your gear doesn't matter?

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7 жыл бұрын

I wanted to challenge myself to tell a story about "limited" gear using "limited" gear. I pieced back together an old drone that I haven't flown in ages, most of its hardware would be considered very outdated.
In addition, I wanted to put my own spin on this concept by using only my iPhone to film (with the exception of the on-drone shots where I used a GoPro as usual). Apologies for the shakey footage, but other than that I think it came out pretty well :)
Thank you so much for watching this video and supporting my channel. You guys are awesome. Really excited about my next video too so stay tuned!
The "Old School" Drone:
Detroit Multirotor Pitbull frame
OpenPilot CC3D atom flight board
SunnySky 2204 2400kV motors
DYS sn20a ESC's
Cheapo camera and vtx combo I got off Amazon a long time ago.
My "new and fancy" drone:
MQC XHD airframe
Motolab Cyclone flight controller
DYS SE2205 2300kV
DYS XM20a ESC
hs1177 fpv cam
FX799t video transmitter
Music in this video by Andrew Applepie:
/ andrewapplepie

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@stingersswarm 7 жыл бұрын

Damn you and your transitions. Great video.

@fpfree8821 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. You are killin it with dem edits, keep up the good work. When people relax a bit more their individual style and personality shine thru and that's what makes it feel like you're just sitting round with mates chatting. 'Cool' is sumthing you just have, rather than think you have, ahem, casey..... PS been enjoying yours too Kevin, luv them wings fella

@2TRICK 7 жыл бұрын

yes... had to watch that GoPro vod to laptop transition several times! lol, super slick

@HighTideFPV 7 жыл бұрын

That's kinda the message I get from Steele. Don't go and keep constantly changing things, you'll never get better, you always learning and not just flying. love the videos. that back flip out the window and back flip fly backwards thing is so serious next level tricks! keep up the great work!!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

thanks man! appreciate the kind words :)

@pimpedoutstereos9747 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this in 2020 and appreciating how much this hobby and quad components have grown and advanced in such a short amount of time

@policeswat64 7 жыл бұрын

Don't ever stop. We truly enjoy and newbies like myself always learn something new

@maartenklem2272 5 жыл бұрын

Fab video and the flip coming out the window was epic! Thanks for keeping it real! Vids like this never get old, even two years later! Just starting on my journey so super helpful.

@TheRCAddict 7 жыл бұрын

DAYYYUUUMMMNN! Sick flying and video man :D

@drumstin 7 жыл бұрын

Holy crap had to watch that move at 5:29 over and over again.. Nice! Now I have my next goal!

@gedgar2000 5 жыл бұрын

Damn Drew that was amazing. I think the latest and greatest gear, combined with the latest and greatest pilots, can produce such mind boggling free style stunts that the difficulty, speed, attitude and directions happen so fast, that it starts to be not as aesthetically pleasing to the eye. And you don;t have to pause and review it a few times to see what happened. I like those videos too, but you seem to stay amazing, yet please my brain at the same time. The old quad did fine -- with you flying it -- the new one look like it opened some more territory, but you still used it in a very pleasing manner. Really smooth and very slick. I love your style. Very impressive.

@purrosleukos253 7 жыл бұрын

For those of us that are just starting out I think your honesty is refreshing. After watching this I feel that I don't have to re-mortgage my home just to have some fun! Cheers and thanks for what you do.

@droneychris1514 6 жыл бұрын

I learn something new and feel even more inspired as a newbie pilot and vlogger with every one of your videos! Thank you

@WhiskyMystery 7 жыл бұрын

9:09 so smooth

@doodeep1 6 жыл бұрын

Dear Drew, That's the most beautiful and encouraging video i have ever gone through. I am sure there are many people like me who lives in places with very limited gear, for us its a great encouragement!!

@JimCornell 7 жыл бұрын

Moves shooting up through the floor, out the window while flipping. Sick! Keep it up! Newer vids of tutorials are very cool too. Thanks!

@thomascannon5348 7 жыл бұрын

Man I love this style of flying, editing, music. So much better than random flips and rolls all over the place, I feel like I want to be flying along next to it. The move at 5:30 seems doable, especially with your tutorial on the Mattyflip, I'll try to learn it. But the one at 9:09 where you flip backwards though the window....damn.

@briandicinti9535 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, he has the best flying style. The vids where guys do crazy fast flips and rolls are disorienting and don’t take as much skill as the smooth flying Le Drib displays. It’s funny because I didn’t see the date of this video and was like WTH he lost his smoothness. Lol You are right about that move at 5:30. I just tried a Matty flip for 2 weeks and after dozens of crashes and broken parts, I tried that move at 5:30 and did it the first time under a Street light. Second time I crashed though lol. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5aDZNp6sajdpqc.html

@superslug2516 2 жыл бұрын

Drib, you are definitely my favorite freestyle fpv pilot. Love your style. Keep up the good work. Love from India😊

@Totokoi1 7 жыл бұрын

you approach subjects that are constantly questioning the norm and I really appreciate that thank you

@Totokoi1 7 жыл бұрын

I agree with stingersswarm I like the transitions, specifically the footage to compiter screen to your face transition thanks again Dribsy

@Hiko_shi 6 жыл бұрын

ive been wanting to start a youtube channel for some time now and always back out because i think my ''gear'' isnt good enough. this video was very inspiring and very helpful. thank you! im just getting into this hobby and ill follow what you said.. do what ever makes you happy and you can always push whatever youre working with. from this video its obvious that if i put my put my mind to it and if im motivated i can make some good content even with my phones camera.

@David__ 7 жыл бұрын

Nice one Drew! Really enjoyed watching this "limited" gear concept. Agree the new stuff flies better, but I also still love taking out my 6" BlackOut for old times sake too :)

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks David :) It was fun breaking out the old set up. I think the frame will fit 6 in props, maybe I'll play with that...

@harbinger8208 6 жыл бұрын

Great flying, that was really fun to watch!

@txfieros 7 жыл бұрын

Love your vlogs and editing style. My favorite for sure. Really entertaining. Oh and great flying by the way. ;-)

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

@seanc.5310 6 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and it's amazing! This video is sick and mesmerizing...

@FinalGlideAus 7 жыл бұрын

I use an airframe that was designed 1 and a half years ago, esc's that are around 1 year old, FC that is over a year old and the radio and receiver are older designs than mini quads. Motors, camera and vtx are the only new things I used but I only changed from a 3 year old design vtx a few months ago. Stop believing in the hype and just what works. Some things are an advancement, some are marketing.

@FinalGlideAus 7 жыл бұрын

Oh and thank you for doing a Vlog about something. Far too many people just Vlog for the sake of it. It's nice to see some actually content for a change.

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Happy New Year

@benthebenj 7 жыл бұрын

I think I watched the trick starting at 5:29 about 20 times... Crazy cool. Very hypnotic.

@diegomsta 4 жыл бұрын

So i change my perspective about my new old quad , thanks for share, the important is the fun.

@daveedfpv5498 7 жыл бұрын

The move in 9:08 ... you made me repeat that several times! Awesome :D I really enjoy your videos, not only for the vlog part but for your flying style, it feels different than average FPV videos that are starting to bore me. Great video again.

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate your kind words :)

@brandonfpv 7 жыл бұрын

its so cool how you kept a quad in this condition without upgrading or anything. in a year youll see this thing and be like oh geez this is ancient.

@troyd-motorsport9933 7 жыл бұрын

Whoa that move at 5:30 is awesome!!!!

@dmelissourgos 7 жыл бұрын

Isn't that a half mattyflip?

@jeffsanford9769 4 жыл бұрын

I concur, I literally re watched it 3 times as I thought wow this looks sick! Great stuff. Call it whatever technical name you want, it’s sick either way. Keep it up man.

@lokamultirotors 7 жыл бұрын

I really had to watch quit some videos before I started to like your vlog, you have grown on me hahaha. Thanks for the great vlog, you seem like a genuine person who just does and says what he wants and you really put your personality in it. Like it bro! Still not a big fan of the eyeliner, but ey it marks who you are and I kinda respect it you don't give a flying f about what people say about it.

@delfyr1 7 жыл бұрын

So that transition at 3:55 was pretty sweet lol caught me off guard. As for the cracks, I actually thought you were going for "old beater drone vision"!!

@theibault 7 жыл бұрын

Nice flying in the building Drew! I like this video because at the end of the day, it is just about getting out and flying. Peace!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

having fun is the most important things :)

@nosmokingnl 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video, much needed. I still use a blackout mini h frame which was good a year ago. now it's winter and too cold to fly, so in spring the frame is outdated. looking at all these drone vids makes me poor money wise as I want to have all the new and cool stuff. This vid proves you can still fly perfectly fine with a previous generation. btw I am still in the process of learning FPV. as long as there are still spare parts I can buy, we're good

@nichan8701 7 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed a couple of days ago! Really enjoy your content and your chill and humble attitude :) Not to speak of your awesome editing skills! Btw saw a glimpse of the gaspump and was blown away from the prices! Here in sweden we pay just about 3 times that >< Last time we had those prices was over 25 years ago or more! Anyways, I will be spending the weekend bingewatching your videos to catch up! Thanks for sharing your stuff!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

:) thank you for joining! Appreciate the kind feedback

@lucasceleste4743 4 жыл бұрын

The jazz music in the background is spot on

@makutzo 7 жыл бұрын

True words. Thank you for sharing your point of view.

@Snakehealer 6 жыл бұрын

I love watching these videos, it all look so easy :D

@RalphSkyView 6 жыл бұрын

This must me the most awesome transitions I have ever seen (at 3.52) in a video.

@itsdronetime 7 жыл бұрын

Love this vlog! Good job broski!

@shuper_j5819 7 жыл бұрын

Super creative style dude! Keep it up, you earned a sub fo sho

@dwayneh8872 6 жыл бұрын

Best information you could ever give, peace

@FlyLifeCo 7 жыл бұрын

Killing it man! We always watch you flogs here at TheFlyLifeCO.

@AlbertKimTV 7 жыл бұрын

nice flying! the backwards flying tricks are sick!!

@ranudar5666 5 жыл бұрын

I think the broken sensor matched perfectly to the ambiance of the bando.

@cjz1987 7 жыл бұрын

Great video man keep it up! I'll be watching more of your videos

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man :)

@TiredoftheBS1562 4 жыл бұрын

Articulate and substance.... well presented... cheers from AUSTRALIA

@JPG23 5 жыл бұрын

"Preachie" lol, great video, I fly some old gear and I love it

@gedgar2000 5 жыл бұрын

Ha! I knew it! You can make anything look damn good.

@FlyingPantFpv 7 жыл бұрын

Great video man really like your stuff very inspiring :)

@justabustfpv 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome vlog. Kept my attention the whole time.

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@beauson1983 5 жыл бұрын

I know its old N stuff, but an epic part two would be to drag out the oldest stuff you've got and see how much you can get out of it with nothing but free upgrades (software, etc) and fresh batteries

@MarcusAureliu5 7 жыл бұрын

Nice flying, nice editing, nice quads, nice coats, nice truck!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

haha thank you!

@shumprats 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome line!

@colincouperthwaite6299 9 ай бұрын

This video hit well today, my drones on the workbench waiting for an arm, pulled out my old 4sTBS oblivion and ripped it. (The arm break was from your inverted yaw targeting video trick tip;).)

@WeNeedTheAliens 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drew. Just getting into it and the fear that what I buy today will soon be outdated is real.

@7demo7review 7 жыл бұрын

Some sick moves brother!

@ObsidianFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Good one man! just went through a hair pulling session trying to upgrade to f4 and d shot in one shot! The fc I got just didn't jive with me (sounds weird but) back on the cyclone and loving it.....With d shot. ...it's rad!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Nice! I do hope to get to try dshot soon :)

@FarmerFpv 7 жыл бұрын

much love ❤ you rock 😎

@ayrow69 5 жыл бұрын

Just found this video, Drew. As a professional photographer, I have used dozens and dozens of cameras over the last 20 years. Never have I ever seen a CCD or CMOS sensor crack. As you mentioned, I didn't even know you could do that. I'm guessing temperature extremes had something to do with it. Amazing stuff...

@anabureau9253 7 жыл бұрын

Look it's Kahve!!! Thanks Drew!!!

@fluxfpv 7 жыл бұрын

That was AWESOME!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter :)

@davesfpv 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid great editing, keep them coming!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement :)

@Cente1781 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@treetopfpv7931 6 жыл бұрын

Another Awesome video, you even have my wife watching now she likes the flow

@WillardFPV617 7 жыл бұрын

Jeez I gotta step up my vlog game now! Impressive man!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Keep killing it with your vlogs :)

@WillardFPV617 7 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm trying man, gotta finish this semester first before the willylogz start coming out again!

@gedgar2000 6 жыл бұрын

The hazards of rescuing drones has become an emotional subject for me. BE CAREFUL! I acted like a mother bird, and climbed a 62' tall, skinny pine tree, with a Phantom struck at the top. I ended up getting lucky: I FELL AND ONLY BROKE MY PELVIS AND EVERY RIB! A dumb rescue effort. Count to 10 at least!

@brandonshepherd3317 5 жыл бұрын

@@gedgar2000 I fell out a tree an cut my sack wide open. Carry a pool cleaning pole😂

@gedgar2000 5 жыл бұрын

ROTFL OMG! Sorry Brandon, it's not very funny at all. Thanks for the comment though. It's so horrible it's killing me to even think about it, but it puts things in perspective. I hope the contents of the sack escaped serious injury. I think we both needed some of Drew's friends to have helped us on that uncomfortable day(s)!

@pekwalker 5 жыл бұрын

I've been going back and looking at some of these old videos you made and I really wish that this was the Drib we had today. I know you have gone on to bigger and better things in your life but this is the version of you that motivated me to get into this stuff. I personally don't like the Rotor Riot version of you.

@havoc_64 6 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt one of my favorite videos of yours! What's your turn rate settings like?

@dingalsbe88 7 жыл бұрын

Your videos just keep getting better.

@Ballistik1 7 жыл бұрын

Couldnt agree more

@YHWH683 7 жыл бұрын

This video couldn't have come at a better time for me. Have been really wanting to get into mixing vlogs with my flying lately. After getting excited to do it, and getting equipment lined out to finally start, I realized that my Canon EOS T5 is garrrbo for vlogs :/ I'm a perfectionist that feels like I have a good eye for video so not having the right equipment is almost enough to make me quit before even starting. After seeing you switch things up today with the iPhone though I'm going to keep that plan to vlog. Video quality looked solid and until I can get something better this will do. Thanks for taking the time that it takes to make good vids. It's not really about what you got it's more about the time that you put into it.

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Dude your words seriously make my day in such a way. Thank you. If I can help push even one person to create, I can't explain how good it makes me feel. Happy flying and vlogging!

@upplsuckimcool16 5 жыл бұрын

2:29 LOL you totally got that Sebastian from the movie Cruel intentions look down pact!

@FpvOverAlaska 7 жыл бұрын

fun to watch man

@JbVest 7 жыл бұрын

yea your pretty good at some visual editing , nice man , this is what i like to see ,

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy :)

@Blahde 6 жыл бұрын

Your own, Private, Drone Recovery Service. Not so bad! The 5th Emergency Service ;-)

@KwadSquadFPV 7 жыл бұрын

what a sick spot, nice flying

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@ericlewandowskivlogs 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Went up to Excel Drones in Garned City yesterday and grabbed some gear because of one of your videos. I didnt know there was a good drone shop around here. Im about 4 miles from them. Thanks, I dropped your name and gave you credit for the visit.

@ericlewandowskivlogs 7 жыл бұрын

Also, Im just getting into race quads. Built my first one fro about $130 in parts. Then grabbed a taranis Q X7 and the new Fat Shark Attitude V4's. Cant wait to get everything set up this weekend.

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

thanks man, I'm jealous of how close you are haha its always like a half hour drive for me

@edwinkania5286 6 жыл бұрын

Nice truck!!

@billyb9089 7 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work.

@michael3573 4 жыл бұрын

Dig it. Be well. 👊🏻🙏🏻

@d44n86 7 жыл бұрын

wow nice vid again! keep it up

@neal4254 7 жыл бұрын

well said at the end!!!

@joenickson2370 7 жыл бұрын

If you don't want the quad or any other quad you don't need...My hands are free...🤗🤗🤗

@WonsFPV 6 жыл бұрын

Haha epik idea bro!!!

@PistolsAndPistons 7 жыл бұрын

The move at 5:30 ... RAAAAD! Trying to break it appart but my cranium cant seem to process. Any chance of a vid breaking that move and others apart? Love youre content man!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've done a few trick tutorials in previous vlogs (search "how to") The thing you pointed out is what I want to cover next I think :)

@FabioKastro 7 жыл бұрын

5:30 WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT. That actually blew my mind

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

hahah, thanks man!

@Dogman21 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching you fly. I'm 52 years old and going to give it a try I have a cheap frame and waiting on parts going to fly LOS cant swing the goggles. I have RC flight experience so will see.lol

@Schradermusic 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a smartphone, you can get an FPV video receiver for 20-30 dollars and fly FPV using your phone screen. It's called Eachine ROTG01 (Pro version if you want/need audio)

@MrFadjule 7 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking a lot of the same things. 20a esc's ARE still good/viable equipment, even in an ocean of 30a 4 n 1's. BlHeli S is still AMAZING, multishot is still AMAZING, heck 2204's are still AMAZING. yea 2306's are rad, yea 2207's are rad, but 2204 & 2205 still HAUL ASS just like they did 6-18mo ago. 130g frames are still nimble as fuck. It's hard to keep perspective with the excitement people feel at their sub 250g builds, and that needs to stay, I love the psyche. I have to remind myself every day that I don't NEED to replace my FC, ESC's, and motors with all the cars on the ol' hypetrain. Cheers man, great vlog :)

@frinky 7 жыл бұрын

Upgrade as I brake, which I'm starting to do less! But I'm gonna stick with acro and keeeeeep pushing

@SeanDuffyProductions 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome vlog! I definitely think that people worry too much sometimes over upgrading their gear, even though it's pretty easy to tell the difference when you're flying your regular quad, the old one still flies pretty damn well! What kind of mount/tripod do you use for your iPhone?

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean! I just bought a cheap selfie stick at a convenience store. The clamp for the phone was actually threaded for a standard tripod screw so I just removed it from the stick and attached it to the Manfrotto tripod I usually use with my Nikon

@Exile8oh8 6 жыл бұрын

I've been getting really into the idea of starting to make this a hobby. I got one of those drones for taking pictures and had fun just flying it with the hand controller and decided to look into fpv. So I got a little mini drone for my gf and I and I just want to start practicing and work my way up. So far your videos have been pretty encouraging and the footage you create makes it look REALLY fun. How come I never see acrobatic flights do any pause and hovers? Is it impossible due to the way they are built for speed and angling? #subscribed

@inkwadnito966 6 жыл бұрын

5:28 - Real nice shot!

@DaRoach5882 7 жыл бұрын

HATCHBOX!!!! Best Filament out there!

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Jsreality9038 7 жыл бұрын

very cool

@du4-fpv777 7 жыл бұрын

I dig the old QWAD! Wanna race it for pinks. Lol

@oxgon 7 жыл бұрын

I always wondered about this my first quad has been kiss so I have nothing to compare thanks for making this

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching :) It honestly isn't so bad of a setup (the weakest point is probably the cc3d). I need to find someone with a KK2 set up that will let me fly it! haha

@romanfernandez9350 6 жыл бұрын

Smooth

@mattd390 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Preeeeach! 😂

@dudesweat1202 7 жыл бұрын

I watch this video like once a week when I think about riding the hype train for that week. I will say my emax 2204 2300kvs gotta go soon though.

@TropicalEncounter 7 жыл бұрын

Loving the videos, can't help but wonder what video editing program you're using in the background???

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Premier Pro

@SpoonFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Best video yet. Have fun with the gear you have! Unless you like to build. There is too much focus on having the latest thing.

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

thank you! The best gear is what provides you with the most fun :)

@voidfpv 7 жыл бұрын

I´m also still flying an old BlackOut Mini H with Cobra 2204 2300kv and Dys Sn20. I also questioned myself whether new esc or new motors would make a change, but my quad flies preety good at the moment so I guess I will stay with it.

@LeDribFPV 7 жыл бұрын

Just rock it out and have fun. I still think Cobra motors are pretty dang good. When you break stuff, use it as an opportunity to upgrade :)

@voidfpv 7 жыл бұрын

Le Drib You are right man. I will upgrade if I crash something. The problem is just that crash very barely xD

@upplsuckimcool16 5 жыл бұрын

Mascera puts itself on right before the moment he wakes up.