byron185 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 hi I fancy a quad copter RTF but know nothing about these I like the look of the hubsan FPV am I wasting my money ? got about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebby Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) hi I fancy a quad copter RTF but know nothing about these I like the look of the hubsan FPV am I wasting my money ? got about Edited August 6, 2014 by hebby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 have you ever flown before , ie rc aircraft mainly helicopters. so if you have not flown or this is your kind of step into the air, can i say SAVE the 200 pounds. pop it aside and remove about 50 pounds. go and find something like a WLTOYS 949 and or a Hubsan x4 ( the latter is smaller, the fore is slightly bigger ) play with these little beasties, they can take some grief, when it breaks you fix it. if a motor burns out you need to replace it, when a props thrown you will repair it. next your going to fly it like you stolen it, i mean fly 24/7 until you no longer crash and can fly in any direction and have orientation all the time. DONE THAT ? yeah right now your ready, you CAN fly thats what that little angry wasp has done, its taught you to fly learn control, you can take nearly any quadcopter and with the right mode of flight control it safely but have fun at the same time. i think most in the forum have owned the hubsan or a slighlty bigger version and soon after started to plan out a quadcopter build. so yeah save about 150 quid grab a hubsan rash it to the ground until you beat it into submission then have a look at what you want, FPV cameras and fancy views, or seat of the pants acro flying and fpv . maybe build a quad to your own specs with things you would like it to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevoMikey Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I have the x4 and its my first air rc. It's fab. Really strong and takes some serious abuse. I opted for the 2mp version and not the fpv. Apparently the fpv handset destroys a set of duracells in 30 minutes. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysjim Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I've got the standard x4. First flying rc, love it to bits. Definitely buy the shield for the props. I sliced my toe open when I got too close and panicked causing me to lose control. I've also got two batteries and plan on getting another one or two to get more use out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banners Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Another vote for the x4 for a cheap entrance into the skies. I think I ordered 4 more batteries and the quad for less than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 being an older fellow like myself and nodoubt possibly have little/young ones. have to say the small quads are the way to go. its a small step into a huge world. but the step you take is big enough and the skill you learn good enough for you to safely control a much larger rotorcopter , that said even step into fixed pitch helicopters to. be a nice suprise dad unboxing a hubsan with young lad in tow down the mancave. and more so when good old dad says " its for me and you lad to learn to fly " while flying the hubsan to its near death, you can use the time to mull the sites online with lad and look at the other quadcopters around , movies ( team black sheep well worth watching ) and likes. having a hobby you can both relate to and talk about is great to and the social interaction good also. so yep my thumbs up goes to the baby quads like the hubsan and likes, yes they look toy'ish but do not be fooled they run the same algorthms used in the large machines. just marketed towards the general hobby user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevoMikey Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The hubsan x4 has been an excellent learner for me, i have had it about 3 weeks now and flown it pretty much non stop. I can soar it around and kiss the ground at high speeds swooping from huge altitudes, i am really pleased with what i have learnt, i feel like i may be almost ready for something bigger, like the dji phantom, i cant recommend the x4 enough though. i have 5 batteries for it, 3 chargers and a load of props so i can fly as long as i want. I had my first minor repair today, one of the led wires came off the pcb, a quick resolder later and she is like new. Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCHH Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Get yourself a Q-Bot Micro and a normal 2.4GHz 6 channel transmitter - something like a DX6i. (or go real advanced and get an FrSky Taranis transmitter that will last a lifetime!!!) You then have the basis for learning to fly somethings very cheap - the quad is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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