I built mine, my two notes would be, 1.if youre doing a 30x30 esc/fc stack. Youll need to have some 25mm bolts for it because it doesnt come with any screws to fit that stack. 2. When you put your xt60 on be fucking careful as the slot that the xt60 comes out of is a bit tight and can tear into your wire. Found out the hard way and lit up part of my frame from the angle I did. Also adding the capacitor in was pain.... Besides that ita my first whoop. Got 9min flight times with 1950kv motors and germfan 5 bladed duct fans. Only issue id say is the tightness like he mentioned but it isnt that bad.
hey man i also did build one with a 30x30 stack and needed to get some 20mm bolts but i only get 4 min flight times... what pwm frequency is your esc on?
@tescokrecklesspk I'm not to sure. I just left it stock with whatever the speedybee f7 stack comes with. Yeah the bolts was infuriating I luckily had some but it's something that many don't have. Also what size bat. I'm using 6s 1300mah 1950kv and a gem fan 6 bladed props. I havnt tried any other ones but I think the props are the key as I just have a stock tune.
Thanks for another great video. Timely too. I am in the middle of a very similar build. My motors and props are a bit different and I am using INAV instead of BetaFlight but same frame, FC, ESC etc. Bummer today though. During flight testing/tuning I had what I thought was a fairly light crash. Destroyed the right rear prop and dislodged one motor wire. I replaced the prop, re-soldered the motor wire and thought I was good to go but the quad would not arm. I decided to check the outputs in INAV but the quad will not connect. Hmmm. I re-flashed INAV 7 onto the FC and that seemed to go ok but the quad will STILL NOT connect to INAV. I think I may have fried the ESC and/or the FC. It is the SpeedyBee 35 amp F405 mini stack. It's my first time using this particular stack. I have the full size F405 V4 with 55 amp ESC in my 7" quad with no issues. Maybe the 35 amp ESC on 6s sustained a voltage spike during the crash and smoked the ESC? I'm not sure yet. I'll do some testing with the multimeter but wanted to put this info out there in case anyone reading this has had similar experience. Any thoughts?
The plot thickens. I am able to connect to BetaFlight but not to INAV... really weird. I can flash either firmware to the flight controller normally but then can only connect to BetaFlight, not INAV. Might be the strangest problem I've encountered in FPV so far lol. Oh well, I've wanted to learn BetaFlight better anyway. I know this isn't really the proper forum for my blather but I thought some of your viewers might offer their experience. Happy flying amigo. 🍻
Have you tried impulse rc driver fixer? If I can't connect to BF I'll run it once, then unplug the usb to get out of DFU mode and then when I plug it back in it'll work every time. I assume you had install the supplied capacitor on the esc power tabs?
Thank you for the reply and suggestions. Yes I did install the capacitor (always do). I now believe the motors/FC/ESCs are undamaged as they appear to be perfectly fine when configured in BetaFlight. Your suggestion about the driver fixer is a good one. I had to use it when I originally installed INAV. I didn't think of that this time though because the firmware (both) flashed just fine and DFU mode was normal for both firmwares. The problem came when I attempted to actually connect to INAV. I will experiment with the driver fixer though and see if that solves it. In the meantime I will run the quad in BetaFlight because I've been meaning to become better acquainted with it. I'm exploring the presets now and am using this video as a tuning guide. Thanks again for the great video and for the reply and advice. Happy flying amigo. 🍻
I've tried 3 blades, 5 blades, and 8 blades. To my ears, the 8 blades are the quietest. Or the least unpleasant anyway lol. Maybe it's the frequency and not the decibel level but the 8 blades aren't too bad.
@@FalconRadFPV yeah, the bigger the prop, the less rpm it needs to keep enough thrust. Try the HQ 90mmx4 props maybe. They make awesome props. Also please try the gemfan 7050 and tell us what you think. I'm so in love
Nice cinematic rates tips. How fast can it go? My buddy wants a 3.5" cinewhoop because he wants to chase wings and I told him its probably not quick enough.
Hi. You said you had to change the props because of some vibes? The reason I ask is that I am getting resonance through the frame i guess using 8 blades. Its sound like a honing sort of noise when applying more throttle. Thanks for you flicks by the way. They are awesome.
The stock tune is for tri-blade props. If you want to use 5 or 8 blade props you'll need to lower the PID's a bit or at least the master slider probably.
This is for the BNF version but it worked for my build using all the same parts as the BNF has. Bee35 BNF (PID download at very bottom of screen) - bit.ly/3SxR7y1
Having the motor on the underside of the frame makes the sound louder but also decreases the vibrations created by the propellers thrust column interacting with the frame. I'm experimenting with the same thing on a 7" right now.
I need to see what you mean. @FalconRadFPV Just built mine and am worried about putting the gopro on bc of the nose weight. Edit: saw it, I was a bit impulsive and didn't watch enough before commenting.
смешное решение при снятии гоу про оставить винт крепления на дроне когда покупаешь раму по максиму приготовьтесь что нижней карбоновой пластины не будет купился на совет поставить движки 2206 2300кв потребление тока ужасное аккумулятор греется показатели тока по дата шиду врут спиди би видно разжирело не стало следить за качеством
excellent wee quad, look forward to some nice slow proxy with it.
Fantastic build and flight, dude! 😃
But yeah, SpeedyBee has been killing it lately!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks, hope you're well my friend! 👋
INCREDIBLE, thanks for sharing. i'm building my Bee35 right now 🙂
💯💯💯Thanks Falconrad for another great video. 💯💯💯
I built mine, my two notes would be,
1.if youre doing a 30x30 esc/fc stack. Youll need to have some 25mm bolts for it because it doesnt come with any screws to fit that stack.
2. When you put your xt60 on be fucking careful as the slot that the xt60 comes out of is a bit tight and can tear into your wire. Found out the hard way and lit up part of my frame from the angle I did. Also adding the capacitor in was pain....
Besides that ita my first whoop. Got 9min flight times with 1950kv motors and germfan 5 bladed duct fans.
Only issue id say is the tightness like he mentioned but it isnt that bad.
hey man i also did build one with a 30x30 stack and needed to get some 20mm bolts but i only get 4 min flight times... what pwm frequency is your esc on?
@tescokrecklesspk I'm not to sure. I just left it stock with whatever the speedybee f7 stack comes with.
Yeah the bolts was infuriating I luckily had some but it's something that many don't have.
Also what size bat. I'm using 6s 1300mah 1950kv and a gem fan 6 bladed props. I havnt tried any other ones but I think the props are the key as I just have a stock tune.
I put 2004 1750kv in mine and also use it with the 11 mini. Smooth flier and great flight time. I used the 5 blade d90 and like the sound and feel.
How much flight time do you get with your setup?
@@zfold4702 about 7 minutes flying slow cinematic with a gopro 11 mini and a 1350 battery.
I've used it with a 6s 18650 and get like 10 or 11 min. I get about 5 or 6 min with an 1100mah lipo.
Waiting for my stuff to come in for this build 🔥🤘
Thanks for another great video. Timely too. I am in the middle of a very similar build. My motors and props are a bit different and I am using INAV instead of BetaFlight but same frame, FC, ESC etc. Bummer today though. During flight testing/tuning I had what I thought was a fairly light crash. Destroyed the right rear prop and dislodged one motor wire. I replaced the prop, re-soldered the motor wire and thought I was good to go but the quad would not arm. I decided to check the outputs in INAV but the quad will not connect. Hmmm. I re-flashed INAV 7 onto the FC and that seemed to go ok but the quad will STILL NOT connect to INAV. I think I may have fried the ESC and/or the FC. It is the SpeedyBee 35 amp F405 mini stack. It's my first time using this particular stack. I have the full size F405 V4 with 55 amp ESC in my 7" quad with no issues. Maybe the 35 amp ESC on 6s sustained a voltage spike during the crash and smoked the ESC? I'm not sure yet. I'll do some testing with the multimeter but wanted to put this info out there in case anyone reading this has had similar experience. Any thoughts?
The plot thickens. I am able to connect to BetaFlight but not to INAV... really weird. I can flash either firmware to the flight controller normally but then can only connect to BetaFlight, not INAV. Might be the strangest problem I've encountered in FPV so far lol. Oh well, I've wanted to learn BetaFlight better anyway. I know this isn't really the proper forum for my blather but I thought some of your viewers might offer their experience. Happy flying amigo. 🍻
Have you tried impulse rc driver fixer? If I can't connect to BF I'll run it once, then unplug the usb to get out of DFU mode and then when I plug it back in it'll work every time. I assume you had install the supplied capacitor on the esc power tabs?
Thank you for the reply and suggestions. Yes I did install the capacitor (always do). I now believe the motors/FC/ESCs are undamaged as they appear to be perfectly fine when configured in BetaFlight. Your suggestion about the driver fixer is a good one. I had to use it when I originally installed INAV. I didn't think of that this time though because the firmware (both) flashed just fine and DFU mode was normal for both firmwares. The problem came when I attempted to actually connect to INAV. I will experiment with the driver fixer though and see if that solves it. In the meantime I will run the quad in BetaFlight because I've been meaning to become better acquainted with it. I'm exploring the presets now and am using this video as a tuning guide. Thanks again for the great video and for the reply and advice. Happy flying amigo. 🍻
Must be loud like most cinewhoops right? I believe only the 5 blade props make it a little less noisy.
My buddy has the cinelog 30 I think it is, and the Bee 35 is for sure quieter. I'd say comparable to a 5" for sound. Not as loud as some cinewhoops.
I've tried 3 blades, 5 blades, and 8 blades. To my ears, the 8 blades are the quietest. Or the least unpleasant anyway lol. Maybe it's the frequency and not the decibel level but the 8 blades aren't too bad.
@@Sonic_Ox the 3.5" 8 blade are 5mm shaft mount. What motors did you use?
@@FalconRadFPV yeah, the bigger the prop, the less rpm it needs to keep enough thrust. Try the HQ 90mmx4 props maybe. They make awesome props.
Also please try the gemfan 7050 and tell us what you think. I'm so in love
iFlight Xing 2205 3200kv.
cool frame
Nice cinematic rates tips. How fast can it go? My buddy wants a 3.5" cinewhoop because he wants to chase wings and I told him its probably not quick enough.
A cinewhoop won't do to well chasing a wing. He'd probably want a light weight 6 or 7" to keep up with a wing for an extended amount of time.
Hi. You said you had to change the props because of some vibes? The reason I ask is that I am getting resonance through the frame i guess using 8 blades. Its sound like a honing sort of noise when applying more throttle. Thanks for you flicks by the way. They are awesome.
The stock tune is for tri-blade props. If you want to use 5 or 8 blade props you'll need to lower the PID's a bit or at least the master slider probably.
Thanks for your reply. I have some tri blades in mail.@@FalconRadFPV
Did you use the XT30 connector provided with the F405 mini ?
I used an XT 60 for my build. I'm using 1100 mAh 6s lipo's which have xt60 as well.
nice!!
I have speedybee like you also ... same yellow drone
Hey there, I just finishes my BEE35 build. Can you suggest any PID settings to start with?
This is for the BNF version but it worked for my build using all the same parts as the BNF has. Bee35 BNF (PID download at very bottom of screen) - bit.ly/3SxR7y1
Hi. Thanks for review Bee35. Did you copy all those pid what they put there or only profile cli info?
Is there any reason for installing the motors upside down?
Having the motor on the underside of the frame makes the sound louder but also decreases the vibrations created by the propellers thrust column interacting with the frame. I'm experimenting with the same thing on a 7" right now.
@@FalconRadFPV Thank you for explaining
Did you have to solder the vtx or plug and play?
using the f405 mini stack there was soldering required.
Any issues with heat on the Vista? It seems like it’s inside the frame.
None at all. There seems to be plenty of openings for air to circulate. And there is a heatsink plate thing on the bottom for the 03 or vista.
@@FalconRadFPV Aggh ok, that's what I am missing. I bought an analog version and converting it
Which motor are you using?
The speedybee 2006 1950kv
@@FalconRadFPV how much flight time u got ? With this setup .
@@Techgv
He covered that in the video.
At 2:30.
I hate those battery mounts. Its dead center. With camera on the front. They end up so front heavy.
I found going with the toilet tank style of mounting I was able to get the battery weight back behind center of the quad.
I need to see what you mean.
@FalconRadFPV
Just built mine and am worried about putting the gopro on bc of the nose weight.
Edit: saw it, I was a bit impulsive and didn't watch enough before commenting.
смешное решение при снятии гоу про оставить винт крепления на дроне когда покупаешь раму по максиму приготовьтесь что нижней карбоновой пластины не будет купился на совет поставить движки 2206 2300кв потребление тока ужасное аккумулятор греется показатели тока по дата шиду врут спиди би видно разжирело не стало следить за качеством
mine came with 1950kv motors, they run nicely and don't over heat the battery.
Do you have a discord server? Would be really cool if there was a olace where youre community can talk about longrange fpv and help each other.
That's a good idea. I should start up a long range discord server. Might just do that...