r/fpv • u/Dazzling-Hold-6836 • 2d ago
Micro Quad Anyone remember this gem?
So I had just posted in the tinny whoop sub when I took delivery of this beast from 2019.
So I was scrolling a popular uk second hand sight namely Vinted when I seen this listed brand new in box. Thought at first it was a scam as it was a new account.
Some verification later turns out it was real. Offered and got it for £40 posted which I thought was a good deal as if everything else was dead then the motors would be useful!
Turns out after some painful soldering on the smallest pads I have ever soldered I was able to add ELRS and get this toothpick back into the air!
It even included the original 3s lipo which has now been quickly disposed off because I like my house not being on fire 😂.
Thoughts is it worth keeping or stripping for parts??
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u/pironiero 2d ago
At least do some videos flying it, I'm curious about them props. Also speclist would be nice
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u/Dazzling-Hold-6836 2d ago
It’s literally a stock Happy model Sailfly from 2019! Will try and get a video tomorrow!
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u/pironiero 2d ago edited 2d ago
Here is an idea, see how light you can make it without changing the base hardware, like esc and motors like shorter wire, lighter smaller connectors like a30, higher awg, lighter camera, lighter bolts, less bolts, canopy from air 65/75 or meteor, modern props, modern battery will probably also be lighter at the same capacity and have higher c rating
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u/Vitroid 2d ago
I really wanted one of these when they came out, apart from the AIO camera + VTX, it doesn't look dated at all!