I took my freshly built Batbone on vacation to France. It's maiden flight in the hills of France was a bit bumpy, but I already expected that.
After setting up too quickly I had the rear and right propeller switched, resulting in a tricopter unwilling to lift (I have the right motor setup to turn CCW).
Once I got that figured out, the batteries had drained apparently, since during my first real flight (wow adrenaline rush!) the voltage alarm kicked in after 20 seconds...
I landed in way too high grass, killing one of the props.
During a later flight I ran into a tree (tricopter magnets...) splitting one of the booms. With no appropriate glue on hand, I left the repair for when we got home (done !)
Config:
- Batbone frame,
- KK2 controller,
- 3 x 15 AMP turnigy Multistar ESC,
- 3x turnigy 2822 1275 Kv motors
- Turnigy voltage alarm (plug into balacing connector)
- Recommended metal gear tail yaw servo
- 2200 mAh battery
- Turnigy 9 Ch receiver
- Keychain 808 version #16 onboard cam (no FPV, just recording 720p).
- LED strip on tail for orientation.
My maiden as well, first ever RC experience. Hope you like it!
PS, just to be clear, I did not use the FPV transmitter, just used the keychain cam in recording mode (dont't go over the top on your maiden flight).
Addition: PS, those LED strips are bright :)
I think I'm going to add them to the sides of the rear boom as well ...
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