[VIDEO]: FPV News with Average Hobbyist – Episode 10

August 5, 2019
Written By GetFPV

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GetFPV is proud to present FPV News with Average Hobbyist, aka Randy Mertl, submitted to us via the GetFPV Community Program.  Check out his video below![vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/LSkLkEGXou4″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

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Summary of FPV News – Episode 10

In this episode of FPV New, Average Hobbyist covers some of the newest and most unique FPV gear out there!  First up are a few new releases in the microquad category!

Micro Brushless Motors

Tiny Whoop has released new brushless motors into the wild:

  • Profuse Juice – 803 / 20,000kv Brushless 1S Motors
  • Toot Juice – 803 / 12,000kv Brushless 2S Motors
  • Smooth Juice – 603 / 15,000kv Brushless 1S Motors

Lil’ Deuce has also released a new motor, and keeping with the theme, it’s called the “Lil’ Floater”!

  • Lil’ Floater – 1103 / 8000kv Brushless 3S Motors

RacerXFPV has released a new frame, called the Speed Racer Twig, perfect for you microquad / microbrushless builds.  It comes in at at 7.9 grams, and offers either a 6.6mm or 9mm motor mounting options.

FPV Cameras

RunCam has announced the new Split 3 in two new flavors, the Micro and the Nano.  Both offer the same great features, including 1080p/60fpv HD recording, Anti-drop SD Card mounting, Power-off protection for video files, Wide voltage range (5-20v) and switchable FPV video aspect ratio.

Foxeer is also adding a new camera to the lineup, the Predator Nano!  It’s a 14mm x 14mm camera boasting a 1000TVL sensor.  It takes 4-25v power input, and also has switchable aspect ratio.  Look for both these cameras soon on the GetFPV store!

DJI Digital HD FPV Goggles

In case you’ve been living under a rock (what…. they might be cozy?) DJI has formally entered into the FPV category with their groundbreaking new digital HD FPV goggles.  This system brings low latency (28ms) long range (4km) FPV video feed to the next level!  The completely digital signal bring 1080p at 60fps straight into your eye holes with amazing clarity, and can be pared with a DJI transmitter for an all-in-one system.  They’re up for pre-order, get yours reserved now![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4670″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][dt_default_button link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getfpv.com%2Fdji-digital-hd-fpv-goggles.html||target:%20_blank|” size=”medium” button_alignment=”btn_center”]DJI Digital HD FPV Goggles[/dt_default_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4671″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][dt_default_button link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getfpv.com%2Fdji-digital-hd-fpv-air-unit.html||target:%20_blank|” size=”medium” button_alignment=”btn_center”]DJI Digital HD FPV Air Unit[/dt_default_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4672″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][dt_default_button link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getfpv.com%2Fdji-fpv-fly-more-combo-mode-2.html||target:%20_blank|” size=”medium” button_alignment=”btn_center”]DJI FPV Fly More Combo[/dt_default_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”40″][vc_column_text]

Ready to Fly

EMAX has released the BabyHawk R Pro 4″ Brushless quad!  It comes with the EMAX comes with the Mini Magnum III stack, and is 4S capable.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4675″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][dt_default_button link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getfpv.com%2Femax-babyhawk-r-pro-4-brushless-bnf-fpv-drone-frsky-d8.html||target:%20_blank|” size=”medium” button_alignment=”btn_center”]EMAX Babyhawk R Pro 4″[/dt_default_button][ultimate_spacer height=”40″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

New from HGLRC

The FD765 + VTX stack touts a BLHeli_32, 65 amp 4-in1 ESC capable of 3-6S power along with a F7 Dual Chip Flight Controller.  Combine that with a 25mw – 400mw VTX with MMCX connector, and you have an all-in-one solution for your next build!

Also, don’t forget to check out the HGLRC Wind6 PNP series of multirotors.  They come with the FD765 stack already included!

Stan FPV UDP – Guard

If you’re looking to bring a quality duct system to your 5″ quad, look no further than StanFPV’s Universal Ducted Propeller Guard system.  3D printed to exacting standards, these make a great addition to your cinematic setups to add safety into your flights.

DRL Season 4

DRL is kicking off on August 11th!  Watch 18 of the worlds fastest drone racers compete for a spot in the world championships.  DRL airs this year on NBC, NBC Sports, and Twitter!

Featured Pilot

Check out James Johnson aka Jaybird over on his YouTube!

Freestyle Contest

Check out the Average Hobbyist YouTube page for his Freestyle contest!

That’s it for this episode!  Make sure and check back for more awesome FPV News![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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