I just wanted to say I am so thankful for this video. I spent the whole day watching videos about how to get into FPV, I’ve bought liftoff to train with over the coming months then I will look to buy this set of equipment. I went through so many videos of “buy DJI goggles” , “ buy this amazing drone” which is great and all until you see the price. But this video is so well put together and has really helped.
Especially with the volititility of the DJI fpv system (they are possibly transitioning to new goggles and an O4 air unit). Tried and true analog is always a good choice. You can also find used gear, especially with goggles you can find decent deals.
I got Radiomaster pocket for simulations , and planning to buy baby ape 2 pro next month EV800D is what i was missing because my country has tax for import over 110 usd equivalent so this build is perfect for beginner like me
I'm in the process of moving into the intermediate phase of the hobby. Just on the thumbnail alone you got a sub a like and a comment. Yup. Your recommendation's spot on. This is the best you can get to start out. It's not a lot of dosh, and it'll be your first 'real' FPV system. The Baby Ape will survive your learning curve, and it's affordable to repair.
I just said another friend up with the same kit, and he is loving it. He spent a little bit of time in the sim, and two weekends ago was our first time going out and ripping together. FPV plus friends equals best day ever!
This is a great video! This video has convinced me to get the baby ape. I've been flying for about 4 months with a tinyhawk 2 freestyle, ev800d and radio master Zorro, but somehow I fried the FC, and now I think I will upgrade to the baby ape and a runcam thumb pro.
@@wanderer.archives thats a bummer. Now that prices are starting to normalize, you may be able to get a flight controller and swap it in for 50$ or less.
@@Nathan_Adams I don't think I would be able to do the micro soldering for the motor wires. They are so close together, I don't think that I would be able to solder them without short-circuiting it again. Hopefully once I get better at soldering, I will be able to fix it. I also wanted to be able to fly a thumb pro without pushing too close to the weight limit.
@@wanderer.archives I understand that, I have lower fine motor skills and really struggled with it at first. If you want to give it a try, get a good soldering iron, a practice soldering board, and I strongly recommend a magnifying device (head mounted or one that sits on your table). The magnifying glasses changed the game for me when soldering on a micro. Then check out Joshua Bardwell's soldering tutorial. I was super nervous about soldering at first, and then it became like second nature after I just kept doing it more and more.
You are, thank you! And I agree, anything that makes the hobby more accessible is a good thing. It can be a wonderful, creative outlet that gets people out of the daily grind. Also, it is a great passion for teaching problem solving, reasoning and STEAM concepts.
ok I have the darwin and ordered the complete frame because I dont fly well, so happy I did because I have another set of motors from a crashed micro quad. motors are good and installed. For me 2 is better than 1 lol/ Great video oh I use the ev800 as well. Thanks again for your helpful insight.
Thank you, and spare parts are always good to have on hand. After building and crashing my first FPV quad, I started buying one extra motor every time I order just in case. Payed off a few times recently (it has been a bad motor month) 😭.
I got the same kit as you did, but replaced Darwin FPV Baby Ape Pro V2 with the DarwinFPV BabyApe Ⅱ Freestyle FPV Drone and in total is it still cheaper then the DJI mini 2 that I had but so far I had far more joy with FPV then with the DJI mini 2.
@@Nathan_Adams also am interested in watching this when It comes out. Also wondering your thoughts on the radio master boxer radio as a slightly more premium yet still affordable traditional style radio (edit: I responded to the wrong comment but I think you got the jist. Looking forward to following the new video for my first setup)
@@fixerkar I few months ago I posted a review of the boxer, and in short, I love it. I currently fly the boxer with all my large drones and the Zorro now resides in my tinywhoop bag. The boxer and Zorro feel very good in the hand, the plastics, hand grips, switches, and stock gimbals are great. The biggest difference between the two are the boxer has better battery life, upgraded ELRS module, and full sized gimbals.
@@fixerkar I have it I haven't flown it, yet I have no batteries they send the batteries separately I think they are coming in 2 weeks, but it seems nice can't say much haha
I liked the "gum" shaped 450 3s from gnb. Non HV since I was not sure if the Darwin AIO would take the voltage. I do used the HV version on my Tiny trainer
I'd honestly suggest the radiomaster mini, its 60-70 dollars, full featured, and is actually one of my daily operator controllers. I personally prefer to take the radiomaster mini out with a little whoop, and some 1s batteries; I only use the big controller when I take out my big drone.
I agree having now flown the Radiomaster Pocket, it is a fantastic budget radio and a strong recommended for any budget rc setup. I do this for larger hands or a pilot with more rc experience, the gimbals on the Zorro do feel a lot better.
I agree, my first drone was the 6s version of the Nazgul. I think it my be the best deal for a 5 inch freestyle drone. It is absolutely worth the $200 over the Baby Ape Pro, but for a new pilot, the lower cost for the drone and the batteries (2s or 3s) makes the hobby more accessible. And if you like it, the iFlight Nazgul Evoque or Diatone Mamba are great upgrades for a first 5".
Always down for a good fly session. I am actually thinking of coming up to long island soon, you guys have some sick abandoned buildings I have been wanting to rip
I agree 1000%, the baby ape Pro is absolutely worth the $10 to $20 price increase over the standard baby ape. From what I've heard and seen, that base camera is real rough.
Hello 👋 (Finally found a video where someone covers all the parts for a budget set up 😅) Would you update anything on this list now 8 months later, or does it still hold?
I've actually been working to put together a new version of this video, since I've gotten more experience with the transporter to goggles from Emax. If you need a good analog box goggle, VMAX transporter 2 is great option what's up.
I started with a Tiny Hawk 2 Freestyle Ready to Fly, had a fly away outside, replaced it with a Tiny Hawk 2. I then moved to a Diatone Taycan 3 and about a month later got the iFlight Nazgul5 analog edition. Shortly after that, I swapped to the DJI system and installed a caddx vista and nebula pro into the Nazgul.
@@Editer38738 it is the reason everyone leans into the "learn on a sim". Fly aways are so discouraging since it can be a total loss. Also the same reason I tell people who want to learn using a drone to fly in an open soccer field. Makes recovery a little more possible
Great video but i got a question. will the EV800D googles work with a RadioMaster Pocket Remote Controller (ELRS Charcoal Mode 2) and the baby apr pro 2 with the (ELRS reciver)?
Yes, everything will work together. Those goggles will connect to any drone with an analog 5.8ghz video transmitter, from tiny whoops to five inch freestyle drones and beyond. And the radiomaster pocket will pair to any drone with an ELRS receiver. With FPV drones (excluding some DJI products) the controller connects to the drone independently of the goggles, so you can flying FPV drone line of sight without the goggles, and you can see out of the drone without the controller connected by just using the goggles (normally you do this while you have the drone on a bench working in betaflight, like when you're setting up your on screen display (OSD).
Can someone help me I just bought the Darwin FPV baby ape pro version 2 ready to fly and I got everything working but I can't figure out how to change the mode of the drone so that I could go into Acro mode and now I'm worried because I thought ready to fly meant it had all of the features
Modes are one of the few things that you have to set up in betaflight since every pilot and every remote has their own prefered setup and available switches. There are all set up in the modes tab. I am working on a video about how I set up a quad, but if you want to see the setup now, Joshua Bardwell has a section where he goes through the modes setup in his beginner freestyle quad build.
@@lukeashley3415 it is kind of a necessary evil in the hobby. Luckily for a bind an fly you dont have to use it much. Just bind your receiver, set up your modes and you are good.
Thanks for the content! Currently in the “sim mode” of my FPV experience. Definitely getting those goggles, already have a controller but trying to decide between the baby ape pro, the tiny ape freestyle or the Cetus X…
Between the baby ape and tiny ape, I would say if you could spend the extra $30 and you're going to be flying freestyle, The extra durability in the frame is probably worth it, and the increase in part quality for the video system. Between the two Darwin FPV drones and the Cetus X, If you're only going to fly outdoors stick with either of the Darwin FPV drones, if you're only flying indoors the Cetus x would be the way to go (I would also recommend the Mobula 7 elrs edition as well). If you're going to fly a little of both, The Cetus or the mobula will probably be best. At the end of the day, you can always pick up the other one down the road. Many people flying FPV end up with several drones of different sizes shapes etc.
@@Nathan_Adams thanks for the reply. Also it lets me know at least to a degree I’m looking in the right path because I literally had the Mobula 7 in my Amazon cart over the weekend! I think I’m going to go with the Cetus X first and hope I get lucky and it doesn’t have any problems; that way my daughter can also fly it some as well.
Can someone please help. I just got the baby ape pro rtf kit, which maybe i shoukdnt have. With the r81 and t8 lite controller. The goggles sync right up. I think the drones bound to the controller i get a steady red light. Though every time i turn on the controller it beeps horribly till i move the sticks over. Its all showing on betaflight which i dont fully understand but its all moving with switches and motor testing. I just can't get the thing to work or turn on or do anything outside of betaflight. Im totally new at this but usually very savvy into other tech and computers, phones, wiring, etc... What am i missing?
If the controller was set up and bound at the factory, those beeps could be the beeper, which would be activated by a switch. If the controller is beeping, that maybe because you have the throttle up. For all RC remotes, they have a throttle warning to make sure that when you power up your model, it doesn't instantly go to full throttle and crash into stuff or hurt someone. Since I don't have a ton of experience with the r81 receiver or t8 light controller, my best recommendation is to email Joshua Bardwell ( joshuabardwell@fpvknowitall.com ) and he should be able to help walk you through getting your quad flying. I just don't want to lead you in the wrong direction since I would be trying to troubleshoot this blind using video tutorials and research.
I look for those goggles, did you mean the VR02s? If you were referring to the VRO2s, I would definitely say the EV800D is a better goggle since it has the DVR functionality. I also really like the emax transporter 2 goggle, it's another analog goggle where you can pull the display off and use it as a bench screen when you're working on your quad.
Speedybee adapter v3? Plugs into your smartphone and is like $30 ish. You can get betaflight to run on nearly any pc, so probaby $100 to 150 if you need to go with a laptop.
Most of the people I meet there are RC plane and RC helicopter enthusiasts. There are two other FPV pilots have flown with, but a local AMA field can be a good place to find other pilot, I'd be happy to join if you know any good spots
Yes, if you are buying their kit with the ELRS Zorro and goggles, that includes batteries and a charger. If you are building the drone separately, I would recommend the ISDT 608AC, and dome GNB 3S 450mah batteries
Don't worry about c-rating, that number can be used to compare batteries from the same brand because there is no standard test. I would recommend a 3s, 450 or 550mah from GNB, CNHL, Tattu, and any other reputable battery brand. The "stick type" longer cells because they fit better on the top plate. This would be a good candidate amzn.to/46OSkqd
I have had inconsistency with the internal battery, I actually use the included cord and power it off a 3s battery in the field now. It was okay when I first started using the goggles, but after about 6 months I decided to start using an external battery.
@@american7169 I currently run mine of a 3s since the internal battery is almost 2 years old and now holds a charge for like 15 minutes. I was not aware I could remove the internal battery, I will look into it now.
If you get the plug and play (PNP) version you should be able to add your own receiver and make it work. I would recommend, since the range is so much longer and more stable, moving to a radio that supports ELRS like the Radiomaster pocket or zorro.
I am using the same batteries I use for my tiny trainer, they are GNB 450 3s HV batteries and are in that longer form factor, similar to the stick of gum cells that are used on the Tinyhawk.
I have not personally tried them, but they do have DVR built in, and the price I'm not sure you can really beat it. I would recommend checking out the makerfire version since it is slightly cheaper right now and seems to be a very similar if not identical goggle. With base analog goggles, especially ones included with ready to fly drone kits, there is a lot of white labeling of generic goggles.
Hi, i have a question, can i use jumper t lite because its mkre like a budged option and also is there any battery and chargers recomendation for the baby ape? Im planning to get the baby ape with built in elrs and a junper t lite elrs
Yeah, the Jumper T lite will work perfect. As for the charger and battery, I personally love the Hota/Hobbymate D6 pro, it is on the expensive side, but it is an excellent compact dual output ac charger. For about half the price, the ISDT 603 AC is also a great charger. As for batteries, any of the 3s, 450mah batteries will work, I prefer the "pack of gum" shaped batteries that are long and square shaped. They fit well.
When I first got into the hobby two years ago, you could almost get into a 5-in for 250 all up, but with prices of components and other hardware you need to get flying, $300 seems to be like the realistic entry point for 3.5", and about $350 for a five inch. I recently built up a "practice drone" and all up I was just under $150 with no camera or VTX. It's crazy that even an eachine wizard is a $200 quad now...
hi just wondering what type of mods you bought the drone with. for example one the website you can buy Baby ape pro v2 BNF(Elrs receiver and many other option. I just want to know which one you got. i have a budget of. around 300 to 350 Australian . It would be great if you could design a kit for me and send the links but all good if not. Just wondering. Thanks
Since I am going to be kinda useless when it comes to shipping and important taxes to AUS, my two recommendations are to do the Ready to fly kit with the Baby Ape Pro v2 since it comes with everything you need to get airborne for a decent price. If you dont like the Zorro or Tx12, I would get the Baby Ape Pro V2 Bind and fly (BNF) ELRS, Radiomaster Pocket (ELRS), EV800D goggles (or get a set of used fatshark), and then an ISDT 608AC charger and a few 3s (pack of gum shaped is my preference) batteries from a reputable brand like CNHL, GNB, TATTU, Dogcom, etc
@@hellopeople402 my bad, I assumed you were looking at an FPV drone. Yeah, I am a huge fan of the Mini series and I personally fly the Mini 2 a lot. Of my DJI camera drones, it is probably the one I fly most since it is so easy to keep with me. Mini 2 is great, and for the price, can't really be beat. Weirdly, I actually have a video with the Mini 2 coming out Saturday
awesome i will be sure to watch it. Also i was talking about an fpv drone but i dont think im going have the best controll so im going to stick with a normal drone. Thanks for responding in such a short amount of time. Also how fast do you think is to fast for a drone. And what is the right speed for a drone? @@Nathan_Adams
Yes, what do you need help with? As for tips for using the radio, when I first get a radio I calibrate the sticks, update Edge TX (this was a pain since the radio had just came out), and the ELRS module. I then set up profiles for each of my different radio modules (ELRS, Crossfire, and Tracer) along with setting up Joshua Bardwell's "all aux modes on switch," with settings for my mixers and inputs.
@@Nathan_Adams I’ll definitely check him out, However my elrs module doesn’t connect to my zorro. I keep getting ???????Waiting to load 😒 . Do I need to download a lua script of some kind ?
@@55amps are you using an external ELRS module? If yes, you have to go into the settings on your model (I believe you press MDL > Page > then scroll all the way down and make sure you have selected an external module and have the internal module off. Then your external module will turn on and you should be good to go. You will also need the LUA script on your radio, that can be found on the ELRS website. You just download it and then save it to the tools folder on your radio's SD card.
It should be about the same. If you don't feel confident soldering yet, go with the bind and fly. I would also recommend getting a practice solder board from diatone or others to just play with and practice on. It will build confidence and get you ready to repair when you crash (which is nearly essential to flying fpv drones).
@@ballistix16 bind and fly is just shorthand for a drone that already has a receiver connected and is ready to fly, you just need to bind it to your controller.
@@ballistix16 generally, at least in every case I've seen so far, if the drone is sold with a specific protocol like Elrs or crossfire or frsky, etc, that receivers already connected and set up with the drone. So the baby ape Pro with ELRS would come with the receiver already soldered to the flight controller, and generally set up in beta flight. All you need to do if you purchase that drone is bind it to your radio and set the channel for the video transmitter to match your goggles
Is there a difference between the receiver you get when you buy the bnf v2 with ELRS package versus buying the pnp v2 package and buying the receiver from your Amazon link separately?
There could be a slight difference between the ELRS receiver included on the bind and fly, and a happy model RP2 receiver that you get off Amazon. I personally bought the binded fly and added a Happy model receiver with the ceramic ELRS antenna. I would assume the bind and fly version comes with something similar, and it's probably easier just to get it all set up and ready to go. Considering the size and power of the VTX, either option should be able to outfly the video link, and you should not have to worry about any issues at the range of your RC link.
That is the one place I would recommend spending some money since lipo batteries and charging them can be dangerous. For a budget charger, the 608AC from ISDT is a good place to start, and I'm a big fan of the tattoo or GNBN 550mah 3s for the baby ape
The vTX is shocking strong, I am easily able to fly through trees or a few houses with minimal break-up here in Staten Island (which is good since the noise floor for radio/video signals is extremely high because NYC). Just realized you may be talking about the radio link range and it is as good as most ELRS receivers I have used. I have never had a failsafe on the system, but I am not doing any crazy long range flights.
Hi Nate thanks for the reply man I appreciate it . I have the stock Fpv goggles that come with the tinyhawk 2 freestyle do you recommend buying the ones in your video?
@@IManOger i assume you have the stock white emax goggles, the same ones I started with. I think the EV800Ds are a decent upgrade, but not a giant upgrade. If you want better performance or slightly longer range, I would say yes, and maybe toss in some nicer antennas like the Lumineers to really increase you video link. If you are happy flying with those goggles, you may also want to consider saving for a bit and jumping to a mid-tier goggles like the eachine 200D, Fatshark scout, or skyzone goggles. You can also find some really good deals and high end analog goggles on FPV exchange that are worth a look. Used goggles can be a great deal!
What control system are you looking for? For any newer pilots, especially if you don't have a controller yet, go expresslrs. Frsky and similar d8 or d16 protocols are shocking short range.
I really like both, the first drone I flew with was the tiny hawk 2 freestyle. In hindsight, unless you add an external receiver to the tiny hawk, being stuck with that older frsky receiver now feels like a pretty big restriction. I still feel the th2 freestyle is an amazing drone, but for 90 bucks with ELRS built in, that baby ape Pro is untouchable as far as value goes. Both fly very well, not having flown back to back I feel like they perform pretty similar, with the baby ape being a better value, and the tiny hawk being a bit more durable and crashable.
You are correct, they do have a built in DVR, but similar to the Fat Shark goggles, I don't think it looks as good as what you see in the goggles. I am going to go out and fly tomorrow and will grab some DVR clips and will post it in a seperate video.
Yes, like all Betaflight FPV quads, this does have the option to auto level (a.k.a. angle mode) or use horizon mode, which is like a less aggressive angle mode. It should be noted, that these are not like DJI drones, they do not return to home and the auto level still uses the left stick like a throttle, not an altitude select. I would recommend getting a controller and practicing in a sim, and trying to go right towards acro/manual mode. The angle mode on FTV drones is great for helping you to land, or get out of a tricky situation where you lose video. I feel angle mode interferes with how the quad flys, making throttle control more difficult and maneuvering in tight areas a more challenging. That's just my experience, everyone is different and there is no reason not to try angle mode at the start.
@@RCDude04 I think the rtf kit is good if you go with version with the Radiomaster Zorro and elrs. The only downside is the charger and goggles are functional, but not great, but they are good enough to be worth the price for the rtf kit.
If you're going to buy a ready to fly kit, that seems to be the best one with the baby ape pro. The Radiomaster Zorro is a fantastic radio and was my primary radio until about a month ago. I still use that radio when I fly tiny whoops or my racing drones, and it also is great in the simulator!
@@literally_not_kevin do you know what version of ELRS your lite radio is on? And have you flashed the same version to your HM RX? If you are not sure, my recommendation is to flash your radio to the latest (unless you fly whoops with SPI recievers, then go to 2.5.1) version of ELRS and make sure you set the binding phrase to something you will remember and is unique (ish). Then flash the reciver to the same firmware and include the same binding phrase. Once done, power everything up and it will be bound together. There is one exception to this around model match, but I don't want to dive into that unless you still have an issue with the above steps. If you need help flashing your reciver, check out Joshua Bardwell's setting up ELRS guide and that walks you through how to flash. My personal favorite is via wifi, just remember to build the firmware and then connect to the reciver to flash and if it asks for a "wifi password" it is normally "expresslrs".
That kit includes everything you need to start flying fpv and since it is labled as RTF (ready to fly) the assumption is that it is ready to fly once the batteries are charged. I have not had hands on time with a Darwin FPV ready to fly kits, so I can't be sure everything is bound together. If it is not, the process is relatively easy and there should be clear and detailed instructions how to do it. Also, I would highly recommend upgrading to the ELRS version. The included Zorro radio is much better and will last longer. Also ELRS works with a much larger variety of drones and recievers down the line, its range is significantly longer, along with better penetration, so you have less chance of a fail safe.
I personally like the GNB 450 3s for the Baby Ape. I have both HV and non-hv cells and I tend to lean towards the HV cells because the battery give more flight time and less sag.
I agree they are not the best and an enthusiast in the hobby would be better served by spending closer to $250 or $300 for something like the skyzones or fatshark scout, but the eachines are great for beginners. They may not be the sleakest design or have the best reciver, but in my experience they preform better than anything at the same price or even double. If someone is cross shopping with a whoop ready-to-fly kit, these are comparable or better to the goggles you get in those kits.
@@Nathan_Adams from $100-300 what are my best options? I'd prefer fatshark style. I see from a little browsing on youtube that there's been a lot of innovation within the past couple years in the fpv goggle field its a little overwhelming lol
@@MonumentalDong there has been a lot of changes when it comes to goggles since the introduction/growth of new fpv systems (DJI, HDZero and Avatar) in the last few years. Unfortunately the mid-range is in a transition right now, with the high end goggles being first to release and mid-range goggles being harder to get/more expensive due to component shortages. For a mid-range goggle, your best options are probably going to be the eachines EV200D, or, for about $80-100 more, the Skyzone Sky04L. They are currently about 380$, but the Skyzones are great goggles and do have a built in diversity reciver so you dont need to spend more on a module. The 04L is basically a twin of the 04x, but with LCOS displays instead of OLED
Lol..fpv is a sport now. If you are new to FPV then you need to practice in a simulator like Velocidrone ....Make sure you get a radio that will work with in the simulator...You can get a cheap drone setup on Offer up..
I know a few times I have called it FPV a sport, but I did not mean to wade into that eternal debate. If I had to give my take, FPV is as much of a sport as golf or hunting with firearms.... And for anyone that has not flown fpv, there is a lot of walking and the occasional climbing or swimming adventure for drone retrieval. This is really for a person that wants to move on from the SIM, or someone who just can't get into flying on the sim (I know several older pilots that never could get their bearings in the sim but are great pilots IRL.
I just wanted to say I am so thankful for this video. I spent the whole day watching videos about how to get into FPV, I’ve bought liftoff to train with over the coming months then I will look to buy this set of equipment. I went through so many videos of “buy DJI goggles” , “ buy this amazing drone” which is great and all until you see the price. But this video is so well put together and has really helped.
Especially with the volititility of the DJI fpv system (they are possibly transitioning to new goggles and an O4 air unit). Tried and true analog is always a good choice. You can also find used gear, especially with goggles you can find decent deals.
I've been researching fpv for a year, this is the most helpful video yet by far
Thank you 🙏 Feel free to ask questions here or on Instagram, I try to respond in both places.
I got Radiomaster pocket for simulations , and planning to buy baby ape 2 pro next month EV800D is what i was missing because my country has tax for import over 110 usd equivalent so this build is perfect for beginner like me
Nice! It is an excellent place to start and since most of that equipment holds value, you can always pass it on if/when you upgrade later! 🥂
I'm in the process of moving into the intermediate phase of the hobby. Just on the thumbnail alone you got a sub a like and a comment. Yup. Your recommendation's spot on. This is the best you can get to start out. It's not a lot of dosh, and it'll be your first 'real' FPV system. The Baby Ape will survive your learning curve, and it's affordable to repair.
I just said another friend up with the same kit, and he is loving it. He spent a little bit of time in the sim, and two weekends ago was our first time going out and ripping together. FPV plus friends equals best day ever!
Ive been following for a few months. Your video is the reason i ordered this exact setup yesterday.
Thank you and congratulations 🎉
This is a great video! This video has convinced me to get the baby ape. I've been flying for about 4 months with a tinyhawk 2 freestyle, ev800d and radio master Zorro, but somehow I fried the FC, and now I think I will upgrade to the baby ape and a runcam thumb pro.
Nice! Did your flight controller pop during a crash or just died randomly? (I ended up having a flyaway when I was just starting with the tinyhawk 2
@@Nathan_Adams It died randomly while I was swapping a 3d printed cinewhoop frame off of it. I think a screwdriver might have shorted it.
@@wanderer.archives thats a bummer. Now that prices are starting to normalize, you may be able to get a flight controller and swap it in for 50$ or less.
@@Nathan_Adams I don't think I would be able to do the micro soldering for the motor wires. They are so close together, I don't think that I would be able to solder them without short-circuiting it again. Hopefully once I get better at soldering, I will be able to fix it. I also wanted to be able to fly a thumb pro without pushing too close to the weight limit.
@@wanderer.archives I understand that, I have lower fine motor skills and really struggled with it at first. If you want to give it a try, get a good soldering iron, a practice soldering board, and I strongly recommend a magnifying device (head mounted or one that sits on your table). The magnifying glasses changed the game for me when soldering on a micro. Then check out Joshua Bardwell's soldering tutorial. I was super nervous about soldering at first, and then it became like second nature after I just kept doing it more and more.
I might be your 100th sub lol... super great info, definitely good to know that I don't need to break the bank for fly fpv!
You are, thank you! And I agree, anything that makes the hobby more accessible is a good thing. It can be a wonderful, creative outlet that gets people out of the daily grind. Also, it is a great passion for teaching problem solving, reasoning and STEAM concepts.
ok I have the darwin and ordered the complete frame because I dont fly well, so happy I did because I have another set of motors from a crashed micro quad. motors are good and installed. For me 2 is better than 1 lol/ Great video oh I use the ev800 as well. Thanks again for your helpful insight.
Thank you, and spare parts are always good to have on hand. After building and crashing my first FPV quad, I started buying one extra motor every time I order just in case. Payed off a few times recently (it has been a bad motor month) 😭.
I just bought a radio master pocket, ev800d, meteor75pro, charger and some extra 1s batteries. Seemed like a solid budget kit for $350
Absolutely, that is an excellent setup! 👍 You can also join in some fun competitions like IGOW or RaceGOW!
Bro, no wayyyyy, I literally just bought the EXACT SAME things!!!
@@catsandstuff1765 just getting started it seemed like a solid choice! I should get all my stuff Monday or Tuesday
I got the same kit as you did, but replaced Darwin FPV Baby Ape Pro V2 with the DarwinFPV BabyApe Ⅱ Freestyle FPV Drone and in total is it still cheaper then the DJI mini 2 that I had but so far I had far more joy with FPV then with the DJI mini 2.
I think all the Darwin FPV stuff is great value for money, especially the newer flyer!
@@Nathan_Adams also am interested in watching this when It comes out. Also wondering your thoughts on the radio master boxer radio as a slightly more premium yet still affordable traditional style radio
(edit: I responded to the wrong comment but I think you got the jist. Looking forward to following the new video for my first setup)
@@fixerkar I few months ago I posted a review of the boxer, and in short, I love it. I currently fly the boxer with all my large drones and the Zorro now resides in my tinywhoop bag. The boxer and Zorro feel very good in the hand, the plastics, hand grips, switches, and stock gimbals are great. The biggest difference between the two are the boxer has better battery life, upgraded ELRS module, and full sized gimbals.
How are you liking the Babyape II I'm really considering it with this set-up and a boxer radio
@@fixerkar I have it I haven't flown it, yet I have no batteries they send the batteries separately I think they are coming in 2 weeks, but it seems nice can't say much haha
simple and easy to assemble, aggressive flying ability, continue I like FPV drones, nice to meet you 🤟
Great vid…. sorry if it’s been said or shown already in the vids, but what size lipo were you flying! thanks 👍
I liked the "gum" shaped 450 3s from gnb. Non HV since I was not sure if the Darwin AIO would take the voltage. I do used the HV version on my Tiny trainer
@@Nathan_Adams Thank! keep up the great content!
I got this exact kit but with the mobula 7 1s and it's good outdoors
Can't go wrong with the Mobula 7, I feel the 75 mm tiny whoop style drone is one of the best all around small drones for indoor and outdoor fun.
I'd honestly suggest the radiomaster mini, its 60-70 dollars, full featured, and is actually one of my daily operator controllers.
I personally prefer to take the radiomaster mini out with a little whoop, and some 1s batteries; I only use the big controller when I take out my big drone.
I agree having now flown the Radiomaster Pocket, it is a fantastic budget radio and a strong recommended for any budget rc setup. I do this for larger hands or a pilot with more rc experience, the gimbals on the Zorro do feel a lot better.
I stand by buying the iflight Nazgul5hd 4s as a 1st fpv drone!! Pretty much what I started out with
I agree, my first drone was the 6s version of the Nazgul. I think it my be the best deal for a 5 inch freestyle drone. It is absolutely worth the $200 over the Baby Ape Pro, but for a new pilot, the lower cost for the drone and the batteries (2s or 3s) makes the hobby more accessible. And if you like it, the iFlight Nazgul Evoque or Diatone Mamba are great upgrades for a first 5".
Hey man I live out on LI and work at LGA...I'm gonna head to SI and crush some packs with u!
Always down for a good fly session. I am actually thinking of coming up to long island soon, you guys have some sick abandoned buildings I have been wanting to rip
I would consider to upgrade the quad to babyape pro, to get better camera quality
I agree 1000%, the baby ape Pro is absolutely worth the $10 to $20 price increase over the standard baby ape. From what I've heard and seen, that base camera is real rough.
Hello 👋
(Finally found a video where someone covers all the parts for a budget set up 😅)
Would you update anything on this list now 8 months later, or does it still hold?
I've actually been working to put together a new version of this video, since I've gotten more experience with the transporter to goggles from Emax. If you need a good analog box goggle, VMAX transporter 2 is great option what's up.
Hey, nice video! Does the Baby ape pro V2 BNF come with the Elrs Receiver already built in?
Yes, they sell versions with different receiver options, one of them is ELRS.
@@Nathan_Adams Thanks! So i dont have to do any soldering?
@@Teichborsti that is correct, you just need to bind it to your radio and fly
I bought the cetus pro and it's the best beginner kit , I got the iflight nazgul evoque With Dji system
I started with a Tiny Hawk 2 Freestyle Ready to Fly, had a fly away outside, replaced it with a Tiny Hawk 2. I then moved to a Diatone Taycan 3 and about a month later got the iFlight Nazgul5 analog edition. Shortly after that, I swapped to the DJI system and installed a caddx vista and nebula pro into the Nazgul.
I had the tiny hawk rtf kit also and it flew away on me too lol
@@Editer38738 it is the reason everyone leans into the "learn on a sim". Fly aways are so discouraging since it can be a total loss. Also the same reason I tell people who want to learn using a drone to fly in an open soccer field. Makes recovery a little more possible
Great video but i got a question. will the EV800D googles work with a RadioMaster Pocket Remote Controller (ELRS Charcoal Mode 2) and the baby apr pro 2 with the (ELRS reciver)?
Yes, everything will work together. Those goggles will connect to any drone with an analog 5.8ghz video transmitter, from tiny whoops to five inch freestyle drones and beyond. And the radiomaster pocket will pair to any drone with an ELRS receiver. With FPV drones (excluding some DJI products) the controller connects to the drone independently of the goggles, so you can flying FPV drone line of sight without the goggles, and you can see out of the drone without the controller connected by just using the goggles (normally you do this while you have the drone on a bench working in betaflight, like when you're setting up your on screen display (OSD).
Can someone help me I just bought the Darwin FPV baby ape pro version 2 ready to fly and I got everything working but I can't figure out how to change the mode of the drone so that I could go into Acro mode and now I'm worried because I thought ready to fly meant it had all of the features
Modes are one of the few things that you have to set up in betaflight since every pilot and every remote has their own prefered setup and available switches. There are all set up in the modes tab. I am working on a video about how I set up a quad, but if you want to see the setup now, Joshua Bardwell has a section where he goes through the modes setup in his beginner freestyle quad build.
@@Nathan_Adams thank you so much now I'm just going to have to learn how to Download betaflight
@@lukeashley3415 it is kind of a necessary evil in the hobby. Luckily for a bind an fly you dont have to use it much. Just bind your receiver, set up your modes and you are good.
Thanks for the content! Currently in the “sim mode” of my FPV experience. Definitely getting those goggles, already have a controller but trying to decide between the baby ape pro, the tiny ape freestyle or the Cetus X…
Between the baby ape and tiny ape, I would say if you could spend the extra $30 and you're going to be flying freestyle, The extra durability in the frame is probably worth it, and the increase in part quality for the video system. Between the two Darwin FPV drones and the Cetus X, If you're only going to fly outdoors stick with either of the Darwin FPV drones, if you're only flying indoors the Cetus x would be the way to go (I would also recommend the Mobula 7 elrs edition as well). If you're going to fly a little of both, The Cetus or the mobula will probably be best. At the end of the day, you can always pick up the other one down the road. Many people flying FPV end up with several drones of different sizes shapes etc.
@@Nathan_Adams thanks for the reply. Also it lets me know at least to a degree I’m looking in the right path because I literally had the Mobula 7 in my Amazon cart over the weekend! I think I’m going to go with the Cetus X first and hope I get lucky and it doesn’t have any problems; that way my daughter can also fly it some as well.
@@Amajor10 sounds great! Hope you have some fun ripping around with your daughter!
Can someone please help. I just got the baby ape pro rtf kit, which maybe i shoukdnt have. With the r81 and t8 lite controller. The goggles sync right up. I think the drones bound to the controller i get a steady red light. Though every time i turn on the controller it beeps horribly till i move the sticks over. Its all showing on betaflight which i dont fully understand but its all moving with switches and motor testing. I just can't get the thing to work or turn on or do anything outside of betaflight. Im totally new at this but usually very savvy into other tech and computers, phones, wiring, etc... What am i missing?
If the controller was set up and bound at the factory, those beeps could be the beeper, which would be activated by a switch. If the controller is beeping, that maybe because you have the throttle up. For all RC remotes, they have a throttle warning to make sure that when you power up your model, it doesn't instantly go to full throttle and crash into stuff or hurt someone. Since I don't have a ton of experience with the r81 receiver or t8 light controller, my best recommendation is to email Joshua Bardwell ( joshuabardwell@fpvknowitall.com ) and he should be able to help walk you through getting your quad flying. I just don't want to lead you in the wrong direction since I would be trying to troubleshoot this blind using video tutorials and research.
Betafpv v2pro goggles better than ev800ds?
I look for those goggles, did you mean the VR02s? If you were referring to the VRO2s, I would definitely say the EV800D is a better goggle since it has the DVR functionality. I also really like the emax transporter 2 goggle, it's another analog goggle where you can pull the display off and use it as a bench screen when you're working on your quad.
Okay...but what's the cheapest laptop I can get that will work...?
Speedybee adapter v3? Plugs into your smartphone and is like $30 ish. You can get betaflight to run on nearly any pc, so probaby $100 to 150 if you need to go with a laptop.
Staten Island Air field?! I live in Westchester NY and can’t find anyone to fly with. Do people meet here often?
Most of the people I meet there are RC plane and RC helicopter enthusiasts. There are two other FPV pilots have flown with, but a local AMA field can be a good place to find other pilot, I'd be happy to join if you know any good spots
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hi I am new to fpv and i am thinking of buying the baby ape do i need a charger for this?
Yes, if you are buying their kit with the ELRS Zorro and goggles, that includes batteries and a charger. If you are building the drone separately, I would recommend the ISDT 608AC, and dome GNB 3S 450mah batteries
What battery do you recommend for this drone what c rating?
Don't worry about c-rating, that number can be used to compare batteries from the same brand because there is no standard test. I would recommend a 3s, 450 or 550mah from GNB, CNHL, Tattu, and any other reputable battery brand. The "stick type" longer cells because they fit better on the top plate. This would be a good candidate amzn.to/46OSkqd
@@Nathan_Adams thanks again!!! Just getting into drones it's a Lil different than R.C. Land vehicles so I'm just trying to learn as much as I can
I have the EV 800 googles and when I power everything up the googles turn on for about 10 seconds then shut off .Yes I charged them for about 4 hrs.
I have had inconsistency with the internal battery, I actually use the included cord and power it off a 3s battery in the field now. It was okay when I first started using the goggles, but after about 6 months I decided to start using an external battery.
Remove the junk stock nicad battery and run it off a 3s. It removes a lot of weight from the goggles as a bonus.
@@american7169 I currently run mine of a 3s since the internal battery is almost 2 years old and now holds a charge for like 15 minutes. I was not aware I could remove the internal battery, I will look into it now.
Will the flysky i6s work for this drone?
If you get the plug and play (PNP) version you should be able to add your own receiver and make it work. I would recommend, since the range is so much longer and more stable, moving to a radio that supports ELRS like the Radiomaster pocket or zorro.
Also what battery’s do you use on it and what charger
I am using the same batteries I use for my tiny trainer, they are GNB 450 3s HV batteries and are in that longer form factor, similar to the stick of gum cells that are used on the Tinyhawk.
Ay mate, have you tried flywoo vr008 goggles?
I have not personally tried them, but they do have DVR built in, and the price I'm not sure you can really beat it. I would recommend checking out the makerfire version since it is slightly cheaper right now and seems to be a very similar if not identical goggle. With base analog goggles, especially ones included with ready to fly drone kits, there is a lot of white labeling of generic goggles.
@@Nathan_Adams btw, can I ask where it's cheaper?
On darwinfpv flywoo costs about 60-70 usd
@@sashabagdasarow497 they are 66$ on Makerfire.com
@@Nathan_Adams I see, thx
Hi, i have a question, can i use jumper t lite because its mkre like a budged option and also is there any battery and chargers recomendation for the baby ape?
Im planning to get the baby ape with built in elrs and a junper t lite elrs
Yeah, the Jumper T lite will work perfect. As for the charger and battery, I personally love the Hota/Hobbymate D6 pro, it is on the expensive side, but it is an excellent compact dual output ac charger. For about half the price, the ISDT 603 AC is also a great charger. As for batteries, any of the 3s, 450mah batteries will work, I prefer the "pack of gum" shaped batteries that are long and square shaped. They fit well.
@@Nathan_Adams Oh yeah i forgot to ask what is the battery connector type that i need to get for this drone. Also thanks for the information man :D
@@amuyunos1275 it is XT30. Amazon has adapters for $5-10 that will adapt the xt30 to an xt60 (most chargers only have an xt60 output).
Naaaa i built my first set for 220 dollars including drone goggles reciver and all that stuff
When I first got into the hobby two years ago, you could almost get into a 5-in for 250 all up, but with prices of components and other hardware you need to get flying, $300 seems to be like the realistic entry point for 3.5", and about $350 for a five inch. I recently built up a "practice drone" and all up I was just under $150 with no camera or VTX. It's crazy that even an eachine wizard is a $200 quad now...
So i want to buy these but i dont have the things to solder do you have to solder or no?
If you buy the baby ape with the receiver (i prefer ELRS), no soldering is required
hi just wondering what type of mods you bought the drone with. for example one the website you can buy Baby ape pro v2 BNF(Elrs receiver and many other option. I just want to know which one you got. i have a budget of. around 300 to 350 Australian . It would be great if you could design a kit for me and send the links but all good if not. Just wondering. Thanks
Since I am going to be kinda useless when it comes to shipping and important taxes to AUS, my two recommendations are to do the Ready to fly kit with the Baby Ape Pro v2 since it comes with everything you need to get airborne for a decent price. If you dont like the Zorro or Tx12, I would get the Baby Ape Pro V2 Bind and fly (BNF) ELRS, Radiomaster Pocket (ELRS), EV800D goggles (or get a set of used fatshark), and then an ISDT 608AC charger and a few 3s (pack of gum shaped is my preference) batteries from a reputable brand like CNHL, GNB, TATTU, Dogcom, etc
thankyou@@Nathan_Adams
@@Nathan_Adams i was going to get a dji mini 2 se the smaller one and use that. is that too big do you think or just right
@@hellopeople402 my bad, I assumed you were looking at an FPV drone. Yeah, I am a huge fan of the Mini series and I personally fly the Mini 2 a lot. Of my DJI camera drones, it is probably the one I fly most since it is so easy to keep with me. Mini 2 is great, and for the price, can't really be beat. Weirdly, I actually have a video with the Mini 2 coming out Saturday
awesome i will be sure to watch it. Also i was talking about an fpv drone but i dont think im going have the best controll so im going to stick with a normal drone. Thanks for responding in such a short amount of time. Also how fast do you think is to fast for a drone. And what is the right speed for a drone?
@@Nathan_Adams
Is the babyape pro a good option for a first fpv drone?
Absolutely. It flys great, is not to expensive, and it is surprisingly easy to work on. I have had excellent luck with mine.
Mine lit on fire after blowing motor wire off board and hitting compacitor watch motor wires...also denied warrenty for drone...
Part of me is not surprised, may explain why they now offer a 1$ crash replacement. Did they say why your claim was denied?
@@Nathan_Adams said it looked dirty and was contaminated or had been exposed to water, it was all smoke residues
@@justinkelch4837 that is a shame. I had a feeling thier customer service may be where cost was saved.
U have the zorro with the elrs module .. any tips would help 🤙🏼
Yes, what do you need help with? As for tips for using the radio, when I first get a radio I calibrate the sticks, update Edge TX (this was a pain since the radio had just came out), and the ELRS module. I then set up profiles for each of my different radio modules (ELRS, Crossfire, and Tracer) along with setting up Joshua Bardwell's "all aux modes on switch," with settings for my mixers and inputs.
@@Nathan_Adams I’ll definitely check him out, However my elrs module doesn’t connect to my zorro. I keep getting ???????Waiting to load 😒 . Do I need to download a lua script of some kind ?
@@55amps are you using an external ELRS module? If yes, you have to go into the settings on your model (I believe you press MDL > Page > then scroll all the way down and make sure you have selected an external module and have the internal module off. Then your external module will turn on and you should be good to go. You will also need the LUA script on your radio, that can be found on the ELRS website. You just download it and then save it to the tools folder on your radio's SD card.
Is there any difference if i buy the pnp or the erls receiver because i never sauderd before and i don't own a saudering iron
It should be about the same. If you don't feel confident soldering yet, go with the bind and fly. I would also recommend getting a practice solder board from diatone or others to just play with and practice on. It will build confidence and get you ready to repair when you crash (which is nearly essential to flying fpv drones).
@@Nathan_Adams it doesn’t show a option for a bind and fly
@@ballistix16 bind and fly is just shorthand for a drone that already has a receiver connected and is ready to fly, you just need to bind it to your controller.
@@Nathan_Adams yea the drone has a option for a erls receiver but I’m not sure if it is connected already
@@ballistix16 generally, at least in every case I've seen so far, if the drone is sold with a specific protocol like Elrs or crossfire or frsky, etc, that receivers already connected and set up with the drone. So the baby ape Pro with ELRS would come with the receiver already soldered to the flight controller, and generally set up in beta flight. All you need to do if you purchase that drone is bind it to your radio and set the channel for the video transmitter to match your goggles
Is there a difference between the receiver you get when you buy the bnf v2 with ELRS package versus buying the pnp v2 package and buying the receiver from your Amazon link separately?
There could be a slight difference between the ELRS receiver included on the bind and fly, and a happy model RP2 receiver that you get off Amazon. I personally bought the binded fly and added a Happy model receiver with the ceramic ELRS antenna. I would assume the bind and fly version comes with something similar, and it's probably easier just to get it all set up and ready to go. Considering the size and power of the VTX, either option should be able to outfly the video link, and you should not have to worry about any issues at the range of your RC link.
Thank you so much. That really helps
What abt battery and charger
That is the one place I would recommend spending some money since lipo batteries and charging them can be dangerous. For a budget charger, the 608AC from ISDT is a good place to start, and I'm a big fan of the tattoo or GNBN 550mah 3s for the baby ape
How’s the distance on this build I have the emax tinyhawk freestyle and it’s not far
The vTX is shocking strong, I am easily able to fly through trees or a few houses with minimal break-up here in Staten Island (which is good since the noise floor for radio/video signals is extremely high because NYC). Just realized you may be talking about the radio link range and it is as good as most ELRS receivers I have used. I have never had a failsafe on the system, but I am not doing any crazy long range flights.
Hi Nate thanks for the reply man I appreciate it . I have the stock Fpv goggles that come with the tinyhawk 2 freestyle do you recommend buying the ones in your video?
@@IManOger i assume you have the stock white emax goggles, the same ones I started with. I think the EV800Ds are a decent upgrade, but not a giant upgrade. If you want better performance or slightly longer range, I would say yes, and maybe toss in some nicer antennas like the Lumineers to really increase you video link. If you are happy flying with those goggles, you may also want to consider saving for a bit and jumping to a mid-tier goggles like the eachine 200D, Fatshark scout, or skyzone goggles. You can also find some really good deals and high end analog goggles on FPV exchange that are worth a look. Used goggles can be a great deal!
any tutorial with no ELRS module?
What control system are you looking for? For any newer pilots, especially if you don't have a controller yet, go expresslrs. Frsky and similar d8 or d16 protocols are shocking short range.
Is this baby ape better vs tiny hawk freestyle ?
I really like both, the first drone I flew with was the tiny hawk 2 freestyle. In hindsight, unless you add an external receiver to the tiny hawk, being stuck with that older frsky receiver now feels like a pretty big restriction. I still feel the th2 freestyle is an amazing drone, but for 90 bucks with ELRS built in, that baby ape Pro is untouchable as far as value goes. Both fly very well, not having flown back to back I feel like they perform pretty similar, with the baby ape being a better value, and the tiny hawk being a bit more durable and crashable.
Whats the dvr footage from the ev goggles look like? Doesn't it have a built in dvr alse?
You are correct, they do have a built in DVR, but similar to the Fat Shark goggles, I don't think it looks as good as what you see in the goggles. I am going to go out and fly tomorrow and will grab some DVR clips and will post it in a seperate video.
Is there an auto leveling mode?
Yes, like all Betaflight FPV quads, this does have the option to auto level (a.k.a. angle mode) or use horizon mode, which is like a less aggressive angle mode. It should be noted, that these are not like DJI drones, they do not return to home and the auto level still uses the left stick like a throttle, not an altitude select. I would recommend getting a controller and practicing in a sim, and trying to go right towards acro/manual mode. The angle mode on FTV drones is great for helping you to land, or get out of a tricky situation where you lose video. I feel angle mode interferes with how the quad flys, making throttle control more difficult and maneuvering in tight areas a more challenging. That's just my experience, everyone is different and there is no reason not to try angle mode at the start.
@@Nathan_Adams I have been practicing in the sim and I looked at the link and saw there was an rtf kit. Do you recommend it?
@@RCDude04 I think the rtf kit is good if you go with version with the Radiomaster Zorro and elrs. The only downside is the charger and goggles are functional, but not great, but they are good enough to be worth the price for the rtf kit.
what can you say about rtf with elrs zorro?
If you're going to buy a ready to fly kit, that seems to be the best one with the baby ape pro. The Radiomaster Zorro is a fantastic radio and was my primary radio until about a month ago. I still use that radio when I fly tiny whoops or my racing drones, and it also is great in the simulator!
How did you get the RX into bind mode? I've got a Betaflight literadio 3 and when I try to bind it with the RX, it just keeps blinking green.
What is the RX receiver you are binding?
@@Nathan_Adams HappyModel ep2 elrs
@@Nathan_Adams i have firmware flashed w/ the same bind phrases too, but doesn't seem to bind nonetheless
@@literally_not_kevin do you know what version of ELRS your lite radio is on? And have you flashed the same version to your HM RX? If you are not sure, my recommendation is to flash your radio to the latest (unless you fly whoops with SPI recievers, then go to 2.5.1) version of ELRS and make sure you set the binding phrase to something you will remember and is unique (ish). Then flash the reciver to the same firmware and include the same binding phrase. Once done, power everything up and it will be bound together.
There is one exception to this around model match, but I don't want to dive into that unless you still have an issue with the above steps. If you need help flashing your reciver, check out Joshua Bardwell's setting up ELRS guide and that walks you through how to flash. My personal favorite is via wifi, just remember to build the firmware and then connect to the reciver to flash and if it asks for a "wifi password" it is normally "expresslrs".
@@literally_not_kevin is the light on your reciver solid green or is it blinking?
what is the spec of the battery u use here?
I generally use the same batteries that I use for my Five33 Tiny Trainer, between a 450mah and 550mah 3s like this one amzn.to/3Y301WE
if i buy the ape r81 pro kit do i need to set up something or is it good to go?
That kit includes everything you need to start flying fpv and since it is labled as RTF (ready to fly) the assumption is that it is ready to fly once the batteries are charged. I have not had hands on time with a Darwin FPV ready to fly kits, so I can't be sure everything is bound together. If it is not, the process is relatively easy and there should be clear and detailed instructions how to do it.
Also, I would highly recommend upgrading to the ELRS version. The included Zorro radio is much better and will last longer. Also ELRS works with a much larger variety of drones and recievers down the line, its range is significantly longer, along with better penetration, so you have less chance of a fail safe.
which battery?
I personally like the GNB 450 3s for the Baby Ape. I have both HV and non-hv cells and I tend to lean towards the HV cells because the battery give more flight time and less sag.
I love nija bush.
🤣 I was flying a bando last week and got got by a ninja fence on 03. It was chicken wire stretched over a doorway to keep pigeons out.
why such a horrible googles?
I agree they are not the best and an enthusiast in the hobby would be better served by spending closer to $250 or $300 for something like the skyzones or fatshark scout, but the eachines are great for beginners. They may not be the sleakest design or have the best reciver, but in my experience they preform better than anything at the same price or even double. If someone is cross shopping with a whoop ready-to-fly kit, these are comparable or better to the goggles you get in those kits.
@@Nathan_Adams from $100-300 what are my best options? I'd prefer fatshark style. I see from a little browsing on youtube that there's been a lot of innovation within the past couple years in the fpv goggle field its a little overwhelming lol
@@MonumentalDong there has been a lot of changes when it comes to goggles since the introduction/growth of new fpv systems (DJI, HDZero and Avatar) in the last few years. Unfortunately the mid-range is in a transition right now, with the high end goggles being first to release and mid-range goggles being harder to get/more expensive due to component shortages. For a mid-range goggle, your best options are probably going to be the eachines EV200D, or, for about $80-100 more, the Skyzone Sky04L. They are currently about 380$, but the Skyzones are great goggles and do have a built in diversity reciver so you dont need to spend more on a module. The 04L is basically a twin of the 04x, but with LCOS displays instead of OLED
Lol..fpv is a sport now.
If you are new to FPV then you need to practice in a simulator like Velocidrone ....Make sure you get a radio that will work with in the simulator...You can get a cheap drone setup on Offer up..
I know a few times I have called it FPV a sport, but I did not mean to wade into that eternal debate. If I had to give my take, FPV is as much of a sport as golf or hunting with firearms.... And for anyone that has not flown fpv, there is a lot of walking and the occasional climbing or swimming adventure for drone retrieval.
This is really for a person that wants to move on from the SIM, or someone who just can't get into flying on the sim (I know several older pilots that never could get their bearings in the sim but are great pilots IRL.