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Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 12:33 am
by 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
Re: Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 4:02 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Nice one Derek , flips and all:) Sounds like a second world war tank in some places:) LOL
Re: Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 5:21 pm
by 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.
Re: Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 6:58 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Camera Jello is normally badly balanced props:)
Re: Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 1:29 am
by Derek
I'll see if my local hobby shop has a better prop balancer than mine.
Re: Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 1:54 am
by 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!
Re: Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 6:11 am
by Derek
Thanks DOG! It was a real treat to finally fly the Hildabeast via FPV. Just awesome!
Re: Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 10:45 am
by 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?
Re: Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 10:13 pm
by Derek
Yes, I bought this frame from Almondracing.com. Also yes, it is rather expensive.
Re: Hildabeast 570 first FPV flight
Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 12:56 am
by 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.