I've watched several videos of you flying beginner drones and you never stick the landing. It's almost encouraging, because it shows how much skill is needed. Anybody can still make some mistakes.
Ha ha, It is because I’m old FPV school. If you don’t know what skid pads are for drones and why they existed, then check it out & note that I land as if I was still flying in that era.
Many thanks for sharing Captain; great package however still enjoying the "Blue Angel" (and have ordered the basic Beta Goggles for it) its simply superb !!!
Based on your recommendation I bought this 'set'. Coming from a DJI Mini 3 back-ground (and 20 min++ flight times), leaves me greatly disappointed. I'm sure under a skilled fpv flyer, you can get the most out of 2-1/2 minutes of flight time, but as a beginner, I'm barely able to stabilize the drone before the battery is dying, and it won't hold altitude. Am I missing something? Being a 'Beginner fpv' drone, I kind of expected a little more. It's hard to learn 5 min at a time and waiting for an hour for recharge. .
Unfortunately, and I’ve said this in so many videos, if you fly DJI GPS Camera drones you then have very low skills to fly FPV Drones. This is because your brain has been trained to use one joystick at a time and to let the drone do all the stabilized flying for you. In the FPV hobby there is no such thing. First you need to use both joysticks at the same time with micro movements in all directions. This is why the Pilots that fly FPV are called Pro Drone Pilots in the Advanced hobby. Every FPV Pilot began at level zero and crashed continuously until they got the hang of it. If you continue at it you’ll improve, but you are at level 1 of 99 more to go. Wait until you have to learn how batteries work & how to charge them on a real RC hobby charger. Or having to set up a radio, or understanding a receiver and binding and then configuring in Betaflight configurator. Then there are the different types of video and video transmissions, etc. The kit you have is only designed to get your toe slightly wet into the FPV hobby.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 that’s one of the best responses to a viewer question (regardless of subject matter), that I’ve seen. You really seem to take the time to respond to your viewers (and with appropriate context responses)..very rare on YT these days). Thank you; maybe it will rub off on other “creators”. By the way, is this still the drone kit you would recommend, as the video is 10 months old? Thanks again. Philip
I'll probably end up picking one of these up, but what about the battery voltages? Is there any info on when I should stop flying and what to charge it to for flight and storage?
Thanks Steve for your knowledge and great videos. I am a newbie to fpv. I also wear glasses myself but for reading only. I was wondering if I need them wearing goggles. It looks like they have a magnifier in them. I do fly rc planes and want to expand into the fpv world with them and drones. Thought this kit could kill two birds with one stone. What are your thoughts? Keep up the good work. Also what is the name of the song at the end of all your videos and who sings it.
I recommend the Cetus x for anyone coming from DJI MAVIC style drones as such pilots have poor hand/eye coordination due to flying such drones. The Sub250 is a more true FPV drone but it means you need average hand/eye coordination to enjoy it.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks for the reply! Shopping around for my first kit, want to be able to use the gog an rc with other models like emax or a geprc if I want to upgrade drone. Thanks for your content!!
Hey Steve, one more thing regarding the whoopfly16, it always wants to pull to the right for some reason I’m flying in inside there’s no wind there’s no nothing so wondering does that mean it needs to be calibrated and if so, how do we do that? Thanks again my friend
It is an FPV drone and not a GPS beginner drone. I think you are under the impression it is supposed to do the flying for you. On an FPV drone the pilot is in full control of everything.
This is an FPV drone and not a beginner ready to fly GPS camera drone. If you’re looking for an FPV drone, this one is great for beginners. If you’re looking for a GPS Camera drone then the Fimi is a great beginner drone in that category.
For these size of goggles and for Far Sighted people you need the MENU READING GLASSES that you buy off AMAZON (just enter your magnification when ordering)
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you for the recommendation. I thought that people wearing glasses really struggled with FPV google. I need reading glasses, so I guess I need to buy those very thin glasses frame that is able to go inside the google. Thanks!
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 You are professional pilot I’m guessing, Making a review like this, do not say anything about The bed sides of the product- it’s commercial! It’s a good system, but not for the beginners! After review, people buy it, bad they’re not satisfied because it’s not for the beginners! After 100 feet, it’s losing signal, for sure you personally couldn’t fix it, but not the beginner! It’s copter So powerful and so fast for the beginner, you personally could fix it, but not the beginner! Is it enough reasons for you? If it’s not commercial, say the truth about the bed sides, and good sides of this thing!
You are professional pilot I’m guessing, And people trust you, You are saying only good things about the product because it’s commercial, the beginners buying the product after your review, and not feel satisfied! Why? because it’s commercial! It’s losing signal after 100 and 150 feet ! You are professional, you could fix it, but not the beginner! It’s so powerful and flying so fast for the beginner , you are professional you could fix it, but not the beginner! If you do review, say the truth, say the good things and bad things about the product and say it’s not for the beginning, it’s not for the beginners !
@@mikelowen7456If you watch my channel you’ll see that I buy many of the items I review, just like you bought this drone. Also, I always say what the range is and I always tell people that FPV requires hand/eye coordination. Also I’m not just a drone pilot, I fly planes, helicopters as well. To fly all of these it takes hand/eye skills. I have hundreds of videos that teach and help people along in the FPV hobby. So if you destroyed your drone because you don’t have the skills to fly an FPV drone and you don’t have the skills to repair an FPV drone then you have two choices… learn what you need to learn or choose another hobby.
That under the table maneuvering was sweet Steve👍🏼… maybe one day I’ll be into fpv quads, for now, I’m heavy into the fixed wing stuff!!!!great review as usual sir!!
Hey mate I got this bundle my drone likes to pull right and is really hard to maintain altatuide also the controller I tried flicking every switch doesn't seem to make a difference can't switch out of angle mode anyway I can recalibrate the drone thanks in advance
In the Cetus X category you have the normal version and an FC version. If you have bad habits from flying DJI type drones then you’ll feel at home with the FC version. If on the other hand you have flown FPV FLIGHT SIMS in ACRO and AIR modes without crashing, then the WHOOPFLY16 is best for your skills. If you crashed, then the CETUS X normal would be good for your skills. And finally if your hand/eye coordination is terrible, then begin with the AQUILLA16.
You’d need to have only a small eyeglass prescription (eye, if everything is really blurry with glasses removed, then it may not be clear with goggles on), or own glasses that are small in size or wear contacts.
Love your enthusiasm. Got me back into the rabbit hole. Now I'm looking for a good but reasonably priced ready to run kit. But after watching your great content I'm spoiled for choice and can't choose. Thanks for the awesome reviews and insightful quality that I have accustomed to.
Hey Steve, thanks so much for the video! Quick question. I’m torn between the Sub250 Whoopfly 16 RTF and the Emax Tinyhawk 3 Plus RTF. As a beginner who's only flown on sims so far, which one would you recommend? Edit: It seems I'm doing well on the sims, so I think it's time to transition to real FPV and learn how it works.
Both are great. Just do a comparison of features (vtx output power in mw, battery size & flight time, flight modes, goggles with DVR, remote compatibility & simulator compatibility, etc).
Captain. I have a question. I'm no longer able to fly my mini 2 and haven't been able to for over 2 Years. Dji has been banned or something I know but is there a way to fly again with downloading the info from the dji website? I don't trust that because there are no longer any security measures in place that way.
The default mode is said to be angle. Do we need to connect it to BetaFlight for air/acro mode or does it come out of the box and you just switched it from the controller?
Range works by output power of the Video Transmitter, so I would say if you flew it in your neighborhood you may get a football fields distance if lucky. To get a long range it comes down to output power, which then sucks your battery dry, and as well really good antennas. This kit, like all FPV kits is designed for people to learn on in a park and not fly very far away.
@@The_viking_memesYes, that is the way it comes out of the box. The instruction manual explains the switches. But you can change what they do in Betaflight Configurator. I have lots of videos showing how to setup a hobby radio, and then after I finish explaining how the radio is set up, I then show how to setup the switches in Betaflight Configurator.
You just connect the USB cable from Radio Transmitter to your computer. If there was a special button sequence I would have shown it in the video. If there was something important you needed to know about connecting to your computer, I would have shown it in the video.
Like you, I wear glasses. Suggestions (or a video?) for a newbie wanting to get into the FPV hobby, but without spending mega $$$ on goggles would be welcome. Great video and as always, thank you.
I started out by wearing those cheap RESTAURANT MENU READING GLASSES under my really cheap inexpensive goggles. You get such glasses at all the budget stores like Walmart or any Pharmacy. It worked for years until I could afford FATSHARK FPV goggles that had a focus for each eye. That's for ANALOG drones. Today for DIGITAL drones, the goggles are very expensive but most have a focus for each eye or you can purchase prescription lenses that go over each eye piece (again, all expensive).
Great kit! I've been eyeing this for some time and waiting for your video on it.. thank you! I was hoping you'd be able to get us a discount code for it.. but doesn't look like it's happening :) Which one would you recommend? Cetus X or this one?
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Do you think as your skills improve you would just upgrade to new equipment (drone/goggles/transmitter)? And based on that, would you still recommend the Sub250 for skill building?
@@VincentACoreyHell yes. These RTF kits are ONLY designed to get someone into the FPV hobby and then you upgrade everything to pro gear (if you hav not done your research yet have a look at the cost of good FPV Goggles, Good radio, Good battery charger, Good FPV Drone and you’ll be shocked). FPV is only for people with pilot skills, technical know how, and access to a bank account to get started. When you eventually learn how to fly the sub250 without crashing then you need to make the decision if you are gonna buy ANALOG, HD ZERO, WALKSNAIL or DJI FPV Goggles. After that you’ll buy a pro hobby radio and learn how to create a model, then you’ll buy an RC battery charger and finally you’ll buy an FPV drone compatible with your goggles and radio. It is all baby steps.
Hey Steve, hope all is well with you and your family. How does the whoop fly 16 rtf analogue kit compare to the Betafpv rtf Cetux x Fpv analogue kit as you have flown both.. I wouldn’t say I’m a 100% beginner but I’ve never flown FPV but I have been flying freestyle drones etc. Also, when it comes to size, how would you compare the whoopfly 16 to the blade torrant 110?? Are they both the same size. .. Just wanted to say thanks for doing what you do as you help a lot of us out.. God bless you and your family Steve . Thanks Ted
The Cetus X is excellent to get started in FPV but it is limited once you get good at flying well, whereas the Whoopfly Kit can allow you to fly like a pro as your skills improve.
I started out with the beginner gps camera drones from DJI (designed to be unboxed and flown by beginners day one), then years later I tried my hand at the Advanced FPV hobby and fell in love due to it being exhilarating. It does require a bit of skill to fly but with practice your brain will lock in and you’ll be hooked.
Hi/question: on the website, it gives the option for mode 1( right throttle) or mode 2( left throttle). What does this mean, ans what is the proper choice for right handed? Thank you!!!
Go with Mode 2 because most of the world is Mode 2. Also, you really need to find a simulator and practice or else you will destroy your drone the first time you fly. You have to train your brain and hand/eye coordination.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I appreciate the reply! I don't have a computer to be able to use a simulator on, I'll try to search and see if there's anything I can do for mobile. I have some decent experience with drones overall, But this is my first FPV. My only complaint is I wish the drones battery was like 20 minutes instead of 4, But I'm buying the extra six batteries :)
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 i know but there’s the Aquila with 1100 bats but I like this better because of the better video and 500mw I’m torn. Lol what’s the mw in the aquila16 btw??
They are similar in many ways. If you need a micro SD to record video on the drone then the TinyGo has that option but less flight time due to that extra power consumption
Great video. I've been looking into FPV drones for my son and this looks like it would be great. I didn't know drone sims existed. Is there one that you'd recommend over another for the best experience?
Hey y’all. I just wanna share a little about this combo. First off the drone rips and is very well built. Unfortunately I cannot say the same about the radio and goggle. The goggle screen plunked out after a few weeks and the radio antenna needs to be protected at all cost. It’s only held on the board with a few solders and they bent and snapped while in my bag. I would totally recommend the drone though.
Holaaa its a clon of mi first quad, GEPRC tinyGo 4K...(i see you video to lear) Hi from Chile...thank for all you videos, i learn so much whit you, in my first year of FPV. same desing in the controller and the goggles. 😎
I just ordered this kit, with 6 extra batteries. I also ordered the Hisingy Stargazer, so my son can learn how to fly FPV with me. I have 4 DJI Drones, The DJI FPV Drone, Mini 3 Pro with RC Controller, Mini 4 Pro with RC 2 Controller, AIR 2S. This hobby is very expensive.
You and your son will have plenty of fun. Flying FPV is very difficult if you have only flown DJI drones or DJI FPV drones in Normal and Sport modes… but with practice you’ll get it!
Steve can you review the Walkera T210 mini seems like an interesting package with motion controller and fpv goggles. Has yet to be reviewed well... thanks
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you sir But i need one more answer can we use Sub250 Whoopfly16 RTF Combo Kit' controller and goggles to fly other drones ( like normal rc remotes and goggles) please reply
Hey Captain.... did you up the power when you went outside because I really like this drone package as a starter package but I don't care for all the glitching on the screen number one and number two the flight time is so incredibly short you know five or six minutes is one thing but two or three is another....Thnx for your time sir....btw, Im a musician of over 50 years.., I like your old music equip reviews, shoulda kept it up friend!
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Hey Steve.., Im getting ready to pull the switch on a mini 4 Pro... Ebay is running a 1 week special.., 0% interest for 24 mnths... Ive been goin back and forth for a month trying to decide between FPV or reg. video/photo drones...Ive made my decision...👍🏻
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 i was hoping you would say the whoop lol…the tiny hawks also look fun and affordable, i like the freestyle one although I’m sure I’d have a hard time with it if i started there.
@@miketheknife2 The problem is that if you are new to FPV it is difficult for anyone to help. If there is someone who flies FPV all the time, that could fly the drone, then they would be able to assist and quickly diagnose any issue. Do you know how to use BETAFLIGHT CONFIGURATOR?
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 My friend does my configurations, I have a very old Mac and cannot use betaflight on it. Anyway he told me to calibrate the controller
Hi there I wonder if you can help me out I have a question cannot make up my mind on something. I cannot decide what to get either the Tinygo kit or Whoop16 what do you think would be good for a beginner beginner?
Whoop 16 is newer tech. If you have good hand/eye coordination (i.e., you play video games with a controller) then you should catch on quickly. However, if you are a completed disaster with hand/eye coordination then perhaps something a bit more tame like the BETAFPV CETUS PRO FC might be good.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I seen your message thank you. I'm looking for a starter kit. Curious if you can help me pick out a beginner beginner cuz I'm in my forties to starting to fly
Thank you for the reviews. What about this compared to the Aquila16 kit. This whoop seems to fly better, but the transmitter and goggles seem less. Which one overall? I have a birthday present coming in the form of one of these.
Aquilla16 is designed for people who fly DJI Mavics for a living and would fund flying an FOV Drone difficult. The Whoopfly16 is less forgiving but still a beginner kit (takes a bit more skill to fly)
Hi Steve, Big fan of your channel, new to fpv world! looking for the best fpv kit so far and i m a little confused, so i will ask you directly which are the main differencies between this whoopfly16 rtf kit and the getprc tinygo 4k rtf kit ??? So far only the camera is the big difference i can spot... please help me!
Another question :) does this type of drone require a ham radio license? No matter what rules I try to look at, nothing seems to be clear on what exactly constitutes needing a ham radio license to fly. Just want to make sure I don't get in trouble.
That’s a great set up for us on the fence guys. Like many others I am worried about glasses. You can buy frames that slide into ski goggles and add your own prescription. Have you tried them or heard of any other workaround?
I have not tried the ski goggles type but a few years back I bought the foldable menu reading glasses that you can pickup at Walmart or Pharmacies (I just a pile of them on until I found a pair that let me focus a foot in front of my eyes… since they were small & foldable, I eventually lost them… but they did work).
Great video and review. Being a fixed wing pilot since the 70's and my experience with drones in older DJI Mavic's. Just bought a Radiomaster TX16S 4 in 1 version which I use DSMX for fixed wing. It is ELRS module capable. I would like to know what Goggles to purchase? I wear GLASSES...thanks for your help.
If you fly drones with ANALOG cameras and you wear prescription glasses you either have to get small rimmed menu reading glasses so that you can fit BOX goggles over them, or you can buy FPV BOX goggles that have a detachable screen and then somehow attach it to your radio controller (Banggood has those ones) or if you have deep pockets you can get FATSHARKs goggles that have individual eye pieces and allow for each eye piece to be focused.
I've watched several videos of you flying beginner drones and you never stick the landing. It's almost encouraging, because it shows how much skill is needed. Anybody can still make some mistakes.
Ha ha, It is because I’m old FPV school. If you don’t know what skid pads are for drones and why they existed, then check it out & note that I land as if I was still flying in that era.
Different bumper colors so you can make sure the marks on your walls match the wallpaint color? 😁
Can we use that controller in the simulators ?? Please tell me
@@sksoyeb0303 yes
Here is another one on my list captain oh my captain, another good video😂🎉
Many thanks for sharing Captain; great package however still enjoying the "Blue Angel" (and have ordered the basic Beta Goggles for it) its simply superb !!!
That looks like a super good drone and the drome seems to be decent since you get alot for your money
Excellent Video, and Excellent Value. Thank You Steve.
Thanks alot for this review next month I'm going make the purchase ,love your vedio take care godbless
Dang man, I know my way around your house better than mine, LOL! Thanks!
Can you show how to get 200mw? Please!!
class review captain.
Can you make a review of this fpv & Cetus X please
Can you put a link to where I can get it
Link is below the video where it says Show More or where you see the down arrow to expand the area below the video.
Hi, where can I buy in the uk looks like a fun toy to learn with
Does the Ph 2.0 battery connect to the 16-woopfly drone? When u plug it into the little charger it says GNB27.
Thanks
15:40 K.I.T.T. (Knight Rider)!!
which switches are angl/air mode????
Bro why u heart my comment and not answer!?
Hi, regarding the goggles and glasses wearers? Can you give us some measurements please?
Only small rimmed glasses, like Ben Franklin, would fit.
@CAPTAINDRONE798 ha ha, he preferred kites...
Based on your recommendation I bought this 'set'. Coming from a DJI Mini 3 back-ground (and 20 min++ flight times), leaves me greatly disappointed. I'm sure under a skilled fpv flyer, you can get the most out of 2-1/2 minutes of flight time, but as a beginner, I'm barely able to stabilize the drone before the battery is dying, and it won't hold altitude. Am I missing something? Being a 'Beginner fpv' drone, I kind of expected a little more. It's hard to learn 5 min at a time and waiting for an hour for recharge. .
Unfortunately, and I’ve said this in so many videos, if you fly DJI GPS Camera drones you then have very low skills to fly FPV Drones. This is because your brain has been trained to use one joystick at a time and to let the drone do all the stabilized flying for you. In the FPV hobby there is no such thing. First you need to use both joysticks at the same time with micro movements in all directions. This is why the Pilots that fly FPV are called Pro Drone Pilots in the Advanced hobby. Every FPV Pilot began at level zero and crashed continuously until they got the hang of it. If you continue at it you’ll improve, but you are at level 1 of 99 more to go. Wait until you have to learn how batteries work & how to charge them on a real RC hobby charger. Or having to set up a radio, or understanding a receiver and binding and then configuring in Betaflight configurator. Then there are the different types of video and video transmissions, etc. The kit you have is only designed to get your toe slightly wet into the FPV hobby.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 that’s one of the best responses to a viewer question (regardless of subject matter), that I’ve seen. You really seem to take the time to respond to your viewers (and with appropriate context responses)..very rare on YT these days). Thank you; maybe it will rub off on other “creators”. By the way, is this still the drone kit you would recommend, as the video is 10 months old? Thanks again. Philip
I'll probably end up picking one of these up, but what about the battery voltages? Is there any info on when I should stop flying and what to charge it to for flight and storage?
Stop flying when voltage is 3.4.... you can go down to 3.2 but that could be too low for the battery charger to bring them back to life.
Can you connect any of the headsets shown in the video to a DJI mini 2 SE
Nope
@@CAPTAINDRONE798Thankyou
Which flight sim did you use?
Thanks Steve for your knowledge and great videos. I am a newbie to fpv. I also wear glasses myself but for reading only. I was wondering if I need them wearing goggles. It looks like they have a magnifier in them. I do fly rc planes and want to expand into the fpv world with them and drones. Thought this kit could kill two birds with one stone. What are your thoughts? Keep up the good work. Also what is the name of the song at the end of all your videos and who sings it.
If your prescription is very low, than you may not see a blurry screen. What some people do is wear those tiny Restaurant Menu Reading glasses
Steve would you take this or the cetus x as a beginner? I really like my mini 2 but want to get into fpv
I recommend the Cetus x for anyone coming from DJI MAVIC style drones as such pilots have poor hand/eye coordination due to flying such drones. The Sub250 is a more true FPV drone but it means you need average hand/eye coordination to enjoy it.
Are you able to use/pair the goggles and rc with other analog drones if you wanted to try others?
Goggles will pair with any analog drone. The remote will pair with some ELRS drones
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks for the reply! Shopping around for my first kit, want to be able to use the gog an rc with other models like emax or a geprc if I want to upgrade drone. Thanks for your content!!
Hey Steve, one more thing regarding the whoopfly16, it always wants to pull to the right for some reason I’m flying in inside there’s no wind there’s no nothing so wondering does that mean it needs to be calibrated and if so, how do we do that?
Thanks again my friend
It is an FPV drone and not a GPS beginner drone. I think you are under the impression it is supposed to do the flying for you. On an FPV drone the pilot is in full control of everything.
Is there not three modes Steve, in your video you mentioned something about three modes
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks so much Steve,
Keep doing what you’re doing you’re helping us all.
God bless you and your family.
I rather have a fimi x8 mini v2 and have 12km radius in 4k
This is an FPV drone and not a beginner ready to fly GPS camera drone. If you’re looking for an FPV drone, this one is great for beginners. If you’re looking for a GPS Camera drone then the Fimi is a great beginner drone in that category.
This one is not definitely for people with glass prescription
For these size of goggles and for Far Sighted people you need the MENU READING GLASSES that you buy off AMAZON (just enter your magnification when ordering)
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you for the recommendation. I thought that people wearing glasses really struggled with FPV google. I need reading glasses, so I guess I need to buy those very thin glasses frame that is able to go inside the google. Thanks!
Another commercial bullshit
I’d love to hear your thoughts as to why you believe this is a “commercial” and that it is “bullshit”.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798
You are professional pilot I’m guessing, Making a review like this, do not say anything about The bed sides of the product- it’s commercial!
It’s a good system, but not for the beginners!
After review, people buy it, bad they’re not satisfied because it’s not for the beginners!
After 100 feet, it’s losing signal, for sure you personally couldn’t fix it, but not the beginner!
It’s copter So powerful and so fast for the beginner, you personally could fix it, but not the beginner!
Is it enough reasons for you?
If it’s not commercial, say the truth about the bed sides, and good sides of this thing!
You are professional pilot I’m guessing, And people trust you, You are saying only good things about the product because it’s commercial, the beginners buying the product after your review, and not feel satisfied! Why? because it’s commercial!
It’s losing signal after 100 and 150 feet ! You are professional, you could fix it, but not the beginner!
It’s so powerful and flying so fast for the beginner , you are professional you could fix it, but not the beginner!
If you do review, say the truth, say the good things and bad things about the product and say it’s not for the beginning, it’s not for the beginners !
Is it enough reasons for you to have an opinion it’s a commercial bullshit!
@@mikelowen7456If you watch my channel you’ll see that I buy many of the items I review, just like you bought this drone. Also, I always say what the range is and I always tell people that FPV requires hand/eye coordination. Also I’m not just a drone pilot, I fly planes, helicopters as well. To fly all of these it takes hand/eye skills. I have hundreds of videos that teach and help people along in the FPV hobby. So if you destroyed your drone because you don’t have the skills to fly an FPV drone and you don’t have the skills to repair an FPV drone then you have two choices… learn what you need to learn or choose another hobby.
I love the novelty of analogue drones. A blend of retro and futuristic!
Damn this kit look sweet for the price, id jump on it but not being able to fit glasses on the goggles is a deal breaker for me.
That under the table maneuvering was sweet Steve👍🏼… maybe one day I’ll be into fpv quads, for now, I’m heavy into the fixed wing stuff!!!!great review as usual sir!!
Great Video👍! Is this radio compatible with a simulator?
Yes
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks!
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I can't get it to work with tryp fpv do you have any idea what i can do?
@@TeaDuck8you’re probably doing something wrong or missing a step or you have not configured the remote in the sim. You’ll figure it out eventually.
Hey mate I got this bundle my drone likes to pull right and is really hard to maintain altatuide also the controller I tried flicking every switch doesn't seem to make a difference can't switch out of angle mode anyway I can recalibrate the drone thanks in advance
Hi again Steve👋
Which pair if fatsharks do you have, and do you recommend them?
Mine are Fatshark HD O2. Not something I’d recommend for beginners due to price and the need to buy your own video receiver and antennas.
hello there, I was just wondering if any of you know whether I should get this Whoopfly16 or Cetus X FPV kit as a complete beginner.
In the Cetus X category you have the normal version and an FC version. If you have bad habits from flying DJI type drones then you’ll feel at home with the FC version. If on the other hand you have flown FPV FLIGHT SIMS in ACRO and AIR modes without crashing, then the WHOOPFLY16 is best for your skills. If you crashed, then the CETUS X normal would be good for your skills. And finally if your hand/eye coordination is terrible, then begin with the AQUILLA16.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 TYSM!! :D
Bolt, is it really a no no for glasses wearers? Or is it just your large frames? I don't want to risk buying them on chance? Regards from UK..
You’d need to have only a small eyeglass prescription (eye, if everything is really blurry with glasses removed, then it may not be clear with goggles on), or own glasses that are small in size or wear contacts.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 cheers, I think you've answered me. Small frames?
Love your enthusiasm. Got me back into the rabbit hole. Now I'm looking for a good but reasonably priced ready to run kit. But after watching your great content I'm spoiled for choice and can't choose. Thanks for the awesome reviews and insightful quality that I have accustomed to.
Glad I could help!
Hey Steve, thanks so much for the video! Quick question. I’m torn between the Sub250 Whoopfly 16 RTF and the Emax Tinyhawk 3 Plus RTF. As a beginner who's only flown on sims so far, which one would you recommend?
Edit: It seems I'm doing well on the sims, so I think it's time to transition to real FPV and learn how it works.
Both are great. Just do a comparison of features (vtx output power in mw, battery size & flight time, flight modes, goggles with DVR, remote compatibility & simulator compatibility, etc).
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you! I really appreciate your help.
Captain. I have a question. I'm no longer able to fly my mini 2 and haven't been able to for over 2 Years. Dji has been banned or something I know but is there a way to fly again with downloading the info from the dji website? I don't trust that because there are no longer any security measures in place that way.
I’m not sure why you can’t fly your Mini 2? All should work fine. What is the problem exact issue?
Hi! Quick question, which one is worth buying whoopfly 16 or aquila 16? (i am beginner) good video btw!
For people with terrible hand/eye coordination, go for the AQUILA16
The default mode is said to be angle. Do we need to connect it to BetaFlight for air/acro mode or does it come out of the box and you just switched it from the controller?
It should have all the modes out of the box
So this is basically the same kit as the Tinygo, yes? The tx and the goggles are exactly the same, just stamped with a different brand logo.
I’m not sure because the Tiny Go I reviewed many years ago was different. It has more than likely been updated.
Should I get a Cetus x kit or this kit
In the end they would be somewhat similar. Just compare the goggles features, remote features, flight time of drone, and brushless motor design.
Do you approximately know the range of the drone with the kit?
Range works by output power of the Video Transmitter, so I would say if you flew it in your neighborhood you may get a football fields distance if lucky. To get a long range it comes down to output power, which then sucks your battery dry, and as well really good antennas. This kit, like all FPV kits is designed for people to learn on in a park and not fly very far away.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ok thank you!
Hi Steve, you are a very good salesman. I ordered one at halfway point. Now, I'm watching the rest of the video. Cheers.
Hope you enjoy it!
Hi! Quick question, do you know how to change the mode on the Whoopfly16 angle to acro. Thank you!
Modes are changed in Betaflight configurator
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ok because in the video you just clicked a button and went in air mode. Thx!
@@The_viking_memesYes, that is the way it comes out of the box. The instruction manual explains the switches. But you can change what they do in Betaflight Configurator. I have lots of videos showing how to setup a hobby radio, and then after I finish explaining how the radio is set up, I then show how to setup the switches in Betaflight Configurator.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ok thank you so much! :)
@CaptainDrone How do i connect the controller included in the whoopfly analog drone kit with an fpv simulator.
You just connect the USB cable from Radio Transmitter to your computer. If there was a special button sequence I would have shown it in the video. If there was something important you needed to know about connecting to your computer, I would have shown it in the video.
Like you, I wear glasses. Suggestions (or a video?) for a newbie wanting to get into the FPV hobby, but without spending mega $$$ on goggles would be welcome. Great video and as always, thank you.
I started out by wearing those cheap RESTAURANT MENU READING GLASSES under my really cheap inexpensive goggles. You get such glasses at all the budget stores like Walmart or any Pharmacy. It worked for years until I could afford FATSHARK FPV goggles that had a focus for each eye. That's for ANALOG drones. Today for DIGITAL drones, the goggles are very expensive but most have a focus for each eye or you can purchase prescription lenses that go over each eye piece (again, all expensive).
Quick question!! Does it have a hover mode? For kids that are learning?
Nope. You would want a DJI GPS Camera drone for that purpose and not an FPV drone.
Btw, is this drone capable to handle a small fullHD camera for better vid. capture ?
Not really. You could place a small insta360 GO 2 on it, but that extra weight will affect your flight time and performance.
is it normal than my 18650 battery dont fit?
Yup, odd. 18650 batteries can come with different POSITIVE tops. Most are flat but a few are raised (the raised top would be harder to fit).
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I have raised top so I'm gonna buy somme flat one's. Thanks 👍
So i really want to buy this because it looks good for just having fun in the house but i live in the uk and do u know if anywhere i can buy this?
I think SUB250 only sells on the SUB250 web store.
Is it better than the tiny hawk 3 plus????
Great kit! I've been eyeing this for some time and waiting for your video on it.. thank you!
I was hoping you'd be able to get us a discount code for it.. but doesn't look like it's happening :)
Which one would you recommend? Cetus X or this one?
The Cetus-X is very good but limited as your skills improve. This one by Sub250 allows you to fly pro as your skills improve.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Do you think as your skills improve you would just upgrade to new equipment (drone/goggles/transmitter)? And based on that, would you still recommend the Sub250 for skill building?
@@VincentACoreyHell yes. These RTF kits are ONLY designed to get someone into the FPV hobby and then you upgrade everything to pro gear (if you hav not done your research yet have a look at the cost of good FPV Goggles, Good radio, Good battery charger, Good FPV Drone and you’ll be shocked). FPV is only for people with pilot skills, technical know how, and access to a bank account to get started. When you eventually learn how to fly the sub250 without crashing then you need to make the decision if you are gonna buy ANALOG, HD ZERO, WALKSNAIL or DJI FPV Goggles. After that you’ll buy a pro hobby radio and learn how to create a model, then you’ll buy an RC battery charger and finally you’ll buy an FPV drone compatible with your goggles and radio. It is all baby steps.
Very exciting. I'm looking forward to starting my journey. Your videos have been very helpful.
Do you think I can pair the drone with my Aquila 16 kit
Probably. I believe both are ELRS.
Hey Steve, hope all is well with you and your family.
How does the whoop fly 16 rtf analogue kit compare to the Betafpv rtf Cetux x Fpv analogue kit as you have flown both..
I wouldn’t say I’m a 100% beginner but I’ve never flown FPV but I have been flying freestyle drones etc.
Also, when it comes to size, how would you compare the whoopfly 16 to the blade torrant 110??
Are they both the same size. ..
Just wanted to say thanks for doing what you do as you help a lot of us out..
God bless you and your family Steve .
Thanks
Ted
The Cetus X is excellent to get started in FPV but it is limited once you get good at flying well, whereas the Whoopfly Kit can allow you to fly like a pro as your skills improve.
Hey Steve, it says that you replied to my message I sent you but I don’t see anything. Could you please send it again
I got it Steve ..
Thanks
Thanks for your input Steve..
Nice video I am curious about FPV drones after having a Dji mini 3 for 2 weeks now
I started out with the beginner gps camera drones from DJI (designed to be unboxed and flown by beginners day one), then years later I tried my hand at the Advanced FPV hobby and fell in love due to it being exhilarating. It does require a bit of skill to fly but with practice your brain will lock in and you’ll be hooked.
What's the chances that these goggles will also work with my dji mavic air?
Zero chance
Finally, did my first first person view flight today. Tinyhawk 3. 😊
Hi/question: on the website, it gives the option for mode 1( right throttle) or mode 2( left throttle). What does this mean, ans what is the proper choice for right handed? Thank you!!!
Go with Mode 2 because most of the world is Mode 2. Also, you really need to find a simulator and practice or else you will destroy your drone the first time you fly. You have to train your brain and hand/eye coordination.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I appreciate the reply! I don't have a computer to be able to use a simulator on, I'll try to search and see if there's anything I can do for mobile. I have some decent experience with drones overall, But this is my first FPV. My only complaint is I wish the drones battery was like 20 minutes instead of 4, But I'm buying the extra six batteries :)
It it able to take a bigger battery? 4 minutes flight seems short for that whoooing signal range.
In the FPV Drone hobby, 4 and 5 min flight time is normal.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 i know but there’s the Aquila with 1100 bats but I like this better because of the better video and 500mw I’m torn. Lol what’s the mw in the aquila16 btw??
Hello which it better GEPRC TinyGO 4K or Whoopfly16 RTF? Thenk you all the best
They are similar in many ways. If you need a micro SD to record video on the drone then the TinyGo has that option but less flight time due to that extra power consumption
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thenk you sir
Not even 1080p on-device DVR recording in 2023, seems a bit of a pity, certainly would help you tubers
Teaches how to fly better
Great video. I've been looking into FPV drones for my son and this looks like it would be great. I didn't know drone sims existed. Is there one that you'd recommend over another for the best experience?
Your son probably has an account on STEAM and there are plenty of sims there
Hey y’all. I just wanna share a little about this combo. First off the drone rips and is very well built. Unfortunately I cannot say the same about the radio and goggle. The goggle screen plunked out after a few weeks and the radio antenna needs to be protected at all cost. It’s only held on the board with a few solders and they bent and snapped while in my bag. I would totally recommend the drone though.
Holaaa
its a clon of mi first quad, GEPRC tinyGo 4K...(i see you video to lear) Hi from Chile...thank for all you videos, i learn so much whit you, in my first year of FPV.
same desing in the controller and the goggles. 😎
In what topics this model is better tham the Emax Tinyhawk 3 plus?
Anyone with experience in both models can help? For what I will buy?
I just ordered this kit, with 6 extra batteries. I also ordered the Hisingy Stargazer, so my son can learn how to fly FPV with me. I have 4 DJI Drones, The DJI FPV Drone, Mini 3 Pro with RC Controller, Mini 4 Pro with RC 2 Controller, AIR 2S. This hobby is very expensive.
You and your son will have plenty of fun. Flying FPV is very difficult if you have only flown DJI drones or DJI FPV drones in Normal and Sport modes… but with practice you’ll get it!
Can i use that controller in lift off
18650's with the safety nub on positive may be enough for the controller and less expensive.
i like this goggle..............
Steve can you review the Walkera T210 mini seems like an interesting package with motion controller and fpv goggles. Has yet to be reviewed well... thanks
I just ordered the emax fpv set to get in the hobby. But thats definitely the next one i could use to learn trix.
Can we use that controller in the simulators ?? Please tell me
Yes… the video review shows you that you can use it in simulators
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you sir
But i need one more answer can we use Sub250 Whoopfly16 RTF Combo Kit' controller and goggles to fly other drones ( like normal rc remotes and goggles) please reply
@@sksoyeb0303You can use the goggles with any drone that has ANALOG video. The remote works with some ELRS FPV drones.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thankyou dada ( dada mean in Bengali big brother) Love from Kolkata India ♥️
what if my pc doesnt have bluetooth?
Idk why doesn't it have Bluetooth anyway
Hi....love your channel and presentation....whats flight time please and would digital signal give a more stable image?.. subbed 🇬🇧
To see the DIGITAL image and flight time (5 mins average), watch my full review of the WHOOP16 with Walksnail Video.
I think I will ask for Christmas
So if you wear glasses ,none of the goggles on these starter kits are any good ?Impressive video for analogue tho
Whats that giant box at the front door? RC plane?
More than likely
Hey Captain.... did you up the power when you went outside because I really like this drone package as a starter package but I don't care for all the glitching on the screen number one and number two the flight time is so incredibly short you know five or six minutes is one thing but two or three is another....Thnx for your time sir....btw, Im a musician of over 50 years.., I like your old music equip reviews, shoulda kept it up friend!
One day I will restart the old JAMMAN798 channel
Hell yeah!! Too bad your so far away from New Mexico, lol
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Hey Steve.., Im getting ready to pull the switch on a mini 4 Pro... Ebay is running a 1 week special.., 0% interest for 24 mnths... Ive been goin back and forth for a month trying to decide between FPV or reg. video/photo drones...Ive made my decision...👍🏻
@@joethompson2910 You can't go wrong with a DJI Mini
Fun video ! 😃
All in one kit for $250.00,
This would be fun in a gymnasium for beginners !
What would you get between this, the Cetus x and águila 16?
If you have NEVER flown an FPV drone before, not even on a simulator, then get the AQUILLA.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 i was hoping you would say the whoop lol…the tiny hawks also look fun and affordable, i like the freestyle one although I’m sure I’d have a hard time with it if i started there.
You could always lean out of that comfy chair, put the drone on the ground, and give us a good demonstration.
How would you say this compares to the newer TinyGo ELRS version?
I have not tried the Newer Tiny Go.
Saw one Video, he use GoPro on it. But he did say what kind of Drone he use. Now i know the drone, thanks for this Video
Does the remote work with simulators?
Ummm…. Please watch the review as that question is covered.
It says beta flight is not needed out of the box, but mine drifts to the right a lot, so how do I adjust this ?
Drift??? FPV drones don’t drift because it is the pilot that is in control.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 oh, so pushing the stick all the way to the left to go straight ahead is normal?
@@miketheknife2 The problem is that if you are new to FPV it is difficult for anyone to help. If there is someone who flies FPV all the time, that could fly the drone, then they would be able to assist and quickly diagnose any issue. Do you know how to use BETAFLIGHT CONFIGURATOR?
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 My friend does my configurations, I have a very old Mac and cannot use betaflight on it. Anyway he told me to calibrate the controller
Hi there I wonder if you can help me out I have a question cannot make up my mind on something. I cannot decide what to get either the Tinygo kit or Whoop16 what do you think would be good for a beginner beginner?
Whoop 16 is newer tech. If you have good hand/eye coordination (i.e., you play video games with a controller) then you should catch on quickly. However, if you are a completed disaster with hand/eye coordination then perhaps something a bit more tame like the BETAFPV CETUS PRO FC might be good.
Can you please send me a link to it
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I seen your message thank you. I'm looking for a starter kit. Curious if you can help me pick out a beginner beginner cuz I'm in my forties to starting to fly
@@FrogHopper23 This is the one I'm referring to: th-cam.com/video/7E3sGzcDjMg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the reviews. What about this compared to the Aquila16 kit. This whoop seems to fly better, but the transmitter and goggles seem less. Which one overall? I have a birthday present coming in the form of one of these.
Aquilla16 is designed for people who fly DJI Mavics for a living and would fund flying an FOV Drone difficult. The Whoopfly16 is less forgiving but still a beginner kit (takes a bit more skill to fly)
Hi Steve, Big fan of your channel, new to fpv world! looking for the best fpv kit so far and i m a little confused, so i will ask you directly which are the main differencies between this whoopfly16 rtf kit and the getprc tinygo 4k rtf kit ???
So far only the camera is the big difference i can spot... please help me!
They are very similar so have a look at price
Wow I might get this drone. Not sure about the head set but what fatjack are you using and what antenna and the module? :)
Fatshark HD O2 with Rapid Fire & mushroom/patch antenna combo
Whats up with the speaker on the goggle haha
When you watch a movie, that is how you hear the sound .
Another question :) does this type of drone require a ham radio license? No matter what rules I try to look at, nothing seems to be clear on what exactly constitutes needing a ham radio license to fly. Just want to make sure I don't get in trouble.
I don’t believe anyone bothers with that anymore as no one has mentioned it in the past 5 years
Which switches are record on/off?
You press the record button on the top of the goggles, it also requires an SD cars.
@@ozruul77 yeah, i found that out watching a different vid, i just never deleted this comment
@@ozruul77oh yea, i have a 128gb sd card, will that work with it?
@@ozruul77does it support 128?
That’s a great set up for us on the fence guys. Like many others I am worried about glasses. You can buy frames that slide into ski goggles and add your own prescription. Have you tried them or heard of any other workaround?
I have not tried the ski goggles type but a few years back I bought the foldable menu reading glasses that you can pickup at Walmart or Pharmacies (I just a pile of them on until I found a pair that let me focus a foot in front of my eyes… since they were small & foldable, I eventually lost them… but they did work).
Will other drones bind to this controller?
Yes, but they’d require a specific receiver
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Ok thanks, I wasn’t sure !
Hey man thanks for this review - can u use this controller with Mac/ flight simulators?
Didn’t I do just that in this video… watch again.
this or the Cetus X?
Both great packages. This one is a bit more advanced than the CETUS X.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ok thanks for the help!
Nice looks like fun!
What do you suggest for a beginner drone for photos and video?
For photos/video in FPV there is the DJI Avata
Great video and review. Being a fixed wing pilot since the 70's and my experience with drones in older DJI Mavic's. Just bought a Radiomaster TX16S 4 in 1 version which I use DSMX for fixed wing. It is ELRS module capable. I would like to know what Goggles to purchase? I wear GLASSES...thanks for your help.
If you fly drones with ANALOG cameras and you wear prescription glasses you either have to get small rimmed menu reading glasses so that you can fit BOX goggles over them, or you can buy FPV BOX goggles that have a detachable screen and then somehow attach it to your radio controller (Banggood has those ones) or if you have deep pockets you can get FATSHARKs goggles that have individual eye pieces and allow for each eye piece to be focused.