Inductrix FPV

I recently picked up the Blade Helis Inductrix FPV RTF quad.  Along with it I also got the Spektrum Headset kit, extra canopy colors, and extra blade colors.  My first impression is this is a great little FPV quad.  I don't want to use the term Tiny Whoop, as for me that actually refers to the real Tiny Whoop.  Since I picked this up, my plan to do some upgrading on my regular Inductrix have been put on hold.

I am really enjoying this quad, and right now it is my most favorite.  The RTF kit does come with the monitor and a mount setup to have it mounted to the radio.  I went for the goggle setup by also ordering the Spektrum Headset Kit.  Even though it is bigger than the Fat Shark goggles, I still have to take off my glasses to use it.  Luckily I can still see pretty good without them.  This is definitely a great little FPV starter.  The main reason I went for this is that I don't have to solder anything.  All parts are modular and easily replaceable.  Another thing I like is they have a few color choices on canopies and props, so we can customize the look.  The other reason I went for a tiny FPV is so I can fly it indoors.

Now for the cons on this quad.  First off there is no DVR function.  If you want to record in-flight footage, you will either need to get a set of goggles that does this (like the Fat Shark Dominator V3) or a DVR monitor.  I'm not R&D, but I would think that including a DVR function to micro SD wouldn't cost that much more to include.  The only other con so far is flight time.  The kit comes with a 200mAH batter, but even with the 210mAh total flights are under 5 minutes.  I will have to bind to my DX6 to get more accurate flight timings.

For starting out in FPV, I recommend the RTF kit and add the Spektrum Headset kit.  If you already have FPV gear and want to go small, then go with the BNF as long as you already have a Spektrum compatible Tx too.

And now for my flight video.

Happy flying!  Be safe, and responsible!

Another Run of Quadcopter vids

I just uploaded three new quadcopter videos.  They were actually filmed back on October 30.  My at even made a guest appearance in one.  Kitty was not harmed, and I didn't chase after her too much.  She never got corned, she always had an escape route.

For one of the videos, I tried out using the slow-motion to sync with certain parts of the songs used.  I think it turned out OK.  When the video does slo-mo, it has some skipping for some reason.  I think that it might be how I am doing things.  I recorded the video at 120fps on my iPhone5s, but did the video editing in Pinnacle Studio on my iPhone7+.  Not sure if it's that, or a limitation of the video editing app.  I actually like how it goes overall, and I will be doing more of it.  Just need to find some more songs that I can do this with.

And now for the videos!

Blade NanoQX 3D with the slo-mo parts:

Blade mQX:

Blade Inductrix with special guest star Piper the Cat: