37minute FPV flight - Flywoo Explorer LR 

After seeing this, I went over to my lipos batteries and yelled at them to be more like lithium ion

Ok das ist krass 🤯 Great that you put your punch behind this beyond “flight time on packaging” claims ❤️

Pushing the boundaries of FPV - insane!

This drone is a masterpiece ! Thank you Dave 🙏🙏🙏

Thanks for all your videos. They really helped me get into this hobby.

Wow! I will be super happy even at half your flying time!

i ordered mine last night!!! super stoked!!

Getting mine tomorrow 🤪 stepping up from my first fpv drone tinyhawlk 2s I can't wait. Thanks Dave 😁👊🏿

Thank you for doing thes test. I found it very helpful.

Echt super Arbeit. Machst uns stolz. Weiter so.

This drone is a masterpiece Thank you Dave Thank you Thank you

great vid!

"I'm not sure if this runs on 3s" *Runs it down to 7 volts* haha

That's awesome! I need one for this!

really impressive 👍

I love you battery set up for your orqAs! I am running the same cable then to a USB power pack too. Super nice! Just saw it and had to comment definitely want to pick one of these little guys up

Amazing bro 👍

Very nice! I'll also be doing a 3S Lion test on my Micro Long range build. I'm using the iFlight 1404 4500 KV so great for 3S.

I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it.

Congrats on being the first to make a RTF build that you can actually buy, that takes component builds into commercial quad territory. I often wondered why this hasn't been done before. Li-Ion and small efficient motors is not a thing for the race quad community, maybe. But the Lipo version for sale is very impressive too. Did the two blades have a big impact ? It's gonna be a big hit, so I hope you can keep up production with the demand. This is the biggest shift in the industry for a while. Just wait until the other companies get on it. I'll order the analog 150$ version and perhaps swap the video for an old Connex HD camera/tx-rx digital no latency system I've got laying around. Not gonna shell out for the DJI system just yet, when I already got everything (except the few km longer range though). Also looking forward to see what it does with a Li-Ion option under 250g, so I can fly around in the city.

just picked mine up, cant wait to fly today! great video and thumbs up. would be cool to see how YOU made the 3s battery....

Will be grabbing a vista version as soon as I find one in stock. Been using the DJI transmitter on my quads but ordered a Tango 2 Pro to use for LR. Do you have any issues putting the immortal T in the front when you are really far out?

Awesome concept, I just wish the analog version had a better camera and an 800mw vtx. Impressive flight times!

Amazing!!! 38 minutes!!!!

Thanks as always Dave. Is it normal for the explorer to wobble on the lion packs? I'm assuming it's the extra weight, but when I use a 3S or 4S lion pack the quad wobbles.

A while back, I put HQ 4x2x2 props (that BARELY fit) on my 1306 3" quad. It is built to be a 4S quad, but I strapped Zoe's 3250 mAh 2S to the top and did some test flights. I was able to squeeze the GPS, a Caddx Turtle, and a big VTX in just barely under 250g. The first flight was over 19 minutes and the quad traveled 6 miles. I did the same thing again, but with more throttle. It was 6 miles again, but this time in 13 minutes. The next test got me 6 miles again, but this time in 10 minutes. On that poor 2S battery, I believe this was at a pretty constant 75% throttle. I think the distance traveled is more interesting than the flight time, and I think it is even more interesting that the quad kept going 6 miles no matter how fast I went. Knowing that I can fly to a point 3 miles away and still make it back at (almost?) any speed seems easier for planning than knowing how long I can stay in the air. You're doing a good job, Dave! Keep it up.

looks awesome! how is that battery pack holding up?

Great video. Did you found time to test a 4s 18650 pack? I'm wondering whether 3s or 4s gives the best flight performance and flight time on the Explorer LR.

Hi Dave, please can you suggest what PID setting to tweak in Betaflight 4.2 to handle wind better? My weight with camera is about 370g. Thanks.

I definitely need to get one of these for our search and rescue devision of out ses crew in my home town ❤. Have you looked at cr123a lithium battery's? They are a 16340 battery

Hi Dave, thank you for your video! I saw you wrote in your Thingiverse page that you gave up flying with 18650 while here you are using that... so... what's exactly about that? 18650 could be good at least for a "soft" cruise?

Super 💪😃👍

nice try 👍 I will try it. very helpful to me 🙏😁

Woo good 👍👍

Ia that patch you're using recommended over a crosshair style one?

Battery last so long he got bored lol This little drone is pushing the boundaries with not just performance but price as well. Look forward to seeing other companies follow after seeing the success of this drone. Prices is what is scaring people to this hobby I believe.

Getting one for this summer

Hey Dave. Wondering if you could answer a question for me. I bought the FLywoo explore LR 4"analog V1 and want to put my vista unit in it. I heard there is issues with freezing DJI osd though. How can i fix this? should i put the gps on soft serial instead or whats the solution? how should I wire it. I love your design to death by the way. My favorite quad.

Thanks for the vids of the explorer, I did my maiden and it was such a smooth flying drone at default settings. I'm getting ready to do my RTH and failsafe testing but need to know what should my radio's failsafe setting be set to in order for the RTH and failsafe to work properly. I own a Jumper T16 Pro radio and using an XM+ rx for now. I followed the Betaflight configuration for GPS there but not sure how it should be set on the radio. Many thanks for such a great drone.

What was throttle percentage at with 3s 3000mah to hover and fly. Heard 4s 650 or 850 40% hovering

Amazing product Dave, can you help me on how to setup the current meter? Are you using the adc meter in betaflight? Thanks! 👍

did you build the same li ion pack as in Oscars tutorial? And did you solder or spot weld?

Dave, what flight mode did you use for this long flight? and this 3S battery is 3000mah? would you know which version of the betaflight is in it?

Would the flywoo let have anny issues if I swap xt30 to xt60 battery connector. Also would it be a a good idea to fit a 4k runcam split with the flywoo?

Hi. Can it accommodate a 19mm-wide camera or 14mm only? Thanks.

Your OSD spent the last few minutes yelling at you about killing the batteries. So thoughtful

Hi Dave.I am struggling to find flywoo explorer LR HD's CG point.I couldn't find any info on its manual.Please suggest.Thanks.

Hello, excellent !! Flywoo explorer question: how can I place the two TBS rx nano diversity antennas in the explorer (example photo or video)?

Will the original micro long range insta mount fit the flywoo version?

What antennas would you recommend using on the goggles?

will i get better range using TBS Crossfire? or would the DJI Radio suffice?

How many mah the vt6? Very nice vid bro!! Keep it up🙌🏻🙌🏻

Will one more 18650, making it a 4S pack, give it more punch or will the added weight make it even worse?

@Dave_C FPV, what was your throttle position at for the majority of the flight on that 3s?

Interesting, only going to 11v on a 4s I got my racing/freestyle hybrid quad to 24 minutes with li-ion batteries. I was running the exact same 5048 props that I would run any other day and the same 2400 kv snail motors :)

What’s the max speed? I know you’ve said cruising is 30mph but to buy it I really want to know what it’ll max out at and what the acceleration is like.

I'm going to try a 2S 4850kV setup to try and get the maximum Wh out of a set of Li-Ions, carry a naked GoPro and still be under 250g (otherwise, what's the point other than scouting?), but I don't think running below 2.5V per cell (5V) will be an option for the running gear. By the time you got to 2.5, your voltage was dropping like a stone, so there's not much reserve beyond that regardless. Would be extremely pleased with 20 minutes or 15 on lipo's if it flys OK. Won't be for awhile... waiting for parts.

Hi do you know if I can buy a Li-Ion Pack like yours? I don't like tinkering with batteries. Grüße aus Poing :P

Hi, can anyone recommend a trusted place to buy the Sony VTC-6 cells?

What is your current draw value in betaflight please? Is it accurate?

If I buy the 4s o3 version drone, can I do the same 30+ time with the 3s battery pack.

I ordered the Dave C Fpv Explorer LR. Can you help me setup my crossfire where it shows correctly in my DJI goggles?

what type of font are u choose in osd

Hi Dave_C FPV are you able to get inav working on the goku 16x16 stack in this kit? I just received mine and the after doing a diff all in BetaFlight, I immediately flashed inav 2.6 and everything seems to be working except all 4 motors in the mixer/output tab. Only motor 1 spins. Thoughts?

Has anyone had any issues with the explorer not binding with the TBS Tango 2?

Dude I love that frame!!! I think I might buy it. Is there a analog version of that quad?

What are the best props for winter wind?

Super cool, I've built the 3'', about to start the 4'' version and I want to buy this one. I think I have a problem. LOL. What was the weight of your 3s Li-Ion battery pack?

Where Where do I find the CLI dump for the FC version down to 4.1.1? I find the CLI dump for the FC version down to 4.1.1?

I've seen reviews using a 4s liion pack. Are those on different versions than this? I'm not wanting to overload the weight. I'm also curious about the shorter 18650's used in the Frsky Xlite radio...

Hi Dave, great quad, I have been enjoying mine. Do you have any advice in getting better vtx range with the analog version? I have the the f7 v2 pro analog with 600mw goku vtx and true-d receiver module tried both triple feed patch for a max of 1.2km and the IRC LZ mini -patch array for a max of about 1km. Any tips from anyone for getting better range will be much appreciated.

Same question, ignoring the 250g limit, do you think a 4s pack would fit?

Quite a weight saving over the caddx vista.

Can I charge li ion pack with a lipo charger (iMax b6)

Hey buddy do you need any testers for that new 5in frame. I really want it bad I’ll even pay

Exalent Dave great work. I might just have to order another one 🤭 would it work with 4s lithium ion pack.? Or would that be pushing it over the 250grams .

I'm so tempted to get one of these. Can you post a link that's not from Banggood?

Very impressive ! Can't wait to get the digital one. What does the analog version weight with the 3s ? :) keep it up !

You can try it with a stripped down gopro.. Should be lighter than the dji version and get good footage..

I ordered your nice design from Flywoo the second they started selling it. Unfortunately I was just finally notified that it never left Hong Kong, was turned around and sent back to Flywoo. So they have my $322, and my drone and never answer my emails. GRRRR!

Have you tried flying it with a Gopro Session or is it too heavy for this quad?

Can I upgrade a powerful VTX and go further away?

Hi Dave, has the gps locking issue been addressed the tarsier version? I saw that the GPS is mounted on the battery strap in that model. Tarsier has been know to cause RF noise on frequencies used by GPS and prevents you from getting a lock. Keep up the great work, thx

What cells were you using?

Can you install a runcam hybrid with it?

Hi Dave, can you tell me if it's possible to install the DJI AIR UNIT instead of the Caddx Vista, in that frame?

Still waiting on mine from flywoo. Paid 40 dollars for dhl express shipping but over a week and it still says currier hasn't even picked it up yet. Wish I could have grabbed one when they were cheap mine was 290 for analog.

Amazing video And what about 4s lion?! That would be interesting

Can I pair this with my radio link a10?

Which Li-ion packs do you guys think are best? While I'm waiting for my Explorer, I'm looking to buy a pack or two (I don't really feel comfortable soldering batteries myself). Do you think a lighter 3s or a heavier 4s Li-ion will give more flight time? I've considered the ZOHD Lionpacks, 3500mah 3s or 4s, but they only have a 10A discharge rating. You would also would have to swap out the XT60 for an XT30 or use an adapter. www.zohd.net/lionpack Alternatively, I've looked at some custom built ones with like these below. They "only" have 3000mah but a higher discharge rating (these are the same VTC6 Sony cells that are used in this video) and you could order them with XT30 already installed. www.farinsframes.com/li-ion-4s-3000mah-30a-battery-pack/ Any thoughts? 3s or 4s, 3000mah or 3500mah?

Hat die Drohne auch ein mikrofon?

What's auw with lithium ion battery ?

Did you charge the pack to 4.2v per cell or 4.1v?

How far do u think this thing will go with a just a normal triple feed patch? And do u think I should invest rather in better antennas or a better vtx?

Question!!??... CAN the 5.8G video link even at 1000mw make it 10K?? That’s my wondering.... would you have to go to say 1.3G or 2.4G video? Maybe with ground station? Thanks!! 👍🏻

Can you use flysky receiver for this? All i have is flysky i6

Very good review. So for a REAL long range not limited by the transmitter, do you suggest the crossfire version and then change the vtx? That's all? It would be awesome to fly all this time without having range limit.

Ouahhhh, impressive really! I whant bought this awesome quad now! What the best solution for my in Normandy to buy your product please? Thanks

Will the FC accept PPM?

How does this handle any type of throttle punching? li Ions have super low C ratings and hovering looks like he's already at 2c of maybe 5-10 at the complete max