A silly question from a 5 days old newbie

[davidhk129]

Please tell me how to fly the drone in circle.
I know how to use the Left Stick to move the drone up/down, and to turn the drone left or right. But I can't figure out how to fly it in circle.

 

[davidhk129]

From what I have found out and I have yet to try it ( late at night and it is Winter)...………..
1. The drone needs a bit of speed forward first.
2. To turn LEFT : left and right sticks move to the left at the same time.
3. To turn RIGHT : left and right sticks move to the right at the same time.

Do I understand it correctly ?

 

[RENOV8R]

Yes, that's basically correct. Keep in mind though that as you're performing these manoeuvres, you'll also have to throw in some throttle to keep your quad level. Here's some good info to get you started
https://www.dronethusiast.com/quadcopter-beginners-guide-learn-to-fly-drones/

 

[holtneil]

Hi if you get enough forward speed you should be able to do a banked turn , it takes practice to balance stick inputs

 

[davidhk129]

Hi if you get enough forward speed you should be able to do a banked turn , it takes practice to balance stick inputs

Sorry, I don't know what is and how to do "banked" turn.

 

[davidhk129]

BY THE WAY. I am super excited.
Just received my Star Wars 74-Z Speeder Bike. Cost : $69.95 Cdn + taxes.
Even opening the box is an unique entertainment. A WOW factor no doubt !
The box has seal on 2 sides. The seal specifies the model (i.e. speeder bike) and its individual serial number which will match the serial number molded in that drone.
After the box is opened, a lit display case with the drone inside and star wars music playing.
Close and reopen the box , a different star wars music will be playing. Unreal.
The display case is rechargeable.
Even inserting transmitter batteries (4 AA) produces a surprise or 2.

A you-tube link for the star wars fans ……….
Propel Star Wars Drones - Unboxing & Overview

Flying is nice but I really need practice as I am a complete newbie.

 

[wafflejock]

Joshua Bardwell is a bit of an acquired taste but if you can deal with some slow paced vids he does a great job methodically walking you through all the basics here:

Practice is ultimately how you'll get good but practice in a simulator helps a lot for adjusting to first person view flying if you decide to pursue that in the future too. It's a series of videos so the one linked here is just the first of the series, I watched them after learning to fly from other videos and practice but still picked up on things that seem obvious in hindsight but I hadn't consciously thought about much. He also explains all the terminology for yaw/pitch/roll/throttle (your inputs) and has a lot of other vids on betaflight configuration and other technical details (also just a good pilot).

 

[Dugdog47]

There is a member here @Silver Surfer who is a starwars drone fan. Check out his videos in the "flight video" section.

 

[holtneil]

Lucky you they are amazing , a banked turn needs elevator and roll inputs at the same time
This is a 450 size quad

And with a heli it may be easier to see

 

[holtneil]

In the early part of this video i do banked turns with this tricopter

 

[davidhk129]

Thank you all, and your videos.

 

[davidhk129]

An update regarding the Propel Star Wars drones.....
I received it yesterday and flew it in my small apartment with the propeller guards on.
I crashed it at least a dozen times. Nothing broken.
So don't underestimate the sturdiness of the drone and its extending parts.
There is one thing :
From the videos I saw from various web sites, i.e. Amazon, BestBuy, You-tube etc, I am supposed to have 2 storm troopers, one on the bike and one as spare amongst other spare parts.
I only have one storm trooper.
But, instead of 2 batteries for the drone, I have 3.
Those batteries are proprietary. I'm not complaining.

I enjoy it very much.
Star Wars fans should really consider buying one of those.
As I was told, those drones were selling for over $200 when they were first introduced.
I think I have a good deal for $69.95.

 

[holtneil]

I don't know if we can get them in the uk

 

[RENOV8R]

I see you're from Canada? That would explain why you're only flying in your apartment!

 

[davidhk129]

I don't know if we can get them in the uk

Sure you can.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Propel-Star-Battle-Quadcopter-X-Wing/dp/B01N3QKS3X

 

[holtneil]

Only 3 in stock

 

[davidhk129]

Only 3 in stock

So ?
That's a problem ?

 

[holtneil]

I need to buy other things first before more quads so by the time I am ready they will be gone

 

[davidhk129]

I need to buy other things first before more quads so by the time I am ready they will be gone

I see. From the Amazon.uk link I gave you, it said there are 16 sellers.
I am sure they have more than 3 drones combined. Although some of them charge more than the others.

 

[holtneil]

True i will see later