All You Need to Know About the Tinyhawk II Freestyle | Unboxing, Review, and Upgrades

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This isn't a first impression, nor is it a fresh-off-the-press review. The Tinyhawk II Freestyle has been out a few months so obviously this review was in no way rushed out. But, it is quite comprehensive and should provide you with more information than your usual out-of-the-box review. So sit tight and strap in! This is a long one, but you can jump to specific sections using the table of contents below.
Table of Contents
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - Unboxing & Review
6:29 - Betaflight
7:20 - First Flight
8:10 - Upgrade Overview
9:21 - XT30 to PH2.0 Adapter
12:59 - XT30 to BT2.0 Adapter
15:13 - RX Antenna
17:47 - Lollipop Antenna
21:59 - Conclusion
23:56 - Glorious B-Roll
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-Helio RC Spring AIO
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@ichristosable 3 года назад

Hi, other reviewers suggest that you need to "unlock" the vtx to set 200mw For me both osd+betaflight show 200mw already. What's your experience with this? Do I need to "unlock" anything and if so how? Thank you for the video!

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Good shout! I think all Emax VTXs come locked from the factory, going way back to the Tinyhawk and even before that, because as one of the bigger names in the industry they have to be compliant to FCC. Aside from the power, some channels will also be unlocked. To unlock, hold down the button on the VTX, plug in a lipo, and continue holding for 5 seconds.

@ichristosable 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech thanks a lot! Will try that asap. Cheers

@ichristosable 3 года назад

Done. Noticable change in vtx range! Thanks

@ichristosable 3 года назад

@David peter ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vIjBVFJ8Y8o.html @0:55s

@fayzaanabdul3537 3 года назад

I got my tinyhawk 2 freestyle and have been flying it for a while... What do you mean by unlocking the vtx, I'm new to this lol

@Bwake750 Год назад

Ty for making this video! You dropped a knowledge bomb on me!

@ImaginationTech Год назад

Glad to have helped in whatever way :)

@OVERKILLFPV 3 года назад

Ya that lollipop attachment is sick. Awesome video!!!

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Thanks man!

@naveda08 3 года назад

Thanks for video, I just ordered mine and was looking for some batt upgrade options

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Glad I could help! Hope you get some good batts (GNB 2S 450mah are good ;) )

@oufikjeho1170 Год назад

Hi, thank you for the review! I´d like to ask, if is it possible to use transmitter and goggles from the old Tinyhawk (1)? (I mean that first one 75mm whoop style with white plastic cover) Because the look totaly similar. Thank you!

@ImaginationTech Год назад

I believe the old transmitter is a D8 transmitter, so you just need to look for the bind instructions. Similarly, the goggles can be used to pickup analog transmission from any VTX, not just the Tinyhawk, so you should be good to go. You'll likely want to upgrade from that transmitter though, something better with longer sticks and better features. :)

@RCSUPREMACY 3 года назад

How do you only have 1,100 subs? Nice video! Getting mine this week 100%

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words! People are just starting to notice my channel, but looking forward to growing my subs :)

@BigDaddyTitanE11 3 года назад

Very insightful video which is greatly appreciated!!! any recommended videos or courses on soldering for a newb like myself? Also looking to learn about rates? I took notes on what you changed for my TH!

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Just recently watched Steele's video on soldering: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HTy9Z9LpA2U.html As for rates, start with low rates, lower than the ones I have, so that it's nice and smooth and less twitchy. As you become more comfortable, you can raise it up. You'll start to get a feel for what rates you prefer.

@pierstaylor7780 3 года назад

Waiting on mine arriving. Thank you

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

🍻

@havedronewillfly3023 2 года назад

Ironically I am looking at this drone for my 1st FPV drone. After having a lot of camera drones I needed something a little faster but small enough that I could use to Chase drift cars and ice racing. These videos are still pretty relevant and helped me decide to get it I'll also be looking into all the modifications you did. Just hope my hand is steady enough lol thanks for the video

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

Top speed on this thing probably will do cyclists, but might have difficulty catching up with cars, but it's definitely recommended for a 1st (or 2nd or 3rd) FPV drone! Definitely something to add to your fleet!

@trufflecone6183 2 года назад

hey, wanna ask bout the xt30 plug. Do you know at the top of battery solder pads, there's like tiny capacitor. Do you unsolder it or you still keep it there and you put another capacitor directly on the battery solder pads?

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

I kept mine on, didn't remove it, didn't add anything else. Just snipped the PH2 from the end and replaced with xt30

@Diown 3 года назад

Thanks for the info! Which batteries are you using? And where can I buy the antenna mount? Can’t find it. Looking for frame arm with a bit motor protection as well. Can you print them?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

I'm using GNB 2S 450mah batteries. Some have said they like the 520mah, but if you have the XT30 mount and an insta360 in front it might not fit. The antenna mount is in the description. You're going to have to find someone who can 3D print it for you. As for arm protection, I don't have one and haven't really needed them for quads this size. It holds up pretty well in crashes.

@robaxelsson530 3 года назад

Love my THfreestyle so much.. looking at putting Sharkbyte on it!!

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Might be bit heavy, but yeah that would be cool

@PandaGirlMay Год назад

Hey I haven't really had a problem before but for some reason going like 30 feet away my drone breaks up goes bad connection like it goes snowy and black. But everything seems fine on it. Is there anyway to fix this like if I buy antenna for my goggles will that help do you think?

@ImaginationTech Год назад

Hey there! Yes, better antennas will help. Also note that if you go behind obstacles like houses, trees, buildings, etc., it will cause a lot of interference. Diversity goggles/receiver will also help, and you would normally put 1 omni antenna (looks like a lollipop, good omnidirectional reception but not very long range) and put 1 patch antenna (has a flat surface, good directional reception when pointed at your drone at long range).

@vanlutzfpv7990 Год назад

You may have chopped your antenna? The same thing happened to me. Sadly emax doesn’t sell a aio board for the Tinyhawk 2 Freestyle so you would have to buy a new one. Try the antenna first though.

@ImaginationTech Год назад

It's possible. There's several options if it is the antenna causing issues: Desolder and resolder a new antenna. It's not too hard, but the pads are tiny. The antennas do experience wear & tear with normal use so it's best you learn this skill sooner or later. It's coaxial, so it's similar to what you would do with the lollipop antenna upgrade (17:47) They also do sell the AIO board, but it's expensive plus shipping to wherever, might be worth it to buy a new one. Or if you can forgo the 200mw, you can get an AIO for the old Tinyhawk Freestyle, they're both basically the same aside from the VTX. You can also transplant the VTX if you have the de/soldering skill. emax-usa.com/collections/electronics/products/tinyhawk-ii-parts-all-in-one-fc-esc-vtx-f4-5a-25-100-200mw

@liorori 3 года назад

Thanks for a great video. Why not solder a UFL connector to the PCB instead of cutting the wires of the upgraded antenna? This way it's easier to upgrade more in the future and the soldering seems easier.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Yup definitely an option. Just didn't bother to nor had one at the time, so I just snipped the antenna. I would secure the antenna with liquid electrical tape or something too to make sure it doesn't get detached.

@thetribax5275 3 года назад

Is the change of VTX antenna noticable? i mean range, distortion,... in comparison of stock? does it worth upgrading?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

If you're in a flat open field (and you have a non-polarized antenna on your goggles) it might not make a big difference. But if you're flying in places with walls, trees, and/or other pilots, then yes the polarization will help with distortion and signal bouncing off of stuff so I think it's worth upgrading.

@purplemike4840 3 года назад

Hi my RX attenna got snapped do you know what i could replace this with?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

You can order an antenna for an XSR/RXSR/XM/XM+, and then just cut the exposed element to about 32mm. You can get some here and have spares for life bit.ly/339cDQd Just cut to the length you need.

@craigdavidson52 2 года назад

Hi, great video!! Where is the 2nd longer antenna from please? Can you post a link.. Thanks.

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

Check the Foxeer lollipop, linked in the description.

@craigdavidson52 2 года назад

@@ImaginationTech thanks, just to clarify is that the longer pigtail as the one you used second time after mistake has yellow top.. Thanks.

@Mojo97779 3 года назад

hey, great video. I just got my TH F2 a couple of days ago. I would like to change to 200mw but find the constructions from Emax kind of confusing, since i am new to this hobby. Could you help me?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Copied from another thread here in the comments: Good shout! I think all Emax VTXs come locked from the factory, going way back to the Tinyhawk and even before that, because as one of the bigger names in the industry they have to be compliant to FCC. Aside from the power, some channels will also be unlocked. To unlock, hold down the button on the VTX, plug in a lipo, and continue holding for 5 seconds.

@craZhobo375 3 года назад

Would it be easier to just solder a u.fl connector to the vtx and plug in a lollipop antenna? Thanks for the vid btw

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Yes, it could be easier depending on which you think is more difficult. The advantage with that is you can easily remove the antenna, but it's also potentially less secure in a crash.

@almostcinematicfpv 3 года назад

Thanks for this.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@screamatthewind 2 года назад

Like the aircraft but mine "exploded" after only a few flights during a normal Bettafilght Air Mode landing. Somewhat bumpy landing but not at all unsual. The SUPPORTS are made from NYLON and stripped out. Pieces and screws went every which way. I'm replacing them with METAL. Lost one of the camera supports during the incident. 3D Printing another one. Having to design it myself. Unable to find one online. Can't wait to get it back in the air. Really performs. Hopefully it will hold up this time after fixing the DESIGN FLAW. 2s is about as big as you want to go on this class aircraft. Have a couple 3s in this size, too awkward.

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

That's bad luck mate! I've crashed mine a lot of times (bad crashes included), and aside from eventually wearing out the bottom plate, never had that kind of problem. I was able to buy a replacement bottom plate from emaxmodel.com but not sure if they sell the camera side plates.

@DJMina23 3 года назад

Hey man, love your videos!! very informative and organised I recently bought the TH2 Freestyle. But I got the QX7 Access model not realising it did not bind to it because it is only compatible with D16 models. So I went and bought the FrSky XJT module and bound it to the quad and I was finally able to fly it. However, I am only getting about 100m of range before I get RSSI low/critical. Any idea how I can get more range? Would it be an issue on my end?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

100m of range is definitely an issue. First thing to check is the antenna on both your TH2 and your XJT module. You can try replacing the antenna, it's not too hard, and it's also a cheap fix.

@DJMina23 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech my thoughts exactly. Thday was the first thing I did. The antennas seem fine to me. I am considering replacing them but first I want to troubleshoot everything the way it is. Any other ideas?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

@@DJMina23 how have things been? Sorry for the late reply. If it's not the antenna or module, there's not much else because it would then be a problem with the board (not very common). As one more test you can do, try binding the quad with a friend's radio (D8 or D16, try them both) and see if you are still getting failsafes. If yes, then it's the quad/antenna. If not, then it's the radio/module.

@DJMina23 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech man thank you for following up. I spoke with emax they recommended a different module entirely lol so I went and messaged someone about the xjt and he reported the same issue. I think my next steps will be: mess around with firmware and but a larger antenna for the module. And if none of that works I'll look into getting immersionrc ghost or crossfire.. although I didn't really want to resort to that since my soldering skills are no good lol

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

@@DJMina23 lots of flux or a good soldering iron (e.g. TS100 is a cheap but good one) or both, and you're golden! This should be an easier task than soldering to those motor pads, but even then mistakes can be solved with flux and running the iron over the accidentally joined pads. 👌

@stefandanielsen4683 3 года назад

Hmmm. I was wondering how to switch the receiver. I want it to match my r9 long-range module to get a better connection. Can anyone help?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Missed this, were you able to do this? Many people have used Tinysleds to mount their external receiver. It's for crossfire but might work with r9, maybe mods needed but it should give you an idea.

@DoktorSkill 3 года назад

After a month i get black horizontal lines when throttle up. Do you know where it comes from? i tried many things even if i put the camera to the side away from motor wires its the same problem.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

There is a capacitor on the main vbatt and ground pads from the battery. Is it still there and connected?

@DoktorSkill 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech yes i think so, its there and connected. I connected the lipos to charge the capacitor and after 2min after deconnecting the batteries i could measure 0,8v at the 2 resistors.

@DoktorSkill 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech yes its there can you pls help me i dont know what to look for next. I tried so many things from changing camera to demount from frame and so on.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

@@DoktorSkill lines when throttling up could mean a problem or noise somewhere in the power system (from power leads, capacitor, ESC, to motors), or with the vtx itself. If it wasn't the power lead capacitor, might be an onboard capacitor on the vtx, only way I can think of would be to isolate components and test. E.g. try using a different XT30/capacitor, try removing 3 of 4 motors to see if problem goes away then cycle through them. At this point best I can do is guess or test as there are many variables and possible failure points.

@Atlas_FPV 3 года назад

Hi, which lollipop antenna did you use? Or what size is it to order one.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Here you go! It's sold in twos so you'll have one extra bit.ly/3ksHVth Updated the description in case anyone else is looking for it

@Atlas_FPV 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech thank you so much

@limodog779 3 года назад

im very new at this, which antenna is used for transmitting video and which is the one for controlling it?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

For the stock antennas, the video is the thick one at the right beside the main body, and the control antenna is just the dangling wire with a shiny end. Check out the vid and you'll see which ones I replaced or mounted.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Your comments have disappeared...yes, 2S 450mah is what I use, some people have said 520mah is also good, but a big for my taste. Rx antenna needs no upgrade, unless you're upgrading the rx itself.

@limodog779 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech thankyou so much for this video and answering my questions, I subscribed! 😃

@youngman1869 3 года назад

Hey, very good video and informative. I just have two questions, how much (meters) can you fly with this drone? And what does flying distance depend on? Btw good luck!

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

I've gone about a kilometer out, but that is with a really good direct path to the drone. RF interference as well as antenna and antenna placement plays a good factor. In an urban environment, I'd expect to go around 500m or more depending on the environment. Heavy foliage, walls, and lots of steel will drop your range really quickly.

@youngman1869 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech Thank you very much for the information provided. And the last question, what using of radio transmitter did you use? Maybe it was the EMAX E6 Transmitter Radio Controller - FrSky D8 Mode Compatible? If you use another radio transmitter, could you recommend a cheap radio transmitter? or can you tell me what use of radio transmitter you use yourself?

@youngman1869 3 года назад

if you would answer, I would be very thankful :')

@youngman1869 3 года назад

general question: what does the flight distance depend on? (I mean equipment, not weather conditions)

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

@@youngman1869 I'm using a QX7 on D8. Range with the Emax E6 should be comparable, though I can't say 100% sure. A used QX7 can go pretty cheap, but it's a good radio (get an ACCST version, not ACCESS version, so you can still use D8).

@samtarariverasanchez59 Год назад

Did u 3d print the vtx and xt30 holder

@ImaginationTech Год назад

Yup, or I think I had printed at that time. Link to the 3D file is in the description. :)

@Strombonin_msm Год назад

would sc2 connectors work Aswell just ordered some. 😅

@ImaginationTech Год назад

I mean, it won't not work 😅Just probably won't be ideal in terms of the balance between weight, current carrying capacity, size, etc.

@donphobos 3 года назад

Why not cutting off the PH2 and soldering on an XT30 directly? Then you don't suffer from weight, but get the lower voltage drop on the better connector.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

That's what I did! 😄

@kenhayward9844 3 года назад

I could not download your file for Lollipop Antenna and XT30 mount from thingiverse.. Is it possible to get it uploaded again.. Would be very much appreciated just getting my Thawk2 now would love to make it perfect like yours :)

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Tried the link and it works www.thingiverse.com/thing:3858777

@wire-guided1026 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech The link keeps giving a 404 page when clicking Download All Files, how did you work around this? EDIT: Found out how, you need to go to the tabs at the bottom and click on Thing Files, and download it specifically.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

@@wire-guided1026 there seems to be a problem with their site. You can go to Thing Files (below the thumbnails, 2nd tab), and just click download on that one stl file it has. Tried it now it works, but download all also gave me a 404 error.

@drewbooFPV 2 года назад

Would you know why on both my tinyhawk and mob 6 the rx only goes like 100ft? I’ve tried the range test on my tx16s and i can walk like 10 ft before i lose rssi. Is it a problem with the remote? Everything seemed to be working fine a few days ago. I upgraded the rx antenna and vtx antenna and the first time i tested it out it went super far but now idk what happening with the rx and it’s with both quads

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

That is weird. I don't have a TX16 so I don't know if there was like a range test setting like in FrSky radios (it basically halves the range). Any case, it shouldn't be happening to both quads. If you can try it with a 3rd quad, and it still behaves the same, your radio might be the culprit.

@drewbooFPV 2 года назад

@@ImaginationTech could you help me with getting my mobula6 working again?? I flashed 4.2.9 but it won’t arm or anything. I saved the cli dump from 3.5.7 which came stock. I tried to copy and paste some of the things from Joshua Bardwells video about what was safe to paste back into the cli. I still can’t get it to arm and not i have things like aux and other stuff which i pasted into the cli😭. The modes page shows 3 auxes which are arm, angle, and flip after crash.

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

@@drewbooFPV 1. In the Setup Tab (where there is a 3D model of the quad, does the quad pitch, roll, and yaw correctly when you move the mobula6? 2. In the receiver tab, with battery plugged in (assuming already bound to the radio), does the throttle, pitch, yaw, and roll correspond to the right stick movements? 3. In the modes tab, with battery plugged in (assuming already bound to the radio), do the switches correspond to the right modes?

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

Message me on facebook.com/ImaginationTech so I can respond faster (timezone permitting).

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

@@drewbooFPV you probably need to rebind. Should've been the first thing I asked but I assumed you already did after you flashed to 4.2.9.

@OK-zn9su 3 года назад

How do you get 800M on the stock antenna/receiver? Best I get is about 100M using Radiomaster TX16S.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Check antenna condition, if it's chopped or anything. Placement is also key. I've placed my antenna on the OG TH Freestyle the same way as in this video, and I think that helped a lot. Other than that, I am just using a QX7, and D8 mode (better than D16 for range).

@OK-zn9su 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech TY, shall try to play with antenna positioning. On transmitter too.

@jonasj8347 Год назад

I had very low range and then RX loss all the time, I solderd a standart rc antenna on it, now I have about 40 metres.. But how do you get 800 metres?? I Hope you can help me out

@ImaginationTech Год назад

If you're not even getting 500m, there's definitely something wrong. It's usually the antenna so that's the first place we check. Check solder points on the board (make sure ground and signal are not touching as well), antenna placement, and of course if the exposed antenna element (the thin wire enclosed in a clear plastic tube) is exposed the right length (about 32mm). Oscar Liang has a good article on this: oscarliang.com/repair-2-4ghz-antenna-rx/ . Check your antenna on the radio as well. Other than that, there might be a miniscule chance that the rx itself is busted, or the radio. You can try binding the Tinyhawk to a different radio just to see.

@jonasj8347 Год назад

@@ImaginationTech okay thank you very much.. and this also with the Stock Equipment? (Radio & Goggles?)

@ImaginationTech Год назад

@@jonasj8347 ahh, did you get the RTF kit with the emax goggles and radio? Not sure about the range, but heard the sticks aren't great. I'm using a QX7.

@jonasj8347 Год назад

@@ImaginationTech yes got the rtf kit. The point is range and video were better at the beginning ( about 90 metres). I think its a antenna problem as you say.. so I will find a solution. Thanks and greetings from germany ✌🏽

@ImaginationTech Год назад

@@jonasj8347 yeah, 90 meters or 40 meters, both were terribly short, so I was thinking something was really wrong. Try to isolate if it was the antenna or the radio (or both) causing the problem and hope you can resolve the issue!

@meltonenterprises6761 3 года назад

Anyone know where you can get new battery straps for these?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Try GetFPV, NewBeeDrone, FPV Cycle, or any other major FPV store.

@meltonenterprises6761 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech thanks ill try those other outlets. Getfpv didn't have them or I was looking in the wrong place but I used the search bar. Thanks again!!

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Another "hack", if you order from a Chinese company (or any company foe that matter), ask if they can give you a strap for free. They can usually get one for cheap so the Chinese companies might be more willing to give them as freebies.

@fossil98 3 года назад

Damn wish I had seen this video. Just converted all my PH2 batteries to BT2 2s packs + balance connectors. Didn't think I could cleanly make a series bt2 thing like this. So much weight from the balance leads and connectors :( Definitely doing that antenna ziptie trick.

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

For me it was more about convenience. You can buy a 2S from the shop and it would have an XT30 connector, and you can just make an adapter for whatever 1S you normally use. I don't think a 2S pack with a BT2 connector would be much heavier, but damn that must have been a lot of work converting them!

@fossil98 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech Yeah it took 3 days to do 9 packs. Nightmare. I'm the kind of person who buys the absolute minimum amount to get something done. My soldering iron plugs into a 3s lipo and has no temperature control, and I have no helping hands.. Nightmare. Plus I failed to notice I had reversed polarity on one pack and plugged it into my tinyhawk 2 (non freestyle) and let the magic smoke out of the FC AND I plugged it into my balance board with my other packs connected probably severely reducing their lifespan... Don't do this ;_;

@VrhoAirlines 2 года назад

What are the best batteries for this?

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

After doing the XT30 mod, that would be GNB 2S 450mah or 520mah. Give either one a try to find which one suits you best.

@VrhoAirlines 2 года назад

@@ImaginationTech do you have a link where to buy it?

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

@@VrhoAirlines err, they seem to be out everywhere. Try this RDQ used to rebrand GNBs. www.racedayquads.com/collections/2s-batteries/products/rdq-series-450mah-2s-fpv-battery-70c-xt30-long-type Aulines are also good (might be better, but I haven't compared) www.racedayquads.com/collections/2s-batteries/products/auline-7-6v-2s-450mah-80c-lihv-battery-xt30-2-pack

@tommeredith3252 2 года назад

Love it

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

Thanks! Hope you subbed and liked the video 😁

@PUR3KKarma 3 года назад

Just ordered one as my first drone! I can see an expensive hobby about to develop 😅

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Get your wallet ready, you've just gone down a rabbit hole 😅

@FastSloW-qt8xf 2 года назад

Haha its not as expensive as it was like 7 years ago. Everything is much more durable. We didn't need turtle mode back then because if you were upside down you at the very least had broken props

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

@@FastSloW-qt8xf ain't that the truth! I got into the hobby just before OSD, turtle mode, and durable props became a thing, so I witnessed how the technology changed for the better. 😄

@VenVidiVici 2 года назад

Damn man you've got some talent for this, you should sell modded models!

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

Hahaha that's a great idea isn't it! 😆

@jurkoto 3 года назад

are you keeping both antennas?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

What do you mean?

@jurkoto 3 года назад

After adding the lollipop antenna did you remove the original one?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Oh, yeah definitely. Check the table of contents and jump directly to that section.

@jurkoto 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech Thanks a lot! This will be my first upgrade. Is there anything I should be looking for or any lollipop antenna is good to use? I'm using the googles that came with RFK

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Any antenna is fine as long as it's long enough. Forgot what exactly but I mentioned it in the video. There was another commenter here who recommended soldering a ufl port instead of cutting the end of the antenna. Something to consider if you want to be able to use the antenna on another quad in the future.

@calebgrefe8922 3 года назад

Did you use a throttle limit when flying on 3s?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

I didn't since when I did that I had put some ducts which made it heavy and I needed the extra thrust. The motors itself I think would be fine at 3S, just not sure if the ESCs can handle it for prolonged periods. Do at your own risk. With that disclaimer out of the way, try it out on 3S ;)

@icetea4345 3 года назад

Nice video! I have soldered a lolypop 3 and rotated the FC 180° to take full advantage of the kabel length. You have to change the FC orientation and reprogram the motor layout on Betaflight

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

That would have been a much more involved process for this video so I just decided on figuring out a way to connect the antenna as-is, but yes that's definitely a good solution if you don't have an antenna with a long wire! 👌

@burnekclowntv3907 3 года назад

Imagination tech brought me here😊

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Much appreciated! :)

@steveo726 2 года назад

Worst thing - no buzzer alarm from distance

@ImaginationTech 2 года назад

The best you can do is to set the motors to beep. It's not that loud though so avoid tall grass.

@konaboyz1690 Год назад

Just remember PIDs are like assholes everyone's got one. Otherwise this is an excellent video

@ImaginationTech Год назад

Lol at the asshole analogy 😂 love it!

@windybuns2929 3 года назад

can you please print and sell the lollipop adapter for me :D

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Might cost a lot to ship from here (Philippines). Try to find a local 3D printing service, or you could try ordering it directly off the thingiverse link. Haven't tried it myself.

@robaxelsson530 3 года назад

Am I missing something .. hasn’t this been out for a while?

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

Yes, I did mention it's been out for months in the video.

@gasser5001 3 года назад

Lol. I was like... HE DIDN'T EVEN USE THE ZIPTIE TO ATTAC.... oooooooooh, holy shit... 300IQ play. Liked for that. Sub'd for everything else that was helpful, which was most of it. Can't wait to get my TH2FS! Is there anywhere I can buy one of those little 3D printed parts? I need that in my life. OR... would you be interested in upgrading a TH2FS FrSky with these upgrades and selling it to me? I wouldn't mind having a few of these little drones for future usage and possible starting my own little youtube channel.

@fossil98 3 года назад

I believe banggood sells a similar insta360 go mount.

@gasser5001 3 года назад

@@fossil98 Yea, I actually found it by accident! Thanks for the heads up!

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

@@fossil98 I actually didn't know that! That's quite useful for those without access to a 3D printer. I'll add the link in the description. Thanks! :)

@ImaginationTech 3 года назад

@@gasser5001 I'm guessing you're referring to how the RX is mounted 😄 Glad it helped! I can't take credit for the idea though, I forgot where I learned it from, one of our FPV forefathers 😅

@heyitsmejohnmc 3 года назад

@@ImaginationTech do you lose signal strength by encasing the rx with the ziptie/heat shrink???

@MooseVR Год назад

Bruh u can’t just fly on 6 volts left 💀

@ImaginationTech Год назад

Sure you can! If you fly whoops, then you know that landing at 3.0V will result in a resting voltage of about 3.7V. Flying these 2S batts to 3.0V-3.2V/cell does about the same thing. I would not do it with bigger capacity batteries like 850mah or higher because those don't sag as much, but with these 450mah they do. I've had these 2S LiPos for years before they gave up on me.