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Below is a link to my review on the Diatone Roma F4 LR micro long range quadcopter.
https://www.quadifyrc.com/reviews/diatone-roma-f4-lr-review-and-diatones-attention-to-detail
In this review I cover:
This is a text and picture review, not a video review, hope you find it useful
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https://www.quadifyrc.com/reviews/diatone-roma-f4-lr-review-and-diatones-attention-to-detail
In this review I cover:
- Discussion of specs
- A look at the frame design and build quality
- Betaflight setup
- Flight performance
- Battery options and flight time
- GPS performance
- Nebula V2 cam vs Nebula Pro
- Final comparison to other micro LR quads and conclusions
This is a text and picture review, not a video review, hope you find it useful
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Hello good people,
I just Love this hobby.
January 12th, I picked up one of these for a Cool $80 US Cash but, I had to drive almost to Tampa, Florida which is just under one and a half hour drive each way. I saw it over at Face-book Market.
Well, it was worth it, both the Cash and fuel cost.
The model was owned by someone who purchased it from the original owner and he decided not undergo an Electric Conversion which is exactly what I will be doing. The model was maintained at the garage floor and it was certainly flown using GLOW power and it smelled and the covering had this dull look because it was full of Fuel residue.
Came home and using the DAWN Power Wash Ultra it did the trick and the covering looks like new again.
The Right Wing assembly had some damage internally and initially before the purchase it looked like a simple rip but, looking into the Right wing at that location the rib is fractured which really is no big deal. However, just recently, someone posted a Right Wing assembly for this exact model and I jumped on it so, will soon have a nice Great Planes RV-4 (1.4 Size) with the eye candy effects and minimal repairs to be done.
Found an article here on RCG's:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...-70-ARF-Review
A few pictures....Continue Reading
I just Love this hobby.
January 12th, I picked up one of these for a Cool $80 US Cash but, I had to drive almost to Tampa, Florida which is just under one and a half hour drive each way. I saw it over at Face-book Market.
Well, it was worth it, both the Cash and fuel cost.
The model was owned by someone who purchased it from the original owner and he decided not undergo an Electric Conversion which is exactly what I will be doing. The model was maintained at the garage floor and it was certainly flown using GLOW power and it smelled and the covering had this dull look because it was full of Fuel residue.
Came home and using the DAWN Power Wash Ultra it did the trick and the covering looks like new again.
The Right Wing assembly had some damage internally and initially before the purchase it looked like a simple rip but, looking into the Right wing at that location the rib is fractured which really is no big deal. However, just recently, someone posted a Right Wing assembly for this exact model and I jumped on it so, will soon have a nice Great Planes RV-4 (1.4 Size) with the eye candy effects and minimal repairs to be done.
Found an article here on RCG's:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...-70-ARF-Review
A few pictures....Continue Reading
Ok , looks like I have found an issue with the CG making the A160 a little touchy feely ! 
Looking inside the battery bay , there was a bump in the foam ( from the moulding ) ..
I got some steel wire , heated one end up ( red hot ) and melted away the bump / protrusion ..
Now the battery slips in further forward . But it's a real slop fit !
So I got some 3mm depron scrap and glued it to one side of the battery bay .
Now the battery is a non slop fit with just a small amount of friction grip .
And for the heck of it , a picture of my micro Rx and servos that replaced the flight control board .
A160 has been handled a lot - paint peeling ! Things needed fixing .....
Looking inside the battery bay , there was a bump in the foam ( from the moulding ) ..
I got some steel wire , heated one end up ( red hot ) and melted away the bump / protrusion ..
Now the battery slips in further forward . But it's a real slop fit !
So I got some 3mm depron scrap and glued it to one side of the battery bay .
Now the battery is a non slop fit with just a small amount of friction grip .
And for the heck of it , a picture of my micro Rx and servos that replaced the flight control board .
A160 has been handled a lot - paint peeling ! Things needed fixing .....
| XK A160 with more down thrust (7 min 43 sec) |
I may have previously mentioned !
That I removed the motor+ mount and rotated it 180deg for more down thrust !
Because - When I applied power , the nose would lift and the A160 would climb seriously hard over 50% throttle ..
Up to 50% was ok but once I wanted more ( like 100% ) the A160 just lifted it's nose .
Rotating the motor mount seems to have seriously improved things . I did change my elevator setting causing the A160 to climb . I did put in some down trim , but looks like I have to go back where I was .. But never the less a serious improvement .
Having solved one issue , looks like CG might be next . It does hunt up and down a bit and drag it's beehive in turns ( signs of a rearward CG )
Oh well ! Not the end of the world ( like the death spiral ) . I will have to see if I can push / make room . for the battery further forward .Playing with the CG
Product : SPCMAKER Mini Whale HD Pro 78mm F4 2-3S Whoop FPV Racing Drone PNP BNF w/ 1103 10000KV Motor 25/400mW VTX RunCam Split 3 Micro 1080P Camera - Frsky
Price : $142 to $155
Link : https://www.banggood.com/SPCMAKER-Mi...1123036201501P
Go straight to the video below to watch my explanation on why the "Sorry."
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Design - What do you think? Don't you think this is a very good looking mini cinewhoop! Compare to the previous version, this has the motors and propellers beneath!
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Price : $142 to $155
Link : https://www.banggood.com/SPCMAKER-Mi...1123036201501P
Go straight to the video below to watch my explanation on why the "Sorry."
Do subscribe if you have not done so!
| New 2021 SPCMaker Mini Whale HD Pro - Honest Review (7 min 56 sec) |
Design - What do you think? Don't you think this is a very good looking mini cinewhoop! Compare to the previous version, this has the motors and propellers beneath!
...Continue Reading
Eachine Airloader! This is my new favorite looking plane of year 2020! Instantly felt in love with the look and it being a twin tractor!
Product : Eachine Airloader 1280mm Wingspan Twin Motor Three Motor EPP Ultra Long Range FPV Plane RC Airplane KIT/PNP - KIT
Price : $146.99 for KIT and $196.99 for PNP
Link to get one : https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Air...1123036201501P
*Disclaimer : this is a review unit provided by Banggood
Despite the brand name Eachine, this is actually designed by the same LTE owner/designer who licensed it for sale to Eachine only.
I get it if some think this is an ugly plane especially with that large opening at the front. Beauty is subjective. Me I think it's the best looking FPV plane from LTE with that evil droid/robot like fuselage from the future. With that Twin Tractor setup, it makes hand launching a piece of cake! You will understand when you have one like the Xuav Clouds and Albabird! I fell in love with it instantly and requested for a review unit from BG which they gladly obliged. Thank you!
Below is a temporary setup. I want to go light for maiden so there's only 4S 3000mAh in it. It's definitely designed to carry a lot of batteries/mAh to go for long range.
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Product : Eachine Airloader 1280mm Wingspan Twin Motor Three Motor EPP Ultra Long Range FPV Plane RC Airplane KIT/PNP - KIT
Price : $146.99 for KIT and $196.99 for PNP
Link to get one : https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Air...1123036201501P
*Disclaimer : this is a review unit provided by Banggood
Despite the brand name Eachine, this is actually designed by the same LTE owner/designer who licensed it for sale to Eachine only.
I get it if some think this is an ugly plane especially with that large opening at the front. Beauty is subjective. Me I think it's the best looking FPV plane from LTE with that evil droid/robot like fuselage from the future. With that Twin Tractor setup, it makes hand launching a piece of cake! You will understand when you have one like the Xuav Clouds and Albabird! I fell in love with it instantly and requested for a review unit from BG which they gladly obliged. Thank you!
Below is a temporary setup. I want to go light for maiden so there's only 4S 3000mAh in it. It's definitely designed to carry a lot of batteries/mAh to go for long range.
...Continue Reading
