Jack's FPV Guide

by Jack Introduction: TinyWhoops are arguably one of the most fun ways to experience FPV in a safe, cheap way. But, like all quads, they have their pros and their cons. If there's one common issue with all them, it would have to be the vtx range. With whoops shrinking in size and weight, it's not always possible to upgrade the vtx, and most of them are locked to 25mw which provides very little range. A few months back, I was searching for goggle antennas, and I found a total game changer for our whoops! Let me introduce you to the Menace RC Bandicoot Linear Patch antenna.  Background Info: TinyWhoops generally use linear whip dipole antennas, and these are a great choice as they're durable and light. However, when paired with traditional goggle antennas that are RHCP or LHCP, the range is effectively HALVED to only 12.5mw! This is because the linear antenna is broadcasting both signals left and right, so the traditional antenna will only pick up half of the signal. The band...

by Jack Introduction: Emax's Tinyhawk product line has become famous among FPV pilots, from TinyWhoop enthusiasts to extreme freestyle flyers. Recently, Emax announced their new TinyHawk II Race, a new FPV quad based on the TinyHawk II platform, but featuring some significant upgrades for fast, exciting outdoor flights and extended air time. The question is: is the new II Race worth it? Is this your next quad? Let's find out. Unboxing: Right out of the box, I was very impressed by its build quality and design. The 3k carbon fibre frame feels sturdy and the drone's compact size and weight means you'll have a hard time breaking this one! In the package Emax has included the drone, 2 batteries, a hardware kit, a screwdriver and with mine I received 2 sets of Emax Avan Blur 2 inch props. Assembly is fairly simple, as simply popping on the propellers and then screwing them in with the provided allen key screws is all that's really required. However, I do have some recomm...