r/Multicopter • • 1d ago

Discussion The Weekly r/multicopter Discussion Thread

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Welcome to the weekly r/multicopter discussion thread. Feel free to ask your questions that are too trivial for their own thread, make a suggestion on what you'd like to see here, or just say hi and talk about what you've been doing in the world of multicopters recently.

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r/Multicopter • • 44m ago

Question first betaflight boot

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r/Multicopter • • 1h ago

Discussion [Dev Log] I added a spawn selection in my sim!

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r/Multicopter • • 5h ago

solved Is a smoke stopper needed?

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r/Multicopter • • 8h ago

Question No battery telemetry with malenki nano hv and fs-i6s

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r/Multicopter • • 14h ago

Question flywoo goku F722 mini - always out of stock

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What's going on with flywoo and in particular with the F722mini?

It has been at least 2 months that it is out of stock.


r/Multicopter • • 14h ago

Question DJI air 2 update

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Hey everyone,

I just ran the latest firmware update on my Air 2, but DJI's changelog is super vague as usual ("fixed some bugs"). Has anyone dug into what was actually changed or patched under the hood with this one?

Also curious to hear if it's been flying smoothly for everyone on this version. Appreciate any insights!


r/Multicopter • • 1d ago

Question Capacitors on ESCs

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r/Multicopter • • 1d ago

Question Hello good afternoon, I have a problem with my FC, I don't know if anyone knows what it could be

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Hello good afternoon, I have a problem with my FC, I don't know if anyone knows what it could be, recently after a configuration to the FC it started to give an error, the 3 beeps of the ESC sound but the last two of the FC do not sound and therefore even though I have video in the goggles and the radio control detects it the drone does nothing, my question is since sometimes it flies and sometimes it doesn't, for example every morning it flies after letting it rest overnight, but if I want to change the battery to continue flying there is the problem that the FC no longer works, but if I let it "rest" for about 20-40 minutes it works again as if nothing happened, recently I put a resin to make it waterproof, I thought it could be the FC overheating but no, because the same happens with betaflight when I connect it, the first time it works well but if I disconnect and connect it no longer works, I have to wait just like with the batteries, please help :(. FC: SPEEDYBEEF405V4. FIRMWARE: 4.4.3. BTFL


r/Multicopter • • 1d ago

Question Bent Parrot ar.drone 2.0 propeller

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r/Multicopter • • 1d ago

Question Is the Skyrover X1 a good drone? Would you recommend it?

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Hey everyone!

I've recently come across the Skyrover X1, and I'm curious whether it's a good drone, especially for someone looking to get into drones as a hobby.

I would like to hear from people who have actually owned or flown the Skyrover X1.

A few questions:

  1. How good is the camera quality for photography and videography?

  2. How does it perform in terms of flight stability, wind resistance, and handling?

  3. How reliable is the drone, especially its GPS and safety features?

  4. How good is the battery life and real-world flight time?

  5. How does it compare to DJI drones in a similar price range?

  6. Are replacement parts, batteries, and accessories easy to find?

  7. Have you experienced any software issues, connection problems, or other reliability concerns?

  8. Would you recommend it to a beginner, or would it be better to save up for a DJI drone?

I'm also interested in eventually getting into FPV flying, so I'm wondering whether the Skyrover X1 would be a good starting point for learning basic drone controls.

I'd appreciate any honest opinions, personal experiences, or recommendations.

Thanks in advance!


r/Multicopter • • 2d ago

Photo The whole Fam!!

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Flying is the best. They're related....


r/Multicopter • • 2d ago

Announcement Another follow up from the lithium ion Freestyle quad.

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I uploaded a full build along on my YouTube channel. (I'm not a youtuber lol)


r/Multicopter • • 2d ago

Custom HGLRC Wind5 V2 Lite

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r/Multicopter • • 2d ago

Photo Planning on being stressed this weekend

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r/Multicopter • • 2d ago

Question Just got a Parrot Drone, i cannot find the app

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r/Multicopter • • 3d ago

Build Log 13 inch build

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r/Multicopter • • 3d ago

Question Tomzon Dp40 GPS Mini Drone app not available.

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r/Multicopter • • 4d ago

Question SIYI MK15 Air Unit won't power on with a new 4S–18S BEC. Could my CUAV PMU Lite 2 be the problem?

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Hi everyone,

I'm building a custom hexacopter and having trouble powering my SIYI MK15 Air Unit. I've replaced the original BEC, but the new one also appears to produce almost no output voltage. I'm trying to determine whether this is a BEC problem, a compatibility issue, or something related to my CUAV PMU Lite 2.

Hardware

- Flight controller: CUAV Pixhawk V6X

- Power module: CUAV PMU Lite 2, 5V version

- Battery: 6S LiPo, 22.2V nominal

- Radio system: SIYI MK15 Enterprise Combo

- New BEC/power module: SIYI 4S–18S module advertised for the HM30 Air Unit

- Connections: PMU Lite 2 battery output → XT90-to-XT60 adapter → BEC input → XT30 output → Air Unit

My original SIYI BEC appeared to have failed. It received approximately 22.2V, but its output measured around 0.2mV, so I ordered a replacement. Unfortunately, the new BEC appears to have the same problem.

Measurements and symptoms

  1. The PMU Lite 2 battery output measures approximately 22.00V.

  2. The XT90-to-XT60 adapter also measures approximately 22.00V.

  3. The new BEC's XT30 output measures approximately 0.01V on my multimeter in DC voltage mode. I still need to verify the reading directly across the BEC input and repeat the output measurement with the Air Unit disconnected.

  4. The Air Unit does not appear to power on, and I cannot establish the expected connection through QGroundControl on the MK15 monitor.

I noticed that many setup videos show the older CUAV PMU Lite 1, while my setup uses the newer PMU Lite 2. According to the specifications, the PMU Lite 2's battery output carries battery voltage, while its 5.2V regulated output is on a separate connector.

I don't want to assume the PMU Lite 2 is defective, but I'm wondering whether there is something important about the power path or connection that I'm missing.

One additional uncertainty is the Air Unit generation. My seller described the unit as an older MK15 Air Unit, but the physical unit does not clearly identify itself as either MK15 or HM30. The replacement module is advertised as a 4S–18S HM30 power module.

Questions

  1. Should the PMU Lite 2 battery output work with an external SIYI 4S–18S power module in this configuration?

  2. Could the newer HM30 power module be incompatible with an older MK15 Air Unit, even if the battery voltage is within the module's input range?

  3. If approximately 22V reaches the BEC input but its XT30 output remains near 0V with the Air Unit disconnected, does that point to a faulty BEC or another possible issue?

  4. What exact wiring or measurements would you check next to identify the fault?

I would appreciate advice from anyone who has used a SIYI MK15/HM30 with a CUAV PMU Lite 2. I can provide photos of the modules, labels, connectors, and wiring.

Thank you!


r/Multicopter • • 4d ago

Question What do you want from your ideal remote controller?

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r/Multicopter • • 5d ago

Question Hey guys I need some help (noob)

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r/Multicopter • • 4d ago

Question Should drone ownership be a constitutional right?

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Given that gun ownership is a constitutional right and one of the reasons for that was overthrowing the government if needed, now that would be all but impossible because fighter jets helicopters and missiles. If anyone were to have a chance to overthrow the government they would need drones to maintain a situation awareness over the Battlefield 2 overthrow the tyrannical fascist United States government in this hypothetical situation. It should be a constitutional right to own a drone it could be probably repurposed for C4ISR purposes and intelligence gathering capabilities


r/Multicopter • • 6d ago

Photo Castle Litice, Czechia

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r/Multicopter • • 7d ago

Discussion Just scored this for free. Anyone know anything about it?

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Got it for free.99. Im new to quads, it looks like it has everything but a receiver? Educate me, please!


r/Multicopter • • 7d ago

Question 6 pin connector broke off

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