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.
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.
Landing the drone isn't what he's doing nor explaining Listen Linda listen carefully n stop being a Kevin ok Karen he's not here to teach u how to land just because u cant negative Nancy
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!!
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 !!!
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.
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!
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.
Hi Steve, I'm having trouble connecting the controller to the drone after using the controller with the simulator on my computer. I've tried the instructions for binding the controller and am then plugging in the drone battery once the controller is in binding mode. Do you have any tips or hints for me? the drone is connecting to the goggles easily. I have the throttle down but when i switch the left toggle down to arm, the motors won't start.
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
@@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.
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 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 they done some upgrades on that drone. Its elrs spi. Has that remote instead of the original that took 4 AA batteries. The vtx is also 400mw now instead of 200mw.
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).
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.
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.
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?
@@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
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
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 First place I looked and couldn't find them. did a search in their store for "goggles 01" because that's what it says on the side of those goggles.
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.
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)
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.
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).
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?
In this review, didn't I show it working with Flight Sims? If a remote works with Flight Sims, I always will show that in the review. The goggles would be my old ANALOG FATSHARK goggles (they have a prescription lens for each eye so people with poor eyesight can adjust each lens to their eye).
If you have Terrible hand/eye coordination then the Cetus X FC is best (very forgiving). The Sub250 is more like a real FPV drone and requires a bit more flight skill.
Hi Captain Drone! Greetings from your Commonwealth Brothers and sisters in Australia 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇨🇦. Just wondering, as ive always liked rhe EMAX kits as the Tiny hawk Goggles contain a FPV monitor as well. And from what ive seen, they are great RTF kits. But also like the Aquila 16 and this Sub250 kit. For video quality, am i better off to get a difital Emax kit like the Tiny hawk that uses hdZero or either the analog Aquila 16/ Sub250 or a tinyhawk freestyle? Thanks mate! I have family that live on Vancouver Island. So im happy to have a Canuck connection 😊 🇦🇺🇨🇦
Hey Down Under Friend! Digital is a better experience than Analog, however I find the EMAX HD ZERO Digital is a bit weak in signal so you get a great image in the goggles but not the greatest range. The analog kits of SUP250 and BETAFPV and not much better in range. The bottom line is I don’t know what to tell you because the price differences between digital and analog are larger. BETAFPV does make a WALKSNAIL Digital CETUS PRO HD kit, but it as well is pricey, but WALKSNAIL is better than HD ZERO Digital.
@CAPTAINDRONE798 Hi Captain Drone. I wanted to offer my belated condolences for your father's passing. I know it's late but didn't realise until I saw your family FPV video reaction. I lost my sixty-four year-old mother last year. So I can relate to your loss. Hope you are doing well since his passing mate. Thank you for your detailed and considerate response. I think I night try analog for my first FPV RTF Kit, as I feel I may have more flexibility in changing components etc to my liking. If the Avata 2 was less than 250g I would have purchased it. However our CASA regulations stipulate the 250g limit. And it's not like getting a remove ID like the Yanks get to do with their regulated drones. You have to notify the governing body every time you are about to conduct a flight. So it's just another reason to look for lighter model. Probably why so many second hand Avatas are being sold here in Australia. But in terms of my consideration, I love the Aquila16 but the camera quality looks very dark. Did you find it dark to fly with? Thanks Commonwealth brother! 🇨🇦🇦🇺 P.S. I always find it funny when you have to explain distances etc in Imperial for the yanks. As we too use metric here in Australia. Lol. Thanks!
@@CÆSSIUS32 Thank you for the kind words & I'm equally sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. To answer your question regarding the AQUILA16, no, I did not find the image dark. That could be because you can lighten an image in your goggles if a camera is too dark.
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.
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 captain again a super nice review !! Looking to get my second Fpv drone had the avata with the motion remote Now looking to do tricks and sold the avata I’m thinking either this one or the Cetus x What would you buy I hear the Cetus has the movable camera angle is it a lack on this one ? Wich would be better for freestyle around my house
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.
Great video, new viewer. Just looking to get started in fpv. But interested what the best way to mount an action cam on this would be? Im talking about a feather light one like Insta360 go2.
Hi there I have a noob question.. can I buy a transmitter for drone and plane compatible? Let's say I want a dji mavic . Mini and I also want some type of warbird maybe horizon hobby
I see you fly above the houses and I have one question about the restrictions. What is the difference between less than 259g and over 259g? Is it the registration of the drone and the pilot certificat? The distance from peoples and building? I am sure that a lot of viewer should be interested to know like me.
In North America the rules for unmanned objects piloted from the ground are less strict if the unmanned object is under 250 grams. In Canada, where I live, the only rule for under 250 grams is the “common sense” rule which simply means, don’t be an idiot and annoy people with you little drone. Since I’m a drone pilot, I’m fully certified by my government to fly drones 250 grams or heavier.
@@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??
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.
It depends on the pilot. Pilots who believe they have terrible hand/eye coordination (I.e., can’t play a first person video game shooter), should stick with the CETUS. If skills exist then either the Geprc or Sub250 are great.
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
Hi Steve, Seasons greetings from England. I am hoping you can offer me some advice please Steve. So during the Black Friday sales i decided to throw caution to the wind and bought the Sub250 WhoopFly16 Ready To Fly kit from a popular Chinese site, IM Very new to the FPV world. The kit arrived this week all entact, however, the seller has gone and sent me the wrong transmitter, i wanted the 'mode 2' transmitter BUT ive been sent a 'mode 1' transmitter which is useless to me. Rather than returning the package back to the seller in China, i want to ask you if there is any way in which the 2 throttles can be swapped over ? Thanks again Steve
Hmmm… the answer is certainly YES, but since this remote does not have a display, it means you can’t just select MODE 2, but instead will have to do a button combination to program it. In addition, you would need to take the radio apart. Normally it is then a matter of swapping and installing springs. My advice… Have the seller send you the correct transmitter, or contact SUB250 and ask them how you would go about changing a MODE 1 to a MODE 2. Write your question in proper ENGLISH with no words that are only present in your culture. Then TRANSLATE your question in GOOGLE TRANSLATE to CHINESE or MANDARIN, then send it off. You’ll receive a response in CHINESE or MANDARIN, then just translate it. Good luck!
Hello Steve another good video. I didn't know this was available or I would have gotten it. I saved up and just got one of those C-Fly faith mini's that you reviewed on here.. you helped me get back into RC's. I started watching you approx. 4 yrs ago and since then I get most of my stuff via your reviews. But the next thing I wanted to get into was fpv. I started with getting a dji mini flymore combo when they first came out, then a sky king rc plane then I get an horizon hobby aeroscout. I didn't see it on the show but it was a push prop like my skyking and wa8 a good easy bird to learn on from all of the reviews I read. Then someone broke into my car last summer and stole my dji mini so I wanted to get a new nini 2 or 3 but couldn't afford it so I got the faith mini as a replacement for half the price. Hopefully it's not only half as good.lol I trust your opinionated you said it was good for the money. Also into rc trucks and cars. Started with a wltoys 144001 then got an arrma granite box V3 and got a traxxas slash with the robbie Gordon Dakar body. Thanks for helping re light the fire in me. When I am RCing everything else just falls away😊
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).
A lot of these RTF kits has some issues with goggles and glasses. Do you recommend a kit where the goggles are wide enough for glasses and/or has adjustable lenses?
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.
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.
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!
Sounds like something is bent from too many crashes. First check your props. I think you can reset the GYRO to level by using the goggles and going into the drone menu, or much easier way is to simply connect it to BETAFLIGHT CONFIGURATOR, and you’ll see an option to calibrate gyro by placing the drone perfectly flat and level and then clicking on the option, then clicking on save.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for your quick help answer. :) It is a new drone. No crashes yet. When I make the drone arm the back of the drone tries to go up. When you made the drone arm at your video your drone stay still at the ground. So I am sure there is something wrong about gyro. Could you please give more information about "by using googles" and "connect it to betaflight configurator". How I do those 2 options.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you. I downloaded betaflight conf. and reset the gyro and it is done. The drone stays still at the ground and at the air as it has to be. Kind regards. :)
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...👍🏻
Thanks for the review steve. Seems like a decent drone. I teach a drone class and need to buy 10-20 drones. Need to keep as close to $100 as possible. Have any ideas?
I love the novelty of analogue drones. A blend of retro and futuristic!
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!
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
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!
I just ordered the emax fpv set to get in the hobby. But thats definitely the next one i could use to learn trix.
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.
Landing the drone isn't what he's doing nor explaining Listen Linda listen carefully n stop being a Kevin ok Karen he's not here to teach u how to land just because u cant negative Nancy
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!!
this little one looks fabulous
I wear puma socks too!! This made my day.
Here is another one on my list captain oh my captain, another good video😂🎉
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.
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 !!!
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.
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
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.
Hi Steve. Great Video. I just got one of these kits and am practicing on a simulator.
Hi Steve, I'm having trouble connecting the controller to the drone after using the controller with the simulator on my computer. I've tried the instructions for binding the controller and am then plugging in the drone battery once the controller is in binding mode. Do you have any tips or hints for me? the drone is connecting to the goggles easily. I have the throttle down but when i switch the left toggle down to arm, the motors won't start.
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
Excellent Video, and Excellent Value. Thank You Steve.
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! :)
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
That looks like a super good drone and the drome seems to be decent since you get alot for your money
Finally, did my first first person view flight today. Tinyhawk 3. 😊
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. 😎
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
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.
I just bought the geprc tinygo 4k. Mostly because it records 4k 60fps video in the onboard sd card.
Glad you are enjoying it
@CAPTAINDRONE798 they done some upgrades on that drone. Its elrs spi. Has that remote instead of the original that took 4 AA batteries. The vtx is also 400mw now instead of 200mw.
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).
Good afternoon captain nice drone cool set up
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.
Can you make a review of this fpv & Cetus X please
Always great information enjoy the weekend
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.
You could always lean out of that comfy chair, put the drone on the ground, and give us a good demonstration.
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?
looks like the same exact radio and goggles that come with the GepRC Tiny Go. Except it uses ERLS in the radio instead of FHSS
They do indeed look very similar
Another cool drone..tq cap!
Thanks alot for this review next month I'm going make the purchase ,love your vedio take care godbless
Great Review cool little drone if I was a beginner I would get it
🧡🧡🧡🧡💚💚
Always great videos.😀
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.
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
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
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?
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
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
LOL, great video. where can I get just the goggles! what a nice sized screen!
Check the SUB250 store
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 First place I looked and couldn't find them. did a search in their store for "goggles 01" because that's what it says on the side of those goggles.
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?
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....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.
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..
Sense youve flown them both between this one and the aquila which one was easier to control?
Aquilla16 is more for beginners
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).
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...
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.
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.
Hello Steve, i was wondering 2 things, is the remote has a port for sim on pc? And what are the awesome goggles you are using.
Thanks Steve.
In this review, didn't I show it working with Flight Sims? If a remote works with Flight Sims, I always will show that in the review. The goggles would be my old ANALOG FATSHARK goggles (they have a prescription lens for each eye so people with poor eyesight can adjust each lens to their eye).
Hi Steve, another great video!!, what do you think it is better fpv drone to start, this one o cetus x?
Thanks a lot
If you have Terrible hand/eye coordination then the Cetus X FC is best (very forgiving). The Sub250 is more like a real FPV drone and requires a bit more flight skill.
Hi Captain Drone!
Greetings from your Commonwealth Brothers and sisters in Australia 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇨🇦.
Just wondering, as ive always liked rhe EMAX kits as the Tiny hawk Goggles contain a FPV monitor as well.
And from what ive seen, they are great RTF kits.
But also like the Aquila 16 and this Sub250 kit.
For video quality, am i better off to get a difital Emax kit like the Tiny hawk that uses hdZero or either the analog Aquila 16/ Sub250 or a tinyhawk freestyle?
Thanks mate!
I have family that live on Vancouver Island. So im happy to have a Canuck connection 😊 🇦🇺🇨🇦
Hey Down Under Friend! Digital is a better experience than Analog, however I find the EMAX HD ZERO Digital is a bit weak in signal so you get a great image in the goggles but not the greatest range. The analog kits of SUP250 and BETAFPV and not much better in range. The bottom line is I don’t know what to tell you because the price differences between digital and analog are larger. BETAFPV does make a WALKSNAIL Digital CETUS PRO HD kit, but it as well is pricey, but WALKSNAIL is better than HD ZERO Digital.
@CAPTAINDRONE798 Hi Captain Drone. I wanted to offer my belated condolences for your father's passing. I know it's late but didn't realise until I saw your family FPV video reaction. I lost my sixty-four year-old mother last year. So I can relate to your loss.
Hope you are doing well since his passing mate.
Thank you for your detailed and considerate response.
I think I night try analog for my first FPV RTF Kit, as I feel I may have more flexibility in changing components etc to my liking.
If the Avata 2 was less than 250g I would have purchased it. However our CASA regulations stipulate the 250g limit. And it's not like getting a remove ID like the Yanks get to do with their regulated drones.
You have to notify the governing body every time you are about to conduct a flight. So it's just another reason to look for lighter model.
Probably why so many second hand Avatas are being sold here in Australia.
But in terms of my consideration, I love the Aquila16 but the camera quality looks very dark. Did you find it dark to fly with?
Thanks Commonwealth brother! 🇨🇦🇦🇺
P.S. I always find it funny when you have to explain distances etc in Imperial for the yanks. As we too use metric here in Australia. Lol.
Thanks!
@@CÆSSIUS32 Thank you for the kind words & I'm equally sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. To answer your question regarding the AQUILA16, no, I did not find the image dark. That could be because you can lighten an image in your goggles if a camera is too dark.
18650's with the safety nub on positive may be enough for the controller and less expensive.
@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.
Can you show how to get 200mw? Please!!
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 captain again a super nice review !!
Looking to get my second Fpv drone had the avata with the motion remote
Now looking to do tricks and sold the avata
I’m thinking either this one or the Cetus x
What would you buy I hear the Cetus has the movable camera angle is it a lack on this one ?
Wich would be better for freestyle around my house
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.
Great video, new viewer. Just looking to get started in fpv. But interested what the best way to mount an action cam on this would be? Im talking about a feather light one like Insta360 go2.
I use double sided tape or zip ties
@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks. Would you tape a shell mount style holder or the cam directly?
@@olyrussell9872you want the least amount of weight, so directly
What would you recommend? The Cetus X, Geprc Tinygo 4K, or this? Range is a concern.
Yes to all. If you have poor hand/eye coordination and are not good with technology go for the CETUS X.
Hi there I have a noob question.. can I buy a transmitter for drone and plane compatible? Let's say I want a dji mavic . Mini and I also want some type of warbird maybe horizon hobby
The answer is no.
@CAPTAINDRONE798 so they are exclusive to that product gotcha
Great review thanks man!
Does it have altitude hold like the new CetusX ?
Nope, not like the CETUS X with FC (optical flow stabilization).
class review captain.
I see you fly above the houses and I have one question about the restrictions. What is the difference between less than 259g and over 259g? Is it the registration of the drone and the pilot certificat? The distance from peoples and building? I am sure that a lot of viewer should be interested to know like me.
In North America the rules for unmanned objects piloted from the ground are less strict if the unmanned object is under 250 grams. In Canada, where I live, the only rule for under 250 grams is the “common sense” rule which simply means, don’t be an idiot and annoy people with you little drone. Since I’m a drone pilot, I’m fully certified by my government to fly drones 250 grams or heavier.
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??
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
Great review! Would you recommend this over the geprc tinygo or cetus x?
It depends on the pilot. Pilots who believe they have terrible hand/eye coordination (I.e., can’t play a first person video game shooter), should stick with the CETUS. If skills exist then either the Geprc or Sub250 are great.
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
Hi Steve, Seasons greetings from England. I am hoping you can offer me some advice please Steve. So during the Black Friday sales i decided to throw caution to the wind and bought the Sub250 WhoopFly16 Ready To Fly kit from a popular Chinese site, IM Very new to the FPV world. The kit arrived this week all entact, however, the seller has gone and sent me the wrong transmitter, i wanted the 'mode 2' transmitter BUT ive been sent a 'mode 1' transmitter which is useless to me. Rather than returning the package back to the seller in China, i want to ask you if there is any way in which the 2 throttles can be swapped over ?
Thanks again Steve
Hmmm… the answer is certainly YES, but since this remote does not have a display, it means you can’t just select MODE 2, but instead will have to do a button combination to program it. In addition, you would need to take the radio apart. Normally it is then a matter of swapping and installing springs. My advice… Have the seller send you the correct transmitter, or contact SUB250 and ask them how you would go about changing a MODE 1 to a MODE 2. Write your question in proper ENGLISH with no words that are only present in your culture. Then TRANSLATE your question in GOOGLE TRANSLATE to CHINESE or MANDARIN, then send it off. You’ll receive a response in CHINESE or MANDARIN, then just translate it. Good luck!
@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you Capitano 🛸
Hello Steve another good video. I didn't know this was available or I would have gotten it. I saved up and just got one of those C-Fly faith mini's that you reviewed on here.. you helped me get back into RC's. I started watching you approx. 4 yrs ago and since then I get most of my stuff via your reviews. But the next thing I wanted to get into was fpv. I started with getting a dji mini flymore combo when they first came out, then a sky king rc plane then I get an horizon hobby aeroscout. I didn't see it on the show but it was a push prop like my skyking and wa8 a good easy bird to learn on from all of the reviews I read. Then someone broke into my car last summer and stole my dji mini so I wanted to get a new nini 2 or 3 but couldn't afford it so I got the faith mini as a replacement for half the price. Hopefully it's not only half as good.lol I trust your opinionated you said it was good for the money. Also into rc trucks and cars. Started with a wltoys 144001 then got an arrma granite box V3 and got a traxxas slash with the robbie Gordon Dakar body. Thanks for helping re light the fire in me. When I am RCing everything else just falls away😊
Wow, you are turning into a true RC hobbiest with great taste in RC products. Thank you for enjoying the channel.
I can appreciate the sturdiness
I just ordered one today how are they with they're shipping and everything are they transparent do they keep a good communication line
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.
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.
A lot of these RTF kits has some issues with goggles and glasses. Do you recommend a kit where the goggles are wide enough for glasses and/or has adjustable lenses?
I have not seen an RTF kit that works with glasses. All the RTF Box Goggles are too small to go over average size glasses on an Adult.
Could this fly a quarter mile drag strip without losing drone control?
Nope, it does not have the range since it is a kit designed for INDOORS, BACKYARD or PARK FLYING.
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!
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.
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
How would you say this compares to the newer TinyGo ELRS version?
I have not tried the Newer Tiny Go.
How long do the batteries last when in constant flight?
Can't wait for next video
Is it better than the tiny hawk 3 plus????
What's the battery life? Seemed short on the video
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.
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
Hello. My sub250 want to go right. How can I calibrate it. I have to pull left always to make it stay at the air.
Sounds like something is bent from too many crashes. First check your props. I think you can reset the GYRO to level by using the goggles and going into the drone menu, or much easier way is to simply connect it to BETAFLIGHT CONFIGURATOR, and you’ll see an option to calibrate gyro by placing the drone perfectly flat and level and then clicking on the option, then clicking on save.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for your quick help answer. :)
It is a new drone. No crashes yet. When I make the drone arm the back of the drone tries to go up. When you made the drone arm at your video your drone stay still at the ground. So I am sure there is something wrong about gyro.
Could you please give more information about "by using googles" and "connect it to betaflight configurator". How I do those 2 options.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you. I downloaded betaflight conf. and reset the gyro and it is done. The drone stays still at the ground and at the air as it has to be. Kind regards. :)
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.
Does it matter if you get "button top" vs "flat top" batteries for the controller and I guess they should be 9900mah ones?
Hmmm... not sure. All my 18650 batteries are pretty much a flat top usually around the 3000 mah.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks for the reply!
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.
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.
Great little starter kit
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
Thanks for the review steve. Seems like a decent drone. I teach a drone class and need to buy 10-20 drones. Need to keep as close to $100 as possible. Have any ideas?
This is the only one at that price: th-cam.com/video/pxs2Z8K4Vb0/w-d-xo.html