Howdy people

something very different this time on my channel / on my blog
A Helicopter! :O It has been years since I last flew one.. So let's see if I can keep one in the air :P

I have flown an Esky heli a while back (the E300 v2) and like that one this new 150EC is a nice looking scale heli.

It is also not a 3D heli.. it's quite simple and aimed towards people starting out with heli's...

Esky 150EC mini sports Helicopter! Show & Tell (21 min 53 sec)

Halloa people,

sooo a digital microscope huh? Is that RC related? Probably not for all parts of the hobby but if you do a lot of soldering (assembling racing drones for instance) it can be a great tool.
And I have been looking for one for years.. Most of the ones I came across were 1080P with screens that looked to small.. Plus I had friends tell me those were no good..

This month however I was contacted by Endonstar to review one for them. So yep.. I got this one for free.. just so you know..
The below video shows what you would receive.. how it goed together, and my thoughts on this not-so-cheap Digital Microscope

Andonstar AD409 Digital Microscope - SHOW & TELL ! (31 min 36 sec)

Halloa people,

so if you have, or are considering, a modern Frsky Tandem radio with the Ethos operating system this video should interest you (I think :P)

These radio's have module-bays but adding ELRS or Crossfire modules to these radio's can leave you scratching your head, wondering how to get things working!

So.. here is a simple how-to video which will show you how to get thing going!

Add ELRS & CrossFire To FrSky Tandem X18 / X20 (Ethos Radio's) (14 min 44 sec)

Might also be interesting just to see if it would be something you could do....

Halloa people,

in case you missed it: ImpulseRC has new version of their 5" Apex frames! There is both a X-config and a DeadCat version and both are available as "normal" frames and "MrSteele" Lighter versions.
I picked up a DC MrSteele version. If you have of the other 3, don't hesitate to add your findings!

I'm in the process of building the quad so here is a first look at the frame:

NEW ImpulseRC ApexDC EVO MR STEELE - Frame Review ! (20 min 33 sec)

Frame Specifications:
type: Freestyle
wheelbase: 244 mm
Left-to-Right: 120 mm
Front-to-Back: 135 mm
base thickness: 5 mm arms
weight: 135 grams
material(s): Carbon fiber with allu FPV cam mount
chamfered edges: nope, but comes with files
clean: 100%
20x20 mount: yes 2x
30.5x30.5 mount: yes
Action-cam mount: yes, general purpose Gopro mount
battery strap: yes 2x
battery anti-skid pad: yes amd velcro pad
packaging: 9 / 10

Hi there (FPV) people

so I've been building FPV quads for several years now, and I'm not telling you new things when I say things have gotten "a bit" more expensive of late
That is partly because digital setups cost more and the entire Covid / chips-shartage (and some other factors as well)..

Time to see if a less expensive build makes for a fun quad then!

First a close look at the T-motor stack I'll be using as it was a bargain.. It's gotten more expensive sinds I made the video so be on the lookout for deals on this...

Affordable from T-motor???? Budget Freestyle F7 stack :) (15 min 56 sec)

Parts used for the build (no aff. links):

TBS Source One V5: https://www.team-blacksheep.com/prod...d:sourceone_v5

T-motor Cine F7: https://tmotorhobby.com/goods-1248-T...PV+Drones.html

T-motor V50A ESC: https://tmotorhobby.com/goods-1173-T...+4in1+ESC.html

GepRC SpeedX2 2107.5: https://geprc.com/product/geprc-spee...2450kv-motors/

FPV cam: Runcam Phoenix 2

TBS Unify Pro V3: https://www.team-blacksheep.com/prod...:unify_pro_sma

prop: Dalprop New Cyclone T5146.5

receiver: GepRC 2.4GHZ ELRS Nano: https://geprc.com/product/geprc-elrs-nano-receiver/

Battery: CNHL 1100mah Black Series

Howdy people,

a couple of months ago I used Aikon electronics for the first time in a quad (the Catalyst Machineworks Whoopmaster 4).. I build me a 5" freestyle quad with an Aikon stack after that and so-far so good!
Then I came across this new frame from Aikon: their Hex35 cinewhoop.. Interesting!

So I am basically going to build the BNF version of that quad that you can find at Banggood.. Strange to see that BNF isn't on Aikon site (?)
*edit* later on the BNF version disappeared from BG.. Not sure what that's about..

Anyway! Let's first have a look at the frame itself...
Also feel free to add Your experiences with this quad here

Aikon GoFly Hex35 CineRacer - FRAME REVIEW (16 min 17 sec)

Halloa

So yes I think 7" quads are a bit of a niche within a niche and 5" quads are more popular for several reasons.. If you do like higher speed cruisers though, or want a quad that can carry a bigger battery.. 7" quads are great platforms

So Foxeer markets this Aura 7 as a long range drone.. Does "long range" really sell that well? I really don't know BUT I wanted to see if it is also an exciting quad to fly...

Link to it: https://www.foxeer.com/foxeer-aura-7...a-hdzero-g-465

And here is my review of it:

Foxeer Aura 7 Long Range Freestylable (?) - REVIEW + TUNE (17 min 30 sec)

Specifications:
type: long range cinematic (high speed) cruiser
wheelbase: 300 mm
base thickness: 5.5mm arms
material(s): carbon fiber + TPU prints
dry weight: 545 grams
flight controller: Foxeer F722 V4
firmware version:
ESC's: Foxeer Reaper F4 65A 128K
motors: Foxeer Datura 2806.5 - 1350KV or 1750KV
propellors: DALprop 7" Fold v2
FPV camera: Foxeer Apollo micro
VTX: DJI Vista (see product page for other options)
GPS: yes. BN220
Lipo: not included.
OSD: yes by Betaflight
smart Audio: yes (DJI in this case)
buzzer: nope
LED's: nope
spare props: nope
Build quality: 7.5 / 10
packaging: 7 / 10

Hi there people..

I recently did a series of video's on this Elegoo printer.. as the brand was new to me I wanted to see how polisched the setup procedure of this brand's printers is..
And maybe you are wondering if this brand is even wurth a look... I think they are though I have no steak in it..

Setup Procedure for the Elegoo Neptune 3 MAX 3D Printer! (16 min 3 sec)

Hi there people,

I have so far only had Creality printers but came across the Neptune printers from Elegoo.. They actually look similar in specs to the S1 (pro) but with a more sophisticated level-sensor..

So I got one in to see what those are about!

Ofcourse feel free to add your questions / experiences.

For now here is a first look to see what you get and how it's shipped:

Go BIG! With the Elegoo Neptune 3 MAX 3D Printer! - Unboxing (27 min 45 sec)

Howdy people

so eventhough it's winter over here (well maybe Because of that :P) I'm building me a brand new FPV quadro here...
Got me a really nice Catalyst Machineworks frame and good T-motor F60 Pro V's for it...

To mix things up a bit I thought I should try a 20x20 (so small stack for heavy quad) stack from Mamba this time
I've had very good luck with the Diatone / Mamba stacks...

Let's see how this works out!

Diatone / Mamba F722 MK4 + F65 128K ESC mini stack - STACK REVIEW (18 min 25 sec)

Howdy people,

so I got me the HDzero version of Fsky's X20 radio in a few weeks back and I must say it's not easy to test that setup in a video as the radio doesn't record incoming HDzero video...

Gave it a shot though!

FrSky Tandem X20 HD + HDzero FPV Drone Testflying (reception test) (11 min 19 sec)

Howdy people,

a couple of months ago I used Aikon electronics for the first time in a quad (the Catalyst Machineworks Whoopmaster 4).. I build me a 5" freestyle quad with an Aikon stack after that and so-far so good!
Then I came across this new frame from Aikon: their Beek35 cinewhoop.. Interesting!

So I am basically going to build the BNF version of that quad that you can find at Banggood.. Strange to see that BNF isn't on Aikon site (?)

Anyway! Let's first have a look at the frame itself...
Also feel free to add Your experiences with this quad here

Aikon GoFly Geek35 Carbon Fiber CineWhoop - FRAME REVIEW (17 min 27 sec)

Hi there people,

the video below is mostly a vlog in which I test if the Tandem X20 radio is at all a suitable radio for FPV drone flying.. I wanted to know for myself as I receltly got rid of my multi-protocol radio... I now have a handfull of quads with Frsky receivers in it sooo.....

Apart from that I think people that fly RC planes with the Tandem radio's might sometimes wonder if they can try FPV flying with a slightly lower investment upfront by using their Tandem radio...

so here we go

Frsky Tandem X20 for FPV Drone Flying ???? (18 min 22 sec)

Howdy guys,

soooooo yep.. Foxeer recently released this 2500mW VTX.. Impressive! Or is it? At least that output power spec is impressive I guess.. But does it deliver??

Also: do my tests actually make any sense?? Your imput will be appreciated!

So... here are my tests & findings:

Foxeer Reaper Extreme 2500mW VTX! :O REVIEW (31 min 10 sec)

Hi there people

yes I know.. RTF means someting else then what you will receive from Foxeer :P I have tried to explain RTF means to them, but it didn't take :P hahaha
Okee.. so they will be shipping a BNF or PNF drone to you...

Other then that: I have been flying the Aura 5 frames for about a year now and I have not found a better replacement (which isn't twice the price).. so for me these are the perfect send-and-smash drones...

BUT.. Foxeer isn't a budget brand.. especially their stacks are Good, but also NOT cheap... So the enite Aura 5 quad, isn't a bargain....

First video on the quad is a parts overview:

Foxeer's Endgame! Aura 5 RTF - Freestyle Quad - PARTS REVIEW (20 min 13 sec)

Hi there RC people..

sooooo I'll be honest: Frsky getting into HDzero was the last things I expected! Until I saw someone mention "HDzero" in a discusion about this upcoming radio.. And the rest is history I guess

I got me my X20 HD in last week, and I'll start this thread with a first look at the radio
Also a bit of a side-by-side with the non HD version as I now have both...
And my thought on the step into HDzero by Frsyk (which surpriced me I must say)

Next thing we know Frsky will be making ELRS things oeps wait.. they already do :$

FrSky Tandem X20 HD + HDzero ! :O - First Look + Discussion (26 min 15 sec)

Halloa people,

review time! Today a short video on CMW's BIG 4" cinematic Whoop frame. It for sure looks complex at a first glance..
Is it actually? Is it hard to build maybe? Fit & finish??

Let's have a look

Catalyst Machineworks WHOOPMASTER 4 - FRAME REVIEW ! (10 min 0 sec)

Halloa people,

over here in DutchRC land an upgrade / update of my 3D printer was long overdue. I have had the original Ender-3 for 4 years, and eventhough it still worked perfectly I wanted to invest in better prints + a better user-experience.

And in case you are not familiar with them yet:
Ender-3 S1 & S1 Pro are new 2022 printers. They aren't mere updates to the previous version(s).. The S1 & S1 pro are a less budget oriented version.

At the time I'm writing this I just received the printer so I don't have a lot of experience with it Yet.. I will expand this SP as time goes on.

Let's start with an unboxing!

Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro - Flagship Printer UNBOXING ! (10 min 54 sec)

Main features compared to the Ender-3 V2:

• Flexible magnatic print surface
• Direct drive print head (non bowden)
• Semi automatic bed leveling
• Fillament sensor
• upgrades frame rails
• Dual Z-drive
• Overhead LED light bar on the Pro version
• Color-touch screen on the Pro version

Creality Ender-3 S1:
https://www.creality3dofficial.com/p...ive-3d-printer

Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro:
https://www.creality3dofficial.com/p...pro-3d-printer

Hi there RC people,

so up this point it was all fun & games on my YT channel but things are gonna get more serious now. There are cinematic drones and cinematic drones..
This series is about one that leans more towards professional use.
That does Not mean it can carry a Red camera, so no Holliwood productions this time :P

I'll be doing several video's on this drone where the first one is a detailed frame-build-how-to.. In case you ordered this frame or when you simply want to know how complicated the build is

Catalyst Machineworks WHOOPMASTER 4 - Full Frame Build ! (32 min 0 sec)

don't hesitate to ask OR add your own experiences with the quad!

Howdy people,

soooo.. what the title says right the below video main purpose is to show how easy / hard building a quad is.. Ofcourse my friend did have my help, but did most of the building himself

So in case you were wondering if you should take the plunge....

Helping a Beginner buid a FPV Racing Quad! :D (Rotorama Meffie 3" v2 - Part II) (18 min 6 sec)

Parts list!
the Meffie 3" v2 ARF: https://www.rotorama.com/sety/rotorama-meffie-3-v2-arf

Diatone Mamba F722 AIO board: https://www.diatone.us/collections/a...722-mk1-35a-fc

Diatone solder practice board: https://www.diatone.us/products/mamb...6f75c275&_ss=r

Xnova T1404 3800Kv motors: https://www.xnovamotors.com/new-xnov...racing-series/

Foxeer micro Predator 5: https://www.foxeer.com/foxeer-19-19m...uper-wdr-g-303

Diatone Ultra Tiny VTX: https://www.diatone.us/collections/m...eo-transmitter

Foxeer lollipop ufl: https://www.rotorama.com/anteny/foxe...hcp-micro-u-fl

Frsky XM+ receiver: https://www.rotorama.com/rc/frsky-xm

HQprop T3x2.5x3: https://www.rotorama.com/vrtule/hqprop-t3x2-5x3-durable