So this is it: our first video about a product sent to us by HobbyKing is now online:
I know, I know... HobbyKing provided this thing to us free of charge so we're obviously shills in the pocket of “Big Hobby.”
Actually, you're right to be skeptical – this is the Internet, after all. I could just as easily be promising you half the ill-gotten fortune of the deposed prime minister of Nigeria, if only you will share your banking information with me...
(NOTE: Do not share your banking information with me or anyone else on the Internet.)
That said, you should not allow your prudent skepticism to prevent you from taking a close look at this aircraft, especially if you're a beginner or you're on a budget.
Double check on HobbyKing's website just in case they have changed it up on me, but as of this writing, they were selling this bird for $220 US, and except for plugging in a receiver, snapping on the undercarriage and calibrating the transmitter, it comes ready to fly right out of the box.
Heck, it's so simple that even I could do it!
For a modest price, you get a surprisingly capable aircraft: lightweight, powerful and with a solid auto-leveling flight control system. Because of its plastic undercarriage, it tends to be a little springy on landing – which caused me to tip it over once – and Techinstein described its default control settings as being a little bit spongy.
All true... but did I mention it costs $220 US?
-Lucidity
Wow! I want to have this item. Not bad for $220. I’ll refer to this video for setting up, I think I’ll be having a hard time placing the receiver.
Posted by: Aircraft Test Equipment | AvionTEq | 01/28/2013 at 06:42 PM
Thanks very nice blog!
Posted by: bicycles | 01/30/2013 at 02:56 PM
Hey,
i am a german visitor from rhineland palatinate.
i have seen your video with a smile in my face.
now i have ordered one of these cheap, nice looking quads. i hope the delivery wont take too long. until now, a blade mqx was my keycam carrier. but switching to the ifly 4 seems to be the next step for me. i am looking forward to your next video. well done!
Best regards from germany...
Posted by: Matthias | 01/30/2013 at 04:28 PM
I see you were using a Spektrum DX6i and Hobby king Spektrum compatible receiver, how come you didn't use a Spektrum receiver? what channel receiver did you use? great video
Posted by: rob | 02/01/2013 at 07:07 PM
Hi,
i have read much about an issue with the stock esc´s in the ifly quad. In many cases they overheat. Are there any problems like this, you have already recognized? I think, during an extended payload capacity test, would the esc certainly blown away. What you think? Thank you.
Posted by: Matthias | 02/08/2013 at 03:20 PM
Dear friends, can you provide take off weight ?
Posted by: Alex | 03/01/2013 at 02:57 PM