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stevec · 06-04-2013, 02:31 PM

I have an hk 450 with the horrific motor from a belt cp in it and an airwolf body which the website reckons weighs 370g plus it has a 9g servo for the retracts and led lighting on it and whilst no 3d bird it is sprightly enough.

People get so hung up on power to weight ratios but they are mostly thinking of 3d style flying.

I don't believe anyone would want to fly 3d through fpv, inverted flight is weird enough without trying piro flips.

The whole bird must weigh 1kg at least.

That's 2.2 lb in USA money...

There are always stretch options as well.

Cheers
Steve

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Bengsch85 · 06-04-2013, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustStartingRC

This what?

He stated that a normal 3D 450, so one for aerobatics, usually weighs in at less then 800g. His, although it is a stretched 450, weighs 1300g and does just fine. So an additional 500g on a stretched 450 is perfectly fine.

stevec · 06-05-2013, 02:09 AM

an extra 500g on a standard motor equipped Align Trex 450 would be fine as well, if you read my post above you will see that i am running a motor from a belt cp in my airwolf bodied 450.

/Steve

vic88my · 07-10-2013, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiplashWho

In addition to all the other things mentioned, quads add in the dimension of portability. My entire setup can be carried on my back (quad included). The only thing I carry in my hands is my tripod ground station, which is only necessary sometimes as my Attitudes have built in VRx.

whiplashWho, amazing, what quad is that :? look promising like a robot, where you buy it ?

regards,
Tracy

liftmys10 · 08-07-2013, 12:03 AM

Just read this whole thread and now I dont know if I want to convert my trex 450 v2 into FPV

I was itching to make it FPV too. Did alot of research on it. Thanks alot guys!

Sinister1 · 08-09-2013, 03:23 AM

tried it with a TREX500 - I wasnt comfortable. Staring at model more than flying it FPV through the monitor

jolyboy · 08-09-2013, 05:54 PM

For fpv to be stress free on a heli it helps to have a flight controller that supports RTL and loiter (GPS position hold). I use APM on my heli and it's wicked fun. I take off, switch to loiter and put on goggles, then switch to acro mode. If I go out of range the heli flies itself home like a quad would. It's like flying a quad on steroids

Sinister1 · 08-10-2013, 04:21 PM

After trying FPV in a Trex 500 and then a DJI 450; the DJI is far less stressful than flying a Trex. I think all the stress is handled by the flight controller. The quad with a good FC takes less corrective input to fly.
Selling my Trex now.

06-04-2013, 02:31 PM	#61 (permalink)
stevec Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2009	quadcopters vs helis? I have an hk 450 with the horrific motor from a belt cp in it and an airwolf body which the website reckons weighs 370g plus it has a 9g servo for the retracts and led lighting on it and whilst no 3d bird it is sprightly enough. People get so hung up on power to weight ratios but they are mostly thinking of 3d style flying. I don't believe anyone would want to fly 3d through fpv, inverted flight is weird enough without trying piro flips. The whole bird must weigh 1kg at least. That's 2.2 lb in USA money... There are always stretch options as well. Cheers Steve Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Futaba 8FGS,Dx6. blade Nano, Blade 450x, Blade 180Cfx, Trex 250DFC pro, Raptor 90 SE Gasser. various Quads.

06-05-2013, 02:09 AM	#63 (permalink)
stevec Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2009	an extra 500g on a standard motor equipped Align Trex 450 would be fine as well, if you read my post above you will see that i am running a motor from a belt cp in my airwolf bodied 450. /Steve __________________ Futaba 8FGS,Dx6. blade Nano, Blade 450x, Blade 180Cfx, Trex 250DFC pro, Raptor 90 SE Gasser. various Quads.

08-09-2013, 05:54 PM	#67 (permalink)
jolyboy Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012	Re: quadcopters vs helis? For fpv to be stress free on a heli it helps to have a flight controller that supports RTL and loiter (GPS position hold). I use APM on my heli and it's wicked fun. I take off, switch to loiter and put on goggles, then switch to acro mode. If I go out of range the heli flies itself home like a quad would. It's like flying a quad on steroids

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08-07-2013, 12:03 AM	#65 (permalink)
liftmys10 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007	Just read this whole thread and now I dont know if I want to convert my trex 450 v2 into FPV I was itching to make it FPV too. Did alot of research on it. Thanks alot guys!

08-09-2013, 03:23 AM	#66 (permalink)
Sinister1 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	tried it with a TREX500 - I wasnt comfortable. Staring at model more than flying it FPV through the monitor

08-10-2013, 04:21 PM	#68 (permalink)
Sinister1 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	After trying FPV in a Trex 500 and then a DJI 450; the DJI is far less stressful than flying a Trex. I think all the stress is handled by the flight controller. The quad with a good FC takes less corrective input to fly. Selling my Trex now.

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