I liked this video better than the last, great to see and hear Peter, he's extremely talented. Practice and time on camera and he'll become more comfortable
Love Peter on the show! But, would like to see what crazy designs he is capable of making. Peter should head up the "Skunk Works" division at +Flitetest.
Ready Made RC, LLC is a wonderful company. I've placed multiple orders and have no complaints at all. If they carried the same stock as HobbyKing I'd be ordering via #RMRC a ton more.... But I understand how hard a task that is to fill.
I'm very happy you all showcased the Anaconda. That's an amazing airplane. I tried to build one just like it, but never finished the project. Good video guys thanks for sharing
At $380, it's quite a jump from a Sky Eye at $170, and it's 2060mm as opposed to 2000mm -- not that much larger. I suppose the fuselage has more space, but you've gotta need that space to pay twice as much.
Good review, as usual. I would like to see more of the actual recorded FPV video from this flight to get more of a feel for what you see on the LCD screen when flying with another aircraft. I'm assuming the other model is pretty darn small. I know it's not nearly as pretty. That view is all you would be seeing if the aircraft was out of visual range, and I would like to see how the dark and light transitions look from the camera as well.Any comments on how easy or difficult it is to fly strictly from the LCD? Would make a great challenge to fly FPV only with the LCD through some kind of course, then compare with goggles, and normal line of site flying to see what's best. Always within actual line of site of course to keep the FAA happy.
The issue was prop balance and the T-motor bearings. We talked to ReadyMade and the bearings are an isolated incident. It being a maiden we didn't know what to expect!
Very nice vid. That take off was a little sketchy. Great explanation on stall recovery. Speed first! I was just showing that on my FPV Raptor this morning and then let my buddy fly it. He did well til it stalled ugly. By the time I took the controls, I just had to wait and let it recover itself. Even the Eagle Tree Guardian in self level mode won't help prevent the stall but it does help recover right after.
Nice video. I agree with Josh about the nose gear being a little longer to help get the plane off the ground. The high wing loading should make it a good platform for surveying. The Mooney looks nice but again I agree with Josh that it should have landing gear.
Just wondering what the chase quad is, what type of camera & how the cameras is controlled ie; live viewing,because the camera quality you guys are getting is amazing and a surprisingly fast quad. Very impressed!
Would you guys ever do an FPV EDF? I know its not practical because of the latency in the video and the speed of the jet, but it'd be cool to see someone try it.
Looking at getting into this hobby. Would you recommend the Anaconda for a starter plane? It's slow and long range with a camera is very appealing to me.
I'd like to see how the slats are done, any chance you could get a close up video? any chance that future speed build kits or other flite test designs might include LE slats? Is there a reason people aren't using nitro or another form of fuel for the motor for the longer range stuff?
As long as the item is in stock they are quick. I bought my Penguin in June and didn't receive my order until September! Everything was on hold because of a back-order on the Penguin. And when I did finally get it, they only shipped the Penguin and not all of the electronics I ordered with it. I had to follow up to get them to straighten the order out and send me all my stuff after waiting over 4 months for it!
awesomealfg It's always funny when you can cut and paste comments, so here goes something I just wrote ;-):They have the Bix3 on order for about a month now and are impatiently (as in Josh B. ;-) ) waiting for the delivery.
Hi guys,love the video.Just got an anaconda from the RMRC flat spin sale and am starting to get it together now.Got the PNP version.Looks like this already has the extended landing gear on it.Can't wait to get it flying.Hey,what have you got in he hanger there?Where are you guys located?I'm an old A&P mech.in Wichita,Ks.Keep up the great work!
Very fun video. Really wish u would go somewhere and actually do a long range fpv flight. Above rivers and stuff...its getting kinda bla always at the same field...
Nice plane, maybe needs a little tweaking (connectors and tip stalling) What was the conclusion on the vibrations (jello on the GoPro video) ?, prop maybe or something worse ?
In retrospect, the aggressiveness of the tip stall could have been CG off on the plane. The jello was an unbalanced prop and bad bearings on the T-motor. We confirmed with ReadyMade the t-motor was an isolated incident.
Those readymaderc starter packs with the monitor and tripod have been out of stock for a while! Would love to get my hands on one...get them back in stock please
hazcoper First thing should be: Do you want to buy or build? :) Second question is: "What do I want to do with it?" Carry a big cam requires a bigger copter, acrobatic flying is done with smaller ones. Big props make a copter slow, etc. Third question should be: What budget do I have?
hazcoper I wouldn't start with FPV before I knew how to fly properly. FPV equipment usually is quite expensive to replace in case of a crash.If you want to start simple, get something small like the Nano Qx. It helps a lot to learn orientation and getting the feel for it. If you know that this hobby is for you and want to got full in FPV, you might want to consider building one yourself or depending on if you want speed, general flying or long flight times a commercial multirotor for that area.Personally I really like the ImmersionRC Xugong Pro (which is just not available yet and probably will be quite expensive) that I've seen them fly in France. It has a really cool folding mechanism so you can put the copter in your backpack. Check out the FliteTest / ImmersionRC videos from about a month ago where they show that quad.
whats up with the audio? anyone else noticing a shaky feel to the sound, no other channel on youtube does it, and its only the recent videos. Almost unwatchable
what rx do u use in that plane? Cause i have the aurora 9x with the optima 9 and there was an lockout when i flew my trojan t28. Two lockouts and then it crashed
Was mentioned a couple of times, and I agree. Making a military looking hobby aircraft isn't the best idea for improving public image. Average Joe is going to see this flying around his park/neighbourhood and flood the social media with pictures/comments about drones. Just my 2 cents. Well, 5 cents, since they got rid of pennies in Canada.
Peter, you should try to look directly at the camera when talking! I know it's difficult and mastery comes with practice, but it's something that the Joshes and Alex have really got down. Looking at the camera makes you seem more engaged with audience, IMO.
hope they uprate the 3.5mm jack plugs to 6.35mm type this mod worked well for me .A model this big can carry bigger connectors easily ..Does fly well but dislikes gusting wind ..
Glad to see you showing the planes again. Love multirotors, but nice to get a good mix. Keep mixing it up guys! Keep the challenges, reviews and projects coming...
nowthatsurban Chad "left" FliteTest and is concentrating on his own company StoneKap Productions. Currently he is working on a great new project called rotordr1.com
Could you do a build/review on the Skyhunter? It looks like an excellent platform for long range fpv and would be great to get your opinion on it. Thanks
YellowBlue RC I went ahead with the Skyhunter actually. At the time of this review, the Air Titan had just come out and I was unsure on how well the plane actually performed. But now that its been out for a while, I can tell you that both platforms will get similar flight characteristics. Besides the uncertainty of buying a 'unproven' airframe, my decision boiled down to 2 points: 1.) The Skyhunter was made to belly land. The areas where I fly with LRS typically don't have graded runways (usually a hiking trail) so I decided a plane with landing gear would be a bad idea. 2.) Skyhunter was around 45% less expensive and It helped me rationalize purchasing a Pepperbox antenna. (actually a very good decision right there!) In the end, I found another perk of the skyhunter is that its ridiculously easy to disassemble.
YellowBlue RC where did you buy the skyhunter? >> CambriaHobby.com, but that was before ReadyMadeRC started selling it. I recommend buying from RMRC because they are the only American retailer that sells the skyhunter- saves money on shipping. What glue did you use to put it together? >> Actually brings up a really good point... I used hot glue for all foam to foam contacts and foam to carbon fiber contacts (because im cheap) and I used foam safe CA for all foam to plastic contacts. Reason being, is the plastic pieces are very smooth; they do not have rough area for hot glue to bind to. I recommend scratching up the plastic contact areas before you glue them. You will get a much better bind. Did you reinforce the plane anymore that the standard reinforcements? >> Yes. I added 2 thin carbon fiber spars to the vertical stabilizers to stiffen the entire empennage. 1 spar per vertical stabilizer. Also, make sure you install the elevator servo so that the servo arm is on the TOP of the horizontal stabilizer, not the bottom as you will commonly see it pictured at vendor sites. Look at a a skyhunter built in the real world, and youll see the servo installed on the top. Lastly, put some clear packing tape on the belly to protect the foam on belly landings (duh). Have fun!
YellowBlue RC I installed the spars exactly like they are pictured here: i.imgur.com/Rh9eOyl.jpg ^ he installed his elevator servo on the bottom of the horizontal stab though :/
YellowBlue RC If you plan on carrying more than 10Ah of battery capacity, you may want rudder for your approach on landing. I havn't had this issue yet, but as a plane gets heavier, it becomes more prone to tip stalls at low speeds. I don't have ruder in yet only because I'm still packing light with a 8Ah (light in a relative sense haha). Bank and yank flying at low speeds has no negative tendencies at that weight.
Notice the 29 "dislikes",never knowing so many "justin Bieber"-fans exists. A loud shoud out to you guys,thank you for your professional videos....way to go....
Doug McKay Yes for the Lunar Eclipse: www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=112_409_412 And yes for the Anaconda too: www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=112_409_410
I liked this video better than the last, great to see and hear Peter, he's extremely talented. Practice and time on camera and he'll become more comfortable
you are right, he is a little bit shy i think
He's already improved since the first few times he appeared. Soon he'll be like a new, mini David!
Love Peter on the show! But, would like to see what crazy designs he is capable of making. Peter should head up the "Skunk Works" division at +Flitetest.
Peter fun hanging out over the weekend. Also glad you finally got your shirt :) Nice review guys.
Love Ready Made RC they have great service and fast shipping. I will always recommend them.
Ready Made RC, LLC is a wonderful company. I've placed multiple orders and have no complaints at all. If they carried the same stock as HobbyKing I'd be ordering via #RMRC a ton more.... But I understand how hard a task that is to fill.
I'm very happy you all showcased the Anaconda. That's an amazing airplane. I tried to build one just like it, but never finished the project.
Good video guys thanks for sharing
There are FOUR firsts.... How does that work?
At $380, it's quite a jump from a Sky Eye at $170, and it's 2060mm as opposed to 2000mm -- not that much larger. I suppose the fuselage has more space, but you've gotta need that space to pay twice as much.
I love peters honesty!
So great that Peter is finally speaking out!!! Just a quick point though - it is consumption not consumage!
Peter, you better make the Anaconda a VTOL!!! ;)
agreed, we all wd like to have a build video and plans for that awesome vtol plane
Haha, I sense an upcoming project ;)
You guys should review the Gemini V2 from the guy at FPV review. Its a scratch build like that you guys do.
Ditto, RMRC is the best. So easy to deal with, great guys and great service.
Indeed :)
Good review, as usual. I would like to see more of the actual recorded FPV video from this flight to get more of a feel for what you see on the LCD screen when flying with another aircraft. I'm assuming the other model is pretty darn small. I know it's not nearly as pretty. That view is all you would be seeing if the aircraft was out of visual range, and I would like to see how the dark and light transitions look from the camera as well.Any comments on how easy or difficult it is to fly strictly from the LCD? Would make a great challenge to fly FPV only with the LCD through some kind of course, then compare with goggles, and normal line of site flying to see what's best. Always within actual line of site of course to keep the FAA happy.
That GoPro footage from the Anaconda was very shaky - did nobody balance the prop, or is that T-motor shot ?
The issue was prop balance and the T-motor bearings. We talked to ReadyMade and the bearings are an isolated incident. It being a maiden we didn't know what to expect!
FliteTest Are you guys going to fix it and show an update? The Mooney ahem looks great btw!
It is so cool seeing you guys fly there. Instant good memories of Flite Fest.
That long, wide turn starting at 5:37 - what a nice shot! Great flying Alex.
And 10:30!
Very nice. Could u guys show what TRANSMITTERS YOU USE DURING EACH FLIGHT?
Very nice vid. That take off was a little sketchy. Great explanation on stall recovery. Speed first! I was just showing that on my FPV Raptor this morning and then let my buddy fly it. He did well til it stalled ugly. By the time I took the controls, I just had to wait and let it recover itself. Even the Eagle Tree Guardian in self level mode won't help prevent the stall but it does help recover right after.
Nice video. I agree with Josh about the nose gear being a little longer to help get the plane off the ground. The high wing loading should make it a good platform for surveying. The Mooney looks nice but again I agree with Josh that it should have landing gear.
Just wondering what the chase quad is, what type of camera & how the cameras is controlled ie; live viewing,because the camera quality you guys are getting is amazing and a surprisingly fast quad. Very impressed!
Would you guys ever do an FPV EDF? I know its not practical because of the latency in the video and the speed of the jet, but it'd be cool to see someone try it.
Looking at getting into this hobby. Would you recommend the Anaconda for a starter plane? It's slow and long range with a camera is very appealing to me.
Dennis K. Klinedinst no
Dennis K. Klinedinst get the rmrc sky surfer instead :)
I'd like to see how the slats are done, any chance you could get a close up video? any chance that future speed build kits or other flite test designs might include LE slats? Is there a reason people aren't using nitro or another form of fuel for the motor for the longer range stuff?
"We don't need wheels, we have wings" - Flight Test 2014
Actually this is a Boeing design for a surveillance drone. you can even see it in one of their commercials(and a friend of mine works there)
Very nice. RMRC rocks! Bought my fatshark predator there and other fpv stuff. Fast shipping to Texas.
Agreed :)
Yup! Fast shipping to Austin Texas!
As long as the item is in stock they are quick. I bought my Penguin in June and didn't receive my order until September! Everything was on hold because of a back-order on the Penguin. And when I did finally get it, they only shipped the Penguin and not all of the electronics I ordered with it. I had to follow up to get them to straighten the order out and send me all my stuff after waiting over 4 months for it!
Really, no bix3 review?!?
awesomealfg It's always funny when you can cut and paste comments, so here goes something I just wrote ;-):They have the Bix3 on order for about a month now and are impatiently (as in Josh B. ;-) ) waiting for the delivery.
The footage is quite shaky, was the prop not balanced?
I was hoping to see one of you guys try inverted flight with it.
Needs some droop on the outboard wing panels?
Hi guys,love the video.Just got an anaconda from the RMRC flat spin sale and am starting to get it together now.Got the PNP version.Looks like this already has the extended landing gear on it.Can't wait to get it flying.Hey,what have you got in he hanger there?Where are you guys located?I'm an old A&P mech.in Wichita,Ks.Keep up the great work!
I wish you guys did a video on a rc drone edf like the Predator C or RQ4A, If there isn't any rc models of these, try and scratchbuild!
Cant you add some solar panels to increase flight time?
I would like to see a Flite Test swappable version like the Anaconda...
Very fun video. Really wish u would go somewhere and actually do a long range fpv flight. Above rivers and stuff...its getting kinda bla always at the same field...
The link to their site says their database is down. Are they still in business?
i think this is awesome. i also think that you guys at flite test should make another plane like the FT 3D
Nice plane, maybe needs a little tweaking (connectors and tip stalling)
What was the conclusion on the vibrations (jello on the GoPro video) ?, prop maybe or something worse ?
RIDERZcouk Perhaps it's the motor bearings? Peter was talking about them making strange noises.
In retrospect, the aggressiveness of the tip stall could have been CG off on the plane. The jello was an unbalanced prop and bad bearings on the T-motor. We confirmed with ReadyMade the t-motor was an isolated incident.
Nice if they fix the motor and parts so it go's together ez'er.
does anyone know about up date's on the FAA and FPV?
Hi Flitetest team, the size of the motor spinner is fit properly, is the motor is the readymaderc stock? where did you get the spinner?
Those readymaderc starter packs with the monitor and tripod have been out of stock for a while! Would love to get my hands on one...get them back in stock please
Somebody saw that Suitcase FPV Groundstation at 6:11 ?
Looks nice, FliteTest please do a Video on it!
What FPV starter kit did he mention? I'm new to the FPV community and I would like some tips.
Hey Pete good to see you again, and wow on Flite Test, Scott aka flys4free.....seff and e-fest, very cool
can you do the BIX 3
The Skate Crew They have the Bix3 on order for about a month now and are impatiently (as in Josh B. ;-) ) waiting for the delivery.
has flight test ever done a review on The Sky Eye from hobby king ?
what kind of transmiter are you guys are using and how do u bind the to the plans
The only good Anaconda video on RUclips for the moment ;)
I have a question, what do you need to consider before buying a new quadcopter
hazcoper First thing should be: Do you want to buy or build? :) Second question is: "What do I want to do with it?" Carry a big cam requires a bigger copter, acrobatic flying is done with smaller ones. Big props make a copter slow, etc. Third question should be: What budget do I have?
Balu i am looking for a beginner quad for fpv. What would be the main features that I would look to?
hazcoper I wouldn't start with FPV before I knew how to fly properly. FPV equipment usually is quite expensive to replace in case of a crash.If you want to start simple, get something small like the Nano Qx. It helps a lot to learn orientation and getting the feel for it. If you know that this hobby is for you and want to got full in FPV, you might want to consider building one yourself or depending on if you want speed, general flying or long flight times a commercial multirotor for that area.Personally I really like the ImmersionRC Xugong Pro (which is just not available yet and probably will be quite expensive) that I've seen them fly in France. It has a really cool folding mechanism so you can put the copter in your backpack. Check out the FliteTest / ImmersionRC videos from about a month ago where they show that quad.
Where is David?
Siewchong Ho Back in Sweden. His visa ran out and he wanted to do more of his own projects.
Where can you buy the controller for every type of plane?
whats up with the audio? anyone else noticing a shaky feel to the sound, no other channel on youtube does it, and its only the recent videos. Almost unwatchable
Josh you guys have to make the YF-23 black widow!+FliteTest
That Lunar Eclipse looks a lot like a Mooney.. Where did you got it?
PatBALEX Josh even called it "the Mooney" before fetching it. :) Both planes were from ReadyMadeRC.
I have a question what does the "Kunai" cost
i didnt find the prize
I love this company They have The best customer service bar none they take care of their customers.
Nice mini review, what's the AUW?
What is the osd type?
Love the vids but please, not so much noise leveling in editing. Check around 6:00 to 6:20 - that's what I'm talking about. Thanks.
What was the OSD used in this episode.
Great to see Peter, seems really intelligent and funny.
Whats the multi rotor used for the ariel shots?
what rx do u use in that plane? Cause i have the aurora 9x with the optima 9 and there was an lockout when i flew my trojan t28. Two lockouts and then it crashed
Was mentioned a couple of times, and I agree. Making a military looking hobby aircraft isn't the best idea for improving public image. Average Joe is going to see this flying around his park/neighbourhood and flood the social media with pictures/comments about drones. Just my 2 cents. Well, 5 cents, since they got rid of pennies in Canada.
Can u plz share Plan for this project
Whats the flight time or that quadcopter??
Tell David I'll swap places with him. I always wanted to live in Sweden! I love the air to air video you guys make. Looks great!
I like the gopro mount...much better than a plastic done and still lo drag..
Peter, you should try to look directly at the camera when talking! I know it's difficult and mastery comes with practice, but it's something that the Joshes and Alex have really got down. Looking at the camera makes you seem more engaged with audience, IMO.
wagbagsag Being in front of a camera needs getting used to. Also Josh & crew hide their eyes behind sunglasses quite a lot of the time ;).
hope they uprate the 3.5mm jack plugs to 6.35mm type this mod worked well for me .A model this big can carry bigger connectors easily ..Does fly well but dislikes gusting wind ..
What drohne are u using to folow the aircraft
And can i buy the same one?
It's their Versacopter, you can buy it on the store!
Link to that lo g range fpv kit please, or anything better
Glad to see you showing the planes again.
Love multirotors, but nice to get a good mix. Keep mixing it up guys!
Keep the challenges, reviews and projects coming...
You should review 3d Fomies
Peter at 14:10. Finally showing some personality!!!
Where's Chad? Haven't seen him for awhile.
nowthatsurban Chad "left" FliteTest and is concentrating on his own company StoneKap Productions. Currently he is working on a great new project called rotordr1.com
what would you rate this? and i would like to see a large scale gas corsair. that would be awesome!!!!!
Hay flight test I would love to see a reaper military drone as like a kit or some thing because that would look awesome
Great job guyz, that is a kool plane.
I really like the looks of the SKYHUNTER
Would you please review and compare please.
Thanks
LOVE getting updates from you guys.. Keep em coming!!! :)
How long is "long range"?
love the long videos, keep it up!
Could you do a build/review on the Skyhunter? It looks like an excellent platform for long range fpv and would be great to get your opinion on it.
Thanks
where did the other josh go?
Nice to see that FoamAndTape actually talks, you might try to put these guys solo on camera some times, like, take training wheel (Josh) off.
They should have sent you guys an Air Titan. Ive been looking for good reviews for that plane...
Agreed! That plane looks pretty sweet.
YellowBlue RC I went ahead with the Skyhunter actually. At the time of this review, the Air Titan had just come out and I was unsure on how well the plane actually performed. But now that its been out for a while, I can tell you that both platforms will get similar flight characteristics.
Besides the uncertainty of buying a 'unproven' airframe, my decision boiled down to 2 points:
1.) The Skyhunter was made to belly land. The areas where I fly with LRS typically don't have graded runways (usually a hiking trail) so I decided a plane with landing gear would be a bad idea.
2.) Skyhunter was around 45% less expensive and It helped me rationalize purchasing a Pepperbox antenna. (actually a very good decision right there!)
In the end, I found another perk of the skyhunter is that its ridiculously easy to disassemble.
YellowBlue RC
where did you buy the skyhunter? >> CambriaHobby.com, but that was before ReadyMadeRC started selling it. I recommend buying from RMRC because they are the only American retailer that sells the skyhunter- saves money on shipping.
What glue did you use to put it together? >> Actually brings up a really good point... I used hot glue for all foam to foam contacts and foam to carbon fiber contacts (because im cheap) and I used foam safe CA for all foam to plastic contacts. Reason being, is the plastic pieces are very smooth; they do not have rough area for hot glue to bind to. I recommend scratching up the plastic contact areas before you glue them. You will get a much better bind.
Did you reinforce the plane anymore that the standard reinforcements? >> Yes. I added 2 thin carbon fiber spars to the vertical stabilizers to stiffen the entire empennage. 1 spar per vertical stabilizer. Also, make sure you install the elevator servo so that the servo arm is on the TOP of the horizontal stabilizer, not the bottom as you will commonly see it pictured at vendor sites. Look at a a skyhunter built in the real world, and youll see the servo installed on the top. Lastly, put some clear packing tape on the belly to protect the foam on belly landings (duh).
Have fun!
YellowBlue RC
I installed the spars exactly like they are pictured here:
i.imgur.com/Rh9eOyl.jpg
^ he installed his elevator servo on the bottom of the horizontal stab though :/
YellowBlue RC If you plan on carrying more than 10Ah of battery capacity, you may want rudder for your approach on landing. I havn't had this issue yet, but as a plane gets heavier, it becomes more prone to tip stalls at low speeds.
I don't have ruder in yet only because I'm still packing light with a 8Ah (light in a relative sense haha). Bank and yank flying at low speeds has no negative tendencies at that weight.
please do some long range stuff
Notice the 29 "dislikes",never knowing so many "justin Bieber"-fans exists.
A loud shoud out to you guys,thank you for your professional videos....way to go....
More long range stuff! Great video!
Do a review on the old crow
My anaconda don't...
Love the Aurora 9 ahhhh someday we'll meet again, that rubber feel
very nice so does this come as a kit
Doug McKay Yes for the Lunar Eclipse: www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=112_409_412 And yes for the Anaconda too: www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=112_409_410
I know this is an older video, but forget the big fpv plane I want that Moonie.
Great video guys...
Nice filght and shoots guys! Mahalo from Hawaii! Lol I'm on vacations and following your videos could not resist! Haha take care and great work!
Ed
where is josh scott?
Jaden Johnson He might be watching kids, making music, helping at church, doing stuff. Probably all of it at the same time.
where to buy the GoPro video cable using backside hub? i dont like using usb to output video.
www.getfpv.com/gopro-live-video-out-charge-right-angle-connector.html
And here
www.rangevideo.com/hero-3-accessories/141-gpc-gopro-live-video-out-charging-connector.html
surf1punk thanks, got it!
Mat Holzschuh and thank you!
You crashed the ReadyMadeRC website!
Flite test needs someone who flies through a board camera so they can add their touch eg: mounts for board camera on things like the any copter.