A short time ago I bought a TInyHawk-S as I am new to quads and wanted to start small with something that was robust and could take a few crashes and not be damaged. I saw the TinyHawk-S reviewed by many with great praise, now I regret buying anything from them. I received my TInyHawk-S, with a defective ESC as far as I can tell, upon powering it up, I began to set up the VTX, you plug in the battery and hold in the VTX button and start counting flashed to figure out what channel you want to be on, well about 5-10 min into setup, I see white smoke coming from the board. I quickly unplugged it and waited plugged it back in, and it seemed ok. I continued the setup, and test flew it, and it seemed fine. I flew it a total of 4 times successfully, doing basic hovering and doing small circle circuits. I put it away after 4 flights, next day went to do more flights, plugged in a new battery, white smoke again appeared and this time the quad was dead, now it still powers up in betaflight and you can read the FC and stuff but it will not fly, or power-up under battery. I can only figure the one ESC is dead where the smoke appeared new the one motor plug. I did not want to try and get warranty, it was a 50 dollar board and I know small company’s would more than likely blame me for it all, so to avoid the hassle I just bit the bullet and ordered a new FC at my expense. The new board arrived, it arrived with the FC not properly flashed, it would not go into DFU mode, all motors turned same direction and I was stumped. I stumbled upon a EMAX channel where they gave instruction on flashing a TinyHawk-S, in fact I thought it strange the title was binding the TinyHawk-S, and it started out flashing a new quad out of the box and flashing a new HEX and CLI?????? it also gave a piece of software to fix the FC should it not want to enter into DFU mode. Hmmmmm sounds like my issue exactly, why would the produce such a video if this were not an issue. Well I followed the video in the video description it gave the links to download the FC fix software to enter DFU mode, it gave the betaflight software, and it gave the HEX and CLI software. Now the real crap starts, the description link takes you to the newest version of Betaflight, the one they use was 10.5, the description takes you to 10.6, in the video the use the betaflight target as MATEKF411RX, in 10.5 this is ok, in 10.6 you have to pick from 2, MATEKF411RX(Legacy) or MATEKF411RX(MTKS) well this was something the video did not cover, I was stuck having to test both and try and figure out what target may work, till this day I still do not know, I was told by some forums to pick the MTKS version, this is not working so well. Anyway, I left comments on that channel as to why they would not update the video with proper flashing tutorial, they told me that they did not recommend flashing at all, even though the video the first thing they did before even binding was flash the FC with new HEX and CLI, I also explained that the board would not even enter DFU mode and all motors spun in same direction, they then recommended I submit a ticket as I think they realized they gave me info that was not within the proper methods. I submitted a ticket and got abused by the same guy that was running that channel stating I did not need to flash the board even though it was not properly flashed in the first place, and he gave me new info to us BLheli to switch 2 of the motors spinning in wrong direction. Ok fine I went along with that next but simply asked to get correct HEX and CLI and target info to straighten out the mess I already got into, then they started on trying to get the board back and trying to warranty the FC, at my expense of course, I did not want this I only wanted to get the info to fix the issue they basically caused. This turned out to be a disaster I got accused of being confrontational and combative as I was not obeying his orders, his words not mine, and that if I do not follow the orders my ticket would be closed. I replied I only want info to fix the issues caused by the video and to correct the motors spin. Well Ticket closed. I open a new ticket, this time got same guy, same really rude attitude as I think should his misgiving be discovered he may be in hot water. Well we again went down the path he would not support anything but me sending in the FC for warranty. I did not think it needed warranty just to be properly setup and configured, and I asked for that info and for him to stop being so rude and help me, well Ticket Closed Again!!!!!!! I urge anyone reading this do not by from EMAX, after reviewing a great deal of forums I found may in the same exact boat as me with FC issues, boards with motors coming spinning all same direction, now this may be easy for you experienced guys, but I am very very new and got directions that got me in hot water from EMAX itself. I have contacted the Office of Corporate and Consumer Affairs, I have a standing complaint in with the Attorney Generals Office, and the BBB. They are not having any great luck either, but a back conduct is going to be set against EMAX should they fail to comply and I am putting out this post to many channels involving Emax and TinyHawk. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just got my Tinyhawk and im so excited to start learning. I'm starting out slow and just learning how to hover and land with my goggles off. The only thing thats rough is i only have 1 battery ATM. Gotta buy way more batteries and figure out how to trim my drone because it leans left.
what transmitter would you recommend pairing this with for a beginner. A jumper 8 v2 plus or a Teranis QS7? I was told it would not connect to a x9 lite because of the access hardware.
Hey DroneDJ So I went and bought the FrSky Tarannis Qx7 and the Tinyhawk S............and can't get the two to bind. You don't explain that part in your video. There seems to be a few videos on the Toutube that are "tips" and "minimum" things to do to your Qx7 when you first buy it, but they all suggest different things....and tbh, they explain things in a way that you should already know what the tech jargon is that they are talking about....! How about explaining how to bind the Qx7 with the Tinyhawk S straight out of the box(s)...!? That would be worth watching. :-)
Gr8 video...im thinkin ,n veiwin bout gettin into FPV. TINYHAWK seems 2 be the best option in my eyes....not the same thing but ive tried fpv with my dji spark with GOGGLES...fun but not the same...as true FPV ...i think imma try out the tinyhawk system... thank u ..
Could you possibly do a video on binding to the tinyhawk s? Im having trouble binding, and I couldn't find any videos on this. Thank you!
A short time ago I bought a TInyHawk-S as I am new to quads and wanted to start small with something that was robust and could take a few crashes and not be damaged. I saw the TinyHawk-S reviewed by many with great praise, now I regret buying anything from them. I received my TInyHawk-S, with a defective ESC as far as I can tell, upon powering it up, I began to set up the VTX, you plug in the battery and hold in the VTX button and start counting flashed to figure out what channel you want to be on, well about 5-10 min into setup, I see white smoke coming from the board. I quickly unplugged it and waited plugged it back in, and it seemed ok. I continued the setup, and test flew it, and it seemed fine. I flew it a total of 4 times successfully, doing basic hovering and doing small circle circuits. I put it away after 4 flights, next day went to do more flights, plugged in a new battery, white smoke again appeared and this time the quad was dead, now it still powers up in betaflight and you can read the FC and stuff but it will not fly, or power-up under battery. I can only figure the one ESC is dead where the smoke appeared new the one motor plug. I did not want to try and get warranty, it was a 50 dollar board and I know small company’s would more than likely blame me for it all, so to avoid the hassle I just bit the bullet and ordered a new FC at my expense. The new board arrived, it arrived with the FC not properly flashed, it would not go into DFU mode, all motors turned same direction and I was stumped. I stumbled upon a EMAX channel where they gave instruction on flashing a TinyHawk-S, in fact I thought it strange the title was binding the TinyHawk-S, and it started out flashing a new quad out of the box and flashing a new HEX and CLI?????? it also gave a piece of software to fix the FC should it not want to enter into DFU mode. Hmmmmm sounds like my issue exactly, why would the produce such a video if this were not an issue. Well I followed the video in the video description it gave the links to download the FC fix software to enter DFU mode, it gave the betaflight software, and it gave the HEX and CLI software. Now the real crap starts, the description link takes you to the newest version of Betaflight, the one they use was 10.5, the description takes you to 10.6, in the video the use the betaflight target as MATEKF411RX, in 10.5 this is ok, in 10.6 you have to pick from 2, MATEKF411RX(Legacy) or MATEKF411RX(MTKS) well this was something the video did not cover, I was stuck having to test both and try and figure out what target may work, till this day I still do not know, I was told by some forums to pick the MTKS version, this is not working so well. Anyway, I left comments on that channel as to why they would not update the video with proper flashing tutorial, they told me that they did not recommend flashing at all, even though the video the first thing they did before even binding was flash the FC with new HEX and CLI, I also explained that the board would not even enter DFU mode and all motors spun in same direction, they then recommended I submit a ticket as I think they realized they gave me info that was not within the proper methods. I submitted a ticket and got abused by the same guy that was running that channel stating I did not need to flash the board even though it was not properly flashed in the first place, and he gave me new info to us BLheli to switch 2 of the motors spinning in wrong direction. Ok fine I went along with that next but simply asked to get correct HEX and CLI and target info to straighten out the mess I already got into, then they started on trying to get the board back and trying to warranty the FC, at my expense of course, I did not want this I only wanted to get the info to fix the issue they basically caused. This turned out to be a disaster I got accused of being confrontational and combative as I was not obeying his orders, his words not mine, and that if I do not follow the orders my ticket would be closed. I replied I only want info to fix the issues caused by the video and to correct the motors spin. Well Ticket closed. I open a new ticket, this time got same guy, same really rude attitude as I think should his misgiving be discovered he may be in hot water. Well we again went down the path he would not support anything but me sending in the FC for warranty. I did not think it needed warranty just to be properly setup and configured, and I asked for that info and for him to stop being so rude and help me, well Ticket Closed Again!!!!!!! I urge anyone reading this do not by from EMAX, after reviewing a great deal of forums I found may in the same exact boat as me with FC issues, boards with motors coming spinning all same direction, now this may be easy for you experienced guys, but I am very very new and got directions that got me in hot water from EMAX itself. I have contacted the Office of Corporate and Consumer Affairs, I have a standing complaint in with the Attorney Generals Office, and the BBB. They are not having any great luck either, but a back conduct is going to be set against EMAX should they fail to comply and I am putting out this post to many channels involving Emax and TinyHawk. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just got my Tinyhawk and im so excited to start learning. I'm starting out slow and just learning how to hover and land with my goggles off. The only thing thats rough is i only have 1 battery ATM. Gotta buy way more batteries and figure out how to trim my drone because it leans left.
How do you connect with remote control and fv goggle?
Great review but itd help if you added links to the other equipment such as the transmitters and goggles
what transmitter would you recommend pairing this with for a beginner. A jumper 8 v2 plus or a Teranis QS7? I was told it would not connect to a x9 lite because of the access hardware.
I love my Eachine EV800D, with Recorder and Diversity all for a good price!
Hey DroneDJ
So I went and bought the FrSky Tarannis Qx7 and the Tinyhawk S............and can't get the two to bind. You don't explain that part in your video.
There seems to be a few videos on the Toutube that are "tips" and "minimum" things to do to your Qx7 when you first buy it, but they all suggest different things....and tbh, they explain things in a way that you should already know what the tech jargon is that they are talking about....!
How about explaining how to bind the Qx7 with the Tinyhawk S straight out of the box(s)...!? That would be worth watching. :-)
I really like this drone!!
Great Review!!
Thanks
Gr8 video...im thinkin ,n veiwin bout gettin into FPV. TINYHAWK seems 2 be the best option in my eyes....not the same thing but ive tried fpv with my dji spark with GOGGLES...fun but not the same...as true FPV ...i think imma try out the tinyhawk system... thank u ..
Awesome video
lol the doubled over audio
COOL!
Too small and short timing little bigger size with better battery and better payload for a HD camera can be made
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