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Circular Wireless 2.4 GHz Helical Return Loss Sweep

April 27, 2015 by Adam

In this video we take a look at performing a return loss sweep on a ‘Heliaxial24’ 2.4 GHz 6½ turn helix antenna from Circular Wireless.

Construction is first … Read more...

FPV Multirotors Video

Xiaomi Yi – Safe to fly with 2.4 GHz?

April 26, 2015 by Adam

The Xiaomi Yi is my first camera that has 2.4 GHz connectivity built in.

Having a number of R/C multirotors all using 2.4 GHz control, I was wondering if the … Read more...

FPV Multirotors

1.2 GHz FPV VRX Connector Modification

April 5, 2015 by Adam

Considering the FPV screen has a single 3.5mm A/V input connector, running a pair of common A/V RCA cables for video and audio between the VRX and screen seemed a … Read more...

In the Media Multirotors Video

FPV Quadcopter Racing on the News!

March 23, 2015 by Adam

Some of the local boys showing “FPV” (First Person View) mini-quadcopter racing in a carpark environment.

Antennas Multirotors Video

IBCrazy 2.4 GHz Bluebeam Antenna Return Loss Sweep

February 18, 2015 by Adam

This video takes a look at performing a return loss sweep on a set of IBCrazy 2.4 GHz Bluebeam Ultra antenna set.

Sweeping is performed using a … Read more...

Build: Blackout 6" Multirotors R/C TX & RX

Mini Quad Receiver Mounting Bracket

February 16, 2015 by Adam

Since enclosing the Naze32 FunFly flight controller board within a 3D printed case, it’s been awkward to mount things inside the Blackout Mini H Quad because the Naze32 case … Read more...

Build: Blackout 6" FPV Multirotors

Mini Quad FT952 VTX Repair

February 14, 2015 by Adam

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Bugger!

The Blackout Mini H Quad struck a tree branch just at the wrong angle, and dislodged the VTX (Video Transmitter).

A post-mortem at home found the connector was … Read more...

Build: Blackout 6" Dumb Ideas! Multirotors

Mini Quad Lost Model Beeper

February 12, 2015 by Adam

Up until today, I have been using a piezo buzzer (AKA lost model buzzer) from NextFPV.

It was ok but not as loud as what I would have like, … Read more...

Build: Blackout 6" Dumb Ideas! Multirotors

Mini Quad LiPo Lead Guard v2

February 10, 2015 by Adam

An inexpensive way to reduce the risk of LiPo leads and/or XT60 connectors getting nicked by propellers.

The previous LiPo Guard served a dual-role, to help protect the low profile … Read more...

Build: Blackout 6" Dumb Ideas! FPV Multirotors Video

Mini Quad FPV Audio Mic Preamp

February 8, 2015 by Adam

I currently fly FPV using a 7″ screen with a built in 5.8 GHz receiver. ie; no goggles here yet.

This screen has built in speakers, and I was curious … Read more...

Dumb Ideas! Multirotors

Mini Quad launch Pad

February 6, 2015 by Adam

Was out flying with a mate a few days ago, and this was found in the park:

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A frisbee!

This makes an ideal launch pad, to get the Blackout MIni … Read more...

FPV Multirotors

Sony 1/3″ 800TVL Camera Power LED Modification

February 4, 2015 by Adam

Most boards in the Blackout Mini H Quad have an LED to indicate it’s powered up (ie; Naze32, Bluetooth, VTX), except the Sony 1/3″ 800TVL Effio-V FPV camera.