You provide the best unbiased reviews. I particularly like that you try all the functions providing detailed instructions. This looks like an ideal introductory GPS drone for toy grade quad experts like me. The cheerson cx20 seems to perform as expected.
+Gimp Man Thanks man :) Yes, this quad is nice for tinkering with gimbals and since it does have the fail safe functions it is even nicer. Got an aluminum gimbal for $35 and will see if it works with this quad :)
If you have this quad you will have to download mission planner on your pc and go through the calibration process, do not upgrade the firmware just the calibration or you might brick your quad . I had to do this three times to get my cx20 flying half way decent. If you don't have this quad don't buy one unless you are inclined to work on it, if you can work on quads its a good machine after you do the mission planner thing. Good luck I like mine very much now. CHEERS
Hi RC Escape, Thanks for a video that makes sense and is straight forward, I've had a CX 20 open source for 9 months and still have had heaps of problems with an ESC , replaced it and now need to do calibration as you suggest. I will try to calibrate tomorrow and see how it goes, Thanks again RC
hi...for the price this quad is the best deal....i have one and still in good health and i installed a gimbal for more stable video and fpv system.....well done for this video!!!.
Mine tips over every time! I've triple checked the propellers. What could be happening? It clearly tips the same direction every time. All 4 motors are engaged and props spinning.
Pete I got its big brother the Quannum Nova from hobby king with huge 5300mah lipos and different bigger or wider motors, i cant remember which.. I still have to maiden it just yet.. The motors on that cx20 look just like bayangtoys x16 motors actually
Nice!!! The motors on the cx20 is the same exact motors as the dji phantom I believe 1,2,3 . Get the walkera g2d gimbal for it and take some smooth videos :)
Hi RC escape you have the best instructions for the Cheerson CX-20 on You Tube some are confusing. One of the videos on you tube mentioned flipping the one switch 10 or more times have you heard this and what does it do.
Thanks!!!! my take on that is some of the older cx20s came with instructions to do just that. flip the switch. I think the more recent models do not have the flip switch thing but the calibration and the spin around till dizzy thing. you can also spin just the quad with alternating it from one hand to the other hand and rotating it.
+RC Escape Thanks for the quick reply, I agree with you it makes you dizzy to turn when you can just turn the drone. Have you had any experience with Mission Planner I saw that you can set it up in there ?
Yes David Salverson you can calibrate the compass in MP. I have done it both ways. As matter of fact you can calibrate everything in MP it well worth the download.
I've dusted off my CX20 and been doing some mods. This video made me originally buy it and I just added the Beitian BN-880 gps from Banggood for under 15 bucks. It's plug and play replacement and now it locks to 18/19 sats. Do you still own it? I'm adding an antenna pigtail next to use with the 2w booster. I might Gimbal it like you did next : )
Awesome video. I do compass by toggling the right SWA switch back and forth. I was wondering if your way was by the manual instructions because mine was. Thanks bro. =)
Yes the manual on mine did not have any form of toggling the swa switch but rather the dizzying spin thing!!!! I do believe there are a few models that differ a bit :)
This is probably the 8th or 9th video I've watched on compass calibration on the CX-20 and the 8th or 9th way I've seen of doing it.... I have one and order and was hoping to do some homework on it before it arrives. Guess I'll just wait and try a few methods when I get it and see what works best.
Hey there RC Escape.... Have a question for ya, or anyone else that may be answer it. When it comes to binding the transmitter to the CX-20, and compass calibration, Can we redo all of this and start over again ? If so, how do we do it ? Do we just remove the batteries from the transmitter and start all over again?
My gps hold mode holds.. it doesn't move. the stock method of mounting the module with dbl stick tape allows way to much vibration, Pls.. un bundle the wires inside and let them just lay like spaghetti. I placed a 1/4 inch layer of packing foam between the board and the module and the flight difference is Night and Day.
have a weird problem flu yesterday and it was a great flight today did everything like your suppose to do and this is what it did flu up to altitude then just started to spin like in your video were you say spin job that is exactly what it did and I wasn't trying to do can you help I started watching you on the first day I got my cheerson so can you help let me say everything was calibrated the way it was mentioned to be done please help you my last chance for sanity
If it was calibrated, compass and the gyro and it was within range, it should work fine unless there were some interference from something else.... 1. how good are your battery in your remote? 2. try and open up your quad and locate the antenna wire and make sure it is not tangled up in there. 3. are you using some kind of wifi camera?
Thank you changed batteries but was to windy to fly today tomorrow is another day thanks I will let you know how it turns out your friend in the Ozarks
where did you get it from? check this link www.banggood.com/Cheerson-CX20-Opensource-Version-AutoPathfinder-Quadcopter-RTF-p-932145.html?p=7013231348111201503X
the transmitter beeps when you are at or near 50% throttle although mine sometimes will beep one time and the quads rear( green) lights will flash one time. don't know why.
Thanks for watching!!!! Although I didn't perform it... At 1:29 -1:49 I do try to explain about the fail safe return to home when transmission between the quad and the transmitter is lost...
+Nikolaos Denikarias The gyro calibration can be done whenever the quad is behaving incorrectly, such as drifting or much worse, erratic behavior not input by you and the compass calibration should be done every time you set out to fly even in the same location even though they recommend to calibrate in a new location, just to be safe :)
First, the price is $205 exact and it is white :) Takes DJI props, motors and legs and easy to attach a cheap gimbal :) Maybe the xk x380 on my next venture :)
+RC Escape I can see why you chose cheerson cx20... But still, xk x380's 30 min flight and 1000m range is hard to beat... But still, great choice tho :D
Mine was so temperamental until I leveled up the table with a spirit level and recalibrated it. It flies great now. Before it wouldnt hold position and someone said about using a spirit level. At first I thought that was a bit extreme, but it did the trick for me. Saying that though, there doesnt seem to be a lot of consistancy in the way this model flys out of the box, so it may be down to the way different owners set up their quads.
A very dificult to fly drone losses gps quickly does not respond to transmitter comands you will loose this drone because flyaway occurs very offen. after a short period with it starts giving comunication problems with stickers because of its cheap manufacture. RTL some times work but not all times. a waste of time and money
Well if you don´t use it for a while it starts to loose comunication with the transmitter so you have to be carefull enough to mount and dismount it to clean everything, otherwise next time you tried to fly you can loose it that´s what happened to me the las time i tried to fly it. I had only one safe RTL and after that it flyaway to a dense forest and never recovered it. Decided to buy a phantom 3 SE in order to have more pleasent and safe flights. I got it for 3 years so i think that was good enough. Batteries have short life you have to spend money buying those and then if you don`t use it battery becomes uselless because starts to inflate and does not fit the battery compartment
You provide the best unbiased reviews. I particularly like that you try all the functions providing detailed instructions. This looks like an ideal introductory GPS drone for toy grade quad experts like me. The cheerson cx20 seems to perform as expected.
I'd like to see more. Such as failsafe range and LVC test. Also video with better gimbal. Thanks.
+Gimp Man
Thanks man :)
Yes, this quad is nice for tinkering with gimbals and since it does have the fail safe functions it is even nicer.
Got an aluminum gimbal for $35 and will see if it works with this quad :)
hey got my tarantula today and did a quick night flight and this is AWESOME
Nice dude!!!!
If you have this quad you will have to download mission planner on your pc and go through the calibration process, do not upgrade the firmware just the calibration or you might brick your quad . I had to do this three times to get my cx20 flying half way decent. If you don't have this quad don't buy one unless you are inclined to work on it, if you can work on quads its a good machine after you do the mission planner thing. Good luck I like mine very much now. CHEERS
Thanks!!! appreciate that :)
Hi RC Escape, Thanks for a video that makes sense and is straight forward, I've had a CX 20 open source for 9 months and still have had heaps of problems with an ESC , replaced it and now need to do calibration as you suggest.
I will try to calibrate tomorrow and see how it goes,
Thanks again RC
Good luck and hope all goes well for you and the cx20 :)
Hey. So can you please make a video on how to completely start it up when you first get it? All the other videos are too confusing.
hi...for the price this quad is the best deal....i have one and still in good health and i installed a gimbal for more stable video and fpv system.....well done for this video!!!.
Thanks!!!
+RC Escape I have created a page on face book if you have the interests to visit with the name cheerson cx20 with mobius with mobius camera.
I like the "out of range" auto return feature - I wish all quads had that!
Yes for sure!!!!
It is a really needed feature :)
I've always liked the cx20
I purchased this quad some years ago and all l can say it’s the first and last cheers on product l will buy. Just not up to standard in every way.
The best and most in depth reviews , anyone wanting to buy a drone should subscribe to your you tube channel.
Thanks Man!!!
Mine tips over every time! I've triple checked the propellers. What could be happening? It clearly tips the same direction every time. All 4 motors are engaged and props spinning.
make sure all the props are spinning inwards from the front and from the rear.
make sure the gyros are calibrated.
it's been quite a while since I've flown it but I remember the gyro calibration was very important.
good job mate.best video explaining the calibrations:)
Thanks!!!
I have just posted your video to my group on Facebook . Cheerson quanum & twister multirots .help. info & videos like I said good job explaining
Pete I got its big brother the Quannum Nova from hobby king with huge 5300mah lipos and different bigger or wider motors, i cant remember which.. I still have to maiden it just yet.. The motors on that cx20 look just like bayangtoys x16 motors actually
Nice!!! The motors on the cx20 is the same exact motors as the dji phantom I believe 1,2,3 .
Get the walkera g2d gimbal for it and take some smooth videos :)
Hi RC escape you have the best instructions for the Cheerson CX-20 on You Tube some are confusing.
One of the videos on you tube mentioned flipping the one switch 10 or more times have you heard this and what does it do.
Thanks!!!! my take on that is some of the older cx20s came with instructions to do just that. flip the switch. I think the more recent models do not have the flip switch thing but the calibration and the spin around till dizzy thing. you can also spin just the quad with alternating it from one hand to the other hand and rotating it.
+RC Escape Thanks for the quick reply, I agree with you it makes you dizzy to turn when you can just turn the drone.
Have you had any experience with Mission Planner I saw that you can set it up in there ?
+David Salverson
I have not downloaded mission planner for some reason, my computer does not want to download the software.
Yes David Salverson you can calibrate the compass in MP. I have done it both ways. As matter of fact you can calibrate everything in MP it well worth the download.
RC Escape try changing your security settings in your browser.
I've dusted off my CX20 and been doing some mods. This video made me originally buy it and I just added the Beitian BN-880 gps from Banggood for under 15 bucks. It's plug and play replacement and now it locks to 18/19 sats. Do you still own it? I'm adding an antenna pigtail next to use with the 2w booster. I might Gimbal it like you did next : )
lol! I still got mine somewhere!!! I can't find it man....I have the batteries but I can't find the drone....
Awesome video. I do compass by toggling the right SWA switch back and forth. I was wondering if your way was by the manual instructions because mine was. Thanks bro. =)
Yes the manual on mine did not have any form of toggling the swa switch but rather the dizzying spin thing!!!! I do believe there are a few models that differ a bit :)
I also spin too, but I use the toggling SWA to start.
+INTELMAXELL
I've just put my old Dji phantom props on it and will try it out :)
Awesome !!
Thanks Pete
This is probably the 8th or 9th video I've watched on compass calibration on the CX-20 and the 8th or 9th way I've seen of doing it.... I have one and order and was hoping to do some homework on it before it arrives. Guess I'll just wait and try a few methods when I get it and see what works best.
You will found out in your manual that comes with your version of the quad :)
Thanks for your reply. I will check the manual when it comes.
+Kevin Whittier
I was confused myself before getting it but the manual is pretty clear :)
Have fun!!!
Hey there RC Escape.... Have a question for ya, or anyone else that may be answer it. When it comes to binding the transmitter to the CX-20, and compass calibration, Can we redo all of this and start over again ? If so, how do we do it ? Do we just remove the batteries from the transmitter and start all over again?
Sure, just turn it iff and restart :)
RC Escape
Thanks RC, just wasnt sure if that would work...
Nice video
Thanks!!!
Hey! With this set up (but with) the phantom legs them will be in the frame?
Thank you.
The regular phantom legs may be too short....
So this are not standard! Ouch! I've ordered them wrong! pfffft!
Nice review!
Skydive Driver
Thanks!!!
My gps hold mode holds.. it doesn't move. the stock method of mounting the module with dbl stick tape allows way to much vibration, Pls.. un bundle the wires inside and let them just lay like spaghetti. I placed a 1/4 inch layer of packing foam between the board and the module and the flight difference is Night and Day.
thanks for the info :)
Nvm I misheard everything, great video thanks
have a weird problem flu yesterday and it was a great flight today did everything like your suppose to do and this is what it did flu up to altitude then just started to spin like in your video were you say spin job that is exactly what it did and I wasn't trying to do can you help I started watching you on the first day I got my cheerson so can you help let me say everything was calibrated the way it was mentioned to be done please help you my last chance for sanity
If it was calibrated, compass and the gyro and it was within range, it should work fine unless there were some interference from something else....
1. how good are your battery in your remote?
2. try and open up your quad and locate the antenna wire and make sure it is not tangled up in there.
3. are you using some kind of wifi camera?
Thank you changed batteries but was to windy to fly today tomorrow is another day thanks I will let you know how it turns out your friend in the Ozarks
make sure you dont have any wifi camera onboard for it will mess with the remote.
no I don't have that type of camera but thank you for your response to my problem I will let you know how it turns out the alpaca man in the Ozarks
ok :)
good luck!!
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Q: how do I determine if my cx20 is open source? It is Auto Pathfinder edition.
Thanks in advance.
where did you get it from? check this link
www.banggood.com/Cheerson-CX20-Opensource-Version-AutoPathfinder-Quadcopter-RTF-p-932145.html?p=7013231348111201503X
I have a cheerson and it is kicking my but trying to sync the transmitter to the quad..
the transmitter beeps when you are at or near 50% throttle although mine sometimes will beep one time and the quads rear( green) lights will flash one time. don't know why.
yes, thanks!!!
it can charge in less time if you use a hobby grade charger
Yes I need one if those!!!
Any advice as to which one?
Either sky rc venom or duratrax
Thanks buddy :)
You're welcome
What about the fly away issue's?
Thanks for watching!!!!
Although I didn't perform it...
At 1:29 -1:49 I do try to explain about the fail safe return to home when transmission between the quad and the transmitter is lost...
Thanks. I'm thinking about getting this bird or the Free X MCFX. What you think?
I see that the free x mcfx is rather new to the quad world. looks pretty good :)
How often we should make gyro calibration and compass ?
+Nikolaos Denikarias
The gyro calibration can be done whenever the quad is behaving incorrectly, such as drifting or much worse, erratic behavior not input by you and the compass calibration should be done every time you set out to fly even in the same location even though they recommend to calibrate in a new location, just to be safe :)
ThAnk you
+Nikolaos Denikarias
welcome :)
Can you have gps on and headless mode on at the same time
gps is on at all times I believe.
Do you have to calibrate it every time you fly
Suazzz
Yes, of course :)
i want some cx 20 videos
How often u got to calibrate ?
every time buddy...
Just to let you know your controller is beeping because you are over 50% throttle
Ok :)
Is that what it is!!!!
Thanks :)
what is the flight time for this?
I get about 6 minutes with gimbal and transmitter and about 10 minutes just the quad by itself.
Okay cool thanks for the info
I am getting 8-10 min with Walkera gimbal with DBPower camera and FPV TX. I am using DJI 9450 props.
So...
Why this and not xk x380?
First, the price is $205 exact and it is white :)
Takes DJI props, motors and legs and easy to attach a cheap gimbal :)
Maybe the xk x380 on my next venture :)
+RC Escape I can see why you chose cheerson cx20...
But still, xk x380's 30 min flight and 1000m range is hard to beat...
But still, great choice tho :D
Yes the XK is a great quad and no fuss start is a plus as well :)
Hi why was the transmitter beeping??
clack1971
I found out when the throttle stick is below the half way point, it gives out a constant beep :)
RC Escape I'm looking to buy one is hard to fly at all I fly phantoms and wanna try something different!!
clack1971
This one is just like flying a phantom, a little more hands on :)
Wrong. You need to rotate the quad on a level surface like a table top, not your whole body. It makes a difference.
disagree!!! it is working just fine :)
Mine was so temperamental until I leveled up the table with a spirit level and recalibrated it. It flies great now. Before it wouldnt hold position and someone said about using a spirit level. At first I thought that was a bit extreme, but it did the trick for me. Saying that though, there doesnt seem to be a lot of consistancy in the way this model flys out of the box, so it may be down to the way different owners set up their quads.
banggood takes forever to deliver tho
pay express :) 7-10 days :) from china....
:#like181
A very dificult to fly drone losses gps quickly does not respond to transmitter comands you will loose this drone because flyaway occurs very offen. after a short period with it starts giving comunication problems with stickers because of its cheap manufacture. RTL some times work but not all times. a waste of time and money
mauricio javier
I still have mine and it works flawlessly :)
Well if you don´t use it for a while it starts to loose comunication with the transmitter so you have to be carefull enough to mount and dismount it to clean everything, otherwise next time you tried to fly you can loose it that´s what happened to me the las time i tried to fly it. I had only one safe RTL and after that it flyaway to a dense forest and never recovered it. Decided to buy a phantom 3 SE in order to have more pleasent and safe flights. I got it for 3 years so i think that was good enough. Batteries have short life you have to spend money buying those and then if you don`t use it battery becomes uselless because starts to inflate and does not fit the battery compartment
Nice video
robert carra
Thanks!!!