Review: Cheap carbon Chinese 250-size mini quadcopter (part 1)
How do the cheap Chinese 250-sized mini quadcopter frames compare to the Blackout Mini H and QAV 250 frames?
I’ve had a lot of emails from people who’ve said that I really should review these cheap carbon frames and see for myself if they’re any good so I browsed eBay and bought three frames for a total of less than US0.
They were listed as:
Mini H Quad Frame micro 220mm FPV Carbon fiber Quadcopter
Carbon Fiber 250mm Mini FPV Quadcopter Frame Kit/4 axis
QAV250 C250 Carbon Fiber Mini 250 FPV Quadcopter Frame
All of these frames were actually identical to the one in this review — despite the different descriptions and claimed sizes. None of them were really QAV250 frames, nor were they Blackout Mini H frames.
The eBay vendors I used were:
fisher-hobby (good, fast with tracking number)
sunshine5688 (okay, tracking number provided)
hobbyhack88 (slow, no tracking number and most expensive)
So far, these frames seem to be reasonably good. The true test will be how well they fly – so stay tuned for part 2.
Bottom line so far: would I swap my Blackout or QAV for five of these Chinese frames? Hell no.. but if this was all I could afford, and if they fly half well, I’d probably buy one.
Video Rating: / 5
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Right. Buy an ultra-cheap frame and complain about the mounting arms not being wide enough to protect high end motors…
I give up on this guy… he would complain about a plate of spaghetti because the noodles were different lengths.?
QAV210 with tarot Motor MT 2204-2300KV BL Heli 20A 2-4cell FPV Drone Racer Quap Frame Carbon Fiber ARTF Combo QAV 210 ZMR250
http://s.aliexpress.com/f6VnMRVV
It'd be great if you took a look at this, or at least told me what to expect, I haven't bought it yet, but how bad could it be??
Hello,
I'm just learning how to build my own QAV180/210 racing quadcopter. Can you please direct me on what motors, ESCs, batteries, receivers, remote controls, controller boards, and FPV to use? My apologies for having a long list. Thank you very much in advance.
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"Doesn't really matter, a hole is a hole" r8/m8?
Is there a part 2 with flying test??
Hello,
Could you please tell me something about this Ebay ZMR250 clone, thanks
http://pt.aliexpress.com/item/QAV-250-RTF-Quadcopter-Frame-CC3D-Flight-Controller-MT2204-2300KV-Motor-Simonk-12A-ESC-FlySky-FS/32554930899.html?spm=2114.30010508.3.1.PQPezK&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_9,searchweb201644_5_505_506_503_504_502_10001_10002_10016_10017_10010_10005_10011_10006_10003_10004_10009_10008,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_-1,searchweb1451318411_6452&btsid=98f0195d-04c9-4b46-8dad-bfc4ea0e3c74?
I've bought one of the but got better motors on it. crashed into a tree landed on the road and got ran over by a car haha. it is solid…frame not.broken or cracked. had to replace a motor, that's all. very good in the air and affordable ?????
Good vid but this guy sounds like hes on meth, JS?
I've got to say! I bought two frames from an ebay buyer. To my surprise it was super quality and really nice packaging?
I've got to say! I bought two frames from an ebay buyer. To my surprise it was super quality and really nice packaging?
Would be great to have a link to part 2. How the 'cheap Chinese model' companies in flight as thats the important part.?
This dude is hating on the Chinese when all his rc models are made in China !! Old fart !?
i got ripped off i believed i was paying for a named brand mini quad copter but after seeing this video i realized that the place i bought it from sold me the Chinese ripoff?
where did you buy it??
I love drown?