Would You do this to Your Drone? | FPV Worry Free Waterproofing
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- This is the best way, in my opinion, to waterproof your drone! It worked so well, is super cheap, and is easy to use. Shout out to Brandan FPV for making this stuff.
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Worry free just needs to come out with a implosion worry free paste next then..
@@temuerasamuelno, carbon frame will implode
How can i do that?
The way it lifts back up out of the water is mind-boggling. I reckon if you set it to return to home as the failsafe, it would automatically shoot itself back up through the surface as soon as it lost radio signal…or rocket down to the bottom if it was upside down, of course.
I know right it’s mad! That’s actually not a bad idea, although I think waterproofing a GPS may have some effect on GPS signal, and also it’d probably lose gps signal in the water too? Maybe one to test!!
I’ve never had reason to test it in real life, but if I’m not mistaken Betaflight GPS Rescue has an initial altitude setting that would cause it to shoot back up vertically before trying to orient towards home - that motion would probably be enough to re-connect to the transmitter so the GPS isn’t critical as long as you still have video.
@@georgeashcroft barometers don't handle waterproofing (they have a little hole), but if you get a gps without barometer it should work fine.
Great video and waterproofing tip. I use Plastidip Liquid Tape. Same effect and even removable. Highly recommend to waterproof all your FPV drones for snow, rain and over water flights. Thanks for sharing. Happy flying👍🏻
I need to see a video! That’d be definitely a way if it works really good
@@TheSharpshooter78 Sure. Here you go... These are a few of my videos about waterproofing with Plasti Dip Liquid Tape:
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I've been using the Deep Designs kit for waterproofing but this seems so much simpler and works just as good
When I saw the deep 6 kit I was blown away too, but I didn’t buy it because it looked like too much work and too daunting. This was a no brainer 💪🏻👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
As someone who lives right on a Great Lake in the US this is a must have for me.
I’m sold! Fully waterproofing my drone has been like the white whale 🐋 of fpv drone builds for me haha. I even have a vid on my channel trying different methods (and failing so far). Gonna give this a go!!
Ahhh man the fails do suck in Fpv! This was first try for me, still all good 👊🏼💪🏻 definitely give this stuff a go
That is the coolest thing to see.. Dunking and flying out of a pool😂 Epic man..
A video id never of searched of, but always wondered about! This is sick!
Geoorge-like it,you uploaded outstanding upload.))
Eyyyy thanks dude! 🙌🏻
As impressive as the waterproofness is, I’m more impressed with the LOS flight. Flips and all.
Now get out of that strangers pool. 😆
Oh shit! How did you know 👀😂
Next on lists...waterproof my drones 👍👌👌👍
mate you taking me through every step means alot thanks so much
No problem mate! Any questions just dm me on insta!
Awesome video, but please make the music more quiet when you are explaining stuff.
Noted. Thanks man!!
what about battery balance connector? should it coating to?
I bought this after Brandon showcased it and honestly I'm scared to death to get my quad wet lol I flew in the backyard comfortably until the pool went up I literally just watched JB review coating his whoop and now I get this vid lol someone is telling me something 😁 I'm definitely going to coat my 2nd mobula 7 1s elrs and maybe my tyro79s I know I know but I'm a newb lol I'm eventually going to step it up to a reputable quad and gear but I have to start off somewhere 😁 great review and tutorial man im officially a sub now👍🏽✌🏽
Thanks so much man I’m glad you like the video! Definitely send me a clip on Instagram if you dunk a whoop! I’d love to see that haha 😂 it’s such a fun feeling seeing your quad take off out of water 🤣
@@georgeashcroft You got it man! I am scared to death of flying anywhere near water lol so when I saw how well this works I had to get it and after seeing you fly outta that pool Im DEFINITELY coating my quads! That was insanely cool AF!!!!! ✌🏽
Did you have to waterproof the battery as well?
Looks promising. What about DJI HD system?
The vista was fine after this and some other tests! Haven’t tried the full size air unit yet. Maybe in another video 🙌🏻🙌🏻
So at the end of the video when it started beeping underwater is it still alive does it still fly you didn't show that🤨 Or was that the same drone you were flying at the end of the video
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How hard is it to remove gel if I need to solder a new motor?
that was amazing! If I had money I would buy it immediately, I’ve lost two quads to water already 😣
It’s only around £10! Stock is scarce but he’s restocking soon 💪🏻 thanks bruh
Just buy silicone conformal coating from MG chemicals.. It's the same thing, and you get 10x as much. Unlike fpv branded kinds that are just renamed, smaller amount and more money for the same exact product.
Bro, I've never seen anyone jump on the tramp with a drone! 😅 Noice!
OK that is totally sick well done man.
Fantastic fun video mate, really enjoyable! That stuff is amazing! New subscription from me 👍
Bruhh… Bad Ass❣️✌🏻🤟🏻
Thank you for sharing your awesome video! Shared your video with my friends 💯👍
Thanks bro!! Appreciated!
Nah! You're doing it all wrong, first off you need a wet suit for your drone, trust me they exist!
2nd you need to fit a snorkel......
OK that last one is optional but it looks way cool. 😎 😁👍
BTW I clicked the red button, hopefully you'll connect with another strange drone pilot? 😲😳
The snorkel makes sense so the electronics can breathe! Never thought of that, I bet it adds 200% more skill to my freestyle too 😱
Thanks so much bruh 😎
Awesome video dude! Thats some impressive waterproofing right there! Id like to see if you could make a floatation device that will allow you to turtle mode if it lands upside down in the water 🤔
Sick idea! Ima get on that! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@@georgeashcroft i look forward to seeing the results dude!
@@georgeashcroft you wouldn’t even have to make it it could turtle mode, just make sure that the floaty is on top and it will always float right side up, in addition I would make sure you have a long enough antenna so that it would stick above the water when floating so that you could crash in any body of water and take right back off again!
Wasnt expecting it to fly out of the pool! 😂 easy to remove for soldering?
Haven’t tried yet, but It peels off quite nicely so nothing a blade and fingers can’t handle 🙌🏻
Normal conformal coating you can just solder right through, if this cant then its most likely just clear silicone
EPIC DUDE! I coated my nazgul ages ago and went in a massive puddle. It was fine! I didnt go in a pool though haha
Yes lad! So cool right? I mean dunking it in a pool is not what its designed for, but I had to test it haha. This will give me so much more confidence flying super low over water 🤣
have you considered
3D mode underwater with this setup?
I suggest rinsing it off with normal water after pool water cause Ik chlorine can dry out rubber seals, so maybe the same can happen with this stuff, just a thought
killer work bro keep doing that you do
I assume this is just a low viscosity RTV. My only concern is heat dissipation since this a pretty good insulator. Flying in and out of water is pretty sweet looking though! :)
That's what I was thinking. Solvent based silicone caulk. It's not going to last forever in the elements, but it looks like fun while it lasts.
This is sick.
So when it's dry, is it a rubbery coating or a more epoxy-like one? I have an aerosol can of MG Chemicals 422(IK I should've gotten liquid not aerosol), and I'm wondering whether or not to use this instead. 5:54 is what's raising the concern; if a craft knife or soldering iron can't get it off the connector, it's a no-go for me.
It’s a rubbery silicone type material, it coul easily come off by peeling or using a craft knife. I just don’t think it’s be easy to save the cable with all the worry free in all the nooks and crannies. But if you have a replacement cable it would be totally fine 👌🏻 This stuff is definitely different from the MG Chem stuff, I have the liquid and that won’t make it fully waterproof IMO, I think it’s because this stuff is thick and creates a full layer of waterproofing it works a treat 💪🏻
Overkill usage of conformal coating, you dont taking care the heat that need to spread out from the electronics.
This is a bad idea.
Much better to use mg chemicals, 2 double tin coats. After each coat check the cover with ultraviolet light and your good to go.
The pros of this material is the fact you can solder easy without to take it off so its much more practical.
Hey thanks for your comment man, but this isn’t conformal coat, it’s a silicone based coating, not a polymeric film like conformal coating.
The heat that comes from drone electronics is only in short 4-5 minutes bursts, and I haven’t had any problems flying in 35degree heat for the last 2 weeks 👊🏼 long term testing for overheating will come. But so far, so good.
I’ve never seen a product that can make a drone take off from underwater, apart from FPV Worry Free 💪🏻
@@georgeashcroft Still working good? Had any issues of heat?
I remember we used conformal coating on Analog to digital converter circuit board and readings were way off. We found out the board had to be completely dry before coating applied.
Been waiting for this kinda vid
Sweet dude!! Hope it helped!
But you didn't add that if there is a barometer and you treat it with something like that, it won't work
Great job. How do you protect the USB, balancer and vtx antenna connections?
The usb has that rubber plug you leave in there balancer is fine in water and no clue about antenna connections haha
ngl subbed cause of the reef tank, used to be big into reef keeping
Haha thanks man 😅 only just started, nice and small, easy to handle for now 💪🏻🙌🏻
Omg that was jokes 😂
Boss vid bro , I’m 2years in fpv now , I’ve almost bought everything for a 5.5 AOS 6s waterproof build , quick question when choosing flight stack would you swerve flightstacks with heat shield was thinking Mamba F7 22 M4 65A
Nah dude should be fine, either take off the heatsheidl if it gets in the way or just shove a load of worry free on top, havent seen a flight controller it cant cover yet 🙌🏻
Omg 😱!!! That’s cool!!!!!
Damn that stuff is so cool!! 🤩👌🏻
Crazy right!
Niceee. I’m def grabbing some. Just to confirm, I don’t need to coat the motor windings right ?
What about the battery? Hot do you water proof tgat and the conector?
You really don't need to. The battery is pretty much waterproof by itself.
@@rapeerdb1 really? And you dont have to worry about it shorting in the xt60?
I would totaly do this if you are sure i wouldnt destroy a expensive battery
Also are the usb ports water proof too then?
And the moters i think are right?
@@evandoyle891 if the xt60 connector isn't damaged it is waterproof, but you still need to seal the other end. The same with USB port, just seal the pins behind it. Coils on brushless motor are already coated, if they weren't the motor would just fry. Also don't ever try to submerge a brushed motor, but I guess you are not using it for FPV drone anyway.
@@evandoyle891 Forgot to mention, when I wrote about sealing XT60, just coat the place where you soldered cables to it (make sure you do it well), don't coat pins inside the connector tho.
How did you make the xt60 waterproof?
Awesome! How is it different from conformal coating?
Comes in a tube?
It’s basically just silicone! Conformal coating is a polymeric film
What else do you want me to do to this drone?! What’s next..? Fire proof drone? 👀👀👀 Let me know in the comments!
Waterproof for RC signal too. :)
I'd love to have seen the FPV feed in the water!
Wait...does this mean...we can fly in the rain? Awesome video bro. 🔥🤩
Haha yes lad it sure does! 🤣😅 thanks bud 👊🏼👊🏼
Can I get a video on the reef aquarium in the back?!
Impressive!!!
haha awesome...great shots at the end...
Thanks man! Good fun 🤘
Nice! Thank you for this Video.
Thanks for watching man 🙌🏻👊🏼
This is mind blowing nice shots
Thanks! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Wow what about battery connectors?
Great video!
Yo George sick video. Can I ask. What if you want to make an upgrade or a component fails. Can you remove this stuff?
It’s quite easily removable with a craft knife! It’s just like silicone 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thanks buddy👍👍
Im going yo waterproof my tinygo4k and the camera has naked wiring with chip not covered so judt dip it then ?😊
Do you have to apply after soldering all components to avoid it preventing sobering?
Awesome bro
dont you need to waterproof the battery too?
How long does it last? Does it wear off? What if you need to work on your drone can you get to the parts and pads?
Thinking might just need a water only drone?
I imagine it lasts basically forever if there’s no damage, goes a bit yellow after a year or so but still going strong. If you need to change parts you can solder right through it and put more on top, leaves your iron a bit messy though 👍 I only use this quad when I have to for flying over water, strap on a floaty too 👌
@@georgeashcroft appreciate you!
That was sick.New subs here 😁
Woo~ thanks
Yea boi.
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the link to buy the worry free fpv is not there
Looks like normal conformal coating or worse... just a clear silicone. Is this just a mass purchase no name conformal coating n trying to hock it off as some new stuff? Because thats what it seems like lol
**Edit**
Brandon States in his video it is just Silicone. The same stuff you buy at the store, but this says FPV
what about the battery ??
amazing 😊
Nice.
Do you have a floating solution? I am going ti shoot wakeboarding and I will be really close to the rider so it is really possible to crash in the water
honestly i just strap an empty water bottle underneath normally dude! I see people using pool noodles too
@@georgeashcroft 10x i was thinking for the noodle
Nice VID. Greate work. Thanks for it. Subbed bro. Greetings SKAI
Thanks man! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Very nice!!!
Cheers dude!
And what is with the Barometer on the fc ? Can i put it There too ?
Is that mixture just liquid silicone?
Why not solder wires to the pads instead of using plugs? It’s a permanent connection anyways
super dope, would this work for DJI mavics?
Awesome jop 😎
and what about the usb plug?
Its cool to play around like that, but this quad is not going to last long :D But anyway... if you have one spare quad, why not :D No daubt it was fun to watch!
Haha yeah tbh, my thinking is, I’ll only use it for when doing something risky over water, otherwise I’ll use one of my many other 5” quads aha 🙌🏻 was good fun to test this out, in reality this will never happen when I fly this 😅
Very cool ! Broo
Cheerssss bruh!
The pain starts when you have to waterproof a DJI O3 air unit and camera
Great info.
Cheers! Glad it helped 🥂
So with a x220s wizzard with 2300 kv motors if I use this stuff am I not going to get a over heating issue?
The signal stand good between the radio and drone when he is in water ?
Same question with the mask
Did you watch the video!?
@@bmonden tes but he dont Wear mask
Great Video. How about taking the gummies out when applying FPV Worry Free? Don't they stiffen / harden when you leave them on like that?
Thanks dude 🙏🏼 I left the gummies in while applying the worry free so I made sure I didn’t get any on the inside, can still connect to betaflight/dji if I have to. I think this is pretty much the only thing that’s useful anyway, I left mine in the quad and one fell out while flying anyway 😅 no damage to fc or vista 👍🏼👊🏼
@@georgeashcroft I meant the stack gummies which are supposed to be soft and dampen the vibrations. If you apply FPV Worry Free to them they will stiffen and transport more vibrations to the gyro. Good idea to put screws in I agree, but wouldn't it be even better to take the gummies out completely?
Good job!)))
Hi so I applied the worryfree on my fc/esc and let it dry over night. This morning, I plugged in the battery with a smoke stopper and it’s telling me that there’s a short. Have you had this issue?
oh wow, thats interesting. No i didnt have this issue at all, my quad is still going strong and im still using it regularly. I plugged mine in basically straight after it was built too. Might have to get a knife and take the worry free off, find the fault and redo man. i dont see any other way of finding it.
@@georgeashcroft UPDATE: I was told that some smoke stopper isn't always accurate. So I decided plug in the battery without the smoke stopper, arm it(without props) and everything seems to working fine!
can anyone explain if it creates heating issue?
Looks like it's just clear silicone?
Do you need the whole thing for one drone? Need to coat more than 1 drone 😅
where to get a caddx vista camera silicone cable?
hey im new to fpv.... what do you do with usb ports? do they not short out as you need keep that stuff out to update?
How much weight does it add? Underwater whoop race???
How about the motors? don't they need to be waterproofed, didn't see any mention of that
Sorry, fundamental flaw in the video... i forget not everyone knows brushless motors are already waterproof and they are used on rc boats etc too. Brushless motors have no physical connection between bell and windings, so water cannot short them out.
How about a lipo???
I have a old drone, that i eill do this with