Inductrix and the DX6

Woohoo!  I just discovered some new (well new to me) things with the Inductrix bound to my Specktrum DX6.  I'm sure a lot of other Indutrix fliers with the D6 have already discovered these, but I am sharing anyways.

I found that the Inductrix has an acrobat mode, or acro mode.  This is a flight mode with the self leveling turned off.  The default switch when binding to a new airplane model is the D switch.  You actually need to cycle 1-2-1 to change mode first time, then it's just cycling 2-1.  As you cycle the D switch, the mode light on the quad will change between blue (normal) and red (arco).  Putting the D switch in 0 does no changes.

The other thing, which is more of a DX6 item than the Inductrix itself, is setting up the dual rates.  So I am sure a lot of DX6 pros already know this.  I wanted to setup the Elevator and Aileron D/R but wasn't sure how.  I did do some searching and found a forum thread that got me on the right path.

1. Turn on your DX6.
2. Go to the Function List.
3. Scroll to D/R and Expo, and enter.
4. On the D/R and Expo screen, leave Channel set on Aileron.
5. Scroll down to Switch, enter, and change do the desired Switch. For me I used F.  But remember, that switch D is already used for the norm/acro mode.
6. After selecting the desired switch, make sure the switch is in the position you want for low rates.
7. Scroll up to the Dual Rate, and enter.
8. Scroll do the desired low rating.  For me I used position 0 and 70%.
9. After setting the desired low rate, enter, and scroll up to Channel.
10. Enter and change to Elevator.
11. Repeat the above steps 6-8 for the same switch and low rates.

Now you are all set for Dual Rates on your Inductrix, or any other model.

With the D/R and Expo screen, you can also choose a 3-pos switch.  I am guessing this means that you would actually be able to setup Triple Rates.  For example, you could do 50%-75%-100%.  So for the beginner, they use the low.  For those with experience and wanting to limit the speed a little possibly due to flying in a high obstacle environment, use the medium.  Then for full on flight, use the high.  This is just a guess right now, but I may actually try it at a later time.

Tiny Whoop stuff

You can do a simple google search for Tiny Whoop, but here are a few links:

• https://tinywhoop.com/ - the main site
• TINY WHOOP Build Video - a how-to build video
• https://micro-motor-warehouse.com/ - motor and battery upgrades
• TINY WHOOP 2016 Micro Racing World Championships - a race video

I love watching these Tiny Whoop videos.  With these, any indoor location becomes a FPV race track.  I am actually keeping a watch on 2 retails versions:

• Official Tiny Whoop RTF
• Official Blade Inductrix FPV

And I am looking at picking up the Friendly Hobbies Whoop Dee Do (if it is still available).

Flying Quads in 2016

I've been flying my quads quit a bit now.  I have been taking them to the office and flying on my break time, so I have dubbed these breaktime flight times.  No I haven't hash tagged it.  Not sure if I will.  But anyways, while flying I have been recording most of the flights.  And today I finally uploaded a completed video.

I am going to try to get more videos going, but I have a back log so may take some time.  I have tried to keep any references of where I work out of the videos as I don't want to misrepresent the company.  These flights are solely for me on my breaks, and I make sure that others are not around.  Which means that the shots do not have much of a variety.

Now we did get a replacement entertainment system for downstairs, which has finally gotten me to tidy-up that area.  Once done, I should be able to get some flight time and shooting done there too.

I also got some new quad stuff.  Yes I keep saying quad as I still don't like the term drone, but I do use it as that is what most people know.  For the Estes, I found another brand/model body that sort of works.  It was a bit to get on, but it is on and looks awesome.

The body is an Ares Ethos PQ red canopy.  They have a blue version that I am going to try and find.  I love having options for my r/c's, and for quads it is hard to find non-stock options.

I also picked up a few new quads.  The Blade Glimpse is a Wi-Fi FPV quad which uses your phone to view live feed from the camera.  I haven't had much chance to fly this one, but I will get there.

I also got the Blade Inductrix.  It's a non camera quad, but there has been a big boom in what is called the Tiny Whoop.  One of the members of a FPV group, Big Whoop, decided to do something for indoors and mounted a tiny FPV camera to one of these.  This mode has really taken off.  There are now faster motors and larger capacity batteries for the Inductrix.  And another good part is these are compatible with the Blade NanoQX.  The Tiny Whoop has been such a huge hit that a local hobby shop is actually selling their own version called the Whoop Dee Do.  This is good as I can't/don't (pick one!) solder.  Sorry about that, I am a fan of Archer.  And what really confirms that this Tiny Whoop has hit big is that Blade is releasing their own *official* version: Blade Inductrix FPV.  So yes this is now at the top of my next kit list.  Cannot wait!  I am also hoping that the body will fit the regular Inductrix.

For all my micro/nano quads, I also picked up some helipads.  One is an Eagle Pro Helipad that has lights.  The other is from a local hobby store Friendly Hobbies.

I may look at building a custom one with a light setup that I like, but we'll see.

That's all for now.  Have fun flying, use common sense, and stay safe out there!!!