I've been really enjoying the bigger form factor, the drone is a ton of fun to fly and I'm already planning some trips where I will use it again for some mountain surfing :) Hope you guys enjoy the video 👊🏼
Great overall review of the Chimera7. I purchased this quad when it first came out. Still haven't been able to leverage it, as designed - mountain surfing, etc, because I live in New York City. However when I go upstate or to the countryside, it is my go-to drone. The vibrations in high winds makes me nervous, but it has never failed me. GPS lock is so fast too!
I always here ppl in new York say the same thing. It must suck not being able to just go outside your house and fly. I live in Canada so it's open range.
Nice review, Just one note: Don’t worry much about the “Telemetry Lost” message, sounds scary, but I believe it happens when crossfire switches between modes. Instead setup LQ: - 2:100 is perfect and lower latency - 1:100 is still very solid but higher latency - If it starts dropping below 1:90 definitely time to turn around, but i often fly 7km out with no problem. Thanks for the review, cheers!
@@timo9779 I’m using DIY Li-Ion packs. I made a simple “How To” video about the process if you’re curious, and actually I’ll be doing some updated videos about this soon specifically for my new Chimera 7 build. Happy to answer questions and share my experiences, just let me know. Cheers!
Almost to 100K baby! Also it’s cool to see a new review of a product that’s been out for a while. I’m motivated to make my own reviews of the Nazgul now!
Great review, and good luck with your future flights with it👍🏻 I have the 1300kv model as well, and think it’s absolutely fantastic for LR cruising. I’ve been out 6.3 miles so far, and hope to push it to the dji hard limit of 8.2 miles. I use a 8000mAh 6s2p for LR which will get me just over 20 minutes fast cruising, with an overall weight of 1700g😎
I also have the Chimaera 7 with Molicel P42A 6s2p 8200mah, I've heard people say they get 45mins flight time with 6s2p 8000+mah but on closer inspection, these 45mins flights are barely any throttle just enough to stay in the air, keeping amp draw to a minimum. That's not how real world flying works, in a real world test, and actually using enough throttle to climb a mountain 🏔️, I'm getting about 25min with 8000mah and 15-17min with 4000mah.
@@jhughes2286 Flying like I like to, which is to keep between 80-90kmh, which when you’re as close to the floor as is possible, is plenty fast enough, and with GoPro and 8Ah I get 20-21minutes. As you say, the long flight time tests are not relevant to real world cruising.
I have the analog version of this drone. I love it! 😃 The only thing I don't like about is is the GPS-receiver. It will NOT lock on to more than 9 satellites at a time... Maybe I have missed something in the Betaflight settings?🤔
Mate, be careful with those 6s1p packs. Those cells are rated for up to 30-40A max, but with such a heavy weight is quite easy to reach that level of current. Go instead with a 4000mah LIPO or a 8000 6s2p Li-ion.. these are what I am using and they're really spot on for a 7 inch! Keep it up!
Yes I’m being extra careful with this :) I have the current amp draw on my OSD and I keep an eye on it so I don’t go over the limit. I’ll check out your suggestions too, thank you 🙌🏼
@@DroneSupremacy yeah I feel you! But really, a 4000 6s lipo will give you that feeling of being able to push as much as you can without thinking about it and the 6s2p will also give you much more comfort when doing long range stuff.. give me a shout if come on this side of the Alps! :)
@@GianmariaVeronese - where might one be able to get a 8000 6s2p Li-ion ? I've been looking for a good battery for a 7 inch and i was looking at Li-ion batteries but I see a lot of 3000 or 4000 batteries. I dont see any 8000 li-ion on the market
I got 2 long bow Chims, love them to death. IFlight has the best frames. I'm running Racestar KV1200s and 8-4.5 or 7-4.5 two blade props. If not careful it will tear into the clouds in seconds omg! efficient beast 5s 3500
Me right now debating between the HD ir analog version. I flight both systems but I’m traveling and I need a last minute Pre build long range quad. For me HD can’t compete with the video range of a analog VTX. Help out a brother to decide
@@Jonsbasecamp Depending on how you fly . I use these batteries on 2 drones . Chimera 7 freestyle version, and a 9 inch Catalyst Merica. I ‘m usually ready to bring in drone before battery gets to 21 volts . I have a 6000 mah lion Battery I bought for the Chimera 7. I Don’t even use it . Luminier batteries in my opinion are a high quality , my most reliable batteries.
Can you not use the 1800 kb motors softly and fly longer just like the 1300? Or when flying softly on both, does the 1300 get better flight time? Little confused. If it saves money by getting the 13's then I get it. If you can get the 18's and have the option to fly faster and use mote battery, I'd rather pay more and have the option. Hope my question makes sense lol
Mike I have some jello on mine that's exactly the one you have with the same battery. Could you please share your rates ? I bought mine at Banggood and i'm not sure about if they have the righ PID. Right now it came with 1.00, 0.70, 0.0 in every single parameter. Thank you in advance as always.
can you please tell me if your Chimera 7 LR HD is equipped with an FC Iflight Twin G F7 2.2 and if on the SCL and SDA pads are soldered the relative cables of the GPS module? I ask you with all my heart because I am modernizing mine.
In your reviews, you should go more into setting up the quad. That would be helpful instead of just showing it flying around. Everyone suffers the basic setup procedures...
Hi there just built the chimera 7” with DJI air unit and trying to decide weather to put TBS nano rx ...or TBS diversity nano Not looking at extreme long range Will the nano rx keep up with Dji air unit range ...thanks for all your help
Hello, I use the drone iflight chimera7 for extremely long range. Currently the 1800kv motors are installed but unfortunately are too powerful. which motors would be the perfect longe range monster? 1400kv? 980kv? Currently using a 12,000mah 4s Lion battery... but even that is quickly empty with these motors. Please answer Love greetings Aron
great video! im new to this drone/fpv stuff. educate me here.. u said something about it having the "dji air unit" . when i hear DJI air i think of DJI's camera drone "DJI Air" . What do u mean by your comment? thx!
How many Hours did u do in the sim b4 you felt comfortable actually stepping out and getting down for real ? Man I have everything just havnt pulled it out yet
Long range drone, but you are saying to keep it within Line Of Sight, doesn't make sense to me. How long does this drone go? Let's say 10 km. Can you see this drone from 10 KM away? Maybe I misunderstood or got confused.
What i meant by that is to have a straight line of visibility between you and the drone, without any obstacles in the way. That way the signal can go very far, instead of bouncing through a series of rocks/trees for example and get lost.
Yeah but that's babying it, trying to get every second of flight time, in real world speed cruising with the same 8Ah battery I get 20+25mins, that's at 20-30amps 80kph. If you actually use enough throttle to climb a mountain 🏔️ you won't get 40mins.
@@jhughes2286 real world with gopro was like 28min but I don't even remember if that was the 7" or 8" I lost all my data and vids.. I use to keep average speeds and mah used.. and average throttle started for prop and flight time testing. But kept some regular flights data. Another one no mountains along river was 32min with gopro. Average speeds are like 27mph when going for flight time and 35mph for max distance. More if I get bored and will have plenty of battery. But usually never cruise higher than 55mph except when diving down.
@@DroneSupremacy Wicked, thanks pal, I fly at 500 most of the time but never gone as far as that so was interested to know. Keep up the great content sir, good luck on that 100k, you should have it in no time 👍
Hi, comprehensive review of the CH7. Did you really get 20minutes with that 21700 4000mah? I get about 13+ with a gopro and 1300kv. And that's just flying back and forth to a target location :) Cheers! 🔋
hey, I have been playing with the DJI FPV Fly more kit. Do the goggles for that connect to this drone system? Does your link give you the complete kit to literally plug and play? Love the content, thanks in advance.
The goggles can connect to this drone yes, as long as you get the "HD" version (which I've linked). No - the kit is not exactly plug and play as you'll need batteries, charger, remote controller (FPV drones other than the DJI FPV Drone will NOT work with the DJI FPV Drone's own remote) etc.
@@spencercutlan7882 no! You’ll need the original DJI FPV remote which is quite old and bulky and I don’t recommend or just get a TBS Tango2 which is very similar in terms of size and get the drone with a TBS Nano RX receiver. This will allow the remote to “talk” to the drone and you’ll be able to connect the 2.
I've been really enjoying the bigger form factor, the drone is a ton of fun to fly and I'm already planning some trips where I will use it again for some mountain surfing :)
Hope you guys enjoy the video 👊🏼
Super Like!. Great review Mike, looking forward to seeing you holding the more than deserved silver button!
Cheers
What’s lake surfing?
plz welcome to Kazakhstan God wills you will have fun with this
Great overall review of the Chimera7. I purchased this quad when it first came out. Still haven't been able to leverage it, as designed - mountain surfing, etc, because I live in New York City. However when I go upstate or to the countryside, it is my go-to drone. The vibrations in high winds makes me nervous, but it has never failed me. GPS lock is so fast too!
Yeah it's a solid "out of the city" drone for sure haha
I always here ppl in new York say the same thing. It must suck not being able to just go outside your house and fly. I live in Canada so it's open range.
Try the Gemfan Cinelifter 7035 tri-blade props they totally eliminated the vibes and jello I had with the stock GF 7040.
Nice review, Just one note: Don’t worry much about the “Telemetry Lost” message, sounds scary, but I believe it happens when crossfire switches between modes. Instead setup LQ:
- 2:100 is perfect and lower latency
- 1:100 is still very solid but higher latency
- If it starts dropping below 1:90 definitely time to turn around, but i often fly 7km out with no problem.
Thanks for the review, cheers!
which battery are you using to fly such a long time? :)
@@timo9779 I’m using DIY Li-Ion packs. I made a simple “How To” video about the process if you’re curious, and actually I’ll be doing some updated videos about this soon specifically for my new Chimera 7 build. Happy to answer questions and share my experiences, just let me know. Cheers!
Almost to 100K baby! Also it’s cool to see a new review of a product that’s been out for a while. I’m motivated to make my own reviews of the Nazgul now!
Yeah man, almost there!!
And definitely - not all reviews should be time-sensitive. I say go for it, the nazgul is awesome ;)
Nice really nice 👍. Don't you ever give up,
People like you deserve to be follow.
Are you from Slovenia or Italy
I'm from Bulgaria! :)
And thanks for the kind words, no giving up 👊🏼
Congratulation for 100k subs, nice footage mate.
Thank you 🙌🏼
beautiful footage as always!
Yep! Have the 1800/ DJI. Love it! Up to 12’ with a 3300 LiPo.
Great review, and good luck with your future flights with it👍🏻
I have the 1300kv model as well, and think it’s absolutely fantastic for LR cruising. I’ve been out 6.3 miles so far, and hope to push it to the dji hard limit of 8.2 miles. I use a 8000mAh 6s2p for LR which will get me just over 20 minutes fast cruising, with an overall weight of 1700g😎
How does it handle with the 1700g?
i was worried about the 4200g battery that add 609g + 620 of the Quad
@@cafub2650 I only use it for cruising, but it handles just fine.
I also have the Chimaera 7 with Molicel P42A 6s2p 8200mah, I've heard people say they get 45mins flight time with 6s2p 8000+mah but on closer inspection, these 45mins flights are barely any throttle just enough to stay in the air, keeping amp draw to a minimum.
That's not how real world flying works, in a real world test, and actually using enough throttle to climb a mountain 🏔️, I'm getting about 25min with 8000mah and 15-17min with 4000mah.
@@jhughes2286 Flying like I like to, which is to keep between 80-90kmh, which when you’re as close to the floor as is possible, is plenty fast enough, and with GoPro and 8Ah I get 20-21minutes.
As you say, the long flight time tests are not relevant to real world cruising.
I have the analog version of this drone. I love it! 😃 The only thing I don't like about is is the GPS-receiver. It will NOT lock on to more than 9 satellites at a time... Maybe I have missed something in the Betaflight settings?🤔
I've noticed it really depends on the location, sometimes i can easily connect to 15+, sometime i struggle with less than 10 too :/
Enable Use Galileo. Set the Ground Assistance to your area. I have a Holybro GPS and get 14-28 sats.
I really want one!!! Saving my pennies!
Mate, be careful with those 6s1p packs. Those cells are rated for up to 30-40A max, but with such a heavy weight is quite easy to reach that level of current. Go instead with a 4000mah LIPO or a 8000 6s2p Li-ion.. these are what I am using and they're really spot on for a 7 inch! Keep it up!
Yes I’m being extra careful with this :) I have the current amp draw on my OSD and I keep an eye on it so I don’t go over the limit. I’ll check out your suggestions too, thank you 🙌🏼
@@DroneSupremacy yeah I feel you! But really, a 4000 6s lipo will give you that feeling of being able to push as much as you can without thinking about it and the 6s2p will also give you much more comfort when doing long range stuff.. give me a shout if come on this side of the Alps! :)
Will do mate, with pleasure :)
@@GianmariaVeronese - where might one be able to get a 8000 6s2p Li-ion ? I've been looking for a good battery for a 7 inch and i was looking at Li-ion batteries but I see a lot of 3000 or 4000 batteries. I dont see any 8000 li-ion on the market
Perfect flying and gopro 10 💥
Thanks ✌️
I just noticed some jumps on the Gopro shot at 8:34, does the Gopro 10 have this kind of issue ?
Thank you, great video!
I got 2 long bow Chims, love them to death. IFlight has the best frames. I'm running Racestar KV1200s and 8-4.5 or 7-4.5 two blade props. If not careful it will tear into the clouds in seconds omg! efficient beast 5s 3500
Me right now debating between the HD ir analog version. I flight both systems but I’m traveling and I need a last minute Pre build long range quad. For me HD can’t compete with the video range of a analog VTX. Help out a brother to decide
my long range i put a clearview on a tripod and hook my goggles to it, no hd system will go as far as a clearview with pepperboxes imo
Great review! Just got into FPV and have been looking into long range flying. I am still new to all of this will the nano rx work with the tango 2?
Yes, they are specifically made to work together.
@@DroneSupremacy Thanks man! For some reason I thought that I would have to get a nano tracer or whatever.
For my Chimera 7 , I use the Luminier Cinelifter Batteries 3500-4500 mah Lipo, Kick Ass Power!
How much flight time do you get?
@@Jonsbasecamp Depending on how you fly . I use these batteries on 2 drones . Chimera 7 freestyle version, and a 9 inch Catalyst Merica. I ‘m usually ready to bring in drone before battery gets to 21 volts . I have a 6000 mah lion Battery I bought for the Chimera 7. I Don’t even use it . Luminier batteries in my opinion are a high quality , my most reliable batteries.
Whats the flight Time?🔥
Hi, what is the maximum battery weight you would recommend for long range? Thanks
Would you recommend it to beginners?
I just got my Chimera and tried it today and has a lot of gello. Has yours the same issue?
Can you not use the 1800 kb motors softly and fly longer just like the 1300? Or when flying softly on both, does the 1300 get better flight time?
Little confused.
If it saves money by getting the 13's then I get it.
If you can get the 18's and have the option to fly faster and use mote battery, I'd rather pay more and have the option.
Hope my question makes sense lol
Mike I have some jello on mine that's exactly the one you have with the same battery. Could you please share your rates ? I bought mine at Banggood and i'm not sure about if they have the righ PID. Right now it came with 1.00, 0.70, 0.0 in every single parameter. Thank you in advance as always.
I enjoyed watching this video! This is nice drone. Will it back to spot if it looses the signal??
if the gps works - yes :) Normally it should work without issues, but you never know haha
can you please tell me if your Chimera 7 LR HD is equipped with an FC Iflight Twin G F7 2.2 and if on the SCL and SDA pads are soldered the relative cables of the GPS module? I ask you with all my heart because I am modernizing mine.
No you don't use SCL and SDA pads on Betaflight gps rescue , just 5v, G, TX, RX. No compass support on Betaflight so don't need it.
No you don't use SCL and SDA pads on Betaflight gps rescue , just 5v, G, TX, RX. No compass support on Betaflight so don't need it.
bro, have you put the rssi data in the dji goggles? i tried the joshua bardwell video but it didn't work
nice flight mate, where you from? beautiful looking country
Thank you! This is Bulgaria :)
what's the furthers out you have made it with long range HD now?
подскажи, как исправить тряску на видео?
In your reviews, you should go more into setting up the quad. That would be helpful instead of just showing it flying around. Everyone suffers the basic setup procedures...
Hi there just built the chimera 7” with DJI air unit and trying to decide weather to put TBS nano rx ...or TBS diversity nano
Not looking at extreme long range
Will the nano rx keep up with Dji air unit range ...thanks for all your help
Yes it will, as long as you have good direct visibility with the drone at all times long range is not a problem!
please share PID satting.
Hello, I use the drone iflight chimera7 for extremely long range.
Currently the 1800kv motors are installed but unfortunately are too powerful. which motors would be the perfect longe range monster? 1400kv? 980kv?
Currently using a 12,000mah 4s Lion battery... but even that is quickly empty with these motors.
Please answer
Love greetings
Aron
Go with 1300 kv borther hobby or the Xing X2806.5 1300
Go with Brotherhobby Avenger 3008 1150kv with 8inch props more efficient than 7inch!
do you normally use 2 straps or is this just for the big battery for the 7 inch ?
I usually use 2, yes.
great video! im new to this drone/fpv stuff. educate me here.. u said something about it having the "dji air unit" . when i hear DJI air i think of DJI's camera drone "DJI Air" . What do u mean by your comment? thx!
How many Hours did u do in the sim b4 you felt comfortable actually stepping out and getting down for real ? Man I have everything just havnt pulled it out yet
About 20 I believe. Then it’s all matter of practice (in a safe place)
@@DroneSupremacy Thx Sir.. all ya vids are good ! Nice and consistent
Long range drone, but you are saying to keep it within Line Of Sight, doesn't make sense to me. How long does this drone go? Let's say 10 km. Can you see this drone from 10 KM away? Maybe I misunderstood or got confused.
What i meant by that is to have a straight line of visibility between you and the drone, without any obstacles in the way. That way the signal can go very far, instead of bouncing through a series of rocks/trees for example and get lost.
I've flown 2 of those li-ion packs for 8000mah . Getting almost 40mins no gopro
Yeah but that's babying it, trying to get every second of flight time, in real world speed cruising with the same 8Ah battery I get 20+25mins, that's at 20-30amps 80kph.
If you actually use enough throttle to climb a mountain 🏔️ you won't get 40mins.
@@jhughes2286 real world with gopro was like 28min but I don't even remember if that was the 7" or 8" I lost all my data and vids.. I use to keep average speeds and mah used.. and average throttle started for prop and flight time testing. But kept some regular flights data.
Another one no mountains along river was 32min with gopro. Average speeds are like 27mph when going for flight time and 35mph for max distance. More if I get bored and will have plenty of battery. But usually never cruise higher than 55mph except when diving down.
Is it cheaper to build or to buy something like this?
Cheaper to build if you go for budget components.
@@DroneSupremacy how about the good components? Lol
Buy or build
@@PatrickGuerrisi depends. if you have the money - buy :)
isn't that what gps is for? you loose signal and the rth?
I hope he answer this???
What mw did you have crossfire at if you don't mind me asking?
500
@@DroneSupremacy Wicked, thanks pal, I fly at 500 most of the time but never gone as far as that so was interested to know. Keep up the great content sir, good luck on that 100k, you should have it in no time 👍
what is your transmitter?
Jumper T18 + Crossfire
can you send me its setting data? dump file and diff file. thanks you!
Bro its on iflight website
What TX do you use?
Jumper T18 :)
what a nice video
Appreciate that!
11:10 Similarly, I'm always overwhelmed with adrenaline, anyway. Even when everything is fine and the connection is good
Hah! I would have turned around too! 😀😀
Hi, comprehensive review of the CH7. Did you really get 20minutes with that 21700 4000mah? I get about 13+ with a gopro and 1300kv. And that's just flying back and forth to a target location :)
Cheers! 🔋
Yes, absolutely! Really depends on the wind though, it could be much less than that if you're flying in stronger winds, maybe that's the issue?
👏👏👏🤘😘
360 camera on that would look awesome. 👍👍😎 ChiBuffalo13
tough guy
hey,
I have been playing with the DJI FPV Fly more kit. Do the goggles for that connect to this drone system? Does your link give you the complete kit to literally plug and play?
Love the content, thanks in advance.
The goggles can connect to this drone yes, as long as you get the "HD" version (which I've linked).
No - the kit is not exactly plug and play as you'll need batteries, charger, remote controller (FPV drones other than the DJI FPV Drone will NOT work with the DJI FPV Drone's own remote) etc.
@@DroneSupremacy so the DJI FPV remote will not work with this?
@@spencercutlan7882 no! You’ll need the original DJI FPV remote which is quite old and bulky and I don’t recommend or just get a TBS Tango2 which is very similar in terms of size and get the drone with a TBS Nano RX receiver. This will allow the remote to “talk” to the drone and you’ll be able to connect the 2.
@@DroneSupremacy thank you so much for your time!
isn't that what gps is for? you loose signal and the rth?