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Review: AliExpress airband receiver - a complete waste of money
Everyone who flies an RC plane or drone should (in my opinion) carry a receiver that is able to receive aircraft transmissions on the aviation-band. This significantly increases "situational awareness" and adds another layer of safety to our hobby -- so important in an era when regulators are just waiting for an excuse to further restrict us.
I had high hopes for this DSP radio that is supposed to work on the AM and FM broadcast bands as well as the airband. It would have made a great pocket-sized receiver that anyone could clip on their belt and use to help keep themselves and the skies safe.
Sadly, it is one of the worst products I have ever reviewed and has such poor sensitivity on the aviation band that it is effectively useless. Do not waste your money on this piece of rubbish.
Stay tuned however, because I will soon be reviewing the R80 aviation-band kitset receiver in the hopes that it is a better alternative.
And, before everyone writes in the comments "what about the Baofeng ham handheld?" -- I will also be looking at this option but unfortunately it isn't a legal option for many countries due to its ability to transmit across a wide range of (licensed) frequencies.
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Review: iFlight FPV backpack - after a 10 mile hike
zhlédnutí 3,9KPřed 2 měsíci
A backpack is an increasingly important part of any FPVer's gear these days and in this review I look at the iFlight backpack and how it performs on hikes that are longer than just the few yards from your car to a bando. Pros: - it's pretty damned comfortable - it has lots of little zips and pockets - it's really well made (strong, tough) Cons: - it's not cheap (but still represents good value)...
Review: Jumper T-20 RC transmitter (watch before you buy!)
zhlédnutí 16KPřed 8 měsíci
The Jumper T-20 radio is about to become my daily drive for almost all my RC planes, quadcopters (drones) and other RC models, watch this review to find out why that is. However *YOU MUST WATCH THIS VIDEO TO THE END* to avoid potentially wasting your money on what is, in my opinion, a fantastic feeling radio. Unless you enjoy a bit of a gamble, make sure you buy the radio from a reputable and p...
The DroneTag broadcast RID module (the cheapest option?)
zhlédnutí 36KPřed rokem
If you fly a drone or RC plane in the USA then as of 16 September 2023 then you will probably need to fit a broadcast remote ID module to it. DroneTag have come up with their 'Basic Solution' unit which is a pared-to-the-bone option but unless you buy it on special, it is almost exactly twice the price the FAA quoted as their expected figure for such things. Hopefully I'll get my hands on one o...
Could AMD change the face of digital FPV?
zhlédnutí 11KPřed rokem
#rcplane #drones Chipmaker AMD has announced a new high performance video codec ASIC that points the way for future digital FPV systems. With latency as low as 8mS and resolutions of up to 8K with support for the highly efficient AV1 format, as well as older H264 and H265, silicon like this will only make our digital FPV experience even better. The product page for the AMD: www.xilinx.com/appli...
Get more flight time with a DIY lithium-ion battery
zhlédnutí 29KPřed rokem
Whether you fly a drone or RC plane, using a lithium-ion battery instead of a lipo can give you more flight time and, if you build your own, even save you money. In this video I build a 6S Li-Ion battery using 21700 cells and take it for a test flight on the Foxeer Aura 7 quadcopter where it delivers 20 minute flight times. Links (not sponsored or affiliate): Where I got the batteries : 18650ba...
Review: Foxeer Aura 7 long-range 7-inch quadcopter drone
zhlédnutí 4,7KPřed rokem
Everyone should have a 7-inch long range drone in their collection and the Aura 7 ticks most of the boxes. Pros: - good quality components and good overall design - wide range of RC and FPV equipment options - as close to a true BNF as you'll get - excellent efficiency and flight-times - the folding props are very convenient and work well - should work well with DJI O3 (props hardly in view) Co...
Drone News: Redcat sells Rotor Riot and FatShark
zhlédnutí 6KPřed rokem
Consumer drone businesses Rotor Riot and Fatshark have been sold by RedCat Holdings to Unusual Machines Inc. Is this a good move for the hobby? Are there smoke and mirrors involved designed to make RedCat's ledgers look a little more healthy? What does the future hold for RR and FS under the umbrella of Unusual Machines Inc? You can support my efforts to inform, promote and protect the hobby vi...
Foxeer Reaper Extreme and Trex camera, analog FPV excellence
zhlédnutí 55KPřed rokem
Is there still a place for analog FPV on RC planes and drones? I think there is and if you want a really impressive system, the combination of the Foxeer Reaper Extreme VTX and TRex camera can produce outstanding results, as you will see in this video. Please also check out Ian's excellent review and teardown: czcams.com/video/x2modRoVMPY/video.html Product links: (not affiliate links): www.fox...
Drone News: 21 October 2022 (90 million safe flights!)
zhlédnutí 4,1KPřed rokem
Another edition of the RCModelReviews Drone News bringing you important stories about the hobby of drone and RC plane flying. 00:06 - The FAA gives the finger to the hobby 04:11 - 54GB of drone tracking data leaked 06:46 - GPS outage affects commercial flights 08:30 - The looming crisis of blinded drones Don't forget to subscribe to my XJet channel for fun, laughter and rants as well! czcams.co...
Runcam Thumb HD with Gyroflow stabilization
zhlédnutí 9KPřed rokem
Is the Runcam Thumb HD a cinema camera? No it most certainly is not but when teamed up with the free Gyroflow stabilization software it produces some very acceptable results for such a budget-priced camera. I'm sorry that CZcams is probably going to mangle this footage with compression artifacts but I'm sure you'll be able to decide for yourselves whether this camera is worth the money for your...
Yaw Washout explained and what it means for DJI Avata owners
zhlédnutí 12KPřed rokem
All multirotor drones suffer from the effects of yaw washout to some degree but "whoops" are most affected, for the reasons explained in this video. For examples of yaw washout affecting the DJI Avata, check out these videos: Mads Tech demonstrates the bigger issue: czcams.com/video/F16sSbx5DWw/video.html Total loss of Avata drone caused by yaw washout: czcams.com/video/ircY72jh8E0/video.html A...
Drone News (1 Oct, 2022)
zhlédnutí 13KPřed rokem
In this drone and RC plane news report: 00:06 - FPV into an asteroid 00:51 - Lilium Jet air taxi folly 04:11 - Drone delivery lunacy in Ireland 06:09 - Google Wing delivery drone crashes on powerlines You can support my channels on Patreon: www.patreon.com/rcmodelreviews
Worst ever DJI Avata FPV Cinema drone review
zhlédnutí 24KPřed rokem
In a 13 minute flight I tell you all you need to know about the DJI Avata cinewhoop FPV drone and you may be surprised at what is revealed near the end of this video. Watch and be amazed. Thank you to my Patreon supporters for making it possible to create these videos without mid-roll ads, affiliate links or sponsorships. There are no commercial imperatives influencing the results of these revi...
Drone and RC plane news (10 Sept, 2022)
zhlédnutí 8KPřed rokem
00:00 Remote ID enforcement deferred by FAA 03:16 DJI Avata released with problems 07:04 Walksnail and other FPV systems 09:07 ELRS for LOS fixed-wing flyers 12:19 FAA lists RID compliant drones Thank you to all my Patreon supporters. If you'd like to contribute to the mid-roll-free experience on RCModelReviews then please consider signing up for as little as $1/month. www.patreon.com/rcmodelre...
Runcam Thumb HD review
zhlédnutí 22KPřed rokem
Runcam Thumb HD review
This changes EVERYTHING... I am *NOT* kidding!
zhlédnutí 79KPřed rokem
This changes EVERYTHING... I am *NOT* kidding!
Review: Foxeer Foxwhoop, the unbreakable drone?
zhlédnutí 12KPřed rokem
Review: Foxeer Foxwhoop, the unbreakable drone?
Could your ELRS drone or RC plane be hijacked?
zhlédnutí 5KPřed rokem
Could your ELRS drone or RC plane be hijacked?
Fatshark Dominator HD / WalkSnail Avatar HD digital FPV
zhlédnutí 11KPřed rokem
Fatshark Dominator HD / WalkSnail Avatar HD digital FPV
Drone, FPV and RC news (17 May, 2022)
zhlédnutí 15KPřed rokem
Drone, FPV and RC news (17 May, 2022)
Fatshark's new Digital FPV goggles
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 2 lety
Fatshark's new Digital FPV goggles
Runcam don't love me any more (and other news)
zhlédnutí 16KPřed 2 lety
Runcam don't love me any more (and other news)
Review: GEPRC Mark 5 freestyle quadcopter
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 2 lety
Review: GEPRC Mark 5 freestyle quadcopter
Why RC antenna polarization is important
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 2 lety
Why RC antenna polarization is important
Radiomaster Zorro -- the best and worst of it
zhlédnutí 27KPřed 2 lety
Radiomaster Zorro the best and worst of it
Review: GEPRC Cinelog 35 HD cinema drone
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 2 lety
Review: GEPRC Cinelog 35 HD cinema drone
Whiteboard: How digital FPV systems actually work
zhlédnutí 20KPřed 2 lety
Whiteboard: How digital FPV systems actually work
ToolKitRC M9 multifunction charger (and much much more)
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 2 lety
ToolKitRC M9 multifunction charger (and much much more)
First Look: Jumper T-Pro RC system for RC planes and quadcopters
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 2 lety
First Look: Jumper T-Pro RC system for RC planes and quadcopters

Komentáře

  • @GoatmanBDX
    @GoatmanBDX Před dnem

    8 years later and still works. Thank you very much.

  • @LowetheTechGuy
    @LowetheTechGuy Před dnem

    Manned aircraft that break rules should be permanetely grounded!

  • @LowetheTechGuy
    @LowetheTechGuy Před dnem

    They are only 1.5 times heavier rather than twice as heavy.

  • @user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib

    What about the new tendam x20 RS Regarding what you mentioned about the new protocol and that people need value,, all the TX companies are doing the same, Spektrum is the best example. At least Frsky offers much value compared to spektrum.

  • @pmcasella
    @pmcasella Před 4 dny

    you can put a radiomaster tx16s board inside

  • @elisialight6321
    @elisialight6321 Před 5 dny

    Thank you. Easy to understand

  • @wallywally8282
    @wallywally8282 Před 6 dny

    Loved mine, wish I still had it!

  • @nikosyoutsos
    @nikosyoutsos Před 7 dny

    Hello my friend, I have bought an ESC for forward and reverse and brake. can i change him to go forward only? his proper programming card doesn't have this option unfortunately....is there anything that can be done to do this? thanks, if you can answer me..

  • @fxm5715
    @fxm5715 Před 10 dny

    Don't forget that you can get slow, medium, and fast set hot glues, too.

  • @lucar.923
    @lucar.923 Před 11 dny

    Sociopaths and psychopath always crave for control, and, worse, they will never be satisfied enough 🤷‍♂

  • @metallitech
    @metallitech Před 13 dny

    Lead-free takes more effort to use, but leaded seems quite weak. Look at all the broken solder joints in vintage hifi systems for example.

  • @chopperharly
    @chopperharly Před 14 dny

    yes more please love it

  • @qck57594
    @qck57594 Před 14 dny

    Great Info thank you.

  • @uni-tek4471
    @uni-tek4471 Před 16 dny

    Nice explanations sir!

  • @shootingsportstransparency7461

    Musthave

  • @DavidG2P
    @DavidG2P Před 16 dny

    Thanks for the review! Is it true that the is limited to 10S = 20V @PB ?

  • @user-gr7hf6kn1w
    @user-gr7hf6kn1w Před 17 dny

    pitch up causes angle of attack of tail to increase, which increases lift of tail (i.e., decreasing downward force).

  • @user-yc3zv6gp3w
    @user-yc3zv6gp3w Před 17 dny

    Looking back, I feel how far things have come with the drones. It is amazing. Still a decent flight controller.

  • @sullytrny
    @sullytrny Před 17 dny

    I've got the BS for recreation and the pass through one for a cube orange stem research. Both work perfect, shipping is 20 usd @ 3-5 days to america

  • @ProudVet-Russ
    @ProudVet-Russ Před 20 dny

    sounds like a skill and education issue. but you enjoy hugging them dolphins or w/e lol.

  • @ficosk8
    @ficosk8 Před 20 dny

    Watched it again... awesome!

  • @ficosk8
    @ficosk8 Před 20 dny

    I love this theory and praxis explanations! It´s like going again to school or university :D

  • @kevincombs1618
    @kevincombs1618 Před 21 dnem

    Are you are you similar what you got but I do mine by wattage and amperage.... Cuz once you put a blade on that motor. It's going to draw more amperage.... Which and turn the motor is going to get hot... I need to find out the maximum wattage...😊 Then you can calculate the amperage of the ESC... And what size battery it would take.. and of course the for the blade.. or EDF...😊 Are you going to have to put something down there to pull a load on the motor and see what the motor can do...

  • @pickle_a_day_keeps_the_dr_away

    One of the most clear explanations of ohms law I've come across, my teacher at tech needs to watch this to learn how to explain it without it seeming like quantum physics. Great job mate 👍

  • @annemaria5126
    @annemaria5126 Před 22 dny

    Communication=control.

  • @annemaria5126
    @annemaria5126 Před 22 dny

    Spinning...spiralling...Victor Schauberger!

  • @tony-gf1zw
    @tony-gf1zw Před 24 dny

    What do u use for live footage

  • @tony-gf1zw
    @tony-gf1zw Před 24 dny

    What do u use to watch the live footage

  • @cybersecuritydeclassified4793

    The documentation is horrid.

  • @HelloDonkey9
    @HelloDonkey9 Před 25 dny

    I wish i can buy local. The nearest one will not sell any “Chinese garbage” as their worker stated and the other closest is 3 hours away. Which they refuse to sell anything but radiomaster or tbs.

  • @christianjames2689
    @christianjames2689 Před 26 dny

    I need the second disassembly part to be able to change the complete body of my walkera aibao 2.4

  • @doughoffman9463
    @doughoffman9463 Před 26 dny

    Why do we need vertical fins? Bird don't have fins. Horten didn't use fins. See Prandtl and proverse yaw.

  • @jimmypop4001
    @jimmypop4001 Před 27 dny

    😂

  • @mikeb6836
    @mikeb6836 Před 28 dny

    Hi Bruce, thank you very much for your tie and expertise!!! One question: you showed the calculation for the aerial length. Does it always have to be a "quarter" antenna or can I also do a "half" antenna for example? Sp instead of 31 mm it would be 62 mm long?

  • @artemnikitin2806
    @artemnikitin2806 Před 28 dny

    Those are rdc90 sticks

  • @anguismemes1666
    @anguismemes1666 Před 29 dny

    Okay i dont need to buy a new camera and video transmitter

  • @umac01
    @umac01 Před měsícem

    You are measuring DC on your meter would the varying voltage generated be AC?

  • @hmabboud
    @hmabboud Před měsícem

    I think that Mr.Daniel Bernoulli is Swiss from a Swiss father, Johann Bernoulli, a Swiss mathematician, who was also a famous mathematician. @08:06 More 'pressure drag' as a form os parasite drag. I gave the video a like ;)

  • @PinkeySuavo
    @PinkeySuavo Před měsícem

    where is the comparison of flight?

  • @jerelsingh9772
    @jerelsingh9772 Před měsícem

    Love your energy!

  • @nonicknamenoname3450
    @nonicknamenoname3450 Před měsícem

    Even tho I haven’t heard anything new I’m extremely happy CZcams recommended me this video, amazing!

  • @drawstraw4483
    @drawstraw4483 Před měsícem

    'Definitely you were a school teacher. Wonderful teaching gift you posess.. I learned so much from this and just at the right time too! Just fascinated by these engines, and know I will retain it. Thanks 🇺🇸

  • @chris_sirhc01
    @chris_sirhc01 Před měsícem

    Is electricity really produced by these generators/alternators or is the electricity being diverted from the ether.

  • @rynair_winklair
    @rynair_winklair Před měsícem

    I use two LiFePo AA batteries for my small gliders

  • @Charlvdwalt073
    @Charlvdwalt073 Před měsícem

    ❤Thank YOU FOR VIDEO, COMPLETEY NEW TO FPV QUADCOPTER, REALLY APRICIATE IT

  • @chandan-qx1br
    @chandan-qx1br Před měsícem

    sir who are so great

  • @martincox4520
    @martincox4520 Před měsícem

    Birds do not have fins! They are used to correct adverse yaw in roll. This was the solution that the Wright brothers used, a swept wind with wash out/wing twist has positive yaw in roll,. Any sticky up bits just add drag. The Horten brothers got it right!! Pure wing.

  • @Willybrordus
    @Willybrordus Před měsícem

    Thanks a lot for explaining, sir!

  • @Rolfhult
    @Rolfhult Před měsícem

    czcams.com/video/6qfhfUIptkA/video.htmlsi=4D-S1bbxNGSfrrJG