Recent content by QAVRT

I used to only use Safari on my Apple computers, but I've noticed Safari is starting to have issues loading pages. I used to use Firefox, but I noticed it has a memory leak and drags down the speed of my older Apple computers. So I switched to Chrome which actually works very well....

Strange... I use BetaFlight on a 2008 Macbook Pro with no issues. I also use it on a first gen Macbook Air with no issues.... What I do is use Google Chrome. Download/Install Google Chrome. Then go to the Google app store and download BetaFlight from there. It comes up every time... Now...

I had been using a NexWave FSV2442 module and read all this good info on the Furious Diversity True-D v3 module so I bought one. I'm running a FatShark HD3, the FatShark RH directional antennae, and an Immersion (flat) antennae) on it. I'd been just running the FatShark RH Directional...

I'm not sure what the association is as I'm just a participant and not someone that set-up our local MultiGP chapter. But they have races and everyone must be members of the AMA. Therefore there is Insurance for sanctioned MultiGP races... You may want to check with MultiGP...

If you are completely new to FPV, I'd strongly starting with a Simulator on your computer. Something like FPV Freerider. IMO, its the best way to get the feel of flying an FPV drone. Get all your totally "noob" crashes out of the way and learn to fly in "acro" mode. I bought an Inductrix...

Interesting you mention the Cyclones Jtrjr as those are the Props I've decided to keep using. I had been using the Quadrysteria 5040 Tri-Blades which I liked. But they tended to need a bit of throttle input when cornering. I didn't realize this till I tried the Cyclones. The Cyclones are...

I hear ya. I started with AP drones and while I consider the Mavic a "Jack of All Trades", AP drones are definitely not the same. I definitely still fly my Mavic Pro and Phantom 4, but not so much for "fun" anymore mostly when I go somewhere I want to get some images/videos. I am going to get...

I learned to find a prop you like and stick with it. Each prop I've tried has slightly different characteristics. I get used to one prop then try a different prop. Problem is some require more throttle to keep it aloft and I wind up hitting the ground or the inverse where I want to fly low...

Just wondering if others go through the same thing... Today I went out to fly. I try to fly at least once a week to try and keep the skills sharp. I don't usually have to try as I get out a couple times a week. But I'd been a bit under the weather this week and too tired to fly afterwork. So...

Yes its the Lumenier F4 FC and whatever PDB they use in the BNF QAV-R... Mine did not come with a beeper. I've thought about mounting one up and really should as I had to search a field (small area) with moderately tall grass the other day...

Just a perspective; My buddies and I went about it different ways when getting into this hobby. Now I'm not advocating one way or another, just sharing my experience... They went the budget route, building out their drones for around 150-200 bucks. I ordered a BNF QAV-R from getfpv.com and...

Back to my R/C car days racing story... (can you tell I'm old)... I quit racing a few years ago. I stored some lipos at "storage" levels for over 3 years. I also "found" a fully charged battery stored about the same time... The fully charged battery which was in a hard plastic case had...

2 to 3 days is not a big deal to keep your batteries fully charged before using them. No need to "reduce" the voltage to storage levels as doing this basically uses one of the finite cycles your battery has. I've been using Lipos for many, many, years. I started using them in R/C cars and...

Just received an email from the AMA. You are correct as of today you NO longer need to register with the FAA if you fly a drone that met their previous rules/requirements. I'm not sure what else it means other than exactly that. You no longer need to register if you are a hobbyist or plan to...

Very cool! The other day when flying mine went down in a large field and the battery disconnected. I couldn't tell where it was. I wound up walking around alot. Made me wish I my Phantom with me to search for it. I'm thinking I just might start talking it with me from now on....