Silent Morning Flight Over a Cold Landscape (+ FLIK Wing/RCTestFlight Collaboration Updates)
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2024
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I'm so excited to fly this! The last RC place I bought was a Weasel EPP glider way back in 2003, and I still fly that bad boy. 45 minutes of flight on a single battery while running a motor, FPV system, and autopilot is absolutely incredible to me. On a side note, I do product design and have actually been getting a small component molded in EPP in parallel with your project, so it's been fun to have more insight into the process you're going through.
Weasels are a great design
That’s why it’s not good to show too many details of new designs publicly. 🤔
@@FPVREVIEWS are you making reference to corporate espionage or something? I literally just meant that I am making a small and completely unrelated component in the same material, and it's been interesting to learn about the process of designing for EPP molding while also watching these guys develop a more complex example of it. I have better insight into and more appreciation for the kind of design process they are involved in.
@@evanbarnes9984 Did I say that? no. It's a good idea to not give away intellectual property, especially some key trade secrets, just because other devs are watching, and they could compete directly using your IP. They can always reverse engineer your products, but sharing details while in development just makes sure that your product will be obsolete when you release it. It was more of a general comment regarding privacy of IP, not an accusation. I was aware that it might offend you, but I thought it was important to say.
Man this video made me want to finish up my Flik Wing ASAP! I’ve got all the parts in hand for a dRehmFlight build, but almost no time lately hahah
Do iiiiiitttt
I've been waffling back and forth on what flight controller to use in my Flik wing. I guess if you get all of the tuning done and release the code, I may FINALLY actually build out the hardware. I've skimmed the tutorial many times, but haven't felt confident enough that I can actually do it. I think knowing that it'd go in an identical airfame, might give me the confidence.
@@thinkflight @thinkflight I HAVE TRIED TO ASK SO MANY UA-camRS TO MAKE THIS, MAYBE YOU CAN??? ok...here gos.
a kayak, with either jet propulsion or air propeller driven, on steerable/adjustable hydrofoils. so you can ''fly'' the kayak.
i already know there is a ton of hydrodynamic force to overcome, but when you get on the hydrofoils it should be amazing, cutting like butter.
That first three minutes of the video was amazing! What an awesome site to pick for flying. Incredible.
The conversation about the aerodynamics was informative and interesting. I really enjoyed that part too. Looking forward to future Flik updates.
Man, I miss living out west. The flying spots are unreal.
the cinematography on this... stunning...
That's my guy Chris, he's great at what he does!
@@thinkflight I HAVE TRIED TO ASK SO MANY UA-camRS TO MAKE THIS, MAYBE YOU CAN??? ok...here gos.
a kayak, with either jet propulsion or air propeller driven, on steerable/adjustable hydrofoils. so you can ''fly'' the kayak.
i already know there is a ton of hydrodynamic force to overcome, but when you get on the hydrofoils it should be amazing, cutting like butter.
Like the colab with Airshaper! 👍💪✌
So awesome! I'm So happy to be supporting this really kool project! Thanks for keeping us informed. Cheers
oh that flow testing was insightful, thanks for sharing
Great to see this update !. You’re doing some really cool design work - the CFD analysis is super interesting.
beautiful!
Some gorgeous aerial video! Love the Flik update, and looking forward to getting one when they are ready!
those view captures are really good quality, 10/10
Oh yeah! I can't wait for mine to get in. Glad I got a couple.
Very cool showing us what you learned in CFD, cool tech!
Even just the music in this video...♥
I was already excited to fly it and now I'm even more hyped :)
sometimes I lack ideas for creative videos, but when I saw the beginning of your video, I thought to myself, wow, that's it! thank you for that 😎👍 greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭
Grüezi auch von mir 🙂
Greetings!
Someday I will get to fly in Switzerland. Haven't been back since before FPV was a thing. Thinking back to all the places I used to hike during the summers and what it must look like in the goggles... 😍
@@rjung_ch Grüezi an alle Schweizer Supporter
@@pascalfust1035 👍
Thats awesome i cant waut till production
Really glad you mentioned Windcatcherrc is carrying the 3dplabprint LW filament! This is great news, their filament is really good!!! subbed!!!
I didn't know he had it til he told me the other day. The color options now for LW filament are fantastic.
We have LW-TPU on the way! Hoping to have some here in the next 1-2 weeks. We'll also expand to carry all the Polyair colors soon too.
Thanks for your business! We really appreciate it.
Man this video played out like a story at the beginning. Amazing
Great Video - Great Music.
Good to know that you are OK and making progress.
So very excited to see the progress and work that has been put into this! I look forward to what the community does with this and all the different builds and footage that will come to be because of this little guy.
You and me both!
@@thinkflight @thinkflight I HAVE TRIED TO ASK SO MANY UA-camRS TO MAKE THIS, MAYBE YOU CAN??? ok...here gos.
a kayak, with either jet propulsion or air propeller driven, on steerable/adjustable hydrofoils. so you can ''fly'' the kayak.
i already know there is a ton of hydrodynamic force to overcome, but when you get on the hydrofoils it should be amazing, cutting like butter.
Looking forward to getting one of these. Love the opening of the video - very cinematic :-)
Just stunning! Beautiful! It’s my dream to own a long distance RC plane or drone one day.
Great video bro. This one is better. The work you put in to the plane too. God job man.
Magical! (2:28) Seeing the " glory" and circular rainbows in flight is alway amazing. One of the best flight scenes ever! This such a perfect misty dawn of a morning to fly above the inversion layer in silk-smooth clean air.
I quietly LOL, watching the concerns of possible laminar separation (10:16), meanwhile there was absence of a little-monster antenna cylinder sticking up from the real test plane. 👀
While it's possible to embed the antenna in a vertical fin to improve aerodynamics, I understand that leads to very specific production design constrains. ie: not everyone is going to want to use the same FPV antenna.
It could however be an interesting aerodynamic topic to touch on in future. (comparing aero with/without antenna) Visuals of an AWACs jet, with a flying saucer antenna on top comes to mind.
Some of us won't be flying with a big antenna :)
I’ve had the worst luck with 3 blade props , amazing flight by the way!
Love it
Finnaly!
Timestamps
00:00 Pre-flight into
01:01 Magic
04:01 Wind Catcher
04:43 FLIK Wing Updates
09:55 Add. 1 - Aerodynamics
13:48 Add. 2 - Logistics
Looking forward to getting this wing 😀👍👍 I'll be using an AeroPOD fpv antenna from MenaceRC on my build as it is highly aerodynamic and designed for fpv wings
I'll look into that, this antenna is quite the monster on such a small aircraft.
@@thinkflight @thinkflight I HAVE TRIED TO ASK SO MANY UA-camRS TO MAKE THIS, MAYBE YOU CAN??? ok...here gos.
a kayak, with either jet propulsion or air propeller driven, on steerable/adjustable hydrofoils. so you can ''fly'' the kayak.
i already know there is a ton of hydrodynamic force to overcome, but when you get on the hydrofoils it should be amazing, cutting like butter.
Cool vid! If you looked into non elliptical lift distribution (BSLD) you could get yaw stability without any vertical fins or winglets at all.
After the papers on Prandtl-D came out I tried the concept at a much reduced scale I found if the aircraft had a wide speed range, the trim changes across said speed range were also quite large and it was a frustrating flight experience. I loved the concept but relegated my thoughts on BLSD to 'one speed/point designs' such as a solar aircraft. Maybe my execution was incorrect and thus my conclusions, but I ended up putting the design aside for most use cases. Wondering what your thoughts are.... Then again if we are just using stabilization anyway, maybe I can just delegate trim changes to the autopilot. Food for thought.
I ride that road frequently on my bike, it's amazing to see the area from that perspective. I'm hoping the warehouses stay away!
True, they're going up everywhere :(
What an amazing view. I had a video sugestion for you, if possible, you should make a video explaining how to design a plane, what are you thinking about, some general parameters, etc. I would personally love to understand the process and engineering behind. This would also complement your videos on kevlar wraping the planes.
Thanks and keep it up.
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Maybe!
0.58 I'm Batman.
It's a shame the black foam isn't a goer.
Congratulations on a great product and spectacular cinematography.
Stu. Melbourne
Wow
Thanks for the update! Pumped for the flik to ship!
Any idea on how the o3 power consumption compares to alternative fpv systems? ~50% of system power seems like a lot, but I want it for digital fpv specifically. Anyone have thoughts on best choices here? I’m new to FPV and haven’t pulled the trigger on any gear yet so I can go whatever way makes the most sense here
I haven't looked into the other digital systems, on such a small drone though a better option would make a lot of sense.
@@thinkflight ran some numbers, at 4-8 watts (DJI power spec on O3 according to a quick google search) you are looking at about half the battery capacity in the 40 minutes so that checks out. Competing systems are either more power hungry or similar power for less performance (resolution/frame rate/etc) as far as I can tell, although much lighter is possible (either by modding the o3 or choosing a smaller air unit)
Great video, what camera is on the chase vehicle?
great compliments on the intro soundstrack. dont know if you compositioned it yourself or just found the best thing you could see fit, but it is so nice to be engulfed in the great calming sound there was, without putting the ultra-epic einaudi songs (that unfortunately do usually not fit youtube content).
MusicBed....
@@thinkflight @thinkflight I HAVE TRIED TO ASK SO MANY UA-camRS TO MAKE THIS, MAYBE YOU CAN??? ok...here gos.
a kayak, with either jet propulsion or air propeller driven, on steerable/adjustable hydrofoils. so you can ''fly'' the kayak.
i already know there is a ton of hydrodynamic force to overcome, but when you get on the hydrofoils it should be amazing, cutting like butter.
I'm really impressed with the new wing and the form factor! Is the Castle Creations BEC a step up voltage regulator too? I'm just curious because I see the min voltage requirements for O3 air unit is 7.4 and running 2s lion I could see getting below that. I currently fly the nano goblin on 3s lion and it's great! I haven't found much talk about step up regulators for HD Systems running 2s lion and would like to know if y'all think it's important or not.
I didn't run the 03 to cutoff but mine definitely functioned below stated operating voltage. Results may vary....
@Botgrinder needs one
This little guy is so rad, but would never be able to handle the winds here in New Mexico. I have to find an exceptionally calm day to fly the Nano Goblin(amazing design there too BTW).
A heavily loaded VTOL sounds like a good option there!
@@thinkflight IDK if this is alluding to the Osprey, but it is a beautiful sight in the Albuquerque skies. They also do C-130 training out of Kirtland so you see those up in the air a lot here too.
@@CDRaff No, I was not aware they were stationed in the area. Just a great heavy wind option!
Which motor and prop is used for 2s 18650 setup?
Think I need to build this wing I've had in a box for 3 months
@thinkflight Is there already a page or community to discuss the electronics. It would be great to have a few proposals (diffrent price leves) for the ieal setup before the frame arrives ;) I ordered the version including base electronics and will use the O3 air Unit. But as I'm used to quads i would like get recommendations for the FC, GPS, battery and whatever else might be required ;)
Sure send an email and I'll get you squared away.
Did the computer program take into account of the propeller pulling air from around the fuselage
620 try reducing the height of the vert-stabs by one inch.
So the hole for your dji vtx isn't precut right? Im stuck with analog box goggles for the foreseeable future.
Nope!
Hey, are you planning to sell the first batch? I'm not that bothered by the slight weight increase, and would appreciate the denser, probably a little more robust foam.
You and me both. It was just a batch of a couple samples, already sent to people for testing. Not a full run.
how many batteries (flights) for the drone footage?
2
@@thinkflight copy that!!
I think I know what my next plane will be 💪😙
A question: Why are you using DragonLink and not ExpressLRS?
Is Express running Mavlink now?
@@thinkflight unfortunately not (yet)
@@MJ-bj1gn When it happens I probably will make the switch
Belgian design influenceur GIGACHAD
I’m a big dinkdonk with no real history making flying wings. Looking forward to changing that with this project 😀
it is a mistake to extend a vert-stab below the plane of the wing (or h-stab). because an 'extra' inside corner is formed.!!!!!
Are the plans or 3D models for this wing available publicly? I would be interested in making a traditional balsa/covering built version to fly during lunch times. Seems like the design you have come up with is a really good blend of attributes and I've had a soft spot for tiny wings for a long time. Love the content, I need to get back into FPV again
Probably not a wise business move on our part to post the plans.
@@thinkflight yes and no, I think the DIY types are not that prevalent, and many people have no issue purchasing a kit to save all the hassle of building their own. The ones that would build their own will regardless, but will find a different plan thats available. But if your plans were available your design would be a little more widely spread and therefore more people will see it in action and it could potentially lead to more sales, just my 2c.
@@MurphCraft Not worried about DIY people, but some/any company just copying and manufacturing.
@@thinkflight yeah thats fair, I had quadcopter designs stolen and on aliexpress cheaper than I could buy parts let alone retail, thats a shame. If there is a way I could get some design files to make one myself that would be cool, even a dumb solid model that I could use to create some profiles for wire cutting or balsa construction.
Have you tried using USB from your phone to power up 5V and get a GPS lock? Our club does this because you don't end up wasting battery power and you avoid the point of failure of having the VTX on a switch.
No but great suggestion, I'll try it.
How did you pull this off in commifornia without the FAA showing up at your house?
Not sure
I have a project idea: make a quadcopter fly as quietly as possible
Perfect for an quiet evening flight… or a suicide FPV on a battlefield 😶
IRL it's not silent but a biting, whirring sound
Been a while since I watched this channel but that looks amazing. Would love to see it eek out a little more flight time, but physics is a bitch.
Is rctestflight doing this project or is Think Flight? I thought I paid my money to the other guy for one
Its a collaboration. I'm sorry we weren't more clear.
@@thinkflight no worries. ur cool too
@@godfreytomlinson2282 😆
I do think for small size and light aircraft EPO is actually better than EPP
Subaru
lol - that thing's WAY too slow.
Screw you UA-cam. Seriously.
I check this guy's channel pretty much weekly. Given the upload schedule anymore would be stalking...😂....and you take 2 days to let me know this? 🤦♂️👎👎👎
Anyway, beautiful video man 👌... Potentially consider something less depression confirming for the music next time ? Not that beggars should be choosers 🙏
I 'blame' my editor for the music choice :)
350 bucks for the flight controller only. Not gonna lie, that hurts.
It does. In my case it wasn't worth the lost time or lost/destroyed equipment. For other people it might be.
I was looking at something comparable to matek f405 miniTE at $60. Is that less viable / more likely to fail / headache to deal with?
A possible option for those with more time than money is a F405 min-wing FC from Speedybee ($36). With some quality testing it might be option that provides reasonable reliability.
@@calebcoburn2785 There are more options out there than I have the time to try. I would not doubt someone has come up with a solid option, and if there is one I'd love to know because I too would use it. MRO saves me time, simply because I've already vetted it over the years.
@@AerialWaviator I looked at that as well. Not quite as light as the more expensive matek. I was parting out for a planned built on a homemade airframe with likely even less weight budget than the flikwing. But it’s not a lot, less than 4 grams delta I think, and the speedybee got good reviews elsewhere on UA-cam
652 ??? didn't you just say that DRAG at the antenna was a MAJOR factor. !?!? it appears that your conclusion is not supported by what was said before.
Nobody has made a drone that has successfully circumnavigated the globe autonomously. You and Daniel of RCTestFlight could do it. Why don’t you try?
How did we just let them get away with the 250 gram law here. Depressing.
what the faaark.... my god thanks for letting me lay my eyes on such beauty and well performed FPV session. 🥲
Whats up Panda!
Just needed to say; I lost my Dad 2 weeks ago (Best dad EVER FYI), that opening scene..
Mwaagrh. F48k you. very much, hit me in the feel.
That is rough man. Sorry to hear of your loss.
@@thinkflight Thanks, you and RCTestflite are amaZ (edit)ing. we need more ground-flite-music-engineers like you!
BIG-up from Amsterdam.
2nd edit: he was an Orthopedic S.
VERY much into learning new techniques, 84.