Tuesday, February 24, 2015

WLToys V686G Mini FPV Quadcopter

Here's some notes on my review of the WLToys V686G Mini FPV Quadcopter. It was sent to me free of charge for review by GearBest.

The unit is available here: http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_141289.html
I don't get any money for this, but there's has a coupon code GBV686G.

Executive Summary

  • It's a good flyer and I think it will be pretty popular.
  • Video is pretty decent for the price.
  • Lights are great...  this unit looks good at night.
  • Buy some extra batteries and a charger if you don't have one already.
  • The manual is pretty terrible.  But I'll summarize everything you need below!
  • Constant Tx beeping in heading-hold mode is crazy annoying!
  • Doesn't seem to state video channel.
In the Box
  • Quadcopter, Transmitter, 1S 780mAh Lipo Battery
  • HD Camera, Video Monitor, Video Antenna, 4GB Micro SD card, USB Card Reader
  • 4 spare props, 4 prop protectors, Screwdriver, Monitor mounting hardware, Manual.
  • LiPo and Monitor chargers, manual
Note that the web page advertises a 2GB Micro SD card, but mine came with a 4GB card.

Battery Spec

  • 1S,  780 mAh, JST connector, no specification on C-rating but I'm guessing it's 25C
  • Transmitter takes 6 AA batteries (not included).
Setting Up

Setup is easy.
  • Charge the LiPo battery and Video Receiver.  Put AA's into the Transmitter.
  • Attach the Video Receiver to the Transmitter with the supplied hardware.
  • Put the quadcopter on a flat surface and plug in the battery.  The light will start to flash.
  • Turn on the Transmitter.  After a few seconds, the quadcopter light will go solid and the Tx will stop beeping.
  • Put the battery into the bottom of the compartment. The wires will fit nicely into the top.
  • Ready to Fly!
Controls

The stick controls are standard.  Special controls are:
  • Left shoulder button : video record on/off.  The blue camera light blinks while recording.
  • Right shoulder button: Flip mode. Click, hear fast beep, move right stick in direction of flip.
  • Button 1,2,3,4:  Rates: 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%
  • Button 5:  Lights on/off
  • Button 6:  Camera, still picture
  • Button 6 (2 second press) enter/exit headless mode
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