That's cool! Heaps of potential too!

I have 3 flyable 250 class racers... they make it look easy... it isn't. I wouldn't even be able to fly in such a confined space for long.
Everyone in the FPV scene use Fatshark or SkyZone goggles, I'm using a Sony HMZ-T3W I get a little lag, but much better rendition.
The actual quads a pretty cheap to build, but when you start adding up the FVP gear and repairs... it's not cheap.

You can get a good prebuilt for ~$500.

Last year I had an idea of streamed racing... but then I realized the US was already kind of doing it, I sucked at flying and hobbyshops don't have the money to make me rich.

I reckon in 10 years time drone racing's going to be really fun to watch... think Wipeout (PS game).

I got as far as looping and rolls with cp hellies when I last flew, but I still recon this is awesome looking fun with the camera/goggles. it's like sitting in the pilot's seat

I understand what you're saying. I wonder how much aid is provided by the processing? the full on helli 3d-ers are probably having a giggle

I'm amazed how cheap everything has become since I last bought stuff in 2009

try this in real plane

^^ it is harder than flying for real, as you do not have the frame of reference being inside it.
Of the 8 things you do with two thumbs at the same time, in some orientations some controls are reversed. In other orientations different ones are reversed.
RC heli 3D is phenomenally difficult.
And every time you prang it, it costs a fortune and takes many hours to setup rotor head angles properly again.

Most peeps don't seem to get that, as they are only exposed to the little contra rotating things that virtually fly themselves like drones

Mark _australia said..
^^ it is harder than flying for real, as you do not have the frame of reference being inside it.
Of the 8 things you do with two thumbs at the same time, in some orientations some controls are reversed. In other orientations different ones are reversed.
RC heli 3D is phenomenally difficult.
And every time you prang it, it costs a fortune and takes many hours to setup rotor head angles properly again.

Yes, but that's not the question, all those difficult to master phenomena could be accurately simulated in software. The cost of a prang could be simulated by an automated debit to your card. Grand tourism already had the tuning and setup challenges incorporated 20 years ago.

You see where this is going don't you?

How long before they make oversized drones that you can sit in and fly on board?

Jetsons here we come.

Who needs a helicopter when you can have your own drone mobile.

As long as it has carry racks for some boards and kit I'm in.

Gonewindsurfing247 said..
You see where this is going don't you?

How long before they make oversized drones that you can sit in and fly on board?

Jetsons here we come.

Who needs a helicopter when you can have your own drone mobile.

As long as it has carry racks for some boards and kit I'm in.

Wouldn't want to throw a blade...

nebbian said..

Gonewindsurfing247 said..
You see where this is going don't you?

How long before they make oversized drones that you can sit in and fly on board?

Jetsons here we come.

Who needs a helicopter when you can have your own drone mobile.

As long as it has carry racks for some boards and kit I'm in.

Wouldn't want to throw a blade...

Or lose power. You need the cyclic and collective control of blade pitch to land in the event of a power failure. The current format of full sized helicopters took a lot of heroics to get right. They'll be around for a while yet.




They've tried quads at 3 minutes

nebbian said..

Mark _australia said..

Bit like skatepark scooters or kiting .

Spoken like someone who hasn't flown a 250 racing quad in FPV mode.

Or ridden a scooter on a halfpipe or tried kiting for that matter.

I think what he mean is

FlySurfer said..
Blade Nano QX FPV.

Has everything you need, now lets see you smart asses fly around your house without crashing.

I have a Blade Nano CPX which has the AS 3X stabilisation system. It was my son's but he lost interest. I am interested in it because I paid for it.

It is not easy to fly and takes quite a bit of practice to get it out of ground effect without crashing.

What I do not have is a big tall empty room to fly it in. It is so light the slightest bit of breeze just takes it away.

ok said..
Any links to getting one or these pre built ones around the 500 mark? Id be interested !

I'd build my own... it's a peace of cake.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__80271__ImmersionRC_Vortex_PNF_FPV_Racing_Quad_Race_Motor_Ver_Pre_Order_.html


If you want a ready to fly and you've got nothing... well you're going to have to go...

www.flying-hobby.com/xbird-250mm-racing-drone-super-combo-p-13868.html
or

Having flown choppers since the late 80s and have done a little FPV quad flying I think choppers are like sailboarding and quads are like kites. Each has its pros and cons but I really enjoyed the 90 size gas choppers for their power but quads do give you more freedom to just fly around and explore. For adrenaline in RC aircrafts nothing beats plane pylon racing with F3D just amazing. If you have never been to a pylon race meeting I think you will be amazed at the speed and sound. YouTube does not do it justice.