Thursday, February 26, 2015

FPVMODEL Motors: High Quality Meets Affordability

FPV Model makes some of the most innovative FPV products at the most competitve price. In the Novemeber of 2014, FPV Model launched a series of high quality brushless motors.
The new line FPVModel motors use high quality Japanese NMB bearings, N42sh magnets and .2mm laminations for optimal efficiency. Also have ample motor wire length for a cut to fit installation, with included bullet connectors and shrink tube. 
Each FPVModel motor is QC checked for balance, wind, performance and mechanical tolerance. This new line of FPVModel motors will set new standards of value vs performance.
Now, for a limited time, buy four FPVMODEL motors will get one free. Savings up to 20%. Don't miss out!
High quality meets affordability is our promise. All FPVModel motors come with a 30 days Satisfaction Guarantee. If for any reason you are not COMPLETELY 100% SATISFIED, you can return the motors for a full refund within 30 days upon receiving them. You can follow up the reviews on Rcgroups.com athttp://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2291393
For the details of FPVMODEL motors, please check them out at http://www.fpvmodel.com/fpvmodel-motors_c126.html.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

X-UAV ONE 1800mm FPV Plane PNP Combo Now Available for Pre-Order

X-UAV ONE 1800mm FPV Plane PNP Combo is now available for pre-order. The estimated delivery date is on early March.

With totally new structure design and new meterial, the new X-UAV FPV plane is leading the trend. Compared with EPO and EPP FPV planes, it is completely upgraded in technology and function. Its density is between EPO and EPP, and 2-3times Rigidity than the 35 density of EPO, more than 10 times toughness than EPO, and  lower posibility to crash when flying with low weight.

Pre-order: http://www.fpvmodel.com/x-uav-one-1800mm-fpv-plane-pnp-combo-pre-order-_g886.html

SPECIFICATIONS:

Material: New Material
Wingspan: 1800mm (71inch)
Length: 1078mm (42.5 inch) 
Wing area: 38.2dm2(592sq.in)
Empty weight: 750g
Barycentre position: in middle of wing, 65-80mm from  leading edge        
Flying Weight: 1360g(23lb) Standard, max:2kg
Wingload: 35.6g/dm2  (11.7oz/sq.ft)
Motor: 3536/KV1300
ESC: Hobbywing pro 40A    
Propller:  2-paddle, 11X6 
Servos:9g  digital servos x6 

RECOMMENTED SYSTEM:      
Battery: 14.8V 5000 mAh 25C Li-Po (Not included)
Radio: 9CH 

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Chinese New Year Holiday: 6% Off

FPV Model is having a Chinse New Year sale event from Feb 16th to Feb 25th. Customers can enjoy a discount of 6% off by using the coupon code Happy2015 at the checkout page. For example, you can save US$31.74 when purchasing the hot Skyzone 3D goggles!!!
Please note that, during the Chinese New Year Holiday period, we'll not ship out any order until Feb 26th. The coupon code is only available in a limited time, so please don't miss out!
Besides, we have several items lined up at fantastic bargains. FPVMODEL brushless motors buy four and get one free!!! DJI Phantom shoulder backpack original price US$80.90, now just sold at US$28.32. FPV-10X zoom video camera with 700tvl original price US$199.90, now sold at US$149.00, this includes free shipping!!! Please visit us at http://www.fpvmodel.com/special-sale_c127.html to check more items sold in special price. More importantly, you can save 6% more by using the coupon code Happy2015!!!
These deals can't be beat and we're continuing to strive to show you we're the best at what we do. Your complete satisfation is our number one priority!!! 
(The discounted prices on some items may subject to change without notification, thank you!)

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Tarot 200mm Mini Quadcopter Build

Tarot 200mm mini quadcopter is super lightweight, allows the camera, battery, ESC, transmitter and antenna to be plugged directly on the frame or soldered on the PCB board. Much less wiring, easy to install.

Here's a brief build manual of Tarot 200mm mini quadcopter. If you are not sure about what spare parts you need, you can simply refer to the ones in Tarot 200mm mini quadcopter ARF combo.

What spare parts you may need:

Tarot 200 mini quadcopter TL200A  x 1
DragonFly MC1806 KV2300 motor x 4
DYS SN 16A ESC x 4
CC3D flight controller x1
Tarort 12V 600TVL camera x 1
5.8g 3-leaf clover antenna x1
5030 PROP x 4 pairs
3S 1300-2200mAh Battery x1 (Not included in our ARF combo)
And silicon wires,straps,shrink tubes etc

Brief Build Manual for your reference:
Firstly, solder the motor and ESC on the Frame.
Solder the signal wire of ESC.
Then the power supply wire of ESC.
Finish soldering the four motors and ESC’s.
Remove the screw on camera,  and then mount the camera on the board. (Pay attention to the Forward and Reverse of camera)
Solder the signal wire of camera. The GND and V ports need to be connected according to the indicates on the frame.
Then solder the camera on the frame.
Clear up the connecting wires of Transmitter.
Solder the positive pole and negative pole of transmitter's power supply wire to the frame. The transmitter’s 5V output, as well as the solder of transmitter’s negative pole and servo’s male plug wire, is used for CC3D’s power supply. 
Install the black nylon standoffs onto CC3D.
Fixed with 4 screws on the frame. 
Insert ESC wire and the 5V power supply wire onto flight controller.
Make a converting wire by using silicon wire and T-plug.
Finally clear up the wires and solder the stand, the build is done!

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

FeiYu G4 3-Axis Handheld Steady Gimbal

When the first camera invented in 1839, the photographer had to sit in one place keeping still for hours to get one picture taken. In 1976 JVC company released the first domestic video camera that the users realized recording the daily life by filming. However the lumbering size and poor anti-vibration equipment resulted in a lot of limitations in photography. Meanwhile Garrett Brown from the USA invented the steadicam for more dynamic videos. But the weight of 20kg confused the users. Combined with FY high-tech and machinery, the FY G4 carrying sports camera is more portable and flexible. Simple operation with only one button for mode selection, an one hand operations is feasible. Pictures and videos can be captured clearly and steadily with the FY G4 in hand. Benefiting from the power of technology, follow your heart to experience more joyful extreme sports with FY G4. Easier to record splendid memories than ever before.

FY-G4 3-Axis Handheld Steady Gimbal Function And User Instructions

Instruction
The new FY-G4 3 axis handheld gimbal is suitable for Gopro4/Gopro3+/ Gopro3 and other sports cameras in similar size. Using internal limit to hide all wires make the users enjoying the extreme wireless control. Unique length design for easier holding.using with the second generation process system of Feiyu handheld gimbal process system to make it a more perfect filming tool.
With special thumb screw design to protect against thumb screw loss. With the new design thumb screw making G4 more steady even adding the LED backpack.
 
Connecting the extension bar easier free of special switch for it. The gimbal with longer length can shoot beautiful sceneries more easily.
FY Handheld Gimbal Extension Bar:http://www.feiyu-tech.com/product-en.php?id=45

FY-G4 Gimbal Remote Control

FY-G4 3-axis handheld gimbal offers the interfaces for power supply and video output to realize gimbal supplying the power to Gopro directly. The gopro can still work though without the inside battery as the gimbal can supply the power to it directly.

Function Instruction
● Heading Following Mode —— Pitch and roll locking, heading smooth rotation follow the direction of the handheld.
● Heading And Pitch Following Mode —— Roll locking ,heading and pitch smooth rotation follow the direction of the handheld.
● Locking Mode —— Heading ,pitch and roll locking.
● Special Working Condition (Inversion Mode) —— When in any working mode, press the function button for three times in succession, the Gimbal enter into the inversion mode and switch to the Heading following mode automatically. Invert the Gimbal to capture more excited scenes easily by switching mode combination. When in inversion working condition press the function button for three times in succession to reset the Gimbal back to the original state.
  
FY-G4 comparison with FY-G3Ultra
 

Operation Skill
Smooth And Steady Filming: Handheld the Gimbal, keep stable for movement, keep light and steady for walking.
How To Adjust The Pitching Angle: Double press the function button to enter into “Heading And Pitch Follow ”mode. Hold the Gimbal at the desired angle, then press the button once to reengage “Heading Follow ” Mode in order to lock the angle of desired pitch.
Selfie: Turn the Gimbal 180° so the function interface is facing you. Then, simply adjust the angle of pitch to the desired angle by utilizing the “Heading and Pitch Follow” Mode which described above and then switch back to “Heading Follow” Mode. Once complete you can film yourself with ease.
Flexible Use Of Inversion Mode: Press the function button for three times in succession, the Gimbal switch to the inversion mode and help to captured low angle view more easily.If filming with moving forward at a high speed, keep the handle roughly parallel with the ground will be helpful.
  
Initialization Instructions
1. Install the camera properly.
2. Gimbal placed on stationary flat and keep motionless.
3. Power on the Gimbal.
4. The Gimbal is activate and it will initialize automatically. Pick up the Gimbal to work normally.
FY-G4 needs to be initialized whenever the following situations appear after power on
1. After power on, the angle of pitch is not level with the horizon line.
2. After power on, the angle of roll is not parallel with the horizon line.
3. When the gimbal is in heading lock, the angle of heading moves frequently (heading is not stationary)

Specification
Software & firmware download:click here