Long Range FPV? NO PROBLEM! iFlight Chimera 7 HD Test & Review

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Chapters:
0:00 - Why I'm excited about this drone
1:30 - Size & Look
2:35 - Things to know about Long Range FPV
3:20 - GPS Module & GPS Rescue
3:46 - Receiver & VTX
4:12 - FPV Camera DVR
4:41 - Motors - 1300KV vs 1800KV
5:45 - Battery & Flight time
7:21 - TPU & GoPro Mount
7:43 - Flight performance
9:24 - Frame rigidity & extras
10:05 - LONG RANGE flight
11:54 - What I don't like
13:03 - Buy or build?
13:50 - More flight footage

Пікірлер: 110

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

I've been really enjoying the bigger form factor, the drone is a ton of fun to fly and I'm already planning some trips where I will use it again for some mountain surfing :) Hope you guys enjoy the video 👊🏼

@JoseARubio 2 жыл бұрын

Super Like!. Great review Mike, looking forward to seeing you holding the more than deserved silver button! Cheers

@rivertrubia2710 2 жыл бұрын

What’s lake surfing?

@MomentME1st Жыл бұрын

plz welcome to Kazakhstan God wills you will have fun with this

@davispowers229 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful footage as always!

@LZRFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Almost to 100K baby! Also it’s cool to see a new review of a product that’s been out for a while. I’m motivated to make my own reviews of the Nazgul now!

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, almost there!! And definitely - not all reviews should be time-sensitive. I say go for it, the nazgul is awesome ;)

@MindRiderFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! Have the 1800/ DJI. Love it! Up to 12’ with a 3300 LiPo.

@velotamiya7361 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulation for 100k subs, nice footage mate.

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏼

@MrEddieNunez 2 жыл бұрын

Great overall review of the Chimera7. I purchased this quad when it first came out. Still haven't been able to leverage it, as designed - mountain surfing, etc, because I live in New York City. However when I go upstate or to the countryside, it is my go-to drone. The vibrations in high winds makes me nervous, but it has never failed me. GPS lock is so fast too!

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a solid "out of the city" drone for sure haha

@thedroneguytoronto 2 жыл бұрын

I always here ppl in new York say the same thing. It must suck not being able to just go outside your house and fly. I live in Canada so it's open range.

@jhughes2286 2 жыл бұрын

Try the Gemfan Cinelifter 7035 tri-blade props they totally eliminated the vibes and jello I had with the stock GF 7040.

@BonesFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video!

@damianperalta3389 2 жыл бұрын

Nice really nice 👍. Don't you ever give up, People like you deserve to be follow. Are you from Slovenia or Italy

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Bulgaria! :) And thanks for the kind words, no giving up 👊🏼

@GiantAntCowboy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, Just one note: Don’t worry much about the “Telemetry Lost” message, sounds scary, but I believe it happens when crossfire switches between modes. Instead setup LQ: - 2:100 is perfect and lower latency - 1:100 is still very solid but higher latency - If it starts dropping below 1:90 definitely time to turn around, but i often fly 7km out with no problem. Thanks for the review, cheers!

@timo9779 2 жыл бұрын

which battery are you using to fly such a long time? :)

@GiantAntCowboy 2 жыл бұрын

@@timo9779 I’m using DIY Li-Ion packs. I made a simple “How To” video about the process if you’re curious, and actually I’ll be doing some updated videos about this soon specifically for my new Chimera 7 build. Happy to answer questions and share my experiences, just let me know. Cheers!

@wangefpv4253 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect flying and gopro 10 💥

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

@RichardFredrickson 2 жыл бұрын

I really want one!!! Saving my pennies!

@kevcdrone 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, and good luck with your future flights with it👍🏻 I have the 1300kv model as well, and think it’s absolutely fantastic for LR cruising. I’ve been out 6.3 miles so far, and hope to push it to the dji hard limit of 8.2 miles. I use a 8000mAh 6s2p for LR which will get me just over 20 minutes fast cruising, with an overall weight of 1700g😎

@cafub2650 2 жыл бұрын

How does it handle with the 1700g? i was worried about the 4200g battery that add 609g + 620 of the Quad

@kevcdrone 2 жыл бұрын

@@cafub2650 I only use it for cruising, but it handles just fine.

@jhughes2286 2 жыл бұрын

I also have the Chimaera 7 with Molicel P42A 6s2p 8200mah, I've heard people say they get 45mins flight time with 6s2p 8000+mah but on closer inspection, these 45mins flights are barely any throttle just enough to stay in the air, keeping amp draw to a minimum. That's not how real world flying works, in a real world test, and actually using enough throttle to climb a mountain 🏔️, I'm getting about 25min with 8000mah and 15-17min with 4000mah.

@kevcdrone 2 жыл бұрын

@@jhughes2286 Flying like I like to, which is to keep between 80-90kmh, which when you’re as close to the floor as is possible, is plenty fast enough, and with GoPro and 8Ah I get 20-21minutes. As you say, the long flight time tests are not relevant to real world cruising.

@BrainDeadEngineering 2 жыл бұрын

I got 2 long bow Chims, love them to death. IFlight has the best frames. I'm running Racestar KV1200s and 8-4.5 or 7-4.5 two blade props. If not careful it will tear into the clouds in seconds omg! efficient beast 5s 3500

@mbhobbies774 2 жыл бұрын

I have the analog version of this drone. I love it! 😃 The only thing I don't like about is is the GPS-receiver. It will NOT lock on to more than 9 satellites at a time... Maybe I have missed something in the Betaflight settings?🤔

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

I've noticed it really depends on the location, sometimes i can easily connect to 15+, sometime i struggle with less than 10 too :/

@aowi7280 2 жыл бұрын

Enable Use Galileo. Set the Ground Assistance to your area. I have a Holybro GPS and get 14-28 sats.

@ballymeredov6891 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching this video! This is nice drone. Will it back to spot if it looses the signal??

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

if the gps works - yes :) Normally it should work without issues, but you never know haha

@preachitmrd 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Just got into FPV and have been looking into long range flying. I am still new to all of this will the nano rx work with the tango 2?

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are specifically made to work together.

@preachitmrd 2 жыл бұрын

@@DroneSupremacy Thanks man! For some reason I thought that I would have to get a nano tracer or whatever.

@augustusmaximus891 2 жыл бұрын

Can you not use the 1800 kb motors softly and fly longer just like the 1300? Or when flying softly on both, does the 1300 get better flight time? Little confused. If it saves money by getting the 13's then I get it. If you can get the 18's and have the option to fly faster and use mote battery, I'd rather pay more and have the option. Hope my question makes sense lol

@coptercowboyquadcopter1474 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, what is the maximum battery weight you would recommend for long range? Thanks

@jonyvilla23 2 жыл бұрын

bro, have you put the rssi data in the dji goggles? i tried the joshua bardwell video but it didn't work

@GianmariaVeronese 2 жыл бұрын

Mate, be careful with those 6s1p packs. Those cells are rated for up to 30-40A max, but with such a heavy weight is quite easy to reach that level of current. Go instead with a 4000mah LIPO or a 8000 6s2p Li-ion.. these are what I am using and they're really spot on for a 7 inch! Keep it up!

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m being extra careful with this :) I have the current amp draw on my OSD and I keep an eye on it so I don’t go over the limit. I’ll check out your suggestions too, thank you 🙌🏼

@GianmariaVeronese 2 жыл бұрын

@@DroneSupremacy yeah I feel you! But really, a 4000 6s lipo will give you that feeling of being able to push as much as you can without thinking about it and the 6s2p will also give you much more comfort when doing long range stuff.. give me a shout if come on this side of the Alps! :)

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Will do mate, with pleasure :)

@skyflow_kreative_imaging Жыл бұрын

@@GianmariaVeronese - where might one be able to get a 8000 6s2p Li-ion ? I've been looking for a good battery for a 7 inch and i was looking at Li-ion batteries but I see a lot of 3000 or 4000 batteries. I dont see any 8000 li-ion on the market

@thewhitedillard Жыл бұрын

nice flight mate, where you from? beautiful looking country

@DroneSupremacy Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is Bulgaria :)

@ryanisflying 2 жыл бұрын

great video! im new to this drone/fpv stuff. educate me here.. u said something about it having the "dji air unit" . when i hear DJI air i think of DJI's camera drone "DJI Air" . What do u mean by your comment? thx!

@upnorthFPVandEUC 2 жыл бұрын

what's the furthers out you have made it with long range HD now?

@intillanes 2 жыл бұрын

Mike I have some jello on mine that's exactly the one you have with the same battery. Could you please share your rates ? I bought mine at Banggood and i'm not sure about if they have the righ PID. Right now it came with 1.00, 0.70, 0.0 in every single parameter. Thank you in advance as always.

@tonypena1 2 жыл бұрын

For my Chimera 7 , I use the Luminier Cinelifter Batteries 3500-4500 mah Lipo, Kick Ass Power!

@Jonsbasecamp 2 жыл бұрын

How much flight time do you get?

@tonypena1 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jonsbasecamp Depending on how you fly . I use these batteries on 2 drones . Chimera 7 freestyle version, and a 9 inch Catalyst Merica. I ‘m usually ready to bring in drone before battery gets to 21 volts . I have a 6000 mah lion Battery I bought for the Chimera 7. I Don’t even use it . Luminier batteries in my opinion are a high quality , my most reliable batteries.

@intillanes 2 жыл бұрын

I just got my Chimera and tried it today and has a lot of gello. Has yours the same issue?

@saintespritco8645 2 жыл бұрын

I just noticed some jumps on the Gopro shot at 8:34, does the Gopro 10 have this kind of issue ?

@phk1213 2 жыл бұрын

what a nice video

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@checkeredflagfilms 2 жыл бұрын

In your reviews, you should go more into setting up the quad. That would be helpful instead of just showing it flying around. Everyone suffers the basic setup procedures...

@medorli5996 Жыл бұрын

please share PID satting.

@aryanpushpraj410 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend it to beginners?

@nes.torfernandez 2 жыл бұрын

Me right now debating between the HD ir analog version. I flight both systems but I’m traveling and I need a last minute Pre build long range quad. For me HD can’t compete with the video range of a analog VTX. Help out a brother to decide

@robertgood7882 2 жыл бұрын

my long range i put a clearview on a tripod and hook my goggles to it, no hd system will go as far as a clearview with pepperboxes imo

@PavelMy 28 күн бұрын

подскажи, как исправить тряску на видео?

@Gasrovescio 2 жыл бұрын

can you please tell me if your Chimera 7 LR HD is equipped with an FC Iflight Twin G F7 2.2 and if on the SCL and SDA pads are soldered the relative cables of the GPS module? I ask you with all my heart because I am modernizing mine.

@jhughes2286 2 жыл бұрын

No you don't use SCL and SDA pads on Betaflight gps rescue , just 5v, G, TX, RX. No compass support on Betaflight so don't need it.

@jhughes2286 2 жыл бұрын

No you don't use SCL and SDA pads on Betaflight gps rescue , just 5v, G, TX, RX. No compass support on Betaflight so don't need it.

@PatrickGuerrisi 2 жыл бұрын

do you normally use 2 straps or is this just for the big battery for the 7 inch ?

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

I usually use 2, yes.

@flipfpv4539 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there just built the chimera 7” with DJI air unit and trying to decide weather to put TBS nano rx ...or TBS diversity nano Not looking at extreme long range Will the nano rx keep up with Dji air unit range ...thanks for all your help

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will, as long as you have good direct visibility with the drone at all times long range is not a problem!

@w3shopping129 2 жыл бұрын

isn't that what gps is for? you loose signal and the rth?

@IslaVision3 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏🤘😘

@AngezocktTv 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the flight Time?🔥

@LoneskyImagingLLC 2 жыл бұрын

How many Hours did u do in the sim b4 you felt comfortable actually stepping out and getting down for real ? Man I have everything just havnt pulled it out yet

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

About 20 I believe. Then it’s all matter of practice (in a safe place)

@LoneskyImagingLLC 2 жыл бұрын

@@DroneSupremacy Thx Sir.. all ya vids are good ! Nice and consistent

@linter44 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I use the drone iflight chimera7 for extremely long range. Currently the 1800kv motors are installed but unfortunately are too powerful. which motors would be the perfect longe range monster? 1400kv? 980kv? Currently using a 12,000mah 4s Lion battery... but even that is quickly empty with these motors. Please answer Love greetings Aron

@cafub2650 2 жыл бұрын

Go with 1300 kv borther hobby or the Xing X2806.5 1300

@jhughes2286 2 жыл бұрын

Go with Brotherhobby Avenger 3008 1150kv with 8inch props more efficient than 7inch!

@divingfalconfpv4602 2 жыл бұрын

I've flown 2 of those li-ion packs for 8000mah . Getting almost 40mins no gopro

@jhughes2286 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but that's babying it, trying to get every second of flight time, in real world speed cruising with the same 8Ah battery I get 20+25mins, that's at 20-30amps 80kph. If you actually use enough throttle to climb a mountain 🏔️ you won't get 40mins.

@divingfalconfpv4602 2 жыл бұрын

@@jhughes2286 real world with gopro was like 28min but I don't even remember if that was the 7" or 8" I lost all my data and vids.. I use to keep average speeds and mah used.. and average throttle started for prop and flight time testing. But kept some regular flights data. Another one no mountains along river was 32min with gopro. Average speeds are like 27mph when going for flight time and 35mph for max distance. More if I get bored and will have plenty of battery. But usually never cruise higher than 55mph except when diving down.

@drone602 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, comprehensive review of the CH7. Did you really get 20minutes with that 21700 4000mah? I get about 13+ with a gopro and 1300kv. And that's just flying back and forth to a target location :) Cheers! 🔋

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely! Really depends on the wind though, it could be much less than that if you're flying in stronger winds, maybe that's the issue?

@kantony6694 2 жыл бұрын

What mw did you have crossfire at if you don't mind me asking?

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

500

@kantony6694 2 жыл бұрын

@@DroneSupremacy Wicked, thanks pal, I fly at 500 most of the time but never gone as far as that so was interested to know. Keep up the great content sir, good luck on that 100k, you should have it in no time 👍

@PavelMy 28 күн бұрын

11:10 Similarly, I'm always overwhelmed with adrenaline, anyway. Even when everything is fine and the connection is good

@PatrickGuerrisi 2 жыл бұрын

Is it cheaper to build or to buy something like this?

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Cheaper to build if you go for budget components.

@PatrickGuerrisi 2 жыл бұрын

@@DroneSupremacy how about the good components? Lol Buy or build

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickGuerrisi depends. if you have the money - buy :)

@phuocthiennhantam7970 2 жыл бұрын

can you send me its setting data? dump file and diff file. thanks you!

@cafub2650 2 жыл бұрын

Bro its on iflight website

@MayDayFPV369 2 жыл бұрын

What TX do you use?

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Jumper T18 :)

@loopfpv6031 2 жыл бұрын

what is your transmitter?

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

Jumper T18 + Crossfire

@MdZahedHossain 2 жыл бұрын

Long range drone, but you are saying to keep it within Line Of Sight, doesn't make sense to me. How long does this drone go? Let's say 10 km. Can you see this drone from 10 KM away? Maybe I misunderstood or got confused.

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

What i meant by that is to have a straight line of visibility between you and the drone, without any obstacles in the way. That way the signal can go very far, instead of bouncing through a series of rocks/trees for example and get lost.

@RGMGFitness 2 жыл бұрын

Hah! I would have turned around too! 😀😀

@chibuffalo13 2 жыл бұрын

360 camera on that would look awesome. 👍👍😎 ChiBuffalo13

@kimbuuu241 2 жыл бұрын

tough guy

@spencercutlan7882 2 жыл бұрын

hey, I have been playing with the DJI FPV Fly more kit. Do the goggles for that connect to this drone system? Does your link give you the complete kit to literally plug and play? Love the content, thanks in advance.

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

The goggles can connect to this drone yes, as long as you get the "HD" version (which I've linked). No - the kit is not exactly plug and play as you'll need batteries, charger, remote controller (FPV drones other than the DJI FPV Drone will NOT work with the DJI FPV Drone's own remote) etc.

@spencercutlan7882 2 жыл бұрын

@@DroneSupremacy so the DJI FPV remote will not work with this?

@DroneSupremacy 2 жыл бұрын

@@spencercutlan7882 no! You’ll need the original DJI FPV remote which is quite old and bulky and I don’t recommend or just get a TBS Tango2 which is very similar in terms of size and get the drone with a TBS Nano RX receiver. This will allow the remote to “talk” to the drone and you’ll be able to connect the 2.

@spencercutlan7882 2 жыл бұрын

@@DroneSupremacy thank you so much for your time!