Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight

[Derek]

I am flying this beast on stock PID's. It's such an amazing frame!

https://youtu.be/W3NOmPj8_Dc

Almond Racing Hildabeast 570 frame
T-Motor 3520-11 400kv motors
Bee Rotor 80amp 8S capable esc's running Multishot
14" Carbon Fiber Two Blade Props
Matek PDB FCHUB-12S for XCLASS
CL Racing F7 Flight Controller
ImmersionRC 5.8ghz 600mw vtx
Runcam FPV Camera (I forget which model)
2 x Turnigy Heavy Duty 4S 5000mah 60-120C Lipo in Series for 8S

[Graham Lawrie]

Nice one Derek , flips and all:) Sounds like a second world war tank in some places:) LOL

[Derek]

Thanks Graham! It was flying so well, I figured it would roll easy enough and it did. The 14" props sounded amazing from the ground. Now, I think I need to hunt down some higher quality props. Maybe that will help eliminate some of that camera jello.

What amazes me the most is that this 570mm frame was flying on stock PID's. I've done zero tuning.

[Graham Lawrie]

Camera Jello is normally badly balanced props:)

[Derek]

I'll see if my local hobby shop has a better prop balancer than mine.

[DOG]

Sweet Derek. Glad to see the beast in the air. Yes she does have a unique but authority sound to her. Good luck with future flights Derek. Got to be loving her!

[Derek]

Thanks DOG! It was a real treat to finally fly the Hildabeast via FPV. Just awesome!

[Graham Lawrie]

Hi Derek, i thought this was a frame you had made? I googled Hildabeast and did not realise you can buy the frame, quite expensive?

[Derek]

Yes, I bought this frame from Almondracing.com. Also yes, it is rather expensive.

[Derek]

It was suggested to me, but a few people on Facebook, to make sure my 14" props are well balanced. I've made up a crude prop balancer but it did show me that each of the 4 props were ever so slightly heavy on one side. I used a 1" strip of clear Scotch Tape and placed it on various spots, on the leading edge of each prop, until each prop seemed to balance better at various positions. So, hopefully I can take the Hildabeast out tomorrow (if this damn rain will let up) and run a smoother flight.