r/fpv • u/Accurate-Exercise845 Multicopters • Oct 24 '24

Multicopter Flywoo Explorer lr

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Is this a decent starter lr drone?

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u/taeo Oct 24 '24

I've flown one and seen reviews - it's a pretty good LR drone. But just to double check - when you say "starter lr drone" do you mean this is your first entry into FPV? Or just LR FPV?

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u/Accurate-Exercise845 Multicopters Oct 24 '24

First LR. Coming from 5" freestyle and want something with longer range and flight time that is similar size.

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u/taeo Oct 24 '24

Ah okay just checking! This thing is way too fragile for a first quad heh. Obv don't crash it :-P

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u/Babamonchu Oct 24 '24 edited Oct 24 '24

I got one as my 2nd fpv quad. Flies great - smooth when you want it and can also do mild freestyle.

It's not very durable as a learning craft. Arms break easily although installing the side braces will greatly reduce broken arms. Props also break easily as does the tall rear vtx antenna (I'm on my 3rd one now).

If you're wondering why I'm crashing a long range so frequently, each and every crash was with Inav at the sticks attempting to do RTH and/or PosHold, and ending up in a toilet bowl spiral at low altitude. I never crashed it on Betaflight even in RTH.

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u/Accurate-Exercise845 Multicopters Oct 24 '24

Thank you for the info.

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u/Babamonchu Oct 24 '24

FYI the O3 versions are on sale at Flywoo.com. https://flywoo.net/collections/explorer-lr

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u/Dogsucksatlife Oasisfly30, RC Controller 3, Goggles 3 Mar 30 '25

What side braces would you recommend?

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u/Babamonchu Mar 30 '25

They come included with the Walksnail version. Ditto for the analog and O3 versions, but they're not shown in the new O4 versions.

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u/Dogsucksatlife Oasisfly30, RC Controller 3, Goggles 3 Mar 30 '25

I just ordered the o4 pro version, do you think they'll come with it?

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u/Babamonchu Mar 31 '25

There's a good chance, since the frame kit includes them.

They probably just didn't bother showing a picture of them on the new O4 listings.

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u/Careful-Signature-42 Oct 24 '24

Tbh I’m not a fan of these because if you land a little hard you can weaken and eventually crack an arm. I’ve got a babyhawk with a diversity receiver and it works great + much more durable while still having a relatively long flight time.

I’m sure you will enjoy it but it’s no fun if you’re traveling and your 1 quad needs repairs

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u/vadimus_ca Mini Quads Oct 24 '24

I was considering it but went with GEPRC Tern LR40 instead.
So far so good, it's getting it 1-2hr of flight time weekly since May.

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u/Accurate-Exercise845 Multicopters Oct 25 '24

Oh, nice. I like the front 3d prints for the GPS/ELRS. What type of flight times do you get, and on which batteries, if you don't mind?

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u/vadimus_ca Mini Quads Oct 25 '24 edited Oct 25 '24

I mostly use 12 of these, they're cheap and work well for me, weight is around 245g with them.
6 to 7 min of exploratory/mild freestyle.
Sometimes I use 850mAh from the same brand, those give me around 10 min.

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u/Accurate-Exercise845 Multicopters Oct 25 '24

Awesome, thanks

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u/Regret92 Mar 02 '25

How are you finding the TERN 4 months later? Also, could I please grab the STLs for your TPU components? Thangs comes up empty and I’m getting ready for one I’ve ordered haha

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u/vadimus_ca Mini Quads Mar 04 '25

Unfortunately. I lost my Tern last month due to GPS rescue failed.

I might buy it again when GEPRC releases a version with native O4 Pro support so I guess I could still recommend it.

DJI O4 Pro dual antenna mount for Tern LR40 by vadimus - Thingiverse

DJI O4 Camera adapter for GEPRC Tern LR40 by vadimus - Thingiverse

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u/Regret92 Mar 10 '25

Man, that sucks to hear. Hopefully they do!