AtomRC Dolphin : I just received a new version (and I'm not sure I should be sharing it yet!)

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@alberto2974 Год назад

Thank you for your work in FPV. Your favourite plane is renovated! So i expect to buy this new version and finally get my dolphin with less wiring and soldering

@Rcschim Год назад

Great news! (well kinda new one month later watching it ;) Wasnt so keen about planes in the winter - but we had a nice FPV meet last friday and 2 buddies had their Dolphins with them. Great looking planes! I got some experience now with setting up INAV but still love the idea of having the wiring job done already. Saves time that I can spend in the air! greets, Mario

@Walt1119 Год назад

Great video, that plane would be one of my top pics! Still no clear on FC’s , will watch your beginner series on them and see if it helps. Thanks for all ur work sharing these with us!

@typxxilps Год назад

I love this introduction - happy new chinese year Luckily I got all my stuff shipped out or is already on the plane out of China. This year I had been prepared but at the end it was close again.

@MCsCreations Год назад

Really interesting changes indeed, Lee! 😃 The only thing I didn't like was the position of the GPS antenna... But that's easily fixable! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@ADKDronesRC Год назад

I’ve had one for a few weeks lol it the rth version! The servos are not metal unfortunately! Great video as always! When I got out of Los flying into fpv your videos really paved the way for what I do now ! It is pre production but they are for sale and the not have changed from yours !

@8poundquark 10 месяцев назад

Cool for FPV. I really enjoy my original LOS version. Crazy fast and easy to fly. My favorite pusher 😊

@pilotmiami1 Год назад

Bravo.Thenks

@darrylfrey6711 Год назад

Oh oh can’t wait

@dallasb7117 Год назад

If they Do, we Will Buy it ! If I knew a place that would set up/tune/trim an INAV system on one of my Wings...I would certainly send it to them. At 70 yrs young I Love FPV but the tech intensive set ups are more than I want to do !

@julianhumphrey4843 Год назад

interesting model, nice development

@drgunsmith4099 Год назад

RTF out of the box is the way they should go, I would buy one absolutely.

@fpvwing Год назад

Ah the 'RTH Dolphin'.. was hoping there were some extended wings or something. Still a great plane.

@jamesemery1 Год назад

very nice and tempting. hope you are not in bother. stay safe lee

@ChrisBalmforth Год назад

This is really interesting! AtomRC just need to commission an experienced iNav pilot to perfect the setup then flash it into every unit they sell.

@frankyflowers Год назад

thats why they sent this to him. its cheaper

@Painless360 Год назад

Not really. I've offered to help with the setup and write the manual but they declined. Happy flying

@frankyflowers Год назад

@@Painless360 when you get it dialed in then we all will know what settings to use. they might watch your videos and do it before shipping.

@Painless360 Год назад

That won't write a decent manual though, will it ;)

@AerialWaviator Год назад

Chris, AtomRC has sent both the Dolphin and the Swordfish models to at least one of the INAV developers for review purposes. So AtomRC has direct contacts to INAV developer, should they want to pursue. Generally a good configuration is not something done at the desk in an hour; it would involve a number of tuning and testing flights. A significant investment of time by a pilot(s) preforming such a setup.

@punkrawk89 Год назад

I painted my canopy covers black just like that. I'm glad they took my idea LOL. I'm hoping to Maiden mine this weekend.

@Painless360 Год назад

Best of luck!!

@punkrawk89 Год назад

@@Painless360 Thank you!

@punkrawk89 Год назад

Ps, You were with me throughout the whole build process. Thanks for your videos on INAV.

@punkrawk89 Год назад

@@Painless360 the maiden was a great success! I see why you like this plane so much. A new favorite of mine as well.

@Painless360 Год назад

I do like getting messages like this, may have got the model after seeing mine (and other) reviews so it is great to hear that others are fans of it now too!

@larrys8645 Год назад

With an aftermarket motor I have had my existing Dolphin hit some high speeds which it seems to handle just fine. Auto take offs with INAV or Arduplane can be quite entertaining,

@Painless360 Год назад

Higher speeds mean that you sacrifice static thrust for launches so it isn't uncommon for fast birds to need more work for launches. See my Motor and Prop series for how that works.. Happy flying!

@upperechelon3456 Год назад

This is a great [new product] video, as usual, Lee. I've had my Dolphin about 3 months now and she a great flying plane. I'm really impressed with the flight times; I use an SN Lefieirc flight controller which does the basics very well. It would be nice if Atom RC sold their pre-loaded flight controllers as stand a lone. Say about 50 USD. I would snap them up like hot cakes. Again outstanding video.

@johhny303 Год назад

Cool no real changes to the actual model then, my Dolphin came with the larger prop you have there. It's my first fixed wing and I've yet to maiden it, waiting for a calm day.

@ab7rs Год назад

That's funny, I always Maiden on a windy day for hand launch planes

@SteffenRC Год назад

Hmm.. You sold me on the ARWP a while back (own 2 of them) and now you're selling me on this plane.. Hmmmm. I might need another FPV platform in my hanger... Thanks Lee, appreciate your videos.. - Will

@sr-prod Год назад

Looks really cool, I might actually get one soon 😊 Would be interested to hear your feedback on the new motor and propeller, will it be even quieter?

@Painless360 Год назад

When I fly it, I'll let you know!

@horsship Год назад

Great! Don’t have to solder all the little pins to the board.

@defendermods9420 Год назад

I would buy one ready to go, as the setting up is the bit I hate.

@TheRoadtoGonzo Год назад

Going to want a 2023 INAV build series pls :D

@Painless360 Год назад

One is planned with INAV 6! Stay tuned!

@miguelbaldi Год назад

Wainting on this video too! I really like Lee's videos, and I'm looking forward to start flying wings too. A build/setup video with this new AtomRC Dolphin v1.1, with Walksnail Avatar HD, would be great! Thanks

@rolliseventeen Год назад

cool design. i need one, but with 2m, or a bit more. my old motors on the shelf are too heavy for this little one.

@Painless360 Год назад

The supplied motor and prop is actually a very nice fit for the model... Happy flying

@ADKDronesRC Год назад

Also one of the best planes I’ve ever flown and I’ve had 500+ planes dating back to 1989 !

@Painless360 Год назад

I love to hear this from other pilots, thanks for posting. It is always nice to hear those who enjoy these things as much as I do! Happy flying!

@ADKDronesRC Год назад

@@Painless360 it’s a addiction but we can spend money in worse ways ! Also if you think about it we are from all over the world and never have any issues with anyone so IT’s public relations to ! If only our governments could see it like we all do !

@giovannibnazareth Год назад

Great news, Lee @painless360: my V1.1 arrived (a bit smashed, tbh) and surprise surprise: servos not only are digital, they also are metal geared!

@AerialWaviator Год назад

Nice overview and 'sneak peak' Lee. Almost seems like this might be an RTH, or RTH+FPV edition along the lines of what AtomRC did for the Swordfish. (checked web, but see not changes, so a mystery for now)

@Painless360 Год назад

I'd expect so. I'm really interested to see what they do... Stay tuned

@AerialWaviator Год назад

♥😎👍

@rogergravel6638 Год назад

Thank you so much Lee i started to build my dolphin that model doesn't have sufficient cooling , I have to redesign the structure to installed the camera dig cooling holes ect there is only one model on the market design for fpv is the AR wing pro configure by your standard i did not have to dig a single hole to place my fpv equipment in the AR atom rc should contact you to build the perfect dolphin thanks

@Painless360 Год назад

I'd be up for a Dolphin PRO design! :)

@opposedforces Год назад

Hi Lee, great video as usual sir. Any chance you can share with us what the iNav target is for this FC? Does it use a Matek target for future firmware upgrade to iNav 6.0 when it drops?

@Painless360 Год назад

AtomRC F405 NAVI added to INAV from V5.1 , details here atomrc.com/products/atomrc-fixed-wing-flight-controller-f405-navi

@artifixprime Год назад

Kinda looking to get into wings coming from quads - would you recommend this for a beginner? Also - it looks like you are using the standard Walksnail antennas on your current Dolphin, how do you find them for range etc...?

@dronepilot260rc Год назад

I would suggest a glider first to get your feet wet

@Painless360 Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xIJ3qZ4KOOQ.html is worth a watch. Depends on what you want to do but some models are more beginner friendly than others... This would be OK but not my first pick.. Best of luck

@dronepilot260rc Год назад

I have 2 black EPP dolphins and that looks like the same material 🎉

@Painless360 Год назад

I've seen the all black and all white ones but not one with this combo.. I like it!

@jamesshields5958 Год назад

Hi Lee! What battery do you recommend for max long range flight with the Dolphin? Would you use a Li-ion pack?

@Painless360 Год назад

Yes, a 21700 4s pack is a nice choice... Happy flying

@bentravis99 Год назад

Great vid, thanks! I was wondering, is there any of these foam "pusher" type FPV planes that are noticeably quieter than the others? Pushers are usually loud and I couldn't fly a pusher where I usually fly due to the noise they make. Thanks!!

@Painless360 Год назад

I have lots of pushers that are very quiet. It is a common misconception that pushers need to 'scream'. A lot of the sound that they make comes from the prop being too close to the back of the model and sitting in the 'dirty' turbulent air that comes off the back of the model. Pushing the prop back even an inch can dramatically reduce the noise and increase efficiency. For a dramatic example compare the noise from something like a RtieWing DRAK and a SonicModell AR Wing PRO. One can be heard the best part of a mile away, the other is only as loud as a regular tractor setup.. I hope that helps.

@bentravis99 Год назад

@@Painless360 thank you!

@fanatic_joka Год назад

how does it work, if you have "Permanently enable launch mode" activated and you would have to rearm mid air? or if the FC reboots for some odd reason. Can you rearm in any way?

@fanatic_joka Год назад

sorry, found it myself in the docs: If you inadvertently disarm mid-air before raising the throttle again (you should lower the throttle to arm again) move pitch/roll stick and you will have throttle control back.

@northernfpv9562 Год назад

Scoop!

@JohnDoe-tm1rv Год назад

Motor went out on 4th flight during climb altitude. What replacement would you suggest?

@Painless360 Год назад

I think that the motor that it comes with is a good 'all round' motor for most pilots so I'd replace it with the same spec myself..

@DucksauceFPV Год назад

I got 20 min of flight with 21700 4s 4000mah on stock rth edition, id like more flight time and a little more power. My Dolphin came with 2306 1700kv. I have a bunch of new tmotor f80 2200kv. Do you think im going to lose flight time with it? Or what would be your recommendation. Thanks in advance

@Painless360 Год назад

I'd plus the numbers into eCalc and see what difference it makes using the same prop. You should get some more speed with the extra KV.. Best of luck

@hamshackleton Год назад

Gung Hai Fat Choi (I think that's the correct spelling!)

@johhny303 Год назад

it's over-propped, 2nd flight my motor came down a bit warmer than i'd like, 3rd flight and it's burnt out. after a bit of research, seems the new version comes with a slightly lower Kv motor, mine came with the 2000Kv and 7" prop.

@Painless360 Год назад

I fly miy original on a 5x5 and it works great... Happy flying

@alantoseland6629 Год назад

Just out of interest, did you manage to make a finished diff file available. As I would be very interested

@Painless360 Год назад

I'm waiting until it is released... Happy flying

@alantoseland6629 Год назад

@@Painless360 OK, thanks for the reply 👍

@rwdturbo Год назад

Have you tried fitting the prop? I got the same prop and seems to not fit. Disappointed as I just finished the build and hoped to fly it tomorrow weather permitting.

@Painless360 Год назад

Not yet, best of luck

@JekleFPV Год назад

FWIW, the website doesn’t provide a version that includes a FC or GPS at the moment. I kinda want it as my first wing, but I’m just gonna hold out till this versions becomes available

@Painless360 Год назад

It's still not out, they are working to perfect the INAV and Ardupilot setup... Happy flying

@johhny303 Год назад

Don't hold off, it's my first wing and i was a little apprehensive. Buy the PnP version along with a Matek F411 WTE and GPS module. Setup is pretty straight forward using some of the information available on this channel. My maiden flight went as well as it could, no idea what i was worried about lol

@JekleFPV Год назад

@@johhny303 why not? I want it with an FC in it, and I’m in no rush. I’ve got a bunch on quads to fly in the mean time

@frankyflowers Год назад

that's a nice bit of kit. did i use that phrase correctly?

@blackbirdboy1 Год назад

Personally, I think they have hit the nail on the head. If a new flyer can't connect a Rx to the FC & set up the switches they want, then should they really be taking to the sky? It could maybe come with a VTX & Cam, but these days that's too big a list for a manufacturer to stock. Analogue, DJI, Walksnail etc so I think it's fair for them NOT to offer FPV gear as that's a large, subjective list. I am looking forward to you flying it and letting us all know what you think of the new power system. 2306 2000kv I think you said? On a 4S 4200 Litium 21700 1P pack with the 7" prop should be even more efficient. Which seems like AtomRc have been listening and watching what there customer base are doing with there models as quite a few people are flying with 1750-2000kv motors on 7" props with 4000+ Lithium packs and getting long flight times.

@Painless360 Год назад

I know lots of pilots who fly things designed like DJI so that the pilot doesn't need to know a lot to fly. I have other friends who love the modern hobby but have no interest (or aptitude) for the computer, crimping and soldering part of the hobby. Having an open source powered option for those pilots would be a nice thing to have... Happy flying!

@SonAndDadFPV Год назад

I like the red FC... 👌Is it capabel to run Ardupilot?

@Painless360 Год назад

AtomRC released details for Ardupilot for it in the Swordfish... So should here too...

@kennyriverrat220 Год назад

Any thought's about Caddx fitting in it?

@Painless360 Год назад

Lots of options for analogue FPV. I also added Walksnail to my original Dolphin... Happy flying

@gregdavidd Год назад

Thanks for the video. I have read that Ardupilot is superior to iNav but so many people use iNav. I wonder why not just use Ardupilot?

@Painless360 Год назад

Different interface, unfamiliar setup process, lots of reasons. Ardupilot is superior in many ways but INAV provides what a large number of hobby pilots need.

@gregdavidd Год назад

@@Painless360 thanks so much for the reply. I figured complexity must be part of it

@Painless360 Год назад

Check out some of my Ardupilot and Pixhawk builds to see some of the amazing stuff it'll do....

@mysticguido1 Год назад

Which one do You like better the Atomrc Dolphin or the Atomrc Swordfish?

@Painless360 Год назад

I love them both. The Dolphin is better for speed and acro, Swordfish is better for endurance and floating..

@Painless360 10 месяцев назад

This preview may be of interest - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EjZfKn2qHBg.html Happy flying!

@ADF_Cable Год назад

Is the black version better than the white version?

@Painless360 Год назад

No need to post twice. I replied on the duplicate comment... Happy flying

@AndrzejRoszkowski Год назад

smells like ZOHD ;)

@Painless360 Год назад

I wish they still innovated, AtomRC is the replacement for what ZOHD was doing 3 years ago... Happy flying

@badmofo350 Год назад

Hi there, I hope someone can help me with a question. I dusted off my talon which I haven't flown in a couple years. It's equipped with a Matek F411 with iNav 2.5.2. The plane flew fine and I had everything configured nicely. I suppose I should update to the latest FW. Can I copy and paste the diff and expect it to work? I saw where it was suggested to use default pids since the autotune wasn't great on older versions. Obviously I'll go through the config and look at new features and such but will my receiver tab, v tail mix, etc all be good to go? Sorry for the off topic question and thanks in advance if anyone can help. I'll need to join a forum if I'm going to start flying again. I still have any old version of open tx as well and I hear this new edge tx is good but I don't want to go through all the trouble to set up my models, scripts etc

@Painless360 Год назад

Upgrade instructions are in the release notes for INAV. That is such an old version I'd be tempted to start from scratch with it. See my INAV for beginners 2022 series for a modern, reliable setup process... Best of luck

@badmofo350 Год назад

@@Painless360 thanks so much for the reply. Your videos have helped me a ton. I did see the notes for going from 5 to 6, 4 to 5, ect but wasn't sure if 2 to 6 would be so simple. I had a decent understanding of inav and open TX but its been so long I'm afraid I've forgotten a lot. Also CSRF complicates the setup a bit. I don't get much time to fly so I guess I just want it to work when I get to the field. I'll take your advice and start over though. That will probably help me relearn everything.