Can I fly with one dead motor?
Can I fly my quadcopter with one propeller or motor loss?
Usually the answer is No!
For redundancy you will need at least a hexacopter but, the best for motor or prop failsafe operations are the octacopters.
In the YouTube video below you can see what happens if you lose one propeller of your quadcopter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsHryqnvyYA
Thanks for the new quadrocopter failsafe algorithm, the aircraft can recovery after propeller or...
Cheerson CX-30W WIFI FPV quadcopter for iPhones
A few months ago, the Chinese Cheerson manufacturer launched a very attractive quadcopter with an extremely ugly remote controller, the CX-30.
Now, they quit with the physical remote controller, and they added to the CX-30W remote control support with modern IOS mobile phones (iPhones from Apple).
Right now, I received an email from the manufacturer. I have asked them about the...
Quadcopter flying tips
Reading the FY-X8's user manual, I found some interesting and useful tips for all quadcopter flyers.
If you are a beginner flyer or you just bought your new quadcopter, firstly try only with basic movements, up and down, back and forth. Once you know those movements properly move up to repeating the same movements with nose in, tail out.
The configuration of the...
Syma X5C-1 upgraded version of X5C
Syma Toys recently launched a new upgraded version of the X5C for lower shipping cost.
The new X5C-1 package includes the same quadcopter and transmitter as the older X5C version, just the fancy box it was replaced with something smaller.
Because of no hardware improvement (longer flight time or longer mote control distance ), you can choose the cheaper price. Probably the new Syma X5C-1 will be cheaper...
Quadcopter Rim lighting in photography
As we know, over the time quadcopters became accessible for hobbyist and some industries. At the beginning, the main application for this kind of aircrafts was in the military.
Quadcopters are used now in many applications like: aerial videography, aerial cartography, package delivery - in some luxury hotels even the champagne is delivered by quadcopters. More recently quadcopters are used for Rim lighting in professional photography.
Usually, the subjects are...
IDEAFLY Apollo FPV GPS quadcopter review
With an integrated flight control system guided by GPS and wireless 5.8Ghz image transmission for FPV, this aircraft can be a very powerful substitute for the much-expensive Dji Phantom 2. The onboard GPS can provide advanced flight modes like precise position hold, fail-safe auto return, and semi-autopilot mode.
Flying with the Idea-Fly Apollo quadcopter can be remarkable even for professional pilots because is...
JJRC 1000A micro quadcopter outdoor flight
JJRC 1000A features:
Lightweight airframe with nice durability;
6-axis design makes the gyroscope adjustable, promoting flying stability;
Integrated LEDs make flying in low-light or at night conditions;
USB charging cable allows you to charge it by portable computers;
Flight time is only 5-8 minutes, but it's usual for this sized micro quadcopter;
control distance is very impressive, about 80-100m;
Incredibly stable, it is perfect for beginner flyers;
Compatible...
Syma X5C range Hack
Yesterday, finally, I had enough time to hack my Syma X5C transmitter.
Why I had to make this hack risking to brick my transmitter? because I need more the 30m for a decent outdoor flight.
Last week I was curios what's inside the Syma X5C transmitter and how can I extend the control, as well the flight distance. Of course, like a bad...
Galaxy Visitor 3 outdoor flight video
Galaxy Visitor 3 outdoor flight video.
Some of the features that will help you for a spectacular and easy flight with this quadcopter:
Anti-collision guard simply by switching the acceleration sensor on and off ;
LEDs of different colors make it simple to detect the aircraft in the night;
Internal height sensor for altitude hovering;
Signal Loss Protection function, if the signal is lost, the quadcopter...
Syma X5C Auto Cut-off test
Today, I read on the rcgroups.com forum about some complains regarding the auto cut-off issues on the X5C quadcopter.
I decided to test this problem by myself because it can produce some unhappy things like the flyaway.
Syma X5C Auto Cut-off video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jENVXhkRgqM&feature=youtu.be
After few tests, the results were promising, every time I stopped the remote controller (resulting remote signal loss), in 2-3 seconds all...
Cheerson CX-30 Promo Video
Cheerson CX-30 2.4G 4CH 6 Axis RC Quadcopter promo video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypGk_fPquDI
The Cheerson CX30 Quadcopter takes fun to a new level. It's a very versatile aircraft that is appropriate for indoor flight. It's also good for night flights with it's in-built LEDs.
You can read the full review of this quadcopter here: Cheerson CX-30 review, also you can download the user manual from my website.