the Hornet HD, my canopy wasn't solid, I tried to tune it out but failed. Here is the video I have of the hornet hd ruclips.net/video/ZLyNpLNwK7I/видео.html
@@NickBurnsFPV Nice, thanks for the link Nick 👍
Gday Nick, nice micro very awsome flying looks like a ton of power, its a bit of a premium price though i wish i owned hd goggles bugger! lol, i built an analog one its very cool but i haven't flown it yet we are having a very wet start to spring, great review nice work mate.👍🛸
Yes. Vista/dji pumps the price up $89-$120. Its hard to overcome that price when the budget doesn’t allow and we are already invested in analog.
Hi Nick...great flying as usual. What percentage of your flights are now digital?
Overall likely around 25-30%
@@NickBurnsFPV I'm surprised it's so little. Is that because you mostly fly micros?
@@mosephina yes. I do stay 4inch at most. It might pick up with this little guy.
This one seems to fly sweet!
Good to hear about your new neighbours 👍
I really think the DJI stuff is worth it for so many reasons, before I even took off on my 1st flight I was happy with my purchase (only a few weeks ago). I just started laughing going is this how good it is?!?! That was on 25mb, 50mb is even nicer.
I'm a lil surprised another company in China hasn't made/copied the hd stuff yet for cheaper, surely it can't be too much longer.
digital fpv is a much different experience. I suspect it hasn't been copied as DJI either makes the chips or has the company it does on a strict agreement, similar to the products from DJI most are familiar with.
Just a matter of time that fat shark may introduce a digital version I've seen some early experiments they done looks nice. I think dji will eventually release their own fpv quad may be game changer in the freestyle arena ( not racing) there is a leak photo! looks like a nice 4 inch ripper! imagine with Gps! Imagine if they do it were u can change motors , FC, camera, with no soldering may well be a game changer for sure, but surely higher price will be added for that comfort.
Hi buddy really hoping you can help I buddy of mine gifted me his smart 2.5 when he left the hobby is there any chance you could open this guy up and show me how it’s wired to work with the dji controller, the version he gave me is elrs I’m fairly new to the hobby
What prop do you recommend works best with this quad? I been getting a lot of prop wash with the hq props I’ve been using. Thank you
Put the avan props on it! Much smoother and more power
Maybe I should check it out that way
I know this is a year old and I promise I’m not making fun, but “I have a little bit of a problem with heights and I’m not gettin up there” did make me chuckle to myself
It’s just an interesting choice in hobbies for someone afraid of heights. It makes sense - it’s just interesting. Cheers Nick!
I totally agree. I seemed to train myself out of my issues.
Nick, did you have flyaways on 4s, I just got one and been flying on 3s because of the flyaway I have been hearing about running 4s, how did you fix the runaway situation...?
I have not had fly aways, its likely due to the pid tune, there is another pid profile for 4s. I think its profile 2, or if your using profile 2 to fly 3s then it might be 3 or 1. Sorry I can't remember for certain.
Oh, good to know, I didn't know that there was another profile for 4s....makes sense....thanks
it looks cool
Hi Nick Great video and review of the GEPRC PHANTOM HD , I happen to like it, looks like a lot of fun and good cornering for a 2.5in , I prefer 3in but the biggest problem would be that the props are in view and if I had the DJI version I would not be happy. I would have to pass. Thanks again for the video and information
Yea some don’t want props in view. I kinda like it if the aren’t distracting. I prefer not to see the motors...that’s to much
Love the way your son jumped when the first rocket went off. Made me laugh. Such a keener.
Still a bit jumpy isn’t he
Great video Nick 👍 and to let you know I just purchased it thru your affiliate hope it helps u out . Hey you think this can fly with one of those geprc lipo ion 18650 3000 mah? For maybe longer range no heavy freestyle of course maybe even with that long range geprec antena too . Just a thought
I will surely be less responsive, but flying more straight line it will be fine, you might find the flight time does increase but I wouldn't expect it to be by a factor of x mah.
They sent mine with bi blade props which are unusable(found out the hard way), the wrong battery pad, and the camera mounted upside down. Looks like they sent the accessories for the analog frsky version
yea, that is strange. I would make contact with support and send photos of what you have received.
Would love to see your thoughts on the beta 95x v2
I think one is coming. Should have been here long ago. I should check on it. Thank you
Could go with a naked Vista system and regular DJI camera, would weigh about the same as Nebula and non-naked Vista? Would the regular Vista camera fit in this, as I know the Nebula is smaller width? Could the stack accommodate a naked Vista or is FC stack in your opinion?
Unfortunately the dji camera is to wide. It would take a heavy mod to make it fit. I might go naked with it though
What do you think, GepRC Phantom HD or the Transtec Beetle 2.5 ?
phantom HD for me takes the crown.
Your next giveaway would be lit
What control and headset do you use for this drone? I have it and well I’m a beginner.
Black and grey dji goggles that look like antman and the black square dji radio. But we can order with other receivers and use other radios. The black dji goggles are required for the hd version
Keeping my fingers crossed that emax sends u the new nanohawk 65mm
Lol me too!
I was just flying this exact quad came to your channel to tell you about it and up pops the review. Weird
Lol
How did you put the strap? Doesn't fit. Did you open the quad?
Maybe, I really can't remember it was 2 years ago
@@NickBurnsFPV thanks!
Review 🔥🔥🔥
Nick, I have catalyst machine works, 3 inch banggod HD, 3 inch more massive droner HD, and 2 5 inch merica HD all catalyst. Looking for 2.5 cruiser, ripper, would you go with this phantom or maybe the 3 inch beetle HD.
It’s a tough call, you have one of each. In my case a feel a little more “micro” on a 2.5 than 3 inch. Maybe it’s the sound or just knowing it’s smaller
I can say 100% stay away from the 3” beetle, the arm is cut down to almost nothing at the motor mounts and even a small crash is too much for them. If you look at the images of the 3” version on their site you’ll see what I mean. I broke 2 and gave up on that particular frame. It’s a shame because otherwise it would be my favourite micro.
For what it’s worth I’ve come to like the iFlight Titan HD3 frame, camera protection is a bit lacking but otherwise nicely laid out and tough 3” that rips on 4S 650 and cruises along for ~7 mins on 4S 1100. If you go that route 1404 5000kv and the HQ 3*2.5*3 props are a fantastic match.
Is this before with dji black fpv radio and v2 goggles?
I don't have the v2 goggles, but they will work as well. And Yes the black dji radio, big and square.
I have mounted an instago360 2 with a tpu mount. I'm getting alot of jello. I have used the same camera on my cinepro without and jello. I also love the way this quad flies but don't like to rely on Google DVR. . I changed to pid profile 2 because I had flyaways with a 4s battery. No matter what battery or profile I'm still getting jello. I'm running new props. The motors look and feel fine. Any ideas would be appreciated!!
Is yours the hd version? And you have jello in the fpv camera or insta camera or both. I think the new insta camera will have a new firmware coming soon to handle the vibrations better. If the fpv camera has jello, check to make sure the motors aren’t bent and the carbon arms are solid. After that we have to work on the pids. I can send you what came on mine via email. Nickburnsrc@gmail.com
Care to share where you found the insta 360 go2 mount for this quad?
I’ve been looking for one 😀
have you ever got one stuck on the roof?
Thank goodness no. I have gotten a few stuck in trees, but not terrible high up. I was able to throw a ball at it and get it down.
can it carry 40 grams action cam
It can, mounting it will be a challenge if we chose to keep the battery on top. It won't fly as long with the same size of battery due to the extra weight, and it changes how it handles as well, but it can carry it.
Which motor would you recommend for this quad?
do you not want to use what the quad comes with? I would look at a 1204 rcinpower motor.
@@NickBurnsFPV The shaft always breaks at my motors. Am I just unlucky?
Thanks for the quick reply!
Apart from the problem, I like the Geprc motors alot
@@eightone5336 It will depend on the crashing and what we are crashing into. Concrete is so unforgiving. I haven't broken many motors over the years.
What is his Max speed?
no real idea. My guess would be about 50mph
Top speed?
guess about 50mph
Analog here...hoping to switch to digital soon..just so pricy lol
It is costly, especially when we already have analog equipment
Nick Burns yessir...hoping to sell analog stuff to at least buy dji goggles 😏..wanna buy old analog stuff 🤣🤣
Hey Nick it's me just verifying
Flight time only 2:30 min with that 450mah 4s 🤔
Closer to 3min. There is 17seconds of arm time not in the video. This is also my shortest flight over the last week. Nearly a worst case scenario for flight time
What! 279 bucks? But I do like it
Yep. Digital pumps the price up $100+
Can i use 1404 4500kv?
The extra weight on the end of the arm worries me. As the breakage reports I have from others are arms breaking.
Thanks for response nick, so the frame not too recommended? Thanks
My esc just 20A, would you recomended others frames? I thinks about 3inch apex, but seems my 20A esc cannot match for the props size?
@@erlandfpv not with the weight of 1404 motors.
@@erlandfpv I would look at something like the ciro 3 hd frame. Something designed with 1404 motors and 3inch props.
Looks like I'll be sell my last two analog toothpicks.
Making money to go digital?
@@NickBurnsFPV I went DJI day one, but at this point there's no reason for "ME" just me to fly analog at all. Once they started making digital micro quads that was it for me.
Lol,i have tolerant neighbors as well
First