There are advantages to RP-SMA (aka RSMA) which is a newer standard BTW. Mainly as the socket (the hole, not the pin) can wear over time, and being on a cheaper antenna, etc, is easier to replace. Also, converters are pennies
Great tutorial and I’m new to fpv but not to camera drones I’ve been looking at getting a fpv drone to start off with and I think this is a perfect little set up I’m just confused about all the different vtx,osd....and so on But I’m looking forward to learning about all this FPV mambo jumbo LOL thanks for sharing
I got this kit (my first drone ever) about a month ago. I love it. As a newbie my flying ability is terrible. I have put about 25 hours flying virtually with the Drone Racing League simulator and my skills are slowly improving. My question is this: is there a way for me to temporarily reduce the touchiness of the throttle till I have better skill and reflexes? Is this a good idea? I have even greater respect for the skills it takes to fly as I am practicing myself. Thanks
Ok so I watched this video again and see that I can adjust rates in the OSD, so I will try that. I am having a blast flying and figuring things out. So glad I bought this kit.
@@ChrisParayno I bought 4 additional batteries so with the two that came with the kit I have a total of 6 batteries and about 12 minutes of flying time. This feels like a decent amount of flying time. If you stick spent batteries into a charger as they run out of juice you can stretch the flying time further by recharging batteries while you use the other ones.
Ordered mine today and picked up a Mavic mini today too. I'm excited for this to come in but I'm going to have fun taking pictures until it does. (I love photography as well as a huge fan of fpv) so excited to get my start in fpv. I have my sim ready to go. Let's get it getfpv. Should be here in two days.
Another great video TJ.. looks cool. I am happy to see more brush less tiny quads I have had my share of brushed ones and i never get much life out of motors.
Hey there! I've done my extensive amount of research, and i've come to either buying the Eachine Novice 3 or This BetaFPV Advanced Kit 2. In your honest opinion, do you think (for a beginner) this drone or the Novice 3 would be better in the long run(Including the quads range goggles and transmitter and capabilities of the quad. Im trying to make the right purchase :) Thanks! I love your channel btw!
I wish I could give you a solid answer but I've never seen the novice 3 so don't want to provide advice either direction. The most important thing is finding a 'local dealer' with good customer support for your first purchase. Yes, there's a ton of info out there but more importantly is having access to people that can answer questions if needed.
I would say neither of these is a “long run” kit. They’re meant to get you in the hobby. Toothpicks are a bit much for brand new pilots too. I’d get this kit over eachine, you might as well source parts yourself if you go eachine route.
Great video. I watched from beginning to end. Question for you. I'm planning on getting the kit and if I wanted to upgrade quad to HX 115 could I still use the Lite Radio 2 and goggles?
What's the quality of the plastics in this kit? My first drone is JJRC H36 and my hands are always sticky after using that controller. It feels like plastic melts from the heat of your hands and you cannot really clean them with anything (even solvent). This glue-feeling on hands goes away only after 2-3 days. It happened actually with two H36 as I borrowed one from my friend a year before and I thought that was the issue of his copy. I'm wondering if the same plastic issue will be in BetaFPV.
Hi bud. I bought the advanced kit. I CAN'T record at all. I changed my mini SD card and nothing. I hear like static and black screen. Any idea plz i can use the help. Thx
Is there a good fpv forum for Betafpv? I need help with an issue with my meteor 75... I replaced the FC and now can’t get it to bind because I can’t get the FC into bind mode. I looking for any suggestions for a forum where I could post my issue and get help. Thanks!
I have a Horizon Hobby Inductrix Brushless quad. So this would be my second quad and first FPV setup (I do fly RC planes though). I’m not familiar (yet) with RPM SMA. Since that’s a negative on this is there anyway to modify that in this setup or is it pretty much you’re stuck with it if you buy and want to use everything in the kit?
It isn't worth modifying. Just get a set of rpsma antennas. A set of adapters (worst solution). Or use the dipoles that come with the headset. The issue is just going against the grain when most have SMA antennas. You won't notice any 'quality' difference.
I own the Black Friday edition of this kit I gave so many questions. The se version has a USB port the osd has no smart audio selection. It seems like you can change rx ie. d8 d16 spectrum ext.
Honestly nothing really specific. A good setup is always a circular polarized plus some sort of patch antenna as a baseline. But with small quads like this where you're not really flying long distances any reputable antenna is going to be fine. For the office flying I do mostly with this the little dipoles that came in the kit work just fine. Another option you can entertain would be possibly looking at rp-sma to sma adapters if you plan on upgrading your goggles to something different, purchasing sma antennas and that way you'll be able to use the antennas on the next pair as well.
@@BuddyRC Thanks for the info, that's exactly my plan, I want to make sure I get antenna that I can use with better googles in the future. I'm pretty sure I'm going to continue learning and improve, so just want to make sure I set up myself correctly. Thanks again!
I don't have it in front of me right now. I think I'm going to plan on doing a more indepth video where I go through how to bind it to the transmitter and break down the switches and OSD functions.
There is a learning curve with any hobby but I definitely say this is the best to learn on. Everything you need is included. Just have patience and most importantly, have fun! Be smart when starting out. Realize you're going to crash, a lot, keep it near by, don't test the range ;) So many stories of people first starting and losing the drone lol
@@MarkFisch That is definitely a good way to go. That's one of the benefits I like with this kit is the ability to use the remote to fly sims so it's an easy transition between the two
Awesome review! I'm new to all of this so videos like this are very helpful. You mention that the antennas are rpsma which is not good. I've seen other people review this and complain about the transmission. What would be the best antenna upgrade I could make for these goggles? Thanks
Honestly nothing really specific. A good setup is always a circular polarized plus some sort of patch antenna as a baseline. But with small quads like this where you're not really flying long distances any reputable antenna is going to be fine. For the office flying I do mostly with this the little dipoles that came in the kit work just fine. Another option you can entertain would be possibly looking at rp-sma to sma adapters if you plan on upgrading your goggles to something different, purchasing sma antennas and that way you'll be able to use the antennas on the next pair as well.
Just got starter kit. tried to learn to fly line of sight first. Goggles worked at first but now all I get is a blue screen. plug connections seem okay on drone. Any ideas whats wrong?
I am asking the factory. I have been trying to recreate a blue screen on the goggles but am not able to do so. It initially sounded like the screen was put into a different 'source' but we will see what they say tonight.
Buddy, thanks for the response. A long press of the menu cleared the blue screen. Now sometimes I can get picture but if I do it scrambles as soon as I throttle.
@@dalehendrix8966 Definitely ensure you're on the correct channel. This is usually an indication of 'close but not quite'. You can go into the OSD menu to change the band/channel, bump it up to 200mw as well. Then don't use the search function on the screen but manually change band/channel so it's on the same one the quad is set on.
That would be great I bought it for a friend and mailed it directly to his house if I was there I could troubleshoot for him . It's a pain trying to walk him through it over the phone. Do the toggles and sticks need to be in a certain position?
I had to rebind mine yesterday and it was a pain for my first time. I used a combination of the transmitter manual and the fc manual to figure it out. Driving home but I can get you links when I get there.
Hey TJ! So happy to see your face when the video started lmao! I started flying fpv with the VERSACOPTER from Flitetest dude! haha I used to watch all their videos, and remembered you instantly! OG ! I bought a kit for my oldest son (5 yo) and for 2 friends that want me to teach them :D Much more excited now! Thanks for the review dude! (I gotta say, i moved to digital a few months ago and hadn't seen analog dvr in a while... ) Even tho its different to watch analog after a while, looks like that whoop has a very decent camera! Subbed, Belled, and looking forward for more content dude! Cheers from Argentina! Check out my channel or insta, i've been playing around with cinewhoops a lot, you might enjoy them!
Hey dude! Glad you found me! 😀 Personally I still haven't even seen the digital except for videos. Maybe one day DJI will decide they want me to do a review or even better maybe we come out with some stuff that allows me to review it hah. The camera is definitely solid though. Much better than what is typically on ... well most RTF stuff. Also - you got my sub/follow ;)
@@BuddyRC I have done, I didn't do as much research as I should have and it turns out Betafpv have awful customer service - I'm not expecting anyone to get back to me anytime soon!
@@BuddyRC Yep! Got the kit during a black friday deal, came today, couldn't wait til Christmas so I had a sneaky look inside and I'm missing the little bag with the charging cable and the antennas
@@Lewissnicholls dang man. Do you have me on facebook or anything? Shoot me some info (order number, support ticket number, email address associated) and let me reach out to their support for you. Or just forward all of the info to support@buddyrc.com and make it ATTN: TJ
What happened to it? One of the best things I like about this is the ability to repair everything. In this hobby things WILL break. Having the ability to repair and keep flying without needing to spend another $200 is what makes a product great
Great video! I ordered this kit and have it coming in the mail. I wanted to get a couple other batteries but just realized that I think I got the wrong connector type. Ph2.0 instead of bt2.0 Is it worth it to get an adapter? Or should I just return these? www.amazon.com/dp/B078Y3Y4ZZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_BGO4FbVE4JF55?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Don't buy this bundle I bought it and it sucked everything was bad the controller switches was loose and the after a awhile the camera won't work good luck if u buying
@@iceybird oh how time changes things..... im working on my second dji build..... was a a rough patch and i was pretty desperate to get into the hobby....
also i have gone thru two of these kits and they are absolute garbage..... i wouldnt want it even if it was given to me at this point..... the radio was great for a beginner.... the goggles were ehhhh.... the whoop was great for the two flights i got out of the first one before it fell out of the sky.... the second one was shit from the get go.... the video was super dodgy and made it three packs before the video shit out completely
@@iceybird i have a diatone gtr mk3 , a titan bnf and a am building a source one as we speak.... just placed the order for my motors which was the last part i needed..... and a butt load of props.... got the 3d printed parts on the way was well
And if you dont know me... Hi I'm TJ! Epic... The PSA is so perfect. RPSMA is the devil
Thanks dude! And I think I'm just going to keep calling it RPM SMA since I can't seem to NOT call it that 😂
@@BuddyRC damn right.it might get people to stop selling it
Same here ! Does anyone know if this kit is compatible with the betafpv95x v3 non HD version?
There are advantages to RP-SMA (aka RSMA) which is a newer standard BTW. Mainly as the socket (the hole, not the pin) can wear over time, and being on a cheaper antenna, etc, is easier to replace. Also, converters are pennies
This vid encouraged me to order one. Newbie flyer here!
Welcome to the hobby!
And your verdict?
Just ordered mine today. I’m a newb and I’m so excited to get into this sport!! Great job on the video!
Thank you! You'll enjoy it!
Great tutorial and I’m new to fpv but not to camera drones I’ve been looking at getting a fpv drone to start off with and I think this is a perfect little set up I’m just confused about all the different vtx,osd....and so on But I’m looking forward to learning about all this FPV mambo jumbo LOL thanks for sharing
Just got this drone hasn’t come in yet but can’t wait till it does
What is the maximum range you can achieve in the field?
Perfect for me since FPV is fairly new for me. Appreciate the review.
I got this kit (my first drone ever) about a month ago. I love it. As a newbie my flying ability is terrible. I have put about 25 hours flying virtually with the Drone Racing League simulator and my skills are slowly improving. My question is this: is there a way for me to temporarily reduce the touchiness of the throttle till I have better skill and reflexes? Is this a good idea? I have even greater respect for the skills it takes to fly as I am practicing myself. Thanks
Ok so I watched this video again and see that I can adjust rates in the OSD, so I will try that. I am having a blast flying and figuring things out. So glad I bought this kit.
How many batteries do you recommend getting?
@@ChrisParayno I bought 4 additional batteries so with the two that came with the kit I have a total of 6 batteries and about 12 minutes of flying time. This feels like a decent amount of flying time. If you stick spent batteries into a charger as they run out of juice you can stretch the flying time further by recharging batteries while you use the other ones.
Yes, the controller works with simulators
Ordered mine today and picked up a Mavic mini today too. I'm excited for this to come in but I'm going to have fun taking pictures until it does. (I love photography as well as a huge fan of fpv) so excited to get my start in fpv. I have my sim ready to go. Let's get it getfpv. Should be here in two days.
Very cool! Was flying mine around some yesterday. Still going strong!
Another great video TJ.. looks cool. I am happy to see more brush less tiny quads I have had my share of brushed ones and i never get much life out of motors.
Same here. These brushless micros are so much fun without having to worry about replacing a motor every few days lol
Hey there! I've done my extensive amount of research, and i've come to either buying the Eachine Novice 3 or This BetaFPV Advanced Kit 2. In your honest opinion, do you think (for a beginner) this drone or the Novice 3 would be better in the long run(Including the quads range goggles and transmitter and capabilities of the quad. Im trying to make the right purchase :) Thanks! I love your channel btw!
I wish I could give you a solid answer but I've never seen the novice 3 so don't want to provide advice either direction. The most important thing is finding a 'local dealer' with good customer support for your first purchase. Yes, there's a ton of info out there but more importantly is having access to people that can answer questions if needed.
I would say neither of these is a “long run” kit. They’re meant to get you in the hobby. Toothpicks are a bit much for brand new pilots too. I’d get this kit over eachine, you might as well source parts yourself if you go eachine route.
Great video. I watched from beginning to end. Question for you. I'm planning on getting the kit and if I wanted to upgrade quad to HX 115 could I still use the Lite Radio 2 and goggles?
Yes - BUT it needs to be the NOT HD version and using frsky protocol
Bread & butter! Love it.
And now I'm hungry 😆
When will they be in stock?
Chris Wheeler should be later next week!
What's the quality of the plastics in this kit? My first drone is JJRC H36 and my hands are always sticky after using that controller. It feels like plastic melts from the heat of your hands and you cannot really clean them with anything (even solvent). This glue-feeling on hands goes away only after 2-3 days. It happened actually with two H36 as I borrowed one from my friend a year before and I thought that was the issue of his copy. I'm wondering if the same plastic issue will be in BetaFPV.
Nice, how is the low light video quality?
A friend has the transmitter only and he says he likes using it instead of his T16 when flying whoops inside.. I think it looks cool.
Yeah man Oscar Liang updated his blog to say this transmitter plus the radiomaster tx16s is a perfect combo. I have to agree
@@BuddyRC
It would be nice to have them. Some day maybe...🍻
Do you have a link to better antennas? Thanks
Cool, it works with Liftoff! Sold!
Hi bud. I bought the advanced kit. I CAN'T record at all. I changed my mini SD card and nothing. I hear like static and black screen. Any idea plz i can use the help. Thx
Hello, great review!!! I have a pair of glasses and I dont know if they will fit on the Googles... does yours fit???
Oh i saw that part on your video!!! thx for covering that up
Yeah sadly they don't. Not even close. 😕
Is there a good fpv forum for Betafpv? I need help with an issue with my meteor 75... I replaced the FC and now can’t get it to bind because I can’t get the FC into bind mode. I looking for any suggestions for a forum where I could post my issue and get help. Thanks!
I have a Horizon Hobby Inductrix Brushless quad. So this would be my second quad and first FPV setup (I do fly RC planes though). I’m not familiar (yet) with RPM SMA. Since that’s a negative on this is there anyway to modify that in this setup or is it pretty much you’re stuck with it if you buy and want to use everything in the kit?
It isn't worth modifying. Just get a set of rpsma antennas. A set of adapters (worst solution). Or use the dipoles that come with the headset.
The issue is just going against the grain when most have SMA antennas. You won't notice any 'quality' difference.
I own the Black Friday edition of this kit I gave so many questions. The se version has a USB port the osd has no smart audio selection. It seems like you can change rx ie. d8 d16 spectrum ext.
Thanks for this review, you sold me on getting it. Quick question, are there antenna you recommend as replacements for the goggles?
Honestly nothing really specific. A good setup is always a circular polarized plus some sort of patch antenna as a baseline. But with small quads like this where you're not really flying long distances any reputable antenna is going to be fine.
For the office flying I do mostly with this the little dipoles that came in the kit work just fine.
Another option you can entertain would be possibly looking at rp-sma to sma adapters if you plan on upgrading your goggles to something different, purchasing sma antennas and that way you'll be able to use the antennas on the next pair as well.
@@BuddyRC Thanks for the info, that's exactly my plan, I want to make sure I get antenna that I can use with better googles in the future. I'm pretty sure I'm going to continue learning and improve, so just want to make sure I set up myself correctly. Thanks again!
@@BuddyRC I had a similar question after doing some research. the vtx antenna on the meteor 75lite is a circular polarized antennae correct?
What about the Emaxx tiny hawk II freestyle which is better?
The radio from the tiny hawk isn’t as good as the radio from this kit . This drone is also good for indoors the tiny hawk can hurd people.
Do you have extra batteries for the drone? I didn’t see them listed. I want to order this today but want extra batteries.
BetaFPV's website has them: betafpv.com/products/bt2-0-450mah-1s-30c-battery-4pcs
my drone blinks yellow, which I think means it thinks the throttle is not completely off, although it is. Anyone have this and find a fix?
2 questions...
is that the quality footage? would a gopro be too large to play around on top of this?
Short answer.
Yes and yes.
It's a good training tool to learn to fly.
One of the buttons reads "SERACH", shouldn't it be "SEARCH"? This isn't the first review video that I've seen with that typo.
Yeah it's since corrected in the production models
Will the transmitter work on the emaxx tinyhawk freestyle 2
my one deosn't connect after 1 week even if I bind it I dont know why
What combination of transmitter switches A,B,C & D need to be in place to engage "turtle mode"?
I don't have it in front of me right now. I think I'm going to plan on doing a more indepth video where I go through how to bind it to the transmitter and break down the switches and OSD functions.
I have never flown One of these is this a good kit to start with?
Thanks
There is a learning curve with any hobby but I definitely say this is the best to learn on. Everything you need is included. Just have patience and most importantly, have fun! Be smart when starting out. Realize you're going to crash, a lot, keep it near by, don't test the range ;) So many stories of people first starting and losing the drone lol
Buddy RC I actually might try a sim first I purchased that remote to try. I have only flown dji and I’m sure whoops are much different
@@MarkFisch That is definitely a good way to go. That's one of the benefits I like with this kit is the ability to use the remote to fly sims so it's an easy transition between the two
Buddy RC then,s for getting back to me I’m a new sub!
@@MarkFisch Anytime and Welcome to the family!
Awesome review! I'm new to all of this so videos like this are very helpful. You mention that the antennas are rpsma which is not good. I've seen other people review this and complain about the transmission. What would be the best antenna upgrade I could make for these goggles? Thanks
Honestly nothing really specific. A good setup is always a circular polarized plus some sort of patch antenna as a baseline. But with small quads like this where you're not really flying long distances any reputable antenna is going to be fine.
For the office flying I do mostly with this the little dipoles that came in the kit work just fine.
Another option you can entertain would be possibly looking at rp-sma to sma adapters if you plan on upgrading your goggles to something different, purchasing sma antennas and that way you'll be able to use the antennas on the next pair as well.
@@BuddyRC awesome info, thank you!!
Do you think you could attach an insta360 to it?
😂😂😂😂😂😂 be sure to watch for my video tomorrow
Well.....I'll be sure to tune in. But I have a feeling it won't. Are you covering an alternative to get HD footage?
Thomas Rodriguez no spoilers 😜
It flies with acro mode?
It has the option yes
Just got starter kit. tried to learn to fly line of sight first. Goggles worked at first but now all I get is a blue screen. plug connections seem okay on drone. Any ideas whats wrong?
I am asking the factory. I have been trying to recreate a blue screen on the goggles but am not able to do so. It initially sounded like the screen was put into a different 'source' but we will see what they say tonight.
Buddy, thanks for the response. A long press of the menu cleared the blue screen. Now sometimes I can get picture but if I do it scrambles as soon as I throttle.
@@dalehendrix8966 Definitely ensure you're on the correct channel. This is usually an indication of 'close but not quite'. You can go into the OSD menu to change the band/channel, bump it up to 200mw as well. Then don't use the search function on the screen but manually change band/channel so it's on the same one the quad is set on.
1- does the drone record on sd card ?
It does but within the goggles not the drone.
@@BuddyRC I presume we could upgrade to a model that can do it with this kit. Any recommendations please?
Can you buy rp sma to sma adapters?
Yep! www.buddyrc.com/products/rp-sma-male-to-sma-female-adapter?_pos=4&_sid=32defaaf0&_ss=r
Do you know how to set trim on this kit?
For trim you unfortunately have to do it inside of opentx. I think this week I'm going to do a video covering a few things like binding and trimming.
@@BuddyRC thank you for the reply. Going to go download their opentx.
I'm having a hard time out of the box binding the transmitter to the receiver can u point to a video for help with that thx
Ours came bound and ready to rock just plugged a battery in, turned on the transmitter and took off. I can definitely see about doing a short video
That would be great I bought it for a friend and mailed it directly to his house if I was there I could troubleshoot for him . It's a pain trying to walk him through it over the phone. Do the toggles and sticks need to be in a certain position?
I had to rebind mine yesterday and it was a pain for my first time. I used a combination of the transmitter manual and the fc manual to figure it out. Driving home but I can get you links when I get there.
Very cool I would appreciate that
Let me get those links in the morning I have them saved on my computer.
Hey TJ!
So happy to see your face when the video started lmao!
I started flying fpv with the VERSACOPTER from Flitetest dude! haha
I used to watch all their videos, and remembered you instantly! OG !
I bought a kit for my oldest son (5 yo) and for 2 friends that want me to teach them :D
Much more excited now! Thanks for the review dude!
(I gotta say, i moved to digital a few months ago and hadn't seen analog dvr in a while... )
Even tho its different to watch analog after a while, looks like that whoop has a very decent camera!
Subbed, Belled, and looking forward for more content dude!
Cheers from Argentina!
Check out my channel or insta, i've been playing around with cinewhoops a lot, you might enjoy them!
Hey dude! Glad you found me! 😀 Personally I still haven't even seen the digital except for videos. Maybe one day DJI will decide they want me to do a review or even better maybe we come out with some stuff that allows me to review it hah. The camera is definitely solid though. Much better than what is typically on ... well most RTF stuff.
Also - you got my sub/follow ;)
@@BuddyRC haha perfect timing! Kits are arriving TODAY! So excited to teach my friends and son 😁
So my kit came without the antennas and charging cable, legiiit
Reach out to the place you purchased from?
@@BuddyRC I have done, I didn't do as much research as I should have and it turns out Betafpv have awful customer service - I'm not expecting anyone to get back to me anytime soon!
@@Lewissnicholls did you buy direct from them?
@@BuddyRC Yep! Got the kit during a black friday deal, came today, couldn't wait til Christmas so I had a sneaky look inside and I'm missing the little bag with the charging cable and the antennas
@@Lewissnicholls dang man. Do you have me on facebook or anything? Shoot me some info (order number, support ticket number, email address associated) and let me reach out to their support for you. Or just forward all of the info to support@buddyrc.com and make it ATTN: TJ
I got one of those. I was happy until my drone start to fall from the air. And I'm flying really close to me. So right now I have just waste $200.00 😭
What happened to it? One of the best things I like about this is the ability to repair everything. In this hobby things WILL break. Having the ability to repair and keep flying without needing to spend another $200 is what makes a product great
Great video! I ordered this kit and have it coming in the mail.
I wanted to get a couple other batteries but just realized that I think I got the wrong connector type. Ph2.0 instead of bt2.0
Is it worth it to get an adapter? Or should I just return these?
www.amazon.com/dp/B078Y3Y4ZZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_BGO4FbVE4JF55?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Just the goggles 🤦🏻♂️
They should’ve designed it more like FatSharl‘s Attitude VII 😉
Take care 🤓😉😘
Do these goggles have diversity?
They do, yes
Don't buy this bundle I bought it and it sucked everything was bad the controller switches was loose and the after a awhile the camera won't work good luck if u buying
Where did you buy it from? If through BuddyRC, shoot us an email. Depending on when you purchased might be able to help.
Can I have this please. Or even just the radio transmitter? I'm trying to get into the hobby. And broke as a joke until I can get back to work.
You’re joking, right?
@@iceybird oh how time changes things..... im working on my second dji build..... was a a rough patch and i was pretty desperate to get into the hobby....
also i have gone thru two of these kits and they are absolute garbage..... i wouldnt want it even if it was given to me at this point..... the radio was great for a beginner.... the goggles were ehhhh.... the whoop was great for the two flights i got out of the first one before it fell out of the sky.... the second one was shit from the get go.... the video was super dodgy and made it three packs before the video shit out completely
@@toxicfpv304 What quad do you have now?
@@iceybird i have a diatone gtr mk3 , a titan bnf and a am building a source one as we speak.... just placed the order for my motors which was the last part i needed..... and a butt load of props.... got the 3d printed parts on the way was well