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Couldn't agree more. The EVO is a good aircraft and there are a LOT of people flying these without issue. The A2 controller certainly has had teething issues but those seem to have been dealt with by most accounts.

We can argue all we like about 4k v this and that but at the end if the day, if that is what the market is after then we need to supply Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Breaking in batteries is a bit of a myth to be honest. There are no hard facts about how effective this is. However, given that it is hardly a faff to break batteries in so why not do it anyhow because it certainly wont harm the batteries. As for keeping the batteries on the charger once the...

Absolutely. The only way to stop the spark is have a specific anti-spark device fitted. The Jeti is the only connector I have come across with this fitted. The other way to prevent sparks is fitting a device like the Emcotec safety switch

You need to do a bit of calculating first. What motors are you using, what can be their current draw, from that what is the total currant draw your system could pull, get wire to suit accordingly. My HL octo uses 10 AWG from the batteries to the power distro core and then I think the ESCs use 14AWG.

I use Anderson Powerpoles on everything from my 450 Single rotors all the way up to my Skyjib and 12s 3d Rush 750. I double them up though on my Octo and 700 class SRH setups. I love these because there is no soldering and getting them apart is so easy whilst being rock solid in flight. With all...

Just get a bunch of 12AWG silicone wire and you will be good to go. 14AWG would also work but when it comes to power, headroom is never a bad approach. That will handle anything that your system could throw at it. As for the motors not starting until you go the sticks to nearly half way, that...

Heliguy normally has them in stock and they are one of the more local shops to you- just up in Newcastle. Give Justin a ring and he will sort you out (I might be a bit biased here if you look at my sig!). Oh, if the weather looks good on Sun I might be flying. Ill ping you a PM if I am heading out.

How do you think things like Predator, Global Hawk and the rest are flow? Funnily enough, from a bloke, on the ground using a remote device. The only difference is the quality and the range of the comms link, oh and the price! The word drone was originally used for the military because they...

Phoenix also has a quad or two. I don't think that quads in Phoenix or Real Flight (6.5 was the version I tested) have a very realistic feel but they still suffice in terms of getting your stickology sorted.

What gains are you using for this and are you using the ESC brake. I have tried a quad using these motors and props but it just wouldn't fly and kept loosing control as if the gains were way out. It was as if the blades being the size they were were carrying too much energy and thus needed a bit...

iCharger 4010duo knocks all others clean out of the park in my opinion. Cellpro Powerlabs are the others to consider. These are about as good as they get but, having used both, the iCharger is a clear winner. Easier to use, has two channels ie two different batteries can be charged at once. Get...

Lovely looking machine but in my opinion, this is form over function and at a hell of a price. Having said that it's hard to make a propper call with so little info on the frame and without being able to see one in person. It does look like the mutt's nuts though.

If Im flying in manual I pull back on the stick but absolutely not if flying ATTI or GPS. To me flying a MR in manual is pretty much identical to flying my SR helis. If I don't pull back on the stick then the turn just goes wrong. Off course, if you pull back too much you will slow the machine...

I use the wi-spy too. I think it is an excellent device and it gives you a very good idea on what is happening. How you react to it is up to you but with this, at least it is an informed decision. I found it particularly useful in London where 2.4 is hit hard with wifi and all sorts of things...

The joys of the coordinated turn! Flying in manual is different to GPS or ATTI. Starting with manual: A turn to the left is initiated by pushing the right stick (if using a Mode 2 transmitter ie cyclic on the right, throttle and yaw on the left) to the left. A brief moment later, the right...

ML is really just 1080. Without my camera sat beside me, I think you can set the ML hack for a genuine 2k setup BUT I don't think there is a CF card that can reliably handle the full 2K write speeds. Better off regarding the ML hack as 1080 I reckon (not that there is a lot of difference in 2k v...

I think I will read that when I next get a bout of insomnia! Joking aside, good link Dave, it is always good to get info from an authoritative source which doesn't happen often in forums (any forum that is, not just here!).

Normally there are two reasons for not spooling up: 1/ One of your channells is reversed. When you push your sticks forward, the slider in the assistant software should go right. 2/ ESCs have not been calibrated to your transmitter. To check this, do the CSC and immediately start to move the...

Some tips that have served me well: If flying in manual fly at least 3 mistakes high! In otherwords get the aircraft up to a height where you have time to recover should you zig when you should have zagged Take off: If taking off in Atti or GPS then keep your right hand off the cyclic entirely...