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Author: Julian Melo

  • SubMini 200mm FPV Quad

    SubMini 200mm FPV Quad

    Introducing the SubMini 200mm FPV quad, a custom designed multirotor. As the name indicates, is has a motor-to-motor diagonal measurement of 200mm, perfectly suited for 4″ props. The frame was designed and 3D printed in black ABS and is 4mm thick. Components (with links). Motors: RCX 1306 2300kv Props: 4045 CW & CCW from MyRcMart.com […]

  • Caliber FPV Wing – Review Part 1 – Unboxing and Assembly

    Caliber FPV Wing – Review Part 1 – Unboxing and Assembly

    Introducing the Caliber FPV Wing from Snipe Air Industries. In this video I introduce the project, unbox the package and show you the finished product after it was put together. It measures 37.5 inches (95.25 cm) in wingspan and the kit includes all the nessary hardware, including a plastic center section to hold the fpv […]

  • The Ghoul Part 2: Assembly – Building a better Phantom

    The Ghoul Part 2: Assembly – Building a better Phantom

    Here’s part 2 of the Build a Better Phantom Series: a quad with T-Motors, SimonK ESCs and an APM Mini flight controller in a Phantom shell: The Ghoul. Please visit the first part of the series to get a list of components by clicking here. Here are links to additional guides and documents needed to […]

  • The Ghoul: Building a Better DJI Phantom – Part 1

    The Ghoul: Building a Better DJI Phantom – Part 1

    Introducing the Ghoul: a quad built with a DJI Phantom Shell, but with better components and more capabilities. I came across a DJI Phantom Shell while navigating ReadyToFlyQuads.com and decided to build a quad using that shell and powering it with a Mini APM and overall better components. This is what is needed: RTF OPERA QUAD […]

  • Custom Designed 3D Printed Y6 Multirotor

    Custom Designed 3D Printed Y6 Multirotor

    Introducing my custom designed and 3D printed Y6 multirotor. After many hours of designing, printing, troubleshooting and test flying, I am finally showcasing my latest multirotor with the world. The frame base, motor holders, landing gear and 3-axis gimbal were printed 3D printed in ABS. The booms are carbon fiber tubes that are 330 mm […]

  • Durafly Das Ugly Stik Maiden Flight – Review Part 2

    Durafly Das Ugly Stik Maiden Flight – Review Part 2

    Here’s the second part of the review of the Durafly Das Ugly Stik, maiden flight. Overall, I think Hobbyking hit it out of the park with this one: it came very well packaged, putting it together was a breeze and the maiden flight was uneventful. The plane flew like it was on rails with the […]

  • Durafly Das Ugly Stik Unboxing & Assembly – Review Part 1

    Durafly Das Ugly Stik Unboxing & Assembly – Review Part 1

    Here’s the first part of my video review of the Durafly Das Ugly Stik, unboxing and assembly. Overall, I think Hobbyking hit it out of the park with this one: it came very well packaged, putting it together was a breeze and the maiden flight was uneventful. The plane flew like it was on rails […]

  • Mini Tricopter – Acro FPV at Apollo Field

    Mini Tricopter – Acro FPV at Apollo Field

    Here’s an acrobatic flight (with flips and rolls) of the Mini Tricopter from Armattan at the Apollo field.

  • Bix3 – FPV Flight at Hansen Dam

    Bix3 – FPV Flight at Hansen Dam

    Here’s a very peaceful flight at the Hansen Dam, onboard the Bix3 from Hobbyking

  • Bix3 – Maiden FPV Flight – Apollo Field

    Bix3 – Maiden FPV Flight – Apollo Field

    Here is the maiden FPV flight of the Bix3 from Hobbyking.