I should call this video Nascar with all of the left turns. This was me testing out 8s 3000mah on the BQE XXX on a cold muddy day. Flying great, way better response than 6s need to drop D a little and maybe P some as well due to the increased power (see the D bounce-back especially on pitch). Now what do do with all of my big 5000mah 6s packs???
Found a decent flight from a few months ago when we went to an old abandoned quarry. 5s 5" Hyperlite glide (my daily driver), nothing special just enjoying the location.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqgeLbXERuU
Finally got this sucker tuned and flying how it should. Combination of Helio FC, APD100 ESC and Gemfan 1310 props are the secret.
Hard to believe a $500 3' drone with 13" props is flying this smooth.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WaYaXsV8xc
Flying a 5" out at a park just enjoying a nice winter day. Had some worn out props but the Helio running FU on buttered PIDS took it like a champ.
The Build:
Frame: Helio Gatesman
Motors: Hurricane 2207 2300kv
FC: Helio Spring
ESC: 35a 32b Wraith 4-in-1
FPV cam: Foxeer Micro Predator V2
VTX: Tramp HV
Props: HQ V1S 5x4.8x3
Battery: Bonka Panda 95c 1300mah 5S
HD Cam: GoPro Hero Session 4
TX: Taranis X9D
Goggles: Fatshark HDO with LaForge
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-LdRSUC-Ow
Enjoying a nice afternoon in December. 7" floss flying 6" Azure 6045 CF props. Just a nice relaxing flight. "Mid-range" I guess but not ever going even a mile out.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0hfCLTHEXQ
First flight pushing the new BQE XXX X-class build. Botgrinder, Cricket and some of the Maryland guys came out to see it and fly. Not the best spot for ripping 5" and it was cold so didn't stay long but got a few test flights in. Sorry about the dirt on the GoPro and terrible tune. Watch my upcoming videos to see how much the tune improves with a few tweeks to the PIDS.
The Build:
Frame: BQE XXX https://bqe.io/shop/xxx-class/
Motors: Vondrone 4114 666KV
ESCs: APD 100a https://www.racedayquads.com/products/advanced-power-drives-f3x-8s-100amp-esc
FC: HelioRC Spring IMU-F https://www.racedayquads.com/products/heliorc-spring-imu-f-flight-controller
VTX: ImmersionRC Tramp HV https://www.racedayquads.com/products/tramp-vtx-hv-switchable-video-transmitter-by-immersion-rc
Cam: Rotor Riot Runcam Swift V2 https://www.racedayquads.com/products/rotor-riot-edition-runcam-swift-2-fpv-camera
Props: MAS 13x12x3 https://www.masterairscrew.com/collections/x-class-drone-racing
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWtvLlrQtoQ
By request I'm putting this up hoping to help people who are having issues where they aren't getting full resolution on their rates/ stick movements while flying.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALMwObg_kEM
Flew my cheap Xclass build and high end beast class build back to back to compare. Hard to beat the brute power of the beast but the X is no slouch either even though it is such a cheap build. GoPro Hero Session 5 used for filming.
Xclass:
Frame - Carolina XC 800mm
Motors: Vondrone Beast 666kv
ESC: 65a F3 Furling running Dshot 1200
FC: Helio Spring
Batt: 6s 4000mah 70c Nanotech
Props: 12x5.5 CF Biblade
Beast build:
Frame - BQE XXX with 250mm arms
Motors: Tmotor F1000 545kv
ESC: 100A APD F3 running Dshot1200
FC: Brain Radix
Batt: 8S 3600mah ~60c Venom
Props: MAS 13x12x3 (new version)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHVu4EvBEpM
Took the XXX out for a parking lot ripping session. Wanted to try running some 15x5.5x2 cf props instead of the MAS 13x12x3 it had been. Prop/adapter weight dropped from 67g with the MAS to 25g with these CF biblades so way less rotating mass but also way less bite.
Overall still flew decent without being retuned, I think these would be great cruising or oval track props but not amazing for the tighter twisty tracks.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLvWq3rAYsI