Long Flight time Rippin // Crux35 // Super Agile!! 

Let me know. Does this fly like other micros we have seen? Is it a big "toothpick"? And what is the name of the storm cloud like that. I still can't located a name :) Pretty limited purchase options right now. From Banggood - bit.ly/3zIV1cP Use Code "BGNickBurns" for 8% off From AliExpress - bit.ly/3t9syu6

Your pilot skills are important for these reviews. Any quad can cruise around a backyard. The aggressive racing style flying you do so well shows us more of the performance envelope. Thanks!

I don't think people appreciate how well Nick turns both left and right - as someone who only really turns to the left well.

Great review as always, Nick! This quad is very interesting as a great all-arounder. And YES YES YES video system range needs to catch up with the long range control links!

This ... This is probably the most surprising set of features... Kinda crazy, i like it

I really like this 3.5 inch. The emax 3.5 was digital only and that looked great. I have 2 happymodel quads and experience no quality issues. This is good bang for your buck $$$. Nice one Nick.

Great review, nice to see open tech making its way into the hobby

Just wanted say thanks again Nick for all your help getting me in the air! Stock tune flies awesome! The cost is obviously well below the competition. Some of my thoughts….I’m flying the analog version. Totally agree with another post about the FC pads! Near impossible to soldier a buzzer on the analog version. I think I have hairline crack on one of the arms where they separate near the frame. . Also the ufl on the vtx antenna does not stay on very well. I had another dipole that snapped on no problem and worked great. I really wanted to see if I could get more range with the Omni so I glued it with some E6000. Not a good solution. I had a crash recently and nearly broke the Vtx so I should have stuck with the dipole. The vtx antenna mount should have a mount that goes straight out of the back. I have a love/hate relationship with Happymodel products! Lol. I would be much happier if they would make the FC’s easier to soldier, with higher amp esc’s and little things like the antenna mount. They are a step ahead with so much innovation. I would happily pay more for a product that is more durable.

I've just got mine and It's awesome. Thank you for the review.

Always flying like a beast.. love the spinning 3D NB logo

Oh wow! This thing looks like a great flyer!

Brilliant video man!!!! That Crux35 sure moves well!!!! Awesome flying too!

Very nice flyer... was surprise and how fast and nimble it was in that tight space. Most of the other reviews from others on this machine were kinda strolls in the park lol. Would love to use this as a spec park racer on maybe a 3s. The arm design I believe dampen the impact and spreads the energy. Nice concept.

You can take some 15 lb test or so, monofilament fishing line to hold up the antenna back there, just go over the top bracket like a bridge. One turn around the video antenna base. A spot of glue on both leads about 1/2 way out. I also use mono to tie down the motor leads to the arms, several turns, and other things on the quad too, like holding the receiver in place, etc.

Looks cool. rips real nice. Great review

Like what you've done with that beautifully crafter 3D NB logo. I thought it will get lost in the blue light but it stands out noticeably. Looks really good. Good placement.

All your content is so enjoyable to watch. 😁

great scott jim!! double the power of the crux3?? thats a larger micro there nick hahaha!! serious herspewerz there! sweet rippin as always!

I have had several new drones i never thought that this drone is even better than the newones really amazing flying and conrrol and flight time 👍

Even after 2 years I still want one. I just think that Happymodel still makes great Bind-n-fly's, I have a couple of 3.5in quads and I love flying them. Thanks again for the video and information about this quad.

Nick..... I sure do enjoy you spending all my Hobby Funds. Thanks man.... great review. Keep em coming my friend.

I have plug in motors on geprc skip 3"..The pins are bigger, and flat, instead of rolled, or round. I cannot find out what they are called, but they do work great. Only downside of course is they can come loose in hard crash.

Graduated from whoops to this quad. Wow, this thing is awesome! I wish it got more attention from the internet. The HD ELRS version is great, but almost lost the quad when I went exploring at high-altitude. Very fast and agile, but small enough that flying around the backyard is totally fun and doable, though at times it feels like racing a Ferrari in a parking lot. Thing just wants to GO.

Wow looks amazing, looks like it flies like a tp3

i absolutely love this quad. especially with a sub $150 price tag! Wow!

It looks awesome Im going to pick up the analog version my self

Thanks Nick

It looks like it flies like a really fast nanohawk X. I liked the way the NH-X flew, very locked in.

I'd like to watch a review of Crux35 HD version as well as some crash challenhing with the more weight.

Hi Nick Great video and review of the Cruz35. , I have been flying micros for 5 years and I have more fun with them than my 5in quads. I really like the Cruz35.I just built a 4in and the F.C and motors are more expensive than the Cruz ? If I was to do it again I probably purchased the Cruz instead. Thanks again for the information and video.

I think the agresive flight was quite quick. It has a good tune on it out of the box. I have also a crux3 and it flys qiute well this would be a good upgrade!

that things moves and moves well. real nice punchy little buddy

Great review as always. I have the frsky version with vista coming in the mail. Is there going to be a uart available to add a crossfire nano rx? Or am I going to be stuck with the frsky spi?

Makerfire has them too. Just picked up the hd model early this morning before I saw your video. The hd is on sale pre release. Unfortunately it's the nano camera, but I can live with that.

Can you please tell me where did you get that lead wire at 2:35 to power your mounted camera? How does it work? One side connects to the battery and the other sides connect to the FC and the mounted camera?

This reminded me of the petrel120x you flew very responsive and floaty when needed 👍

Hello Nick...thanks for this review, I bought a Crux35...(elrs) and a Zorro. but learning on a Tinyhawk2. been flying RC for 50 years...THIS is all new to me. I am slow learning on the Tinyhawk. Do you think i could go ahead and fly this one? or wait until I can handle the TH. I feel like the TH is just so darn sensitive. would appreciate your advise Lawrence

fpv footage looks good quality man

hello, if i don't have express elrs module can i add my receiver to spi ? X4R for example

this is number one on my list of quads I want!!! great review playboy

I want to install or soldering runcam thumb v2 cable to crx35, but im confuse. where i should solder this cable?

Alright, you finally talked me into it. I've got an elrs module and some receivers ordered. Let's dive in.

"Props in View," just can't do. Love your work, another great video.

Hello I am new to fpv drones. How come the camera of this drone is so smooth. I really like this kind of camera, good quality and no lagging. Do I need a special app to fly this drone? I only had drones from Amazon where I had to download an app and control it from there. How does this drone work?

Looks pretty agile and controllable for a 3.5, not overpowered. Thanks for the review.

Have you seen the connectors that let you hook to the battery balance lead? That might save you some weight, be a little less bulky and still easy to switch the gopro around.

I use the happymodel 1404 motor on my helicopter's tail. It is 2 grams, each, lighter than the Aeolus or Flywoo 1404. The torque of all these 3 brands of 1404 is basically identically. I know it because helicopter's tail is very sensitive about the torque. The only reason of the difference of flight characteristics is the light weight.

Now this is very interesting.If the price point is good. Wonder how light of a digital quad I could build out of this? Thanks for the review Nick😀 Looks like a powerful 2.5 quad flying

I got mine, and i am very happy with it, but when i come back to this video, mine doesn't have that goos tune 😕 it has quite some prop wash in sharp turns. Not to mention your painfully good dvr. Almost like it is HD. I know you have better goggles and antennas, but that much difference 😮 But with all that said, i still love it ❤ And thank you Sir for helping me pick it 😊

Nick, great review as always! HappyModel needs a new frame designer. The Crux3 (I have), Larva X HD and now this Crux35 have weak looking frames. I swapped out my Crux3 frame for a NewBeeDrone SavageBee frame.

3.5 getting way more popular I’ll love another 3 in I build a skitzo 3 in and it’s amazing but I hate the frame need more space lol love the channel nick like always all love on this side but that crux35 running really good and hard good review

Nice review as usual Nick! The battery strap can be cut shorter with a pair of scissors.

hi Nick. i'm wondering about 20a board with built-in Frsky. is it the same as Eachine 20a AIO board that came out a year ago ? or is it a new board ?

Hi Nick, love your reviews. ? Questions on the last two reviews you have mentioned Express LRS many times. Newer to FPV (just hitting two summers) I've just gotten into crossfire. Should I run and change everything here going into fall/winter or what evers trending? Help Me...Ps throw a Vifly strobe-light on a micro supa mean in evenings.

Hey nick! I'm just wondering if this is a good beginner quad? Im been flying moblite7 for months now but I want to move up to a bigger quad, somewhat a 2.5 - 3.5 inch quad.

Great! Ordered mine few days ago and I can't wait to try it! I'm very new to the fpv world...so I have one (tbh I have much more..) question...when I eventually get it...should I update the firmware of the FC board via betaflight or is this something I shouldn't do? Many thanks in advance if you will take the time to answer. Keep up the good work sir! Much appreciated!

Nick, the Darwin 129 7” comes without a receiver, can I get a ELRS 2.4 ghz plug in type receiver that will work with this drone so I don’t need to solder to the board? An if so what one would you get that would work?

Damn you were ripping with that thing.

Hello. What proppelers do you reccomend? 40/60 cine - acro. Analog with 750mah

Question the vtx says it's 25/100/300mw but you have it on 400 and so do I Does it just output the power to 300 when on 400

Nick, I just got the Crux 35 an they say to use 750/ 1100 max 4s battery’s , because I don’t have any 4s 🔋 an I like power do you have any suggestions using this drone with the 4s 🔋 and what size do you use when flying, have you tried the max 1100 4S when flying it?

Would the Walksnail VTX systems fit in the quad ok?? I have a crazy F411 ELRS version and I’m Trying to build an HD quad so I’m frame/kit shopping. I have Walksnail goggles so that the direction I’m headed.

Really liking this one. Do you think this would be a good candidate for Sharkbyte with a Zero camera? Loved the fast-flying in the backyard, for its weight it didn't float very long when you punched it which is kinda weird, would have expected more hang time LOL. Awesome review as always Nick!

Looking for it as an alternative for my 3s 3inch toothpick to carry insta go2, beacuse on toothpick canopy the weight destribution going weird with insta on top :)

I started setting up ELRS 915 up awhile ago. Then 2.4 came out. Now everything is 2.4

Idk why but for some reason I love having props in view it’s just so cool, also does this have an angle mode or do you have to set it up in beta flight

How are these Happymodel 1404 motors compared to other manufacturers? On the data sheet they have less thrust. Like 340g pull vs over 400g pull on GF 4024. Although I must say most 1404 motors I have compared to are 3600~3800kv. HM chose 3500kv which are pretty low. Also the motors are pluged and not soldered. I would guess 10A current draw are pretty much the maximum you can plug on the PH1.25mm connector before having the same issues like the ph2.0 Battery connector.

Hi Nick. Thx for another great review! I'm a micro guy as well so find your vids really useful. I have some random questions for ya. Does this AIO have chip for BB? Why u use the T-Lite over the T2? Does the new HM 2.4g 1W elrs tx need external power supply for T2 regardless of output setting?

quick comment about the triangles not connecting, wondering if that for Vibration mitigation. you still get the strength by dispersing load over more carbon but doesn't connect to FC area... ??? if it connected right under the FC might bring in the bad vibes... being a Uniplate might need creative solutions.

Do you think the Frsky version with an added ELRS receiver would perform the same or better or worse than the ELRS version?

Openvtx and elrs can also work together and have your radio set channel and power as soon as you plug in the quad, like TBS does

Have you had the chance to try the TBS Fusion module on the Orqa goggle? I am trying to put together a ELRS setup.

Sorry a little unrelated but What's the most quite prebuilt dji vista quad at the moment? Looking for something small and as quite as possible. 2-4”? Just want to backyard bash. My daily flyer at the moment is babyhawk 2 HD.

Hi Nick, can you demonstrate what it's like to fly on a 3S 500mah pack. I have lots of spare 3s battery.

Hey nick. Just got my analog crux35 in and I have a question. The video transmission isn't great. I checked the ufl connection. It's secured. Both my antennas are 5.8 rhcp on goggles. And my video is super static. When I cover up the antenna on the quad video is gone. In betaflight power is at 400. But in osd it shows 0? I don't have my radio yet. Waiting on that and the 2.4 elrs module to come in. Do you think that's the issue? I didn't think the control link would effect the video reception. Wanted to get this fixed before I got my radio so I could fly asap 🙂👍

Hi Nick and many thanks for your very helpful videos! I bought an happymodel crux35 elrs version and it flies good but maybe it could fly better with a little tune. I noticed someting strange in my filter tuning, compared with the UAVtech presets, especially in the dynamic notch filter width percent it says to put it to 0 but mine is to 8! I tryed to put the uavtech presets for toothpick category but the drone is unflyable. Can you tell me something about this please? I would appreciate it. Thanks

Nick, I have replaced 3 Crux35 bottom frame plates they break very easy. Am looking for a replacement frame that is light weight and has top mount battery instead of bottom mounted? Any suggestions? 🙏

Upon a re-watch I'm surprised the frsky version comes with 20a vs 12 on the eLRS version. Very odd choice to have different ESCs. Currently deciding between the HD version of the crux35 and the babyhawk ii hd. Tough decision, between durability and smooth vs speed and lightness...ugh. maybe I just need both.

Any ways to record hd footage ? Or can o use my go pro hero 7 silver

can you share the pid tune ? because i saw many videos with jello and vibrations on this quad

Hi Nick! So you’d still prefer the 12a ELRS over a 20a (frsky)? The 20 must be way faster and more impressive (besides range), wouldn’t you say? :)

Hi @Nick Burns, I wonder if this drones supports fully charged 4s LIHV batteries. I noticed you used a 4s LIHV battery. Can you please tell me if you charged it all the way up to 17.4V or if you kept it at the standard LIPO voltage (16.8V)? Moreover, I see that you set up your VTX at 400mW but hot the happy model website is reported that the vtx goes only up to 300mW. How is it possible? Thanks

I also favor ExpressLRS. Amazing how in just a few months they have made the established players in the fpv world look outdated and primitive. Especially FrSky. I'm in the process of moving my whole fleet to ELRS from crsf.

Hey Nick this is not really releated to the video, but i am looking vor a 2S whoop in the 75mm class, do you have a recommandation for me?

Looks like another ripper from happymodle. I got my ELRS module on order and a happymodle ELRS 5amp AIO 1S for a little 80mm build. I really like that happymodle is putting ELRS on all their new quads. I'm ready to be done with spi receivers and I have only been flying about a 8 weeks 😂😂. Almost lost my quad when it failsafed mid power loop😱 I got lucky 😅 with a minor crack in the frame.

I think I'd fly it with a 450mah 4s to keep it ultra light! Because, after you've been in this hobby a while, you'll realize flight time makes no difference when you are Rippin', but the weight sure does! 😎🤘I have several batteries, and changing to a new one takes less than one minute. But, you can't get rid of that extra battery weight unless you use a smaller battery and change it more often. But, like Nick had said, when you're Rippin' it up, 3 - 4 minutes flight times, of going as fast as you can, is about as long as we can concentrate intensely. Long range is not our thing. Performance is! 😆 I like everything about this quad, except for that the digital version uses the Nebula Nano camera... Which is terrible! My biggest concern is always the same with Happymodel: Will it hold up, not break, components not fail, burn out, etc. In my book, Happymodel is one step up the ladder 🪜 from Eachine. And I know I will never buy Eachine again because things do break and burn out often making an Eachine quad cost you double to triple the initial price, after 1 or 2 years of constantly repairing it. I know, I've had to do it before to keep it in the air... But never again. You can buy a much nicer name brand quad and it will cost you way, Way less over that 1 to 2 year period. So, will it hold up, I guess we'll wait and see. Me, I bought great quality in the Emax Babyhawk 2 HD, so I'll pass on this one. 😎🤘

Sorry for noob questions but Why are u so excited about ELRS? I get that it's got longer range but the VTX gives out way before you lose ELRS connection. So what's the point of having that range when you can't even see where you are going because the vtx gives out?

Hi Nick, to sum all 3,5 inch you have flown... Is Crux35 still the one to choose? Or it is worth to spend ~100$ more for Smart35 or Babyhawk2 analog?

Hey since it’s digital can I not use my normal fpv sceen? Thanks!

Looks like another cool option. I see they make those 1404 motors in 4800 kv as well. Personally I'd probably prefer that kv on 3s over 3500 kv on 4s.

I was just thinking about buying a cru3, should I be prefering this over the crux3? You ce flown both, me neither..

Love the outtake, wanted to guy this with your code but it’s limited to USA only, any chance you can get them to change that to include the UK?

What do you think about 3s or maybe even 2s with higher kv 1404? Emax has 6000kv and there's 4500ish options. Seem to be some high C options now

Hmm, good stuff, does it still feel like a micro when doing exploratory flights?

Hi Nick, do we need a specific open tx version on xlite to use this new happymodel elrs ? I got 2019 version still lol. Thanks

Hay nick have you had any problems with the vtx on your crux 35 I just got mine and it doesn't matter what band or channel I set it on it acts like there is no antenna on it

Looks like elrs is doing good for happymodel products they are getting better

Happymodel boards are a crapshoot but my Crux3 is extremely agile and efficient. It's so perfectly balanced.

How solid is the 12A aio board? Thank you for this review.

Hey Nick, can we have a link to that naked GoPro mount you use for crux35? Thanks, great video as usual :) Also i had a desync/deathroll on 1st flight with rates under 600 on slowish roll. What can i do to prevent that, im a fraid to fly it anymore. BTW, it took a fall from 15m to a concrete like a champ, just some chiped end of arm, flew it back to me :)