as you said.

you know the meaning already usually the differences are:
- camera quality
- additional circuitry, likg GPS, aviation display and other cool junks
- quality of video tx/rx. wifi vs standard radio

tempted to get the hubsan fpv x4 since i'm just an amateur and dun think i'll be spending too much (time and $$) on it. just wondering if there are any cheaper alternative that is also quite reliable. i'm assuming hubsan is kinda reliable. cheapest i have seen so far for this is on banggood.com. but not sure how easy to clear customs, etc... *sigh* plus, if need to buy spare parts, claim warranty, etc... :S

but the X4 Pro is really impressive. i saw it can do waypoint, etc... wow...

and i'm sure by end of this year, we'll probably see those that can even "follow me" like the airdog.

This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jan 28 2015, 02:07 PM

If you wanted FPV with quality performance with less budget at hand which is far cheaper than Hubsan FPV X4 i suggest you try DIY home made a dependable FPV quad platform. Here is one of my home made FPV quad copter i build less than budget RM450 below (if you supply your own monitor). Its is an old ladybird V929 quad i bought from hobby shop and convert into serious hardcore fpv platform. Its only around 70gram full flying weight, long flying range, small palm size and ultra durable, can handle heavy wind too:

Here my build log you can follow for your own DIY stuff: http://www.supermotoxl.com/FPV/UAV-models-...enu-id-119.html





Videos:
Here my video enjoying my FPV flight on these mods FPV ladybird. Most cheapest home made FPV quad i made with HD on board live video feed.





So you guys can start building your own quality FPV flights now.
**oh btw don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel, lots more cool flying stuff coming in.

This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Jan 28 2015, 08:30 PM

last weekend's fun dosage ...

definitely going to check this out... though this case, i might DIY since i dun think i can spare much time -- so prefer to spend whatever time flying rather than building.

but i'll check out in details and see if i can DIY. might consider this as a family project...

many thanks for sharing...

Bro you damn geng lah! the last i tried with this it can't even fly properly with the 35gram HBK HD Wing cam despite using better nanotech lipo!

just got a quote for Walkera QR Y100. about rm700...

see: http://www.walkera.com/en/showgoods.php?id=2583

hmmm... getting poisoned by so many models and price keeps going up... from Syma X5 to Hubsan... then now Walkera... :S

although it may look cool, i'd avoid that. i could never really control any android-based rc sim properly, without sticks, it just doesn't feel right. well, maybe you can get use to it though, who knows.

i somewhat hates walkera. their stuff updates too fast. i bought their fpv400 last year, this year it's discontinued already. good thing i haven't been crashing too badly, else parts will be hard to find.

oh, ok... good to hear. i read some foreign tech sites and they seem to think walkera is a good and 'affordable' brand.

the quote i got includes a transmitter... something 4. lemme go check again.

update 1: devo 4 controller. is this good? bad? for me... plus point for walkera is that its god 6 props... i read that it means better control.

This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jan 29 2015, 04:52 PM

devo 4 is ok, but devo f4 is better . both are just basic 4 ch tx. but F4 has build-in LCD and video RX. although i heard it only works with walkera video TX. typical of walkera.

to me the affordable brand would be esky. cheap heli and parts. but a little behind on tech though.

Sharing my Walkera's models collection. Honestly speaking even after many years of flying and trying to put my trust on this company still Walkera fail to provide reliable flying machine. My Devo F7 is the only controller i use to play PC game, not worth use it to fly models.

i need help on choosing a radio control to remote control my camera gimbal, it is a handheld gimbal so it will only be short range probably 50 meters

is there any 4ch radio control and receiver suitable for low budget people like me?

Most radio for flying models are minimum at 6 channel with receiver combo.
Best bet buy this : FLYSKY TH9X radio
I use this radio for almost 5 years without problem. Its the best budget radio around RM250~280. You'll able to grow along with your skill without need upgrades.

This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Jan 30 2015, 09:44 AM

Anyone tried this "Lishitoys L6052"? I bought for cheap usd35 since it looks ooler than my old V929 and arrived in good condition from china in 4 days. Stupidly easy to fly and bunch flipping aerobatics in windy condition. Tonnes of fun for cheap and good looking quad. I'll let you guys know soon what i think about it after playing more outdoors soon.
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_129098.html
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_141285.html
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters-parts/pp_141958.html
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters-parts/pp_141957.html


Photo in action:

Did you get it from the site linked ? How's the battery life & charge time ?

Yes i get it from the links you mentioned:
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_129098.html
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_141285.html

Not bad, really good flying consider the fact its cheap and the shipping is really fast. I just took close photo shots of the quad details. The build quality is as good as it flies. I think i need to get another one for moddings. This quad looks good compare to ugly ones in the market. Controller also doesn't feel cheep.

I didn't use the USB charger supplied i used my special charger charged around 30 minutes and flight time between 7~9 minutes outdoor.

Photos:










This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Feb 6 2015, 01:34 PM

My latest unboxing, test flight and review video on L6052 quadcopter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erMaG5fOKBU


Here my blog on L6052, going to convert it into FPV soon:
http://www.supermotoxl.com/News-Reviews/Ne.../menu-id-4.html

decided to get the SYMA X5C. the last two weeks, could see price go up rm10 per week...

anyway, didn't check at store. only checked when I came back...

the controller... the left side... pushing up/ down, the stick don't go back to center. but when push stick left/ right, it goes back to center. is this normal?

Yup that's normal for left stick to do that, the left side is for throttle and yaw control while the right side is roll and pitch control (mode 2).

got it. thanks.

tmrw will be my maiden flight. first time flying. the only other RC I played was car (a Nikko... long, long time ago), which isn't really that exciting anymore...