Recent content by FePhoenix

Got mine and tried them. Balance sucks on the set I got, so they're noisy at hover. I'll see it I can balance my set (sandpaper and milligram scale) and see if it improves.

I use them on my Typhoon H480 Pro. Quieter, better climb rates, possibly better flight time, but not certain there. quicker response for turns, etc. Won't use others again. And, yes, don't get hit by them - While idle on the ground, they just sting, no big deal (the blades "fold back" as...

Depends on a lot of factors. Easy driving distance or 100mi away? For a kid or a professional aerographer? Also depends on if the target is found, or if I'm doing Search as well as Rescue. Factor in how risky the rescue (just in a hard-to-reach spot, but no risk to the rescue craft, or inside...

Depending on the tree, you could use a larger, more capable drone with a recovery claw. I've used my Typhoon H480 to retrieve smaller units, including Mavics. 3.5" Micro Mantis Claw Drone Recovery Hook Grabber System G10 Fiberglass Kit 644650956623 | eBay Yeah, I know it's not "inexpensive"...

Just tried 2-blade carbon fibers. The locking hub appears to be solidly constructed - checked that before mounting them. I also noted that the blade pivot points are held by Torx bolts rather than rivets, so the tension on them can be adjusted. You want that tension set so that it would stay...

Rats! Was hoping for a PC-based simulator with a dongle that talked to the RC, like Yuneec's... non-flying weather for a couple weeks when I got my Typhoon H480Pro, but flying the PC simulator, connected to a 70" 4K HD display, using the actual ST-16 RC to do it... Was comfortable when I was...

Anyone tried tri-blade carbon fiber props yet?

Has anyone tried the carbon fiber props yet?