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Hey everybody, just wondering what y'all think about this racer: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__79022__HobbyKing_8482_Black_Widow_260_FPV_Racer_RTF_Set_Mode_2_.html This seems like a good deal for under $200, especially including the case, the Turnigy TGY-i6 transmitter, the...

Yeah, I definitely see your point! That's a nice little remote & receiver combo for the price. Kinda wish I got that one instead, though my T6 does very good and I haven't had the first complaint with it.

As for the remote, I'd go with the FlySky FS-T6. It's a very nice professional-grade starter remote, and is relatively cheap at around $50, especially considering that it includes a basic, but very nice, receiver. It has all of the basic features one would expect, while also having some more...

Yeah, good point Jackson. I've heard some bad reviews about them, but I've also heard some good ones. It's a pretty good deal if you get one that works fine out of the box though. And if someone did decide to buy one, I'd recommend buying from someone who has a good return policy. ;)

Well, here's my input: you should look into a Phantom drone, as they come equipped with a GPS, orientation sensor, and position hold, and practically fly themselves. You could buy a good older model with a GoPro mount for under $500 on eBay. They also have a real time FPV video stream back to a...

I like your spirit Patton! I totally agree, and I too would never let a tree claim my drone! So, I've got a story to share with everyone: So, back in February, we had a huge snow of almost a foot (which is strange for Alabama). So, because my Phantom Vision + wouldn't run due to technical...

A good 5 pack of batteries would be these Tenergy 380mAh batteries (You will be happy with these): http://www.amazon.com/Combo-Tenergy-Battery-Channel-QuadCopter/dp/B00HS5Y6G4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437657034&sr=8-1&keywords=hubsan+x4+battery As for the FPV controller batteries, check this...

I can definitely ell you the ones to not get! I had the X4 before, and bought a 5 pack of 500mAh blue batteries for it off of ebay. Once they arrived, of course, I immediately tried them out to see how long I could fly with them. After 1-2 flights per battery, all became swollen, and were...

Yeah, I'm waiting on mine to arrive, but I'll try to let everybody know how it is once I get it. ;) I ended up getting the Nova for free though, as gearbest.com is letting me review it and keep it. Can't beat free, especially when its free drones! ;)

Yeah, Painless360 does have some great videos! I watched a few on the CC3D FCB and they really helped out. My first build was with the CC3D, and now I don't think I could ever use a different type FCB again (possibly aside from the Atom)! :D

Well, you just have to keep in mind the price when buying. For the money, I'd say the Nova is pretty good! ;)

Well, I'm basing this from a couple of places in particular, and it does get quite a lot better reviews than the Walkera! The Walkera, from what I see, gets 2-2.5 star reviews, while the Nova gets 4 stars on hobbyking.com, and 4.5 stars on gearbest.com (as the Cheerson CX-20). I'm just going by...

The most likely suspect components would be the motor and the ESC. The first thing I would replace or test is the ESC, but It's possible that it is the motor. Sometimes the motor's windings are not very tight and uniform, and can occasionally cause problems. (This is uncommon, but is possible. I...

I also am getting the Quanum Nova, and it looks like the better option to me too. Out of the two, I'd definitely say that, for the money, the Quanum is the way to go. They can both lift a GoPro, however, I do believe you will be much more satisfied with the cheaper, but definitely not...

(1) I would go with the 15A ESCs, as that will allow for more expandability, say, if you wanted to upgrade your motors in the future. (Always make sure that they are SimonK flashed). (2) Buy a SkyRC iMax balance charger/discharger at this link...

Yeah, when you're flying around several hundred dollars worth of drone, camera, and FPV gear, you want only the best, perfectly rated, components. I agree with you 100% on that point!

Yes, it should be perfectly compatible. The 20 or 30 amp ESCs are for peak motor usage, and that much current is not actually flowing through the switches and electronics. If you are using a 6000mAh or less battery, you should be just fine. This is all my personal knowledge, and I'm not a...

Absolutely! The advanced mode it has is pretty good, and surprisingly, the yaw rate is very good. You don't usually get a good yaw rate in micro class quads. It can do good funnels, and the flips are pretty stable to. (It auto-corrects and maintains altitude after a flip). So anyway, I hope...

First, let me start out by saying that this is my all time favorite micro quad. THIS THING IS AMAZING, AND I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANYONE (YES, YOU) TO GO AND BUY ONE RIGHT NOW! This quadcopter is relatively small, and from prop guard to prop guard, it's only about 5 inches. It is extremely...

Like Jackson said, I'd remove the battery first, and then solder the new motor to the flight control board. Once soldered, see how it does. :)