I recently started getting into planes and wings after years of building, flying, reviewing and crashing multirotors. I love the "relaxation" factor after you get one dialed in and can just fly and have a smooth, enjoyable flight with a great slow view. In my new found love of RC planes, I stumbled upon your channel, mostly because you are using equipment I have purchased or I intend to purchase, and your reviews have kept me enlightened. I appreciate the work you put into this, and I enjoy watching your flights as well as listening to you knowledge. Keep up the great work, you just got another subscriber!
Thank you for the kind words Tom! The fact that what I do helps people and they find it useful is what keeps me motivated and going! I wouldn't be here today without all the support I am getting from the hobby community! :)
Well I definitely appreciate you and your efforts! It's like you know what I am going to buy next, then review it! haha Happy flying man! One of the things that caught my attention was your "proper hinge". It's something that I had been concerned with on larger planes, like the My Twin Dream I just ordered (and am anxiously awaiting!). My Bixler 3 came with flap hinges, but it's the only plane I ever bought kit or otherwise that had actual hinges. I had a lot of concern with my skywalker whose Elevator twisted and bent in the way you described, so I wanted to prevent that. I just hope I do it right!
Got here from Andrew's channel. Excellent review. While I'm not all that interested in the Nimbus (yet watched anyway) you mentioned a plane I'd never heard of, the XKA1200, which, on initial view, looks like it may be a contender for my "ultimate camping airplane". So thank you for that.
Haha, I am glad you found something useful! :) The XK A1200 is a greate plane to take with you when travelling, especially after I installed an autopilot on mine: ruclips.net/video/1tMQrLl237I/видео.html
Fantastic review here. Very thorough, well edited and informative. Thanks very much for your time in putting it together and, of course, I'm jealous of your flying location. Looks beautiful!
This review of the Nimbus is beyond great. I liked this airplane when I first saw her but with your extensive and thorough insight .. I love her now. I truly hope MFD compensates you handsomely for this professional look and review. As always thanks Nikola. Mondo
Thanks for the support and the kind words Mondo! Actually right at this moment I am talking to Charles and we are discussing the hinges... I hope he can figure something out! Also... as of this moment he thinks the mapping version would need another 2 months in development... just in case anybody is interested. :)
Great inside information and we are glad you and Charles of MFD are working together to make this platform a better one. I will be following the Nimbus progress as many of us are. Cheers my good friend.
Brilliant review, thanks. Keep in mind that doubling the battery capacity will not double the flight time due to more weight requiring more power/amps to stay airborne.
Best Review I’ve seen so far! Very nice done! The In flight footage is that information what i am looking for! When I look for an review of an RC Plane I want to know about its In Flight characteristics. In your case from above I can see all I have to know. Hours of Onboard and Wing footage is cool but you did it! Thanks for that work!
Thank you! Very kind words... and yes, I do try to be as thorough as possible, and I did get the Phantom exactly for the purpose of chasing these planes around for the reviews. :)
I like our reference to the XK A 1200 I still fly it without rudder and get weird faults after just finished flying and checked it out than again want to go flying more problems that I had no respond from the asc and receiver but fix that problem as well. Always nice to see your reviews . Keep it up.
ok i would like to see about installing the auto pilot and perhaps return home feature . I m learning a lot with this plane I have to cope with extreme temp here in Thailand it is near 40c and the equipment get really warm. Nice of you to answer. Tks.
I really thought about purchasing the Vtol version as it is more practical for package drops. Do you know if the MFD autopilot works with crossfire as well? I would desperately want to know , also, do you think that the vtol version is worth the extra motor and more headache with programing?thanks !
Well... the MFD Autopilot would work with any system capable of outputting PWM or SBUS signal, though not sure what the Crossfire one does! As for the hassle of extra gear... depends on what you will be using it for! If it will get some work done well and easy... why not!
Totally agree with your statement, on the LiOn batteries.. I have a custom 1670mAh battery that weights exactly the same that a 10000mAh and the fact that the power to weight density is so high make this type of batteries perfect for the long range.. in an other hand I was totally under the impression that Charles have sold MFD company!! I mean the quality, tech & customer support have gone the way of the dinosaurs... never the less it looks like a lot of work, thank yo very much for such a nice video!! I will probably make a few purchases soon and use your links.. best luck for you sir!
Thank you so much for the support! Yes, LiIon batteries make a lot of sense on the larger aircraft. I am waiting for a pack for my X-UAV Clouds and will actually do a review and comparison to my current LiPo battery... though I think the results will be more than obvious! :)
If you check my videos there's a full series of vid tutorials showing the procedure to make your own battery pack. thanks for the reply and best of luck to you..
profesional review.....this plane may be my next one, at the moment I am busy converting twin talon, also clouds is on the way. Honestly I like the look of this nimbus but not the separate nose section.
I decided against this model after watching another reviewer reporting that the installed PC boards add a lot of weight, but wow the efficiency you're achieving is fantastic! I'll definitely give it a try. Using your link :)
PC boards?? There is only one, and it doesn't weight more or less than comparable products! If it is not onboard you will still add that weight in voltage regulators and power harnesses... Will have to still see if I can make my camera work properly when powered from the 12v side and see if I will actually be able to use the PDB as intended, as it really simplifies things. And yes, based on a rough estimation, average level flight amp draw for the entire flight comes out to just over 5A. I did some amp draw measurements on the motors the other day, each motor draws 15A at full throttle with the stock 10x6 props, will have to re-test when I put on the 10x7 later on. Thank you for the support! :)
A very insightful and well done review. Being new to your channel, I'm enjoying picking through past content. Some nice nuggets like this are timeless. I'm not planning to purchase this plane, but seeing many good design features incorporated into the MFD Nimbus. I think a number of the confusing aspects of this (kit) plane stem from its VTOL design pinnings. Design features were not evident in the FPV KIT version offered at the time (or due to lack of a manual). Nice job of including this context, in comparison to other kits. FYI: the FoxTech (FoxTechHobby @ foxtechfpv .com) channel has a number of videos (26) on the Nimbus featured in commercial applications. FoxTech besides offering RTF edition, offers a 22 Ah 1.9kg solid-state 6s battery for VTOL edition (vs similar 22 Ah li-ion pack @ 2.6 kg). FoxTech at one point set a number of records related to hover duration and winged flight range for this class of UAV.
Yeah, the plane definitely had some thought put into it! :) I am aware of some of their videos though, they do push this plane a lot, and it seems to be doing well as a VTOL indeed!
Hello, which aircraft do you think is better, given the payload capacity and flight time, since I will use Aerial Survey. Nimbus 1800, X-UAV Cloud 1880 or Skywaker EVE-2000? The Nimbus 1800 would you recommend using MFD AutoPilot? Thank you in advance for your opinion.
Hi, yes, if you go with the Nimbus I would suggest you use the MFD AP, however, the current version does not support mapping functions, so you may have to wait for the Nimbus mapping version to come out, with the new MFD AP. When it comes to payload and flight time... I would also consider the EVE-2000 for this job! This plane was designed specifically with such tasks in mind and will give you plenty of flexibility when it comes to payload and equipment options!
Hello. I'm looking to get into the hobby and I'm currently trying to choose a plane to start with. How would you compare the MFD Nimbus , X-UAV Clouds and and the Skywalker EVE-2000? Could the convenient connections of the Nimbus be kept if one decides to install their own distribution board and autopilot?
Hi, if you are looking to get into this, I would not suggest any of these planes at this time. I would urge you to take a look at the XK A1200 (goo.gl/AhvsZX) and get that for now. Once you have logged a lot of hours flying and have done some work on the plane, then turn to the larger birds!
Is the A1200 large enough to accommodate full size flight controller ,air speed sensor and other sensors ? How much added weight do you think it can take added to the stock FPV version? I might pester you some more on facebook if that isn't too much of a bother for you. Thank you for the quick response.
I am not sure you need an airspeed sensor on that size plane, also... why would you want to use a full sized autopilot, when there are micro versions that actually work better?! Go here: arxangelrc.blogspot.bg/2016/06/xk-a1200-fpv-rtf-epo-plane-very-nice-flyer-good-fpv.html and read towards the end of the post to see how I installed the autopilot on mine, should be enough to let you know what the plane can and cannot do! In any case... like I said, it would be much better if you go with something like this and learn to fly before you spend 1000-2000 USD on a plane without any flying experience!
Thanks! That comparison is still to happen! I have a friend with an MTD and have talked with him about getting the two planes together for a comparison! :)
Yep so is the price tag...my Black pre- order kit would have been great value if Skywalker had delivered, in the end I waited patiently for over 2 months and when I asked was told they would refund me... by then there were no white kits available either and I had already purchased the running gear and electronics. I'm still annoyed by it but I'm hoping for something better :)
Yeah, for some reason they stopped selling the EVE KIT version... I guess they realized how ridiculous it is to sell this plane without gear... because I for instance had to manufacture some parts to fit my motors in... and a lot of people will just not bother!
You didn't miss it... but this plane is much older than the Crosswind... so there is no way I could have mentioned that comparison in this video! Crosswind is better - more space in there, and quite stable in the air! This one, however, lends itself to VTOLing more easily!
Thank you for doing the excellent video with so much detailed information. Could you tell me what material or product you use for creating your control surface hinges?
Thank you Jacob. These are the hinges I am using: hobbyking.com/en_us/ca-hinge-sheet-180mmx140mmx0-3mm.html I will make a video soon to demonstrate how I install those hinges.
Excellent review friend! I have a question... I want to buy an Antenna Tracker and I found three brands: Arkbird, MFD and Skylark. Do you recommend only MFD Antenna Tracker? Wha do you think about Arkbird and Skylark? Thanks!
Thank you! As for the antenna trackers... I am using the MFD, and have used only that one! Back in the day when I decided I am going to buy an antenna tracker, I knew I wanted something that works out of the box and is as Plug-n-Play as possible, so I got the MFD and I have to tell you that I absolutely love the system and think it is worth every cent paid for it! As for the Skylark and Arkbird... not sure what to tell you... haven't researched them much... but for me I am sticking with the MFD! :)
Hmmmm... $130... seems kinda steep given there are $30-$40 options from China, with pretty much identical functionality! But as long as you are asking... there should be enough room, the module doesn't seem that big!
I Saw those but I am not tech Savvy and it seems complicated to put it together. also, I noticed that I need to pay $10 per month for a simcard for the bay ones where the pinpointrc tracker has no monthly fees. And lastly, it seems like with the pinpointrc unit you can track it on your phone, and not just get back SMS gps coordinates. regardless, I really enjoyed your video, and will be investing in one of these planes for sure. cheers
Actually... for the units I am talking about no putting together is needed, other than to insert the sim card! Also... you don't need to pay monthly... I think there should be those that you just put money in it... and it is there until you spend it! No monthly fee! At least this is what I got! Furthermore... that Pinpoint thing, I believe, does still require a sim card to operate... they do mention cell service somewhere in the description! As far as I've seen... the thingies I got have some website where you can go and track it in real time if you want... updates every 30 secs or something... or you can send a text message! :) Since cell service is needed for both... their limitations are pretty identical.
@@ArxangelRC Thats Fair. The pinpointrc does use a simcard which is already installed and programmed when we buy the unit. the only difference I guess would be that they roam on all networks worldwide while otherwise we are stuck to the provider from whom we purchase a simcard.
Hi, you are the best person in utube You provide all answer like a professional reporter I I noticed that we can enhance the flight distance and duration by adding better long lasting battery. However, I have a concern with the plane structure. High gusting winds may affect it? 1. What if I change the structure to carbon fiber? Will I need a stronger motor because it will add a little more weight but the strength of the plane structure will be affected by gusting winds 2. Can I make a Sky Walker Black X8 and/ or the Sky Observer to fly over 100 miles by adjusting the battery and the motor?
Well... depends on the flight altitude! High gusting winds on the ground are very different from gusting winds 1000 meters up! On the ground they are turbulent, but the higher you go, usually the wind becomes more constant and more laminar, i.e. smoother ride! 1. Which plane are we talking about? 2. I am not much into flying wings and don't have much information on them... but it should be possible!
Hello, nice video... I just received my Nimbus, and I had a little problem with it. the PDB, had the left wing motor reversed polarity. after connecting the ESC´s, and made a try with the battery, something got burned. hopefully, not the ESC. maybe you should warn your viewers to check it before connecting the battery. another thing that got me puzzled, is that, for both ESC´s, there is just one wire, ( signal), and I has imagined, doesn´t turn the motors. where it got the ground??? just asking, to avoid to open the wiring. I mean, the ESC, need at least, two wires, ground and signal. where does it got the ground then?? from the PDB, or the servos?? please let me know, if you know the answer. thanks for your time, and for your review
Hmmm... mine was certainly not reversed... but please make sure you test that ESC! If you have plugged in the battery with the wires in reverse, I am willing to bet it has burned out! As for the signal wire, it usually is only 1 without a ground, because it is assumed that you would power the autopilot from the same battery you power the ESCs, in which case the autopilot also has the same ground coming from the same battery, so you can connect only the signal wire from the ESCs to the autopilot. This way you also avoid the chance for a ground loop!
well, at the end, the ESC is ok. the PDB, is done, but because I got an extra one from MFD, all good now. they are using the same ground as the aileron servos. maybe that´s why, you got interference with the cam. I hope tomorrow I finish it, and I will make my maiden. I made a thrust test on 3S, and no way it will get airborne on 3S. I hope it will with 4S, if not, must buy a 6S pack. thanks so much, and nice flights
If you are running the 510Kv motor, I am pretty sure it will not fly on 3S, and probably not on 4S even! BUT, if you have 2x identical 3S packs, you can wire them in series to get a single 6S pack and fly the plane. What ESCs do you have on there? Do they support 6S?
Do you feel there is room for a mapping camera like a Sony a6000 or is the cargo space limited with the 16,000mah pack? I've been waiting for this review and almost pulled the trigger on this unit a couple of times. I love the eve for its vast room in the fuse making equipment layout simple (even though I'm sure I over thought it) with room for adding items in the future. I don't like the wing wiring plugs making it difficult to add your rx or vtx after flaps and leds. Sounds like the Nimbus may be a winner as an fpv rig but may have some limitations in the mapping due to the fuse volume. I would be interested in seeing the actual mapping unit once Charles releases it.
The FPV version certainly will not do well for mapping... I guess you could remove the plywood structure on the bottom of the fuse, and cut an opening in the fuselage... and do a custom pack so you can fit all in there... but I would rather wait for the mapping version when it is released, and I will try to get a hold Charles to ask when that is going to happen! Last I asked him about it he said they were still testing stuff... so at this time I can say it may still be a work in progress... but possibly should come soon! The idea there is that you get it with the custom pack he offers that will fit under the main hatch on top, and you don't have the plywood thing on the bottom, so you have all that space there free for a camera, and in that situation an A6000 will fit for sure... and possibly even a slightly larger camera as well.
Hi, I'm about to order two of these, but I can't decide if I should go for the kit or the optional 510kv motors - what is your opinion (over and above what you have in the video of course) should I bother with "better" motors (T-Motor?). I would love to make this my new super long ranger..Many thanks.
Hein Du Plessis Well... what do you consider "super long range"? The 510kv motors draw 15amps each on 6S with 10x6 props, but if you load up the plane to around 4kgs take offs will be a bit tricky if you try to launch it yourself. Possibly you could go to 12" props to improve that, but if you want to keep the 10" props you could look into some 2820 motors at higher Kv but still 6S capable, like what the mapping version will have.
I would love to have 3 hour+ capability (with Li Ion). My current super ranger is a Sweepwings Dreadnought (just about 2 hours with lipo). I'm happy with using auto take off, so launching myself heavy would be Ok, I think. I just finished a MTD and I'm stoked about it's performance, but I love the look and features of the Nimbus. Thanks for your recommendation - would 12" not be too much past the belly? I will be using motor brakes.
If you want 3+ hour with the Nimbus... you would definitely need more powerful motors, so at this point I would advise you to go with the KIT (goo.gl/ZjzxFV) if you really want the Nimbus! I think, however, for something like this possibly the MTD would be a bit better suited if flight time is ALL you are looking for! My Nimbus is at 3800 grams now and I am actually thinking how to bring that down a bit to make it easier to launch it myself! Not a problem when you have somebody to throw it for you, or if you have a bungee system. As for the props, Andrew Newton flew it with 12" props, although he was landing on some very soft bushes near the coast where he lives, and it seemed to be OK on landings, but would definitely get more thrust out of those 510Kv motors, which would be needed if you want to stick with them and the Nimbus! So, the Nimbus is a bit heavier than the MTD because of all that plastic and the denser foam... BUT... I think it is more aerodynamic, especially with the body shape and that V-tail. The wing profile is a bit draggy, but it does offer gear lift capabilities and is super stable... so... at some point they could be on par, but more testing will be needed on the Nimbus!
Thank you very much, one of the two Nimbuses (Nimbusi?) is to impress a potential client, which might work better than the MTD, which looks like a scale RC model :( I'm running Tiger Motor MT2814 AntiGravity KV 710 on my MTD, it seems a little heavy but will have enough thrust for sure. I'll fit 10" to compare with the Nimbus. Thanks again for the great information.
Yeah... at some point I had some issues making it actually take off... and after 3 unsuccessful attempts... kinda put it aside... and then completely forgot about it...
Hi Arxangel, Do you have a reliable way to contact MyFlyDream? I have ordered and paid for this aircraft and have not even received confirmation or any correspondence for almost 2months now. Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.
Hmmm... I have been trying to get a hold of somebody over there for a few days now with no luck! If I manage to contact them will ask and let you know!
I am using the Phantom 3 Pro, but since that is not available anymore, the closest in specs to it is the SE: goo.gl/6NXNK4 The drone is following the plane because I am flying it and chasing the plane. :)
On big airplanes, they put tape covering that gap between surfaces where the hinges are, so that airflow is not interrupted and drag created by that gap /slit there. I don't know if this helps, for the weight you add, but try it. Also, the whole point of a V tail is to reduce drag by eliminating one tail surface (from 3 to 2), but by sticking a round antenna pole up in the middle between them (the back side of which is very draggy - make it into a tear drop shape if possible), you pretty much eliminate that advantage. Might as well have a traditional tail on a long range plane if you require a vertical antenna. Here's a video showing what your vertical antenna is doing in the air flow: ruclips.net/video/F1P8Ox7M38E/видео.html choppergirl.air-war.org fpv.air-war.org
Well... it was a way to mount it... I am not in the business of designing aircraft... or optimizing them perfectly... just looking for the most optimal antenna placement! :) Recently I also stopped using that scheme of mounting antennas... moved on to something more optimal! :)
At this point... the Clouds is my go-to plane! The Believer has not had enough flight time to make a proper estimation for it... and the Nimbus I have flown very little... so not sure! BUT... the Believer has the largest are in it... perhaps giving you the most capacity for batteries and hence range.
i just need a twin to fly long range wing a 16a 4s battery in a twin:i just surfed the internet and found these planes: skywalker EVE 2000 skywalker WALL-E2000 mytwindream myflydream nimbus,x uav clouds.Which one?
Well, I haven't had contact with the MyTwinDream and WALL-E2000, but for the rest I can tell you that no matter which one you choose, it should be able to carry that battery, although I would go with the EVE-2000 or Nimbus. The Clouds really shines when it is kept light and I am not sure how performance will change with the added weight. MyTwinDream is certainly a very popular model as well and many people will recommend it as one of the more efficient models out there, so if you are looking to get the max range/flight time... possibly look into that one.
As ArxangelRC is flying the X-uav Clouds and having a blast doing so, I as well am enjoying the clouds and she is currently my favorite. Hope this helps Nicolas.
Yes, actually I did that on the maiden as I had installed the AP as I was putting the plane together. How did you think I got these aerial shots of it? Plane is on autopilot, and I was chasing it with the copter! :D
The stall characteristics are the same regardless of direction relative to the wind. A stall has to do with the angle of attack and airspeed, it has absolutely nothing to do with wind speed or direction. Remember, when a plane is in the air, it is flying in the air mass, it has no idea where the ground is in reference to it, the wind is nothing more than the air moving relative to the ground.
I know that... the idea is going downwind the plane stalls at a higher ground speed. I currently do not have an airspeed sensor on board, so ground speed is my only reference, hence why I am working it like that! :)
Hi do you think this version could easily be modified in a mapping platform? The animated version looks nice but can expect huge costs associated with big smart batteries...thanks for your informative reviews. Keep them going :)
Absolutely no problem to modify anything for mapping... it just comes down to your desire to do so! The Nimbus has a dense and thick foam, so it can probably take modifications and cutting better than other models, but the eventual mapping version of this plane should be pretty integrated from what I understand, so you basically take it out of the box and fly... or so the idea goes!
Awesome video, as always! Now you've made my life even harder - it is now harder to choose between the MTD, the Nimbus and the Clouds.... At some point there was a jello on the video - could the unballanced props be at fault?
Thanks! Well... this would depend on what you want to do with the plane, because they can be quite different! :) Yes, there was jello, and there are a few reasons for this... although I was surprised how little there was since I was expecting more! First, I have done NO balancing on the props, and second one of the motors has a bad bearing... and it does vibrate quite a bit even without a prop on it. My next task on this plane would be to balance props and motors and to rewire the video system to eliminate all interference coming from the PDB... and possibly see IF the PDB can be used if I can manage to get the video system working when I power everything from the 12v side.
LC filter on the video power and gnd wires should help. I'm having a kind of the same problem on my MT - as soon as I connect the RunCam HD2 to the battery together with the VTx and the flight camera, my video range decreases to around 60%. There is no interference in close range however... In choosing the next airframe the main problem is that I don't know what I want it for - I love my mini talon and it suits all my needs, but it just happens so that I want another plane for no reason, just to have it.
I know the LC should help... but I hoped this board will allow me to skip it! Also... the problem may not be with my RunCam 2... because I've used that powered from 12v on my Mini Ranger, and it was working fine! ruclips.net/video/KN7zC6rOLUc/видео.html As for wanting another plane just for the sake of it, I'd say... Welcome to the Club! :D
Sadly you can't right now! MFD were trying to redesign this FPV version to make it more suited to mapping, but at some point put that on pause and are now testing a new plane for mapping purposes, so really no telling when an MFD mapping plane will actually be released. If you want a well designed platform with lots of space for mapping I can recommend the new Believer (goo.gl/qdVaaM).
Cool. I tried doing custom mounting solutions for the xuav talon, but I got tired of tinkering. What do you think of the skywalker titan? its not out yet but there is a lot of similarities to the believer.
The Titan looks interesting, but right now I am dealing with the Believer and really not sure if I will try the Titan! It is similar, but I would think actually it has borrowed some from the MFD Nimbus and the Clouds, more than the Believer. I really do find the body style a tad weird, but the wings are the same as on the EVE-2000, and I can tell you that this plane can carry A LOT and flies really nicely!
It's funny the 3 contenders for me are the same 3 you mention, the eve 2000, cloud one and this one.. gonna have to look at the cloud again I think, sounds like it's your loyal long range friend at the moment? :)
Not so long range yet... although it depends on what you consider long! ruclips.net/video/MW26jo9mENI/видео.html (a new video with an improved record is coming very shortly... but shhhhhhh... don't tell anyone)! :D At this moment in time it is my favourite for sure, but I still have some more work to do on the Nimbus before it gets to the level of the Clouds gear and setup-wise... so I can't be certain yet! If the Nimbus keeps flying as well as it has so far... the longer flight times just might help it overthrow the Clouds from the top seat! But don't get me wrong here... the Clouds is an amazing machine and we are talking TOP LEVEL FPV machines here! :)
I don't think so! I don't have an MTD, but as far as I've seen, the power pack for it is for 4S, and the motors are higher Kv rated. The Nimbus is designed for 6S, and hence the motors are 510Kv! However, the Nimbus power pack is not sold separately officially yet, so you will have to contact MFD by mail and ask them for it!
All in good time mate... The idea was to use what was provided by the manufacturer... only later can I start changing stuff, when I am certain that doesn't work! :)
I am not sure yet, at this point I don't feel the need to do a LiIon pack as I really don't need more flight time than 100 minutes... but just for the sake of it I might build one at some point! :)
Right... well... at this point I am only testing to see how far I can get on 2.4Ghz without using boosters, but possibly some day I may get to those distances too! :)
Why? Apart from a few missing small orders, which they sent a 2nd time immediately, and a few damaged plane parts, I've had very good experience with them!
I understand airspeed is a thing, but without an airspeed sensor and looking at it from the ground, you can stall the plane a lot easier going downwind. Sure, relative airspeed could be the same, but most of the time it is the ground speed we have to look at, and in the downwind case it is higher, plus most of the time when I've seen people stall their planes, me included, has been when doing a slow turn downwind. Besides, Hollywood has thought me that reading is bad for you, you only need to call yourself woke, and all the knowledge of the world just pours into your head automatically! :P
@@ArxangelRC every pilot disagrees with you. There is no such thing as the downwind stall. Rc pilot for 38 years real pilot for 35 years. You. Are. Wrong.
@@Themheals Riiiiiiight... so now ignore all that pilot experience and try to look at this from the point of view of somebody that is just now getting into the hobby because he saw a plane in his local park and thought it was cool, and doesn't know anything about planes, let alone stalls!! My content is not specifically targeted at people who know their stuff!!!!
Thanks so much for this, more than once you have cleared up questions for me. You're an excellent reviewer
Thank you Andrew, I am glad people actually find what I do helpful! This is what keeps me going. :)
I completely agree Andrew. Such a great insight into the Nimbus.
Me too, this video answered all my questions.
I recently started getting into planes and wings after years of building, flying, reviewing and crashing multirotors. I love the "relaxation" factor after you get one dialed in and can just fly and have a smooth, enjoyable flight with a great slow view. In my new found love of RC planes, I stumbled upon your channel, mostly because you are using equipment I have purchased or I intend to purchase, and your reviews have kept me enlightened. I appreciate the work you put into this, and I enjoy watching your flights as well as listening to you knowledge. Keep up the great work, you just got another subscriber!
Thank you for the kind words Tom! The fact that what I do helps people and they find it useful is what keeps me motivated and going! I wouldn't be here today without all the support I am getting from the hobby community! :)
Well I definitely appreciate you and your efforts! It's like you know what I am going to buy next, then review it! haha Happy flying man! One of the things that caught my attention was your "proper hinge". It's something that I had been concerned with on larger planes, like the My Twin Dream I just ordered (and am anxiously awaiting!). My Bixler 3 came with flap hinges, but it's the only plane I ever bought kit or otherwise that had actual hinges. I had a lot of concern with my skywalker whose Elevator twisted and bent in the way you described, so I wanted to prevent that. I just hope I do it right!
Thanks Tom, happy buying to you then! :)
Tom if and when you could, please post the maiden of your MFD here. I enjoy maidens very much and especially the MTD. Thanks mate.
Aero FPV I absolutely will! I should have it in hand any day now, and I'll be building it immediately as I can't wait!
nice review, you clarified possibly the most important pre-purchase issue straight off the bat
Thanks, glad you like it! :)
Brilliant Analysis, Excellent Skills and Expertise
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Got here from Andrew's channel. Excellent review. While I'm not all that interested in the Nimbus (yet watched anyway) you mentioned a plane I'd never heard of, the XKA1200, which, on initial view, looks like it may be a contender for my "ultimate camping airplane". So thank you for that.
Haha, I am glad you found something useful! :) The XK A1200 is a greate plane to take with you when travelling, especially after I installed an autopilot on mine: ruclips.net/video/1tMQrLl237I/видео.html
Fantastic review here. Very thorough, well edited and informative. Thanks very much for your time in putting it together and, of course, I'm jealous of your flying location. Looks beautiful!
Thanks Bill, I am glad you like it! Yes, especially this time of year Bulgaria is a beautiful place, especially outside of the city!
This review of the Nimbus is beyond great. I liked this airplane when I first saw her but with your extensive and thorough insight .. I love her now. I truly hope MFD compensates you handsomely for this professional look and review. As always thanks Nikola.
Mondo
Thanks for the support and the kind words Mondo! Actually right at this moment I am talking to Charles and we are discussing the hinges... I hope he can figure something out! Also... as of this moment he thinks the mapping version would need another 2 months in development... just in case anybody is interested. :)
Great inside information and we are glad you and Charles of MFD are working together to make this platform a better one. I will be following the Nimbus progress as many of us are. Cheers my good friend.
Thank you, good luck in your flights! :)
Brilliant review, thanks. Keep in mind that doubling the battery capacity will not double the flight time due to more weight requiring more power/amps to stay airborne.
Thanks! Yes, I know that, but I am giving just a rough estimation! :)
Best Review I’ve seen so far! Very nice done! The In flight footage is that information what i am looking for! When I look for an review of an RC Plane I want to know about its In Flight characteristics. In your case from above I can see all I have to know. Hours of Onboard and Wing footage is cool but you did it! Thanks for that work!
Thank you! Very kind words... and yes, I do try to be as thorough as possible, and I did get the Phantom exactly for the purpose of chasing these planes around for the reviews. :)
I like our reference to the XK A 1200 I still fly it without rudder and get weird faults after just finished flying and checked it out than again want to go flying more problems that I had no respond from the asc and receiver but fix that problem as well.
Always nice to see your reviews .
Keep it up.
Thank you Robert. Good luck with your A1200, I love mine and it is a great plane, will have more videos on it in the near future! :)
ok i would like to see about installing the auto pilot and perhaps return home feature .
I m learning a lot with this plane I have to cope with extreme temp here in Thailand it is near 40c and the equipment get really warm.
Nice of you to answer.
Tks.
Actually I already installed an autopilot! :)
ruclips.net/video/1tMQrLl237I/видео.html
Good content and no extraneous BS. Subscribed. Well done and thank you. Cheers, D.
And I thank you! :)
I really thought about purchasing the Vtol version as it is more practical for package drops. Do you know if the MFD autopilot works with crossfire as well? I would desperately want to know , also, do you think that the vtol version is worth the extra motor and more headache with programing?thanks !
Well... the MFD Autopilot would work with any system capable of outputting PWM or SBUS signal, though not sure what the Crossfire one does! As for the hassle of extra gear... depends on what you will be using it for! If it will get some work done well and easy... why not!
Very nice job. Andrew pointed me to you. Nice job. Very professional..
Thank you! :)
Outstanding job
Thank you! :)
Great review! Very informative and professional.
Thanks. :)
Excellent job that clears up everything super job well explained thanks
Glad you like it. Thanks! :)
Great in-depth review. Cheers.
Thanks mate! :)
Totally agree with your statement, on the LiOn batteries.. I have a custom 1670mAh battery that weights exactly the same that a 10000mAh and the fact that the power to weight density is so high make this type of batteries perfect for the long range.. in an other hand I was totally under the impression that Charles have sold MFD company!! I mean the quality, tech & customer support have gone the way of the dinosaurs... never the less it looks like a lot of work, thank yo very much for such a nice video!! I will probably make a few purchases soon and use your links.. best luck for you sir!
Thank you so much for the support!
Yes, LiIon batteries make a lot of sense on the larger aircraft. I am waiting for a pack for my X-UAV Clouds and will actually do a review and comparison to my current LiPo battery... though I think the results will be more than obvious! :)
If you check my videos there's a full series of vid tutorials showing the procedure to make your own battery pack. thanks for the reply and best of luck to you..
Will check them out. Thanks! :)
Very cool plane.. thx for view mate..
You are welcome! :)
profesional review.....this plane may be my next one, at the moment I am busy converting twin talon, also clouds is on the way. Honestly I like the look of this nimbus but not the separate nose section.
Excellent as usual !
Thank you! :)
Really solid review, thank you!
Thanks! :)
I decided against this model after watching another reviewer reporting that the installed PC boards add a lot of weight, but wow the efficiency you're achieving is fantastic! I'll definitely give it a try. Using your link :)
PC boards?? There is only one, and it doesn't weight more or less than comparable products! If it is not onboard you will still add that weight in voltage regulators and power harnesses...
Will have to still see if I can make my camera work properly when powered from the 12v side and see if I will actually be able to use the PDB as intended, as it really simplifies things.
And yes, based on a rough estimation, average level flight amp draw for the entire flight comes out to just over 5A. I did some amp draw measurements on the motors the other day, each motor draws 15A at full throttle with the stock 10x6 props, will have to re-test when I put on the 10x7 later on.
Thank you for the support! :)
Great presentation
Thanks! :)
A very insightful and well done review. Being new to your channel, I'm enjoying picking through past content. Some nice nuggets like this are timeless. I'm not planning to purchase this plane, but seeing many good design features incorporated into the MFD Nimbus.
I think a number of the confusing aspects of this (kit) plane stem from its VTOL design pinnings. Design features were not evident in the FPV KIT version offered at the time (or due to lack of a manual).
Nice job of including this context, in comparison to other kits.
FYI: the FoxTech (FoxTechHobby @ foxtechfpv .com) channel has a number of videos (26) on the Nimbus featured in commercial applications. FoxTech besides offering RTF edition, offers a 22 Ah 1.9kg solid-state 6s battery for VTOL edition (vs similar 22 Ah li-ion pack @ 2.6 kg). FoxTech at one point set a number of records related to hover duration and winged flight range for this class of UAV.
Yeah, the plane definitely had some thought put into it! :) I am aware of some of their videos though, they do push this plane a lot, and it seems to be doing well as a VTOL indeed!
I have subscribed to you, brilliant review, Andrew Newton pointed me toward your channel.👍
Thank you, and thanks also to Andrew! :)
nice review man!!
Thanks! :)
Great review!! Thank you :))
I will use your motor configuration .
Thank you! :) Good luck with your build.
Where did all the other Nimbus Videos go? Are they private now? I am thinking about building my own.
Well... there just aren't any... I didn't fly the plane much after the first few flights!
Great review! Thanks bud :)
Thank you! :)
Great job now that clears up everything super job well explained thanks for a ***** video,Kevin
Thank you Kevin! :)
Hello, which aircraft do you think is better, given the payload capacity and flight time, since I will use Aerial Survey.
Nimbus 1800, X-UAV Cloud 1880 or Skywaker EVE-2000?
The Nimbus 1800 would you recommend using MFD AutoPilot?
Thank you in advance for your opinion.
Hi, yes, if you go with the Nimbus I would suggest you use the MFD AP, however, the current version does not support mapping functions, so you may have to wait for the Nimbus mapping version to come out, with the new MFD AP.
When it comes to payload and flight time... I would also consider the EVE-2000 for this job! This plane was designed specifically with such tasks in mind and will give you plenty of flexibility when it comes to payload and equipment options!
Hello. Do you have any information about wing chord length at root?
Not really, and I no longer have the plane, so can't really check it... sorry!
Very informative!
Thank you! :)
100mins flight time with 10k mah used and 10x6 prop... what size is that motor then 750 kv 2836`?
Motors are 520Kv, 2814 or 2820... can't recall the exact number right now!
Hello. I'm looking to get into the hobby and I'm currently trying to choose a plane to start with. How would you compare the MFD Nimbus , X-UAV Clouds and and the Skywalker EVE-2000? Could the convenient connections of the Nimbus be kept if one decides to install their own distribution board and autopilot?
Hi, if you are looking to get into this, I would not suggest any of these planes at this time. I would urge you to take a look at the XK A1200 (goo.gl/AhvsZX) and get that for now. Once you have logged a lot of hours flying and have done some work on the plane, then turn to the larger birds!
Is the A1200 large enough to accommodate full size flight controller ,air speed sensor and other sensors ? How much added weight do you think it can take added to the stock FPV version? I might pester you some more on facebook if that isn't too much of a bother for you.
Thank you for the quick response.
I am not sure you need an airspeed sensor on that size plane, also... why would you want to use a full sized autopilot, when there are micro versions that actually work better?! Go here: arxangelrc.blogspot.bg/2016/06/xk-a1200-fpv-rtf-epo-plane-very-nice-flyer-good-fpv.html
and read towards the end of the post to see how I installed the autopilot on mine, should be enough to let you know what the plane can and cannot do! In any case... like I said, it would be much better if you go with something like this and learn to fly before you spend 1000-2000 USD on a plane without any flying experience!
Excellent review man, I was very interested in the Nimbus wondering how it would compare to the MTD... this may be my next plane :)
Thanks! That comparison is still to happen! I have a friend with an MTD and have talked with him about getting the two planes together for a comparison! :)
Awesome! The MTD has been at the top of my list since Skywalker reneged on my EvE 2000 pre-order with Banggood. Look forward to the comparison.
The EVE is in a league of its own! :) Can't easily compare with these smaller and lighter birds! :)
Yep so is the price tag...my Black pre- order kit would have been great value if Skywalker had delivered, in the end I waited patiently for over 2 months and when I asked was told they would refund me... by then there were no white kits available either and I had already purchased the running gear and electronics. I'm still annoyed by it but I'm hoping for something better :)
Yeah, for some reason they stopped selling the EVE KIT version... I guess they realized how ridiculous it is to sell this plane without gear... because I for instance had to manufacture some parts to fit my motors in... and a lot of people will just not bother!
thanks for the video & information....
You are welcome. :)
Sorry if I missed it - how does it compare to the crosswind?
You didn't miss it... but this plane is much older than the Crosswind... so there is no way I could have mentioned that comparison in this video! Crosswind is better - more space in there, and quite stable in the air! This one, however, lends itself to VTOLing more easily!
What is the difference between the banggood one and the version you can buy on the MFD website which is 100$ more?
The BG one is only a KIT with servos. The one on the MFD website comes with the motors and ESC as well.
Thank you for doing the excellent video with so much detailed information. Could you tell me what material or product you use for creating your control surface hinges?
Thank you Jacob. These are the hinges I am using: hobbyking.com/en_us/ca-hinge-sheet-180mmx140mmx0-3mm.html
I will make a video soon to demonstrate how I install those hinges.
Excellent review friend! I have a question... I want to buy an Antenna Tracker and I found three brands: Arkbird, MFD and Skylark. Do you recommend only MFD Antenna Tracker? Wha do you think about Arkbird and Skylark? Thanks!
Thank you!
As for the antenna trackers... I am using the MFD, and have used only that one! Back in the day when I decided I am going to buy an antenna tracker, I knew I wanted something that works out of the box and is as Plug-n-Play as possible, so I got the MFD and I have to tell you that I absolutely love the system and think it is worth every cent paid for it! As for the Skylark and Arkbird... not sure what to tell you... haven't researched them much... but for me I am sticking with the MFD! :)
Thank you so much!!!! You helped me about this!!! I'll buy a MFD!
You are welcome! :)
is there room in that plane for a PinPointRC Black Box? I would not want to lose such an expensive airframe
Hmmmm... $130... seems kinda steep given there are $30-$40 options from China, with pretty much identical functionality! But as long as you are asking... there should be enough room, the module doesn't seem that big!
I Saw those but I am not tech Savvy and it seems complicated to put it together. also, I noticed that I need to pay $10 per month for a simcard for the bay ones where the pinpointrc tracker has no monthly fees. And lastly, it seems like with the pinpointrc unit you can track it on your phone, and not just get back SMS gps coordinates. regardless, I really enjoyed your video, and will be investing in one of these planes for sure. cheers
Actually... for the units I am talking about no putting together is needed, other than to insert the sim card! Also... you don't need to pay monthly... I think there should be those that you just put money in it... and it is there until you spend it! No monthly fee! At least this is what I got! Furthermore... that Pinpoint thing, I believe, does still require a sim card to operate... they do mention cell service somewhere in the description! As far as I've seen... the thingies I got have some website where you can go and track it in real time if you want... updates every 30 secs or something... or you can send a text message! :) Since cell service is needed for both... their limitations are pretty identical.
@@ArxangelRC Thats Fair. The pinpointrc does use a simcard which is already installed and programmed when we buy the unit. the only difference I guess would be that they roam on all networks worldwide while otherwise we are stuck to the provider from whom we purchase a simcard.
Interesting how that works! But even so... I don't travel outside of the country to fly much... and the price difference is quite significant! :)
Hi, you are the best person in utube
You provide all answer like a professional reporter
I I noticed that we can enhance the flight distance and duration by adding better long lasting battery. However, I have a concern with the plane structure. High gusting winds may affect it?
1. What if I change the structure to carbon fiber? Will I need a stronger motor because it will add a little more weight but the strength of the plane structure will be affected by gusting winds
2. Can I make a Sky Walker Black X8 and/ or the Sky Observer to fly over 100 miles by adjusting the battery and the motor?
Well... depends on the flight altitude! High gusting winds on the ground are very different from gusting winds 1000 meters up! On the ground they are turbulent, but the higher you go, usually the wind becomes more constant and more laminar, i.e. smoother ride!
1. Which plane are we talking about?
2. I am not much into flying wings and don't have much information on them... but it should be possible!
Hello, nice video...
I just received my Nimbus, and I had a little problem with it. the PDB, had the left wing motor reversed polarity. after connecting the ESC´s, and made a try with the battery, something got burned. hopefully, not the ESC. maybe you should warn your viewers to check it before connecting the battery.
another thing that got me puzzled, is that, for both ESC´s, there is just one wire, ( signal), and I has imagined, doesn´t turn the motors. where it got the ground??? just asking, to avoid to open the wiring. I mean, the ESC, need at least, two wires, ground and signal. where does it got the ground then?? from the PDB, or the servos??
please let me know, if you know the answer.
thanks for your time, and for your review
Hmmm... mine was certainly not reversed... but please make sure you test that ESC! If you have plugged in the battery with the wires in reverse, I am willing to bet it has burned out!
As for the signal wire, it usually is only 1 without a ground, because it is assumed that you would power the autopilot from the same battery you power the ESCs, in which case the autopilot also has the same ground coming from the same battery, so you can connect only the signal wire from the ESCs to the autopilot. This way you also avoid the chance for a ground loop!
well, at the end, the ESC is ok. the PDB, is done, but because I got an extra one from MFD, all good now.
they are using the same ground as the aileron servos. maybe that´s why, you got interference with the cam.
I hope tomorrow I finish it, and I will make my maiden.
I made a thrust test on 3S, and no way it will get airborne on 3S. I hope it will with 4S, if not, must buy a 6S pack.
thanks so much, and nice flights
If you are running the 510Kv motor, I am pretty sure it will not fly on 3S, and probably not on 4S even! BUT, if you have 2x identical 3S packs, you can wire them in series to get a single 6S pack and fly the plane. What ESCs do you have on there? Do they support 6S?
Do you feel there is room for a mapping camera like a Sony a6000 or is the cargo space limited with the 16,000mah pack? I've been waiting for this review and almost pulled the trigger on this unit a couple of times. I love the eve for its vast room in the fuse making equipment layout simple (even though I'm sure I over thought it) with room for adding items in the future. I don't like the wing wiring plugs making it difficult to add your rx or vtx after flaps and leds. Sounds like the Nimbus may be a winner as an fpv rig but may have some limitations in the mapping due to the fuse volume. I would be interested in seeing the actual mapping unit once Charles releases it.
The FPV version certainly will not do well for mapping... I guess you could remove the plywood structure on the bottom of the fuse, and cut an opening in the fuselage... and do a custom pack so you can fit all in there... but I would rather wait for the mapping version when it is released, and I will try to get a hold Charles to ask when that is going to happen! Last I asked him about it he said they were still testing stuff... so at this time I can say it may still be a work in progress... but possibly should come soon! The idea there is that you get it with the custom pack he offers that will fit under the main hatch on top, and you don't have the plywood thing on the bottom, so you have all that space there free for a camera, and in that situation an A6000 will fit for sure... and possibly even a slightly larger camera as well.
Hi, I'm about to order two of these, but I can't decide if I should go for the kit or the optional 510kv motors - what is your opinion (over and above what you have in the video of course) should I bother with "better" motors (T-Motor?). I would love to make this my new super long ranger..Many thanks.
Hein Du Plessis Well... what do you consider "super long range"? The 510kv motors draw 15amps each on 6S with 10x6 props, but if you load up the plane to around 4kgs take offs will be a bit tricky if you try to launch it yourself. Possibly you could go to 12" props to improve that, but if you want to keep the 10" props you could look into some 2820 motors at higher Kv but still 6S capable, like what the mapping version will have.
I would love to have 3 hour+ capability (with Li Ion). My current super ranger is a Sweepwings Dreadnought (just about 2 hours with lipo). I'm happy with using auto take off, so launching myself heavy would be Ok, I think. I just finished a MTD and I'm stoked about it's performance, but I love the look and features of the Nimbus. Thanks for your recommendation - would 12" not be too much past the belly? I will be using motor brakes.
If you want 3+ hour with the Nimbus... you would definitely need more powerful motors, so at this point I would advise you to go with the KIT (goo.gl/ZjzxFV) if you really want the Nimbus! I think, however, for something like this possibly the MTD would be a bit better suited if flight time is ALL you are looking for! My Nimbus is at 3800 grams now and I am actually thinking how to bring that down a bit to make it easier to launch it myself! Not a problem when you have somebody to throw it for you, or if you have a bungee system.
As for the props, Andrew Newton flew it with 12" props, although he was landing on some very soft bushes near the coast where he lives, and it seemed to be OK on landings, but would definitely get more thrust out of those 510Kv motors, which would be needed if you want to stick with them and the Nimbus!
So, the Nimbus is a bit heavier than the MTD because of all that plastic and the denser foam... BUT... I think it is more aerodynamic, especially with the body shape and that V-tail. The wing profile is a bit draggy, but it does offer gear lift capabilities and is super stable... so... at some point they could be on par, but more testing will be needed on the Nimbus!
Thank you very much, one of the two Nimbuses (Nimbusi?) is to impress a potential client, which might work better than the MTD, which looks like a scale RC model :( I'm running Tiger Motor MT2814 AntiGravity KV 710 on my MTD, it seems a little heavy but will have enough thrust for sure. I'll fit 10" to compare with the Nimbus. Thanks again for the great information.
I hope I've helped you even a bit! Still need to do more tests on the Nimbus before I can say for certain what it can do and what it can't! :)
What has happened to this particular plane cause searching for NIMBUS on your channel gave me only 1 result: this one
Yeah... at some point I had some issues making it actually take off... and after 3 unsuccessful attempts... kinda put it aside... and then completely forgot about it...
Hi Arxangel,
Do you have a reliable way to contact MyFlyDream? I have ordered and paid for this aircraft and have not even received confirmation or any correspondence for almost 2months now.
Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.
Isn't there an email on their website or something? Contact form?
Hi ArxangelRC ,
Thanks for the quick response. I tried the email address on their website and have gotten no replies.
Hmmm... I have been trying to get a hold of somebody over there for a few days now with no luck! If I manage to contact them will ask and let you know!
came here from Andrew newton..👍
Appreciated! :)
very profetional your Video , sorrry wich dron did you used for you video, how drone follow your airplane tebks for your information.
I am using the Phantom 3 Pro, but since that is not available anymore, the closest in specs to it is the SE: goo.gl/6NXNK4
The drone is following the plane because I am flying it and chasing the plane. :)
On big airplanes, they put tape covering that gap between surfaces where the hinges are, so that airflow is not interrupted and drag created by that gap /slit there. I don't know if this helps, for the weight you add, but try it.
Also, the whole point of a V tail is to reduce drag by eliminating one tail surface (from 3 to 2), but by sticking a round antenna pole up in the middle between them (the back side of which is very draggy - make it into a tear drop shape if possible), you pretty much eliminate that advantage. Might as well have a traditional tail on a long range plane if you require a vertical antenna.
Here's a video showing what your vertical antenna is doing in the air flow: ruclips.net/video/F1P8Ox7M38E/видео.html
choppergirl.air-war.org
fpv.air-war.org
Well... it was a way to mount it... I am not in the business of designing aircraft... or optimizing them perfectly... just looking for the most optimal antenna placement! :) Recently I also stopped using that scheme of mounting antennas... moved on to something more optimal! :)
What would you recommend for a med to long range FPV Nimbus vs Clouds vs Believer?
At this point... the Clouds is my go-to plane! The Believer has not had enough flight time to make a proper estimation for it... and the Nimbus I have flown very little... so not sure! BUT... the Believer has the largest are in it... perhaps giving you the most capacity for batteries and hence range.
man, thank you! you make the clouds look good, your videos have been really helpful for me
I am glad I can help! Good luck mate!
i just need a twin to fly long range wing a 16a 4s battery in a twin:i just surfed the internet and found these planes: skywalker EVE 2000 skywalker WALL-E2000 mytwindream myflydream nimbus,x uav clouds.Which one?
Well, I haven't had contact with the MyTwinDream and WALL-E2000, but for the rest I can tell you that no matter which one you choose, it should be able to carry that battery, although I would go with the EVE-2000 or Nimbus. The Clouds really shines when it is kept light and I am not sure how performance will change with the added weight. MyTwinDream is certainly a very popular model as well and many people will recommend it as one of the more efficient models out there, so if you are looking to get the max range/flight time... possibly look into that one.
As ArxangelRC is flying the X-uav Clouds and having a blast doing so, I as well am enjoying the clouds and she is currently my favorite. Hope this helps Nicolas.
Did you try this with an autopilot system?
Yes, actually I did that on the maiden as I had installed the AP as I was putting the plane together. How did you think I got these aerial shots of it? Plane is on autopilot, and I was chasing it with the copter! :D
The stall characteristics are the same regardless of direction relative to the wind. A stall has to do with the angle of attack and airspeed, it has absolutely nothing to do with wind speed or direction. Remember, when a plane is in the air, it is flying in the air mass, it has no idea where the ground is in reference to it, the wind is nothing more than the air moving relative to the ground.
I know that... the idea is going downwind the plane stalls at a higher ground speed. I currently do not have an airspeed sensor on board, so ground speed is my only reference, hence why I am working it like that! :)
Hi do you think this version could easily be modified in a mapping platform? The animated version looks nice but can expect huge costs associated with big smart batteries...thanks for your informative reviews. Keep them going :)
Absolutely no problem to modify anything for mapping... it just comes down to your desire to do so! The Nimbus has a dense and thick foam, so it can probably take modifications and cutting better than other models, but the eventual mapping version of this plane should be pretty integrated from what I understand, so you basically take it out of the box and fly... or so the idea goes!
Awesome video, as always!
Now you've made my life even harder - it is now harder to choose between the MTD, the Nimbus and the Clouds....
At some point there was a jello on the video - could the unballanced props be at fault?
Thanks! Well... this would depend on what you want to do with the plane, because they can be quite different! :)
Yes, there was jello, and there are a few reasons for this... although I was surprised how little there was since I was expecting more! First, I have done NO balancing on the props, and second one of the motors has a bad bearing... and it does vibrate quite a bit even without a prop on it. My next task on this plane would be to balance props and motors and to rewire the video system to eliminate all interference coming from the PDB... and possibly see IF the PDB can be used if I can manage to get the video system working when I power everything from the 12v side.
LC filter on the video power and gnd wires should help. I'm having a kind of the same problem on my MT - as soon as I connect the RunCam HD2 to the battery together with the VTx and the flight camera, my video range decreases to around 60%. There is no interference in close range however...
In choosing the next airframe the main problem is that I don't know what I want it for - I love my mini talon and it suits all my needs, but it just happens so that I want another plane for no reason, just to have it.
I know the LC should help... but I hoped this board will allow me to skip it! Also... the problem may not be with my RunCam 2... because I've used that powered from 12v on my Mini Ranger, and it was working fine! ruclips.net/video/KN7zC6rOLUc/видео.html
As for wanting another plane just for the sake of it, I'd say... Welcome to the Club! :D
very nice review.. been thinking of this plane. hows the penetration in windy days
With the battery I am using it is on the heavy side, so I would say it does pretty well with wind!
you mean in the wind.. im using a converted viperjet as fpv plane , i changed it to pusher prop.
Haha, yeah, I meant in the wind... fixed it now! :) Ooooohhh... a Viperjet... that should be quick! :)
it cruises around 9 to 10 amp at about 65km/h, youtube viperjet pusher prop
What voltage is that? Top speed? How quickly can you reach the clouds vertically? :)
Do you know where I can get the mapping version?
Sadly you can't right now! MFD were trying to redesign this FPV version to make it more suited to mapping, but at some point put that on pause and are now testing a new plane for mapping purposes, so really no telling when an MFD mapping plane will actually be released. If you want a well designed platform with lots of space for mapping I can recommend the new Believer (goo.gl/qdVaaM).
Cool. I tried doing custom mounting solutions for the xuav talon, but I got tired of tinkering. What do you think of the skywalker titan? its not out yet but there is a lot of similarities to the believer.
The Titan looks interesting, but right now I am dealing with the Believer and really not sure if I will try the Titan! It is similar, but I would think actually it has borrowed some from the MFD Nimbus and the Clouds, more than the Believer. I really do find the body style a tad weird, but the wings are the same as on the EVE-2000, and I can tell you that this plane can carry A LOT and flies really nicely!
When might you have a review up?
and are the hinges any better?
It's funny the 3 contenders for me are the same 3 you mention, the eve 2000, cloud one and this one.. gonna have to look at the cloud again I think, sounds like it's your loyal long range friend at the moment? :)
Not so long range yet... although it depends on what you consider long! ruclips.net/video/MW26jo9mENI/видео.html (a new video with an improved record is coming very shortly... but shhhhhhh... don't tell anyone)! :D
At this moment in time it is my favourite for sure, but I still have some more work to do on the Nimbus before it gets to the level of the Clouds gear and setup-wise... so I can't be certain yet! If the Nimbus keeps flying as well as it has so far... the longer flight times just might help it overthrow the Clouds from the top seat! But don't get me wrong here... the Clouds is an amazing machine and we are talking TOP LEVEL FPV machines here! :)
is the power pack same as for the twin dream??
I don't think so! I don't have an MTD, but as far as I've seen, the power pack for it is for 4S, and the motors are higher Kv rated. The Nimbus is designed for 6S, and hence the motors are 510Kv! However, the Nimbus power pack is not sold separately officially yet, so you will have to contact MFD by mail and ask them for it!
thanks for the info,i think i will try out the t-motor MN3110 470kv for 6s setup.
You are welcome! :)
Can the Nimbus carry a brushless gimbal on its nose?
It certainly can, and I am planning to mount one at some point! :)
Hi... This time you sounded like Captain Joe.
:)
OK... is that good or bad? Who is Captain Joe??
Haha, thanks! :)
Great video, Thank you for your subbed.
We subbed (#1,218) too. We have new video.
Thanks Delvis! :)
I would like to ask you some questions
Sure, contact me on Facebook!
put a power filter on your video transmitter
All in good time mate... The idea was to use what was provided by the manufacturer... only later can I start changing stuff, when I am certain that doesn't work! :)
$250 USD with no electronics, wow!
Its not so bad... and you do get the PDB and servos! :)
I do have to say that the connections are next level for sure!
Well... you do get it almost fully assembled also... show me one other model of this size that comes like this! :)
Fair enough. Thanks for putting out these in-depth videos and reviews. They're really good!
Thanks, I appreciate the support! :)
You went a bit overboard with the color grading
I don't do colour grading! This is raw footage from the Phantom 3 Pro with the Vivid profile selected!
You need extra caps on your esc's
So I've heard! :)
can fly 3 hour?
Yes, but you would need a LiIon pack for that... or you will need to figure out a way to fit a 20A 6S battery in there! :)
u will used sanyo GA right?
I am not sure yet, at this point I don't feel the need to do a LiIon pack as I really don't need more flight time than 100 minutes... but just for the sake of it I might build one at some point! :)
went u used suhans booster 2.4 for radio.. and change to vtx 1.3ghz u can go more then 100km range in 3 hour i think can go 100km ++ easy
Right... well... at this point I am only testing to see how far I can get on 2.4Ghz without using boosters, but possibly some day I may get to those distances too! :)
strong russian accent )
Really???!!!
To much for a half baked model.
Well... this one wasn't MFD's greatest design... but it does lend itself to VTOL conversions quite successfully! :)
never buy from banggood
Why? Apart from a few missing small orders, which they sent a 2nd time immediately, and a few damaged plane parts, I've had very good experience with them!
Stall with and against the wind. Hmmmm I think you need to go read a book on flying
I understand airspeed is a thing, but without an airspeed sensor and looking at it from the ground, you can stall the plane a lot easier going downwind. Sure, relative airspeed could be the same, but most of the time it is the ground speed we have to look at, and in the downwind case it is higher, plus most of the time when I've seen people stall their planes, me included, has been when doing a slow turn downwind. Besides, Hollywood has thought me that reading is bad for you, you only need to call yourself woke, and all the knowledge of the world just pours into your head automatically! :P
@@ArxangelRC every pilot disagrees with you. There is no such thing as the downwind stall. Rc pilot for 38 years real pilot for 35 years. You. Are. Wrong.
@@Themheals Riiiiiiight... so now ignore all that pilot experience and try to look at this from the point of view of somebody that is just now getting into the hobby because he saw a plane in his local park and thought it was cool, and doesn't know anything about planes, let alone stalls!! My content is not specifically targeted at people who know their stuff!!!!