That seems like a nice kit, good for beginners. And thanks for explaining all the modes so well, this knowledge you will need if your just getting started. Great review, and thanks for sharing John.
Started a the Cetus. Then the pro. Then the x. Now I have 2 cinewhoops (flylens 85 w an 03 and a cinebot 30 analog) 5 inch ….3 1/2 inch , mobula 8 …air 75 and a meteor 65. Flylens 85 w an 03 …..Yeah it’s addicting, but they’re all fun and they all fly differently. Avata 2 and the dji fpv are also in my collection. So much fun. Out of anything I’ve ever done this is probably the most fun easily.
Great job John of describing the different modes and how to takeoff. That's very important for a beginner. I need to get back into FPV. I think I could fly this one with no problems.
thank you! i just purchased this drone (dont have it yet, coming tommorow) and i enjoyed this review because it covered everything i didnt understand in a very understandable way! Thanks!
@@JohnCuppi i got it 6 days ago it is an amazing starter drone everything you said in the video helped me and was very factual i cannot thank you enough
@@JohnCuppi its doing well but has a ton of scratches on the canopy and gaurds. i 3d printed a canopy gaurd to make sure i dont scratch it up any more. i noticed the props can come off easily when you crash. i struck a power line and lost a prop and the drone fell right into a bunch of muck. i cleaned it up and put a spare on and got it flying like new.
I bought the Cetus X kit last December and tried flying at home with zero simulator training. You can imagine how this ended... I was frustrated, put the drone in its case, put the case in the home office cabinet and literally forgot about it for some 9 months. I came back to it this August, did around 30 hours in the simulator and started flying that little monster out in the fields. Guess what, rarely I had so much fun with a "toy". And so many crashes and spare parts orders 😂 But the Cetus X is like a good old VW beetle from the 1970s: it forgives a lot, and when it's broken, you get it back in the air with affordable parts and easy repair work. I feel still a total noob, but I just ordered my second kit. This time I am going digital. But I still love the Cetus.
As someone’s whos never flown a drone before, theres absolutely zero chance i would flip to acro mode off the bat. I just got my kit and learning to be stable in angle mode helps so much.
@@Jacob0481 I’m one of the guys that goes “against the grain” so to speak though when recommending that people start out in stabilized mode, so thanks to help affirm my opinion on this. One of the reasons it sometimes isn’t recommended to fly in any stabilized mode is because you “get used” to that and it can become a crutch. I think that only happens if you allow it and choose not to attempt to graduate to full acro mode. So I really think the whole “do not fly stab mode, go full acro immediately” is wrong for most. Some can handle it, but anecdotally I’ve seen the majority when trying to teach cannot… I’ll almost always recommend everyone start in stab. I did and I turned out just fine! 🤘
@@JohnCuppi exactly, i just need to get my bearings in stable mode and learn the movement/controls of the drone first. I simply just dont even understand how to react yet to certain situations/conditions, so a little assistance guides me without being overwhelmed and lose control.
@@JohnCuppi iHAHA always a pleasure bruddah! I tried coaxing them a few years ago, but they wanna focus on BNFs and kits so people can tinker. 🤷♂️ oh well.
I have never flown the Aquila 16, but it is a bigger size drone with a larger battery and they say 8 minutes of flight time. The Aquila16 kit is probably the same in terms of range as the video transmitter power matches exactly to the cetus x and the radio is also Express LRS. I would still recommend the Betaflight version of the Cetus X over the Aquila 16.
It is sadly just too common and that section speaks to so many, it should change but I don't know what the answer is. I've actually tried to think about what the best way to solve it would be, but with so many different drones and configuration options out there, radio options, etc... it would be a huge task to write software to step through the whole process.
Hi, first of all, awsome video. Coming from a camera drone, I don't get how the power loop works. Could you explain the details or movement on how to do it?
Thank you! I think this video by Infinity Loops that specifically dedicates time to a full explanation of how to do them is better than I could explain here in a comment: th-cam.com/video/dYQsRx3REOA/w-d-xo.html
@@JohnCuppiDo you think it would be worth it to but the new one with the better camera instead? The footage from the recording seems good enough but would better resolution help with things like depth perception?
Just bought the Cetus x I had to return the first one because of an overheating issue just 2 days out the box now I just got the replacement and it’s having the same issue anyone have any fixes ?
@@angellua9707 Hey, ignore the core temp warning entirely. I’ve told betafpv they need to turn that off because it’s misleading. It’s an irrelevant warning because it’s just heat radiating from the vtx. And not dangerous. They said they would fix this and disable it but I guess they didn’t or maybe you got an older revision. The core temp warning comes on because the board is getting really hot from the vtx, this is totally normal. Disable the warning in betaflight in the OSD tab and tick the temp warning off.
More specifically, to disable the “Core Temp” warning connect the Cetus X to betaflight configurator which you can download here: betaflight.com/download Then, once the Cetus is connected to betaflight software, go to OSD in the left menu. On the right hand side look for the “Warnings” table. Find the “Core Temperature” warning and turn it off. Then press the “Save” button in the lower right hand corner. Ready to fly. 😊
@@JohnCuppithank you so much because the first one I had completely lost video entirely but thanks man I’m new to this so stuff like that lowkey scares me but awesome man thanks
@@angellua9707 So what will happen is, when the video transmitter gets too hot, it will just shut itself off. But they do not burn and die in the process. All video transmitters even in 'low power' mode get hot. It totally makes sense to panic about this when you don't know because normally... hot electronics means something really bad is happening, LOL. I actually recall the first time I ever powered up a video transmitter over 10 years ago now on my first drone build and felt how hot that sucker got, I immediately thought I had done something wrong. 😆 Anyway... I also literally told BetaFPV in an email for feedback on this: **"I suggest disabling the core temp warning in the betaflight OSD version of Cetus X"**, specifically because of this exact reason! I just knew a customer would get it, and think something was wrong because of that. Now I'm regretting forgetting to mention this in the video but no one else has brought it up, so I think they /did/ fix this warning popping up but not for all batches. One of the issues is that the canopy design while very protective, doesn't allow for a lot of air flow, but on cooler days you may never see the warning. On hotter days even while flying I had noticed it did not go away. Especially if you're just taking it easy and flying slowly you'll have even less air flow.
Mine for some reason wouldn't bind out of the box I have had it since Christmas and haven't been able to fly. I'm still trying to figure it out tho lol
That seems like a nice kit, good for beginners. And thanks for explaining all the modes so well, this knowledge you will need if your just getting started. Great review, and thanks for sharing John.
Glad it was helpful!
Started a the Cetus. Then the pro. Then the x. Now I have 2 cinewhoops (flylens 85 w an 03 and a cinebot 30 analog) 5 inch ….3 1/2 inch , mobula 8 …air 75 and a meteor 65. Flylens 85 w an 03 …..Yeah it’s addicting, but they’re all fun and they all fly differently. Avata 2 and the dji fpv are also in my collection. So much fun. Out of anything I’ve ever done this is probably the most fun easily.
@@LoVeAmBiEnT and this is why having one drone is impossible 😂
I’m still in the position of searching a kit to start with. A video like this helps a lot. Thank you for the advice
Thank you. Let me know if you have any specific questions either about this kit or starting out in general.
Great job John of describing the different modes and how to takeoff. That's very important for a beginner. I need to get back into FPV. I think I could fly this one with no problems.
Thanks, yup, I think it helps to step through how each mode behaves -- I got lucky on the turtle mode demo, that was unplanned the way it happened!🤣
thank you! i just purchased this drone (dont have it yet, coming tommorow) and i enjoyed this review because it covered everything i didnt understand in a very understandable way! Thanks!
feedback like this is super valuable for me to take into consideration with beginner kits I check out in the future - thanks so much!
@@JohnCuppi i got it 6 days ago it is an amazing starter drone everything you said in the video helped me and was very factual i cannot thank you enough
@@CorrodedGalaxyPretty good delivery time. Have you had any major crashes with it so far? How’s it holding up?
@@JohnCuppi its doing well but has a ton of scratches on the canopy and gaurds. i 3d printed a canopy gaurd to make sure i dont scratch it up any more. i noticed the props can come off easily when you crash. i struck a power line and lost a prop and the drone fell right into a bunch of muck. i cleaned it up and put a spare on and got it flying like new.
I bought the Cetus X kit last December and tried flying at home with zero simulator training. You can imagine how this ended... I was frustrated, put the drone in its case, put the case in the home office cabinet and literally forgot about it for some 9 months. I came back to it this August, did around 30 hours in the simulator and started flying that little monster out in the fields.
Guess what, rarely I had so much fun with a "toy". And so many crashes and spare parts orders 😂 But the Cetus X is like a good old VW beetle from the 1970s: it forgives a lot, and when it's broken, you get it back in the air with affordable parts and easy repair work.
I feel still a total noob, but I just ordered my second kit. This time I am going digital. But I still love the Cetus.
@@SaarKing71 which digital system did you go with? nice!
@@JohnCuppi I chose Walksnail. Stuff like DJI is too expensive imho. I'm still waiting for the Ban99ood order to be completed :)
Looks like a decent fpv starter kit imo, thanks for sharing John great review! 👍🏻
Will get you flying for sure man and it's not crazy expensive. Then later on the goggles are good for ride-along.
As someone’s whos never flown a drone before, theres absolutely zero chance i would flip to acro mode off the bat. I just got my kit and learning to be stable in angle mode helps so much.
@@Jacob0481 I’m one of the guys that goes “against the grain” so to speak though when recommending that people start out in stabilized mode, so thanks to help affirm my opinion on this.
One of the reasons it sometimes isn’t recommended to fly in any stabilized mode is because you “get used” to that and it can become a crutch. I think that only happens if you allow it and choose not to attempt to graduate to full acro mode.
So I really think the whole “do not fly stab mode, go full acro immediately” is wrong for most. Some can handle it, but anecdotally I’ve seen the majority when trying to teach cannot… I’ll almost always recommend everyone start in stab. I did and I turned out just fine! 🤘
@@JohnCuppi exactly, i just need to get my bearings in stable mode and learn the movement/controls of the drone first. I simply just dont even understand how to react yet to certain situations/conditions, so a little assistance guides me without being overwhelmed and lose control.
Great straight up review John. Full Karen at the end was hella funny😊😅
Ha thanks so much! You definitely did a full watch to see that part.
Let’s go John bro what a great tutorial. 👊🏻🤘🏻 I love Tiny whoops so much fun
Hey thanks man, yeah, whoops are awesome for flying anywhere really and the 85mm size is great outdoors.
cheers dude, great video! Got the standard Cetus coming tomoro but already looking to get the Cetus X....
Hope you enjoy it! Have fun!
Took a shot to the leg! Glad you left that in.
Thanks Ben! When that happened I knew, yep, that's gonna be my intro.
Thanks for the video. New to fpv and bought this a few months ago
Glad I could help!
i miss flying so much thanks for sharing
Looks great bruh! For a 3 in 1 kit, its really good as a starter!
Thanks for stopping by! I'm surprised HM doesn't do stuff like this actually, we tend to only see kits like these from beta.
@@JohnCuppi iHAHA always a pleasure bruddah! I tried coaxing them a few years ago, but they wanna focus on BNFs and kits so people can tinker. 🤷♂️ oh well.
@@shogunemperor That’s a shame, I think it’s a big missed opportunity for them. Ah well, more for betafpv then! 🤪
Which has better range and power as well as flight time? Cetus x or Aquila 16?
I have never flown the Aquila 16, but it is a bigger size drone with a larger battery and they say 8 minutes of flight time. The Aquila16 kit is probably the same in terms of range as the video transmitter power matches exactly to the cetus x and the radio is also Express LRS. I would still recommend the Betaflight version of the Cetus X over the Aquila 16.
That flop comment felt personal 😅 are you spying on me or something?
It is sadly just too common and that section speaks to so many, it should change but I don't know what the answer is. I've actually tried to think about what the best way to solve it would be, but with so many different drones and configuration options out there, radio options, etc... it would be a huge task to write software to step through the whole process.
Hi, first of all, awsome video. Coming from a camera drone, I don't get how the power loop works. Could you explain the details or movement on how to do it?
Thank you! I think this video by Infinity Loops that specifically dedicates time to a full explanation of how to do them is better than I could explain here in a comment: th-cam.com/video/dYQsRx3REOA/w-d-xo.html
@@JohnCuppi Thank you!! It was very helpful
Tysm great video
@@Indodapro you’re welcome, thanks for commenting!
@@JohnCuppiDo you think it would be worth it to but the new one with the better camera instead? The footage from the recording seems good enough but would better resolution help with things like depth perception?
Just bought the Cetus x I had to return the first one because of an overheating issue just 2 days out the box now I just got the replacement and it’s having the same issue anyone have any fixes ?
It’s the vtx that’s overheating even on 25 power same core temp warning
@@angellua9707 Hey, ignore the core temp warning entirely. I’ve told betafpv they need to turn that off because it’s misleading. It’s an irrelevant warning because it’s just heat radiating from the vtx. And not dangerous. They said they would fix this and disable it but I guess they didn’t or maybe you got an older revision.
The core temp warning comes on because the board is getting really hot from the vtx, this is totally normal. Disable the warning in betaflight in the OSD tab and tick the temp warning off.
More specifically, to disable the “Core Temp” warning connect the Cetus X to betaflight configurator which you can download here: betaflight.com/download
Then, once the Cetus is connected to betaflight software, go to OSD in the left menu.
On the right hand side look for the “Warnings” table.
Find the “Core Temperature” warning and turn it off.
Then press the “Save” button in the lower right hand corner.
Ready to fly. 😊
@@JohnCuppithank you so much because the first one I had completely lost video entirely but thanks man I’m new to this so stuff like that lowkey scares me but awesome man thanks
@@angellua9707 So what will happen is, when the video transmitter gets too hot, it will just shut itself off. But they do not burn and die in the process. All video transmitters even in 'low power' mode get hot. It totally makes sense to panic about this when you don't know because normally... hot electronics means something really bad is happening, LOL. I actually recall the first time I ever powered up a video transmitter over 10 years ago now on my first drone build and felt how hot that sucker got, I immediately thought I had done something wrong. 😆
Anyway... I also literally told BetaFPV in an email for feedback on this: **"I suggest disabling the core temp warning in the betaflight OSD version of Cetus X"**, specifically because of this exact reason!
I just knew a customer would get it, and think something was wrong because of that. Now I'm regretting forgetting to mention this in the video but no one else has brought it up, so I think they /did/ fix this warning popping up but not for all batches.
One of the issues is that the canopy design while very protective, doesn't allow for a lot of air flow, but on cooler days you may never see the warning. On hotter days even while flying I had noticed it did not go away. Especially if you're just taking it easy and flying slowly you'll have even less air flow.
Mine for some reason wouldn't bind out of the box I have had it since Christmas and haven't been able to fly. I'm still trying to figure it out tho lol
What do you see in your goggles? Does it say "RX LOSS" when you try to fly it with the controller on, or something else?
@JohnCuppi I haven't gotten that far lol. I still haven't been able to bind it to my rc. But I have something to try today hopefully that works