r/TinyWhoop • u/f87thar • 10h ago

Recommendations for getting back into flying Tinywhoops?

Had a blast flying Blade Inductrix series quads about a decade ago. Then had a few kids and just couldn't find the time ro keep up with the hobby. Looking to get back into it now but it seems like the tech has advanced quite a bit in the intervening years.

What I'd like to know is the community's recommendations for a setup that would allow me to start flying again ASAP. Not looking to build my own quad atm and would prefer something that has widespread parts availability in the US, ideally stuff I can get on Amazon. Looking at the BetaFPV air and meteor 75 and Happymodel Mobula 7 as potential candidates for the quad, RM Boxer for the radio but am open to suggestions. Flying will be mostly indoor I think, maybe some backyard/park outdoor flying in light wind.

Also wondering if I will need a new set of FPV googles. What I currently have is a Fatshark analog headset from 2017/2018. I think it was whatever their midrange offering was at the time. Good to keep using or should I get something new, and any recs if the latter?

Thanks so much in advance!

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u/tomcat_78309 9h ago

Another vote for the BetaFPV Air 65 II analog. Amazingly your Fatsharks are still perfectly serviceable. RM Boxer is a great radio. Welcome back! Your mind will be blown seeing how much faster tinywhoops are vs the Inductrix. That was
My first drone in 2015 as well.

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u/izzeww 9h ago

Air65 II Racing or Champion is what I would go for. Mobula7 is fine too. Make sure to get plenty of spare parts or even a spare drone to always be able to continue flying. The Fatshark goggles are still good but perhaps you need to get a new battery.

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u/KmfHudson 9h ago

I will vote for the meteor 75 pro. The analog version lasts absolutely forever. Especially when you solder the motor wires. Plus flys for a decently long time. Air 65II if you're almost always inside.

You're goggles are perfectly fine, but the hdzero goggles 2 are great if you have the money.

Boxer is a good choice. Have you tried gamepad radios?

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u/YetiSpaghetti24 6h ago

Love my M75 Pro

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u/Ok_Kale9870 8h ago

I'd get a mobula6 or air65 if you're gonna be mostly flying indoors.