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So it seems that XAircraft have already released a new version of their flight controller and AHRS. I guess there really are problems with the EMI/RFI effecting how the GPS & compass works. Personally, I won't be making the upgrade anytime soon, if at all. I'm done jumping on the early adopters...

So after a couple of weeks of tweaking, I have my new XAircraft flying very well. It's been taking some great pictures also. :nevreness: After I got a few new pics that I wanted to post, I figured I would finally build that new website I'v been thinking about for a while now. Here is a...

Have you guys seen the Army's newest toy? It's a 6000 pound RC Heli that will be used to deliver cargo to the front lines. It can be flown either remotely or by an on board pilot. Pretty cool design...

So after a year of building my own craft, I decided to give the new XAircraft x650 v8 a try. I'm starting to wonder if I made a mistake. I haven't even got it in the air yet and already it seems to be one problem after another. First, we have the awesome problem of defected props from the...

Ok, so I heard about this problem some time ago. I didn't want to post anything about it then because I was basically told that there were a hand full of faulty prop sets that went out with some of the first kits and that the problem had been fixed. Well, it seems that it hasn't according to a...

Hey gang, So I just picked up an X650 V8 kit and just completed the build this morning. I have only followed the directions in the instructions and nothing else. So far I have not done any testing as I just got the motors spinning this morning before work. I do know that they are at least...

Hey gang, So the new motors on the value series x650's have odd shaped hub for the prop. If you haven't seen it before, imagine a round hole with 2 parallel flat sides that make it somewhat oval. My question is, how are we supposed to balance the props with these weird shaped hubs? I use a...

Hey gang, I'll be out in Denver, CO next week and I was wondering if there was anyone from the forum out that way. I'm coming out for a conference, but I'm bringing my quad with me for a little fun afterward. Let me know, I'm always up for meeting some new faces. :cool: -Terry

Of course, the best time to start a new build is during a hurricane, right? I just hope the lights don't go out.. if they do I have headlamps. ;-) Details as they happen... I just wanted to post the first pic of the log. It's going to be a compact FPV / GoPro Quad. I'm trying to keep...

Hey gang, So I have a trip coming up and I would love to take my MRC along. I've heard that there are issues though in regards to flying with your lipos. Can anyone shed some light on what those problems are and how I might get around them? I'm sure that there has to be a work around...

Hey guys, I had a small crash today am I'm trying to figure out the cause. Luckily I didn't do much damage, but obviously I want to try and avoid the same mistake twice. My question is, have any of you had problems with props breaking mid flight without any type of impact or extra strain of...

I just got my Xoar props in and I wanted to say thanks to Bart for organizing all of that. I know it must have been a lot of work to get all those packaged and out in the post. You go above and beyond my friend, as so many here know first hand. Thanks again! :D:D:D

So my little Sony 1/3rd inch CCD that I used solely for FPV purposes just dyed. I'm looking for a replacement, but figured I would ask you guys to see what others are using first. Any suggestions? -Terry

Is this true? I just read on one of the other boards that Open Pilot has done away with US distribution? Anyone care to explain that one?

Ok, so I've been using a Spektrum DX6i for a little while now. It's served me well and has been nothing but great for all the helis & tricopters I've had over the last year +. With AP being my main focus these days though, and with a couple of bigger builds on the horizon, I can see now that...

Just saw this new video from RCExplorer.com He got some great footage during his trip to the states. Alligators & airboat chases in this one... looks like loads of fun!

Hey guys, So I'm just starting to get a few photos together from the wedding. Here are a few highlights from the balloon ride we took just after saying our vows. I had a GoPro mounted on the balloon, but the battery was drained in my bag and it went dead as soon as I turned it on for 5...

A co-worker at the ad agency I work at sent me this photo today. It was sent to him by a friend that is also in the ad industry out in LA. There were supposed to be using it for some kind of car commercial I think. Pretty crazy set of batteries on there!

Hey guys, As many of you know, I have been building out a tricopter with the copter control board from Open Pilot for some time now. I've finally got it flying well and put the FPV gear all back on last weekend. The experience was amazing and I can't stop thinking about FPV now. It's...

Ok, so I have my tricopter flying FPV pretty well with the new CopterControl board. Just made this quick video today at a new park my fiance took me to. It's a great spot actually that even had electrical outlets & a big pavilion. I can't wait to go back here to fly some more!