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Welcome Jay! I would say the Domida is a great choice, especially if the LHS stocks parts. The Blade NanoQX is another good choice, but either would be a great way to learn the ropes and get comfortable with orientation and controls. The blade might be better if you wanted to fly a lot...

Recently there have been some people who opened the Lite to find that the components used are identical to the V2. So the differences really come down to the firmware. Also, I believe there may be an extra CanBus port on the V2??? I set up Lite for my buddy on his scratch built H-Quad (wood...

I determine the motor (and all components) based on the camera. For instance, if by AP you are referring to a fairly inexpensive GoPro rig. Then the sunnysky would be more than capable. If you are planning on hauling a Canon 5D, the tried and true T-Motor or KDE might be your best choice. I...

What controller is being used? The electronics that balance the gimbal? Is it tarot design? Just a suggestion: it might be a good idea to provide some photos on the product page that show the gimbal without a camera attached. To get a clear view of the gimbal structure itself.

Like most things, depends on your budget. I have been very happy with the iCharger duo. You need external power supply, but they can be had cheap if you find an old server PS. There are guys who will hook you up with dual supplies (24V) for a small fee. Features that I like about the...

SOLD! Hey folks, Moving, so I'm thinning the herd and this must go. Great mid-size hex for gopro filming and long flight times, or medium sized camera/gimbal. The frame folds (arms and landing gear) making it easy to transport, has an integrated Power Distribution Board, and comes completely...

I was surprised to see him admit issues several times. Yes, I'd assume there would be some type of liability involved, if nothing else, complete replacement of crashed units.

Great article. Thanks for posting Bart! Interesting to see that Wang admits to issues with the new Phantom. And seems to admit that their infrastructure needs work.

Having accurate weather info is key. I'm lucky enough to have a small airport nearby that reports accurately. The weather has been pretty sweet around here the past few days - of course I was away, so missed the first glimpses of outdoor freedom :)

Steve, It would be a great idea to seek out a flying club in your area. Not for building the MR, but for help as a spotter. When you mentioned "partially sighted," the first thing I thought of was a good local flying club would be your best bet. The folks at the club can help with setup and...

Congratulations on the new release. Do you have a retail price you can tell us? Is it using a gimbal controller of your own design, or alexmos?

Hello there Quadboy! Welcome aboard. Sounds like you e got a barrel of fun coming your way. Glad to see you chose to learn on a slightly smaller scale before diving into the deep end :) I'm in Vermont, and I see you're up in Maine. Hope you're finally seeing the good weather after this...

Welcome to MRF Steve! You ask a pretty big question here, especially with the recent number of new releases. :) I think you'll find some really great, knowledgable people here at the forum who are always willing to help. Please give us some more details so that we can help you hone in on a...

I have the issue with the #6 esc/motor chirping and not arming on power up. Same procedure as you, power up eventually "solves" it. Several others have had the same experience - IIRC 2 others specifically with motor 6. With me, it has happened with multiple ESCs and motor combos. And it never...

It's really frustrating. Especially when a company doesn't provide consistent data for all the models in the same line. I'm sure there's some way to figure it out correctly from those charts, but I typically look at the thrust around the middle of the list, and guesstimate from there. Not very...

I have the Weller 51 digital - which just this past year replaced the old analog version I had. You're totally right - you get what you pay for. That old one finally went in the spare bin (still working but required a screw driver to adjust the temp) after about 13 years and countless...

I think some of the bigger manufacturers like Blade are releasing RTF options.

That's really going to depend on the exact weight of the craft. At this decision point, you do not ant an estimate. For argument s sake; If you are estimating at 2.4Kg AUW - the sunnysky V3508-20 580kv motor will lift what you need (650g thrust/motor), with a 4S battery and a 15" prop - the...

Welcome aboard! Sounds like you should head over to Bart's build thread for this year - a 250 size FPV racer. You can find it in the beginner section. You have some great experience under your belt, and I look forward to your experience in the rocket and piloting world adding to the forum...

Very nice!