Good job! You honestly did much better than I did on my first flight. My mistake was making that first flight over concrete...needless to say it didn't end well. You picked the perfect spot for that 1st flight...you got this.. :)
Great flying Dan! I'm a fellow Arizonan and am in a similar situation. I've been flying quads for years but always in gps mode or altitude mode. I just built my first DIY quad a 7". I configured it using INAV and feel it gives me the best of both worlds. I can use several different GPS modes (including RTH for failsafe) or full blown acro. I think all quad pilots progress in a similar way then sort of gravitate to their preference. I prefer slow stable cruising for cinematic videography. Im really not into aerobatics but can appreciate the skill required. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey. Happy flying amigo.
I'm in Prescott Valley. I've got a couple acres north of town. Love it up here. I've got family in Phoenix but it's too damn hot down there for me lol. 🔥 I've subbed your channel. Thanks for producing such entertaining and interesting content. Happy flying amigo!
I am just starting with a simulator and I am glad to see someone who is just a little further along than I am having success ! Thank you for sharing the experience !!
As others commented, monitor your battery voltage. Confirm in Betaflight what the warning voltage is at. Lots of Betaflight tutorials on that and how to put in it in the OSD so you know when it's time to land. . I can co-sign on the sim thing. Unless you're one of those that just picks things up fast. My throttle control was erratic at best and I was yoyoing like crazy. I was still flying in Angle mode for long time. Because I live is a very congested area, I would have to drive 30-45 minutes to a spot so I didn't have the luxury of getting time in every day. I could only manage about every 4-6 weeks. It wasn't until I invested 50-60 hours on Liftoff in Acro mode that I was able to enjoy the hobby. I still crashed but throttle control was better. I adjust my rates which really helped. After 120+ hours, things became much easier and confidence increased. That was about 4 years ago. I take way more risks now. I've had to fish my quads out of trees multiple times. I've built all of my quads from day one. I've broken arms, motors, and FPV cameras multiple times 🤣🤣. I fly with a dummy GoPro so I haven't smashed one of those yet. I'll usually go out with the goal of at least breaking some props now. If anything else gets destroyed, meh....that's the hobby. Start buying one or two spare parts of everything (motors, arms, HD cameras, lenses, ESCs, FC, receivers, receiver antennas, cap head, and button head screws) whenever you order stuff so you can do repairs when that day comes. Because it will.
Great job keep practicing on the sim then you will almost never crash. I saw a person who never flew a real drone but could rip in the sim and one of there first drone races they one a heat without ever flying a real drone. I try and sim every day for a half hrs or more. I can say in four years of flying I never broke a five inch drone.
Hey bro nice video... As a newbie myself i learned the hard way about picking up my quad with my radio in hand while battery is plugged in .. easy way to slice up ur fingers if u accidentally bump that arm switch. Lol.. i normally just safely put the radio away then immediately unplug the battery before i pick it up.. safe flying welcome to the addiction that is fpv
Nice job man! Welcome to the addiction! 🍺🍺 Hey remember FPV camera angle kinda dictates how fast you will fly. If you want to slow it down bring your camera angle down. But great job bro.🤘
maybe you got the rxloss alarm when flying three bateries one after another.... let the drone cool down or start looking into a crossfire/ELRS reciever and controller in order avoid this from happening again.... its a known problem when usign the o3 bot as vtx and rx link.
True I thought as well. Then it was seeming like I could fly better on my xm plus and taranis. Definitely was not the sticks bc I tried others and now use the radiomaster pocket, elrs is way better than I thought.
Better to use a different RX like ELRS on 2.4Ghz. The issue with using the DJI link is if you lose the video you can easily lose the control at the same time. ELRS will hold in better giving you a chance to quickly gain height and recover video.
You probably ran the battery down too far. I destroyed a battery my first time out the same way. The pilot has to manage battery voltage unlike DJI stuff.
Good job! You honestly did much better than I did on my first flight. My mistake was making that first flight over concrete...needless to say it didn't end well. You picked the perfect spot for that 1st flight...you got this.. :)
Great flying buddy , im only in the learning stage too. But you seem to be doing great, good luck.
Thanks man! It’s a steep learning curve but a blast to practice! Cheers!
Great flying Dan! I'm a fellow Arizonan and am in a similar situation. I've been flying quads for years but always in gps mode or altitude mode. I just built my first DIY quad a 7". I configured it using INAV and feel it gives me the best of both worlds. I can use several different GPS modes (including RTH for failsafe) or full blown acro. I think all quad pilots progress in a similar way then sort of gravitate to their preference. I prefer slow stable cruising for cinematic videography. Im really not into aerobatics but can appreciate the skill required. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey. Happy flying amigo.
Thanks for watching brotha! What part of AZ you in?
I'm in Prescott Valley. I've got a couple acres north of town. Love it up here. I've got family in Phoenix but it's too damn hot down there for me lol. 🔥 I've subbed your channel. Thanks for producing such entertaining and interesting content. Happy flying amigo!
I am just starting with a simulator and I am glad to see someone who is just a little further along than I am having success ! Thank you for sharing the experience !!
Absolutely man! And thanks for watching!!!
wow , super cool
As others commented, monitor your battery voltage. Confirm in Betaflight what the warning voltage is at. Lots of Betaflight tutorials on that and how to put in it in the OSD so you know when it's time to land.
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I can co-sign on the sim thing. Unless you're one of those that just picks things up fast. My throttle control was erratic at best and I was yoyoing like crazy. I was still flying in Angle mode for long time. Because I live is a very congested area, I would have to drive 30-45 minutes to a spot so I didn't have the luxury of getting time in every day. I could only manage about every 4-6 weeks. It wasn't until I invested 50-60 hours on Liftoff in Acro mode that I was able to enjoy the hobby. I still crashed but throttle control was better. I adjust my rates which really helped. After 120+ hours, things became much easier and confidence increased. That was about 4 years ago. I take way more risks now. I've had to fish my quads out of trees multiple times. I've built all of my quads from day one. I've broken arms, motors, and FPV cameras multiple times 🤣🤣. I fly with a dummy GoPro so I haven't smashed one of those yet. I'll usually go out with the goal of at least breaking some props now. If anything else gets destroyed, meh....that's the hobby. Start buying one or two spare parts of everything (motors, arms, HD cameras, lenses, ESCs, FC, receivers, receiver antennas, cap head, and button head screws) whenever you order stuff so you can do repairs when that day comes. Because it will.
Thanks for the advice man! And by the way, thanks for watching!!!
you got this.
Great job keep practicing on the sim then you will almost never crash. I saw a person who never flew a real drone but could rip in the sim and one of there first drone races they one a heat without ever flying a real drone. I try and sim every day for a half hrs or more. I can say in four years of flying I never broke a five inch drone.
Thanks man! I will keep at it! The sim definitely sets one up for success. And thanks for watching!
Hey bro nice video... As a newbie myself i learned the hard way about picking up my quad with my radio in hand while battery is plugged in .. easy way to slice up ur fingers if u accidentally bump that arm switch. Lol.. i normally just safely put the radio away then immediately unplug the battery before i pick it up.. safe flying welcome to the addiction that is fpv
Great advice man! Thanks for watching!
I’m excited for your improvement flying to your next video bro 😎
Thank you! Practice, Practice, Practice! Thanks for watching!
Nice job man! Welcome to the addiction! 🍺🍺 Hey remember FPV camera angle kinda dictates how fast you will fly. If you want to slow it down bring your camera angle down. But great job bro.🤘
Yes sir! Thanks for watching!
Yatta!
Hi, what Simulator did you use to practice?
Thank you.
LiftOff
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. @@danielporterAZ
maybe you got the rxloss alarm when flying three bateries one after another.... let the drone cool down or start looking into a crossfire/ELRS reciever and controller in order avoid this from happening again.... its a known problem when usign the o3 bot as vtx and rx link.
Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it! And thanks for watching!
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I like that we can now use our dji remote for the diy quads with the air units! Makes for a much cleaner build and dont have to buy an extra remote
True I thought as well. Then it was seeming like I could fly better on my xm plus and taranis. Definitely was not the sticks bc I tried others and now use the radiomaster pocket, elrs is way better than I thought.
Better to use a different RX like ELRS on 2.4Ghz. The issue with using the DJI link is if you lose the video you can easily lose the control at the same time. ELRS will hold in better giving you a chance to quickly gain height and recover video.
good job bro.
U can always turn your rates and throttle down in betaflight if it makes u feel more comfortable, then turn it back up later
Yeah, since making this video, I have played with the rates a bit. Thanks for watching!
Nice first flight. Sims are awesome and i would recommend spending atleast 10 hours in one before flying irl to everyone
I would recommend right around 30 hours. More than that wont give you much, but less might make you unsure of your ability to fly.
i would suggest to pinch your sticks on your radio... a lot more control
I have tried that in the simulator and just can’t quite get on board with it. Thank you for watching!
You probably ran the battery down too far. I destroyed a battery my first time out the same way. The pilot has to manage battery voltage unlike DJI stuff.
Yeah, rookie mistake. Thanks for watching!
My first time manual was micro, its happymodel trashcan…yep its name is trashcan 😅
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You can get a gps for 20 bucks and solder it on
Good to know. Thanks for watching!
Hovering in Acro isn't a day one skill. Keep flying!!
Practice practice practice! Thanks for watching!