Howdy, Kelly! Wow, very cool new little FPV drone for beginners. The best part is that everything is included in one package. They have put some sweet upgrades into this new TinyHawk 3. Thank you, Kelly and Kris, nicely done!
i didn’t realize they had released a third version of the TinyHawk 3. This looks like a solid FPV drone for beginners, and for indoor flyers during the winter months. Great review Kelly, you really explain everything so well, that even FPV newbies like me can understand it. And thanks to Kris for helping out with this video.
I agree with you about focusing on 1s because most tiny hawks are doing inside spec racing. It was nice to be able to use the extra power of the 2s battery when flying outside. It's beneficial for pulling out of dives with less risk of bottoming out. I also think that the goggles would be more than use able like you said with a simple antenna swop. A good patch antenna like a Menace Bandicoot for penetration in the house.
Your video is amazingly detailed. It is the best review PERIOD! I bought the Tinyhawk 3 RTF kit and I have the monitor on the controller as I wear glasses (I'm a senior). I have had the kit for a two weeks now and I am flying around the ground floor of the house. Not fast or pretty but still doing laps. I can say EMAX knocked it out of the park with this beginner kit. Today for the first time I recorded some flights. My problem is I do not know how to playback the DVR video. I read the manuals and searched the web and found nothing about video play using the monitor. I did attach the Micro SD card to my PC and watched them there. Please point me to a source that explains how to watch the videos on the Tinyhawk 3 monitor. Thanks for your great channel.
Thank you for your kind comment. I will try to check on DVR payback later this week. In the mean time, the manual says this: "Select the "DVR" option in the menu, briefly press B to enter the "DVR" mode. At this time, press B or C to select the video, press R to play, B to adjust the forward playback speed, and C to adjust the reverse playback speed." Let me know if that works for you.
Just getting into FPV, coming from DJI gps based drones, almost all of them except the matrice line.…. I’m finding fpv more exciting. I recently got the DJI FPV combo and it’s made me realize I better start smaller after trying the simulator lol Picked up this TH3 kit and must say the biggest selling point to me personally is the ease of getting started and the detachable screen! As I progress and already having the DJI V2 Goggles, I’ll be able to utilize the screen in the future vs having an enclosed cheap kit goggle setup would go by the wayside as I adapt to other drones that can utilize my DJI FPV Goggles. Thanks for sharing!
I am a total newbie to the drone hobby and thanks to your review I bought the Tinyhawk 3 kit. The drone comes with the VTX set to 25mW. I noticed that you any most reviewers fly at 200mW. I tried changing the VTX from 25 to 200 in the monitor menu. After saving the change on the monitor menu, the VTX was still at 25mW. How exactly can I get this done? Do I use Betaflight or are there other steps required when using the monitor menu?
You may need to unlock the VTX. I believe I pressed and held down the VTX button (which is near the micro USB port) while plugging in a battery -- continue to hold down the button for about 10 seconds. You might need 3 hands to do this. After this, try changing your settings again. Be sure to save and reboot. I've had mixed results unlocking these smaller analog quads, so I hope you are able to get it done without any problems. Emax customer support is always there to help if you need them. They've been really helpful in the past whenever I've had issues.
Do you know if the controller can be changed for different controls I like to use the right stick for altitude but not sure if you can do it with this drone
I have not tried it, but I found this in the manual. "Remove the screw and open the back cover of the E8 Transmitter housing. There is a toggle switch on the left side of the board. Set the toggle switch to “L” (left-hand throttle mode) or “R” (right-hand throttle mode), and swap the positions of the levers (the 6Pin cable connecting the joystick to the mainboard does not need to change positions)."
Also, from our testing, the goggle's battery lasted just over 2 hours and 20 minutes, but when they shut off, there's no real warning, so you probably wouldn't want to push your luck while flying. 🙂
Yes. This is from Emax: "Remove the screw and open the back cover of the E8 Transmitter housing. There is a toggle switch on the left side of the board. Set the toggle switch to "L" (left-hand throttle mode) or "R" (right-hand throttle mode), and swap the positions of the levers (the 6Pin cable connecting the joystick to the main board does not need to change positions)."
I was never going to be able to use these goggles that come with the tiny hawk kit, I am old and need reading glasses now. I got a digiadapter and a rapid fire module today and am now flying my tinyhawk 3 using my dji v2 goggles. 🙂😄😁😀
It should come pre-bound, but if not, the two inner trim buttons, when held down, will put the radio into bind mode. The button near the micro USB port seems like it's the bind button. If that doesn't help, Emax's customer support is really good. Send them an email and they should get it sorted out for you.
What is the estimated range for these without losing visual in the goggles? Out from about 100yards +/-, I frequently lose video on the goggles and I panic hoping the picture comes back. Is that normal? Is there anything I can do to extend the range? Is the image effected by power lines at all?
If you go to the googles comparison section of this video at 2:42, you can see the general distance on screen in feet and meters that I was flying. The range is greatly improved with better goggles. I tried my custom antennas on the Emax goggles with minimal improvement to the signal, but my fatshark goggles and antennas made a world of difference, as you will see. I'm not sure if power lines will interfere with the signal. I'm inclined to say that they won't, since the video feed is being transmitted in the 5.8 gigahertz range, whereas power lines are in the 50 to 60 Hertz range. I actually have flown between power lines and didn't notice any video breakup.
I'm sure it's possible, but if you update the control link, you probably won't get much more range because of the limited video range with these goggles and antennas. As we mentioned in this video, when using a different (more expensive) set of goggles and antennas, the video range was greatly improved.
John, I couldn't get it to work with my PC sim. I checked my TX16s, and that works fine, so if the TInyHawk 3 RTF controller has that functionality, I'm not sure how to enable it. I'm assuming it's not made for flying on a sim.
@@JohnCuppi Definitely. If you hear of anyone being able to do it, let me know. I'm curious how it could be possible, because I'm my TX16s, I have to choose joystick mode when plugging in. Of course there's no screen on Emax's one. I guess that's the nature of an RTF kit.
You can if you want, but in my testing (not shown in the video) using different antennas didn't make a huge difference. A more expensive set of goggles with a patch antenna and a circular polarized antenna would be better. If you want to try upgrading the antennas, this omni antenna www.getfpv.com/lumenier-axii-2-5-8ghz-antenna-rhcp-2-pcs.html ... And this patch antenna www.getfpv.com/lumenier-axii-patch-antenna-rhcp.html would be good upgrades.
Wow, EMAX Stepped up their game with the goggles & the charger. Great review kelly.
Howdy, Kelly! Wow, very cool new little FPV drone for beginners. The best part is that everything is included in one package. They have put some sweet upgrades into this new TinyHawk 3. Thank you, Kelly and Kris, nicely done!
Thanks for watching, Steve. This was fun to edit... And honestly, it was entertaining to film as well. #HappyAccidents
Totally agree!
i didn’t realize they had released a third version of the TinyHawk 3. This looks like a solid FPV drone for beginners, and for indoor flyers during the winter months. Great review Kelly, you really explain everything so well, that even FPV newbies like me can understand it. And thanks to Kris for helping out with this video.
Kelly really does explain things very well. I'm learning so much by working with him. Thanks for watching, Ron.
Thanks Ron. TinyHawk 3 is a good step forward with indoor FPV. It's a great one to learn on!
Love the new style! I know that wasn't a "happy accident"! Love the E-Max vids as well ... I watch em all the time. Great work guys!
Thanks, Scott. Lol everything is a happy accident around here. 😜
Great video Kelly I love my TH2 but it took to many crashes and won't fly right. I may consider a TH3.
I agree with you about focusing on 1s because most tiny hawks are doing inside spec racing. It was nice to be able to use the extra power of the 2s battery when flying outside. It's beneficial for pulling out of dives with less risk of bottoming out. I also think that the goggles would be more than use able like you said with a simple antenna swop. A good patch antenna like a Menace Bandicoot for penetration in the house.
Your video is amazingly detailed. It is the best review PERIOD! I bought the Tinyhawk 3 RTF kit and I have the monitor on the controller as I wear glasses (I'm a senior). I have had the kit for a two weeks now and I am flying around the ground floor of the house. Not fast or pretty but still doing laps. I can say EMAX knocked it out of the park with this beginner kit. Today for the first time I recorded some flights. My problem is I do not know how to playback the DVR video. I read the manuals and searched the web and found nothing about video play using the monitor. I did attach the Micro SD card to my PC and watched them there. Please point me to a source that explains how to watch the videos on the Tinyhawk 3 monitor.
Thanks for your great channel.
Thank you for your kind comment. I will try to check on DVR payback later this week.
In the mean time, the manual says this:
"Select the "DVR" option in the menu, briefly press B to enter the "DVR" mode. At this time, press B or C to
select the video, press R to play, B to adjust the forward playback speed, and C to adjust the
reverse playback speed."
Let me know if that works for you.
Excellent Review Kelly! Excellent FPV Drone! Thank You.
Glad you enjoyed it
Just getting into FPV, coming from DJI gps based drones, almost all of them except the matrice line.…. I’m finding fpv more exciting. I recently got the DJI FPV combo and it’s made me realize I better start smaller after trying the simulator lol
Picked up this TH3 kit and must say the biggest selling point to me personally is the ease of getting started and the detachable screen! As I progress and already having the DJI V2 Goggles, I’ll be able to utilize the screen in the future vs having an enclosed cheap kit goggle setup would go by the wayside as I adapt to other drones that can utilize my DJI FPV Goggles. Thanks for sharing!
That's great! Thanks for the comment.
Second. As usual I watched you video first Kelly. Definitely a nice upgraded remote. I hope I can buy just the drone. I have everything else.
I am a total newbie to the drone hobby and thanks to your review I bought the Tinyhawk 3 kit. The drone comes with the VTX set to 25mW. I noticed that you any most reviewers fly at 200mW. I tried changing the VTX from 25 to 200 in the monitor menu. After saving the change on the monitor menu, the VTX was still at 25mW. How exactly can I get this done? Do I use Betaflight or are there other steps required when using the monitor menu?
You may need to unlock the VTX. I believe I pressed and held down the VTX button (which is near the micro USB port) while plugging in a battery -- continue to hold down the button for about 10 seconds. You might need 3 hands to do this.
After this, try changing your settings again. Be sure to save and reboot.
I've had mixed results unlocking these smaller analog quads, so I hope you are able to get it done without any problems.
Emax customer support is always there to help if you need them. They've been really helpful in the past whenever I've had issues.
Very nice Kelly . Emax made some improvements I see on the controller. Great review Kelly 👍🏼
Thanks! 👍
Nice!!! Emax needs to make a ew Tiny Haw Freestyle 3 with a new vtx!!
Always enjoy 👍🏼👍🏼
Great review 👍
Glad you liked it
Do you know if the controller can be changed for different controls I like to use the right stick for altitude but not sure if you can do it with this drone
I have not tried it, but I found this in the manual.
"Remove the screw and open the back cover of the E8 Transmitter housing. There is a toggle switch on the left side of the board. Set the toggle switch to “L” (left-hand throttle mode) or “R” (right-hand throttle mode), and swap the positions of the levers (the 6Pin cable connecting the joystick to the mainboard does not need to change positions)."
The goggles really suck! If you wear glasses there is not enough adjustment available to clearly see the screen
Nice review. Heard that the goggle battery lasts for approx 12 packs. Do you know if the goggles work when USB is plugged in and charging?
I checked that just now, and yes, I'm able to use the goggles while charging via USB. 👍
Also, from our testing, the goggle's battery lasted just over 2 hours and 20 minutes, but when they shut off, there's no real warning, so you probably wouldn't want to push your luck while flying. 🙂
@@SunriseWaterMedia Great info Thanks.
@@kydawg1684 Happy to help. Thanks for watching! 👊
can I change the hand controls? I like them opposite of what they are..
Yes. This is from Emax: "Remove the screw and open the back cover of the E8 Transmitter housing. There is a toggle switch on the left side of the board. Set the toggle switch to "L" (left-hand throttle mode) or "R" (right-hand throttle mode), and swap the positions of the levers (the 6Pin
cable connecting the joystick to the main board does not need to change positions)."
@@readysetdrone thank you so much!
I was never going to be able to use these goggles that come with the tiny hawk kit, I am old and need reading glasses now. I got a digiadapter and a rapid fire module today and am now flying my tinyhawk 3 using my dji v2 goggles. 🙂😄😁😀
That's pretty cool!
Having trouble binding the RTF radio with the quad.
It should come pre-bound, but if not, the two inner trim buttons, when held down, will put the radio into bind mode.
The button near the micro USB port seems like it's the bind button.
If that doesn't help, Emax's customer support is really good. Send them an email and they should get it sorted out for you.
I hope you got it figured out and in the air!
What is the estimated range for these without losing visual in the goggles? Out from about 100yards +/-, I frequently lose video on the goggles and I panic hoping the picture comes back.
Is that normal? Is there anything I can do to extend the range? Is the image effected by power lines at all?
If you go to the googles comparison section of this video at 2:42, you can see the general distance on screen in feet and meters that I was flying. The range is greatly improved with better goggles. I tried my custom antennas on the Emax goggles with minimal improvement to the signal, but my fatshark goggles and antennas made a world of difference, as you will see.
I'm not sure if power lines will interfere with the signal. I'm inclined to say that they won't, since the video feed is being transmitted in the 5.8 gigahertz range, whereas power lines are in the 50 to 60 Hertz range. I actually have flown between power lines and didn't notice any video breakup.
Someone mentioned upgrading to crossfire with this set, is that possible? I hear it doesn't have the best range stock
I'm sure it's possible, but if you update the control link, you probably won't get much more range because of the limited video range with these goggles and antennas.
As we mentioned in this video, when using a different (more expensive) set of goggles and antennas, the video range was greatly improved.
Can you use the goggles and radio in the set on the Babyhawk 2?
I have not specifically tried it, but both have worked for me on other quads I've tried them with, so I'd say yes. 👍
Can the new emax transmitter be plugged in to a PC and used with a simulator?
I'll check right now and get back to you.
John, I couldn't get it to work with my PC sim. I checked my TX16s, and that works fine, so if the TInyHawk 3 RTF controller has that functionality, I'm not sure how to enable it. I'm assuming it's not made for flying on a sim.
@@SunriseWaterMedia That’s a huge disappointment. But thanks for letting me know. Hopefully maybe there’s some way to do it.
@@JohnCuppi Definitely. If you hear of anyone being able to do it, let me know. I'm curious how it could be possible, because I'm my TX16s, I have to choose joystick mode when plugging in. Of course there's no screen on Emax's one. I guess that's the nature of an RTF kit.
Ive heard other reviewers confirming it works on the PC with simulators
Can I uprade the goggles antennas? What do you recommend?
You can if you want, but in my testing (not shown in the video) using different antennas didn't make a huge difference. A more expensive set of goggles with a patch antenna and a circular polarized antenna would be better.
If you want to try upgrading the antennas, this omni antenna www.getfpv.com/lumenier-axii-2-5-8ghz-antenna-rhcp-2-pcs.html
... And this patch antenna www.getfpv.com/lumenier-axii-patch-antenna-rhcp.html would be good upgrades.
@@readysetdrone Thank you a lot. I'll probably stick with it for now and get better goggles later. I appreciate your attention.
Can you use a 530mah battery on it?
I haven't tried it, but I'm sure it's possible.
Does it have lights?
It has lights on the flight controller all-in-one board. Other than that, there aren't dedicated decorative lights. Thanks for watching.
Dam it Emax. Quad coming
Hello, when I put my sd card in the goggles and pressed record it says no sd card? Why is that happening and how do I fix it?
Did you watch this part already? 3:43
If that doesn't work, Emax support is usually very helpful.
Did you get it working, after watching this part of the video? 3:43
@@SunriseWaterMedia no it still says no sd card even when my sd card is in it.
@@dagalpup1278 I am wondering if the limit is 32 GB. Is your card larger?
need to fly acro to show how it really flies.
Here are a couple of examples of it flying in acro (or air mode) 7:57 and
17:35
"Chasing the dog". Isnt that the other way around?
My dog is so used to drones, she doesn't even look up!
First! ...... Of Course!
I was thinking you'd be first, Mike! 👏
@@SunriseWaterMedia I was thinking that you would be thinking that! LOL
@@MrFittyTucker I knew it! 😂
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