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08-02-2013 06:06 PM

bensidus197217

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

Thanks for the tip Gord I do have a QX and that was what started my new love affair with quads. That Qx is such a blast, it flies in wind I often wouldn't fly my 500 size heli in and never fly my 450 in. I'm going slow on this pricey one though because I want to do the FPV thing and I want to do it right.

08-02-2013 04:06 PM

Singleminded

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

Since you are on a budget (aren't we all?) you might consider buying a small, inexpensive quad and learn to fly it before investing some serious change in a more sophisticated quad.....!

When (not if) you crash, the costs will be minimal and repairs will be easy....consider the Blade mQX....it has AS3X and can take a lot of punishment (I know!) during your progress through the learning curve!

Just a beginner too!

08-02-2013 01:33 PM

Max

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

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Originally Posted by bensidus197217

I have a DJI 450 and Naza with GPS on the way it should be here by Friday.

Excellent! Keep us posted on your progress.

07-31-2013 04:30 PM

bensidus197217

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

Looked up that link Max and I very much like the look of it and the price thanks for the info.

07-31-2013 04:27 PM

bensidus197217

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

I have a DJI 450 and Naza with GPS on the way it should be here by Friday.

07-31-2013 02:59 PM

Max

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

Great Stuff, Jim.

Do you have a quad yet? Get the GLB x525 quad for $120, includes everything you need, + FREE shipping. It even comes with a KK board that you can sell to someone for a couple of bucks..LOL

http://www.goodluckbuy.com/x525-v3-q...lticopter.html

That GLB525 is what I have my Naza in. So far its the best flier of my pile of quads and hexa's

It does the job.

07-30-2013 09:50 AM

bensidus197217

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

Interesting stuff guys. The Naza I have coming has the GPS module and controller as a set now if I bought them separate the cost would be around $280. As was stated I really prefer stability and high speed with this won't happen, if I need speed I have the Blade QX and MCXP those I can afford to pile up.

07-30-2013 01:18 AM

RCcanuck

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

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Why is that, I have one that I upgraded the software to 1.5, at least a person just south of the border did it for me and it works very good. The auto lvl works almost as good as a Naza I have if I keep the GPS mode turned off.

Jim

For the exact reason Max mentioned.....im not looking at what is cheap and affordable...im looking at what Jim can easily setup and fly without the frustration he will encounter with the setting up of other controllers. I think the naza is perfect for Jim.

07-26-2013 04:19 PM

JamesBC

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

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I would highly recommend that you do not get the kk2 board!

07-26-2013 04:03 PM

Max

Re: Thinking of a Quad and Fat Shark

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Originally Posted by dashpuppy

Hey max,

you want to post some links to the equipment you used for the fpv ? goggles & other equipment etc etc ?

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Originally Posted by buffythesaint

Time cop has two FC's that are great and much cheaper then the naza. they are multiwii based. The Acro naze has just gyros and acc's and the default settings are pretty good for level mode and rate mode. The Naze 32 has the same gyros and acc's but has a baro sensor and mag compass. For about $50, you can get a Ublox gps and have PH and rth, way cheaper then the DJI products and much better processor. GPS hold and rth are cool options but not really needed. Practice, is what will make you a good pilot. manual flying is always good. After a while of just hovering around, it will get boring. The need for speed will kick in and the gps and auto level will not be used. Just my 2c.

http://abusemark.com/store/index.php...products_id=38

http://abusemark.com/store/index.php...products_id=30

Here's a vid of my QAV500 and naze32 FC. I was flying in rate mode, gyros only. Super smooth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9ssPYubTak

These are great options. But Jim has a hard time flying helis these days and needs the stability and PH features to help him out when he is in a jam.

The other problem is programming the FC. Naza is really user friendly- the best I have seen so far. This will also be beneficial to Jim or anyone else who has limited computer skill. It is intuitive so anyone will be able to figure it out and use it. What kind of software is needed to program the naze32? Is it easy to operate like the Naza software or does it need you to have some computer skills to figure it out?

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