Last Friday I lent my RC and Tiny Whoop to one of our CNY Drones mentors working with an 11 year old. At first, I had a sick feeling when I saw the kid walk back to me with my lanyard in one hand – the one that came with my Taranis X7. He dropped... Read More
High Voltage (HV) LiPo Battery Charging with the AOKoda CX610HV Charger
First Learn about LiPo Batteries Learn all about LiPo Batteries here: https://www.cnydrones.org/lipo-batteries-and-safety-for-beginners/ Battery Charger The charger we are using in this example is the AOKoda CX610HV 6 Channel 1S LiPo Battery Charger 4.35V Version 1A Micro Charger DC/XT60: https://www.amazon.com/CX610HV-Channel-Battery-Connectors-Inductrix/dp/B071ZZ2LB1 It is for charging 1s (1 cell) LiPo batteries only. Also, because this is the HV version, this... Read More
Protected: “Tiny Whoop” Build Instructions – BETAFPV Frsky Rx + OSD
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Radio Controller Positioning & Personal Preferences
Lanyard Style The lanyard included with your radio controller kit may or may not be the most comfortable for you. Chances are, you have more than one lanyard – from a previous purchase, collected as a giveaway, or as an attendee to an event. Use what is most comfortable around your neck and works best... Read More
Betaflight Configurator – No Longer a Chrome Extension – Where to Get It Now
This video from Joshua Bardwell, who is a great resource if you want to learn really technical details about drones and their components, explains that the Betaflight Configurator Chrome app has been discontinued. Well, technically, ALL Chrome apps have been discontinued. Because Google decided to kill them off. In the video below, he will show... Read More
Creative Tiny Whoop Cases
Here’s a couple cool Tiny Whoop cases designed by Ryan Payne, New Hartford, NY. ... Read More
Examples of Drone Parts, Kits, and FPV gear
PDF of some examples of Drone Parts, Kits, and FPV gear. Read More
RTF, BNF, PNP and ARF? What’s the difference?
RTF stands for Ready-to-Fly and it means the model you are buying comes complete with everything you need to get started – straight from the box! Includes the RC transmitter (controller) and receiver, a battery, and sometimes a cheap charger for that battery. Some RTF kits include extras like FPV gear, cash kits, and higher... Read More
Syma X5C – Cheap, Easy to Learn, Drone for Beginners
NOTE: This is just my opinion and does not necessarily reflect the views of CNY Drones. NOTE: ALL X5C’s being sold now have been upgraded. X5C and X5C-1 are one and the same these days. I get asked all the time, “I have never flown anything before and I want to learn how to fly drones... Read More
How to get FPV DRONE RACING for under $300! Parts +Full setup.
This guide is from UAVfutures channel on YouTube. It explains how to get into drone racing for under $300. A complete guide on what to buy? How to set it up? and how to get drone FPV racing with the best gear you can get for under $300. This kit is the real deal and... Read More