{"id":5728,"date":"2020-01-04T05:31:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-04T05:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getfpv.com\/learn\/?p=5728"},"modified":"2020-01-05T05:34:58","modified_gmt":"2020-01-05T05:34:58","slug":"fpv-news-with-average-hobbyist-episode-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getfpv.com\/learn\/fpv-news\/fpv-news-with-average-hobbyist-episode-14\/","title":{"rendered":"FPV News with Average Hobbyist – Episode 14"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]GetFPV is proud to present FPV News \u2013 Episode 14 with Average Hobbyist, aka Randy Mertl, submitted to us via the\u00a0GetFPV Community Program<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Check out his video below![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/k3g1KjtoobA” align=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

You can check out more of Randy\u2019s content at his\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/div>\n
Disclaimer: This video was produced solely by a member of the FPV Community. Views and advice in this video are that of the creator and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or views of GetFPV.<\/em><\/div>\n

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Summary of FPV News – Episode 14<\/h2>\n

Happy New Year from Average Hobbyist!\u00a0 What your FPV New Years Resolution?<\/p>\n

Drone Drop merges with FPVCrate<\/h3>\n

Drone Drop and FPVCrate has announced that they will be brought together under the FPVCrate name.\u00a0 FPVCrate, powered by GetFPV, brings a monthly subscription box to your door, on time, full of goodies for your FPV needs.\u00a0 With a guaranteed $80+ dollar value in each box, it’s not something to pass up!\u00a0 You can get more info over at the FPVCrate<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

MotionPilot – The Motion Controller for FPV Drones<\/h3>\n

MotionPilot is a company that is developing a motion based, one handed controller that can be used with an FPV drone.\u00a0 It uses the various axis to control pitch, roll, and yaw, with a trigger button that controls throttle.\u00a0 It uses a protocol they refer to as the “Carbon Protocol” that boasts a reliable link out to 1km.\u00a0 You can get more information over at the MotionPilot<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

Botgrinder – TBS Grinder II Motors<\/h3>\n

From the mind of Botgrinder and the expertise over at Team Blacksheep comes the Grinder II 2207 2500kv motors.\u00a0 They are designed to take a beating with out beating your wallet to death.\u00a0 Plus, they have that awesome Botgrinder feel![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5729″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][dt_default_button link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getfpv.com%2Ftbs-grinder-ii-2207-2500kv-freestyle-motor.html||target:%20_blank|” size=”medium” button_alignment=”btn_center”]Check out the TBS Grinder II 2207 2500KV Freestyle Motor[\/dt_default_button][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Headsup FPV Motors<\/h3>\n

Headsup FPV, winner of the 2019 MultiGP Championships, has release his own motor through Five33, these motors are 2207 1960kv motors, and weigh in at 28.4 grams.\u00a0 They are available for pre-order over at the Five33<\/a> website!<\/p>\n

iFlight Cyber Motors<\/h3>\n

iFlight provided a teaser of their new Cyber motors on their Facebook page.\u00a0 Not a whole lot of information just yet, but stay tuned!<\/p>\n

Flywoo Goku F7 Flight Controller<\/h3>\n

The new Goku F722 20 x 20 flight controller boasts\u00a0dual MPU6000 & ICM20689 gyros, 6 functional UARTS, and a 5V 2A BEC.\u00a0 Pairs perfectly with the Goku line of ESCs and VTX’s.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5731″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][dt_default_button link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getfpv.com%2Fflywoo-goku-f722-mini-dual-20×20-flight-controller-mpu6000-icm20689.html||target:%20_blank|” size=”medium” button_alignment=”btn_center”]Get the Flywoo F722 Mini Flight Controller[\/dt_default_button][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Squid Project<\/h3>\n

A new project from Rimzler and Druno in partnership with Insta360, the Squid Project is a 2″ drone built around an Insta360 camera.\u00a0 While still in the experimental phase, this sub 250g drone is the only one that can capture 360\u00b0 shots without getting the aircraft in the picture.<\/p>\n

NewBeeDrone AcroBee Brain Pro<\/h3>\n

NewBeeDrone has released the AcroBee Brain Pro, with more efficient ESC to extend flight times and also has turtle mode to help flip you back over after a crash.\u00a0 For more info, check out the NewBeeDrone<\/a> website!<\/p>\n

NewBeeDrone Smoov Ring Motors<\/h3>\n

These new cinematic motors utilize a continuous ring magnet to “smoov” out the spinning.\u00a0 They still have magnetic poles embedded in the ring, These should help you get those ultra smooth shots with minimal jitters.<\/p>\n

Happymodel Mobula 6 Micro<\/h3>\n

The Mobula 6 is a 1S Micro centered around the Crazybee F4 AIO flight controller.\u00a0 It comes with 0802 19000kv or 25000kv motors.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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