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...
ARF, PNP, BNF and RTF drones explained
If you are a regular reader of FirstQuadcotper.com, you probably noticed that in my drone reviews I use many times terms like "ARF", "PNP", "BNF" or "RTF". In this article I will explain each of these jargons.
It is very important to know what exactly stands behind this acronyms because you can find the same drone in multiple package variants (PNP, BNF...
Calibrating the VISUO XS809HW: Step by step guide
Based on my experience, after a few crashes, drones start to fly abnormally even if there are no visible damage. Performing gyro-calibration can solve sideward flying or other flight disorders of your VISUO XS809HW.
Lately, I have received many emails regarding how to calibrate the VISUO XS809HW drone, so I thought it would be helpful to make a step-by-step tutorial...
DJI Mavic Mini tutorials (How-tos)
While the Mavic MINI is easy to fly out of the box, every newbie pilot should watch these tutorials. They will learn them not just to use different QuickShots modes but also how to safely take-off and land. My plan is also to share here undocumented tips and tricks.
Mavic Mini video tutorials
From learning to fly your DJI Mavic Mini...
Mavic Air 2: ActiveTrack & QUICKSHOT explained
Getting smooth and cinematic shots haven’t been easier on a drone. Today we're gonna test all the active tracks and quick shots of the DJI Mavic Air 2 drone. These creative modes allow taking incredible videos even by totally newbie pilots.
These automated flight modes were firstly introduced by DJI with the first generation of Mavic drones.
Mavic Air 2 ActiveTrack...
Syma X5C repair
Syma X5C repair - motor replace
Few month ago I crashed my Syma X5C in the backyard and I recovered the quadcopter only after few minutes. Unfortunately, because the motors of the quad didn’t stopped after hitting the ground, the propellers have hooked in 20cm high grass.
After I removed all the grasses around the propellers and motors shafts I tried to fly again with my Syma X5C but two of the motors didn’t...
FPV Guidebook: Illustrated Diagrams for newcomers in FPV World
Have you ever found yourself up late, searching for flight controller or receiver pinouts, or struggling to recall product details? Have you posted a question online, only to wait hours for a response that comes after you've already solved the issue yourself? Or perhaps you're tired of constantly running back and forth between your soldering station and computer while...
F450 Flame Wheel with APM 2.8 FC: My First DIY Quadcopter
My son is always willing to help me in building or disassembling any kind of stuff, so he was very enthusiastic when I told him about the plan to build a quadcopter from scratch (OK, almost from scratch). His only complaint was why we didn't build an octa-copter or at least a hexacopter. I promised him that if this...
Story of my first drone flyaway
All about drone quadcopter flyaway
Probably few of U will ask, what does it mean "flyaway". Frankly, is one of the ugliest things that could happen with your favorite quadcopter. When flyaway occurs you totally loose the control of the drone and it will fly away from you in one direction or chaotically changing its flight path. I read somewhere that the quad...