How I lost my Avata 2 :(

DowntownRDB

fichek Posted at 5-16 14:06
I've found them to be quite unbreakable after you invest a bit into a few key upgrades like RPM arms and steel axles

Yes, that's definitely a needed upgrade.

fichek

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-16 14:08
Yes, that's definitely a needed upgrade.

Video wasn't showing in my previous reply so trying again:

I'm so looking forward to my son being skilled enough to record this in FPV using Avata 2

DowntownRDB

fichek Posted at 5-16 14:17
Video wasn't showing in my previous reply so trying again:

https://cdn.djivideos.com/video_play/eab6c8bc-b838-465d-9643-6f18ef78b77a

Wow, definitely the need for speed and fun. Don't rush him to much as he'll then take away those toys.

fichek

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-16 14:44
Wow, definitely the need for speed and fun. Don't rush him to much as he'll then take away those toys.

He has his own Slash Ultimate that he painted the body for himself, so he's not trying to steal my Rustler

OddjobSurveyor

fichek Posted at 5-16 14:06
I've found them to be quite unbreakable after you invest a bit into a few key upgrades like RPM arms and steel axles

https://cdn.djivideos.com/video_play/eab6c8bc-b838-465d-9643-6f18ef78b77a

I abandoned mine after 1 motor replacement and new gears plus many other things.

OddjobSurveyor

fichek Posted at 5-16 14:06
I've found them to be quite unbreakable after you invest a bit into a few key upgrades like RPM arms and steel axles

https://cdn.djivideos.com/video_play/eab6c8bc-b838-465d-9643-6f18ef78b77a

I abandoned mine after 1 motor replacement and new gears plus many other things. One too many Dukes of Hazzard jumps with that one.

fichek

OddjobSurveyor Posted at 5-16 18:26
I abandoned mine after 1 motor replacement and new gears plus many other things. One too many Dukes of Hazzard jumps with that one.

How do you end up having to replace a motor? That's one thing I never managed in an RC car

Gears breaking is usually just a side effect of bad setup (wrong mesh, over-tightened slipper etc.) Did you give up on Traxxas or RC in general?

OddjobSurveyor

fichek Posted at 5-16 18:49
How do you end up having to replace a motor? That's one thing I never managed in an RC car Gears breaking is usually just a side effect of bad setup (wrong mesh, over-tightened slipper etc.) Did you give up on Traxxas or RC in gener

Gave up Traxxas in general. One too many collisions. I was plagued with the 1/16 Slash. Fun while it lasted. The gears were cheap plastic from the factory.

fichek

OddjobSurveyor Posted at 5-16 19:11
Gave up Traxxas in general. One too many collisions. I was plagued with the 1/16 Slash. Fun while it lasted. The gears were cheap plastic from the factory.

That’s a bit like giving up on DJI because you didn’t like Tello, especially since you probably had the brushed version which is overweight, underpowered and top-heavy

Their 1/16 platform is quite outdated in general, but with a few minor upgrades it's some of the best fun my son and I have had and we’ve sent the 1/16 E-Revo on some insane jumps too and probably broke like 3 spur gears total in 4 years. And they’re like 3€ to replace.

OddjobSurveyor

fichek Posted at 5-16 19:21
That’s a bit like giving up on DJI because you didn’t like Tello, especially since you probably had the brushed version which is overweight, underpowered and top-heavy

Their 1/16 platform is quite outdated in general, but with a few minor upgrades it's some of the best fun my son and I have had and we’ve sent the 1/16 E-Revo on some insane jumps too and probably broke like 3 spur gears total in 4 years. And they’re like 3€ to replace.

I'm still hoping to repair it at some point. I had the 1/16 E-Revo also, and irreparably damaged it some months later. For the Slash, I got metal gears later on.

fichek

OddjobSurveyor Posted at 5-16 19:43
I'm still hoping to repair it at some point. I had the 1/16 E-Revo also, and irreparably damaged it some months later. For the Slash, I got metal gears later on.

Nothing is ever irreparably damaged if every single part of it is available to buy in any RC shop in the world

DowntownRDB

fichek Posted at 5-16 14:46
He has his own Slash Ultimate that he painted the body for himself, so he's not trying to steal my Rustler

That's good to hear.

OddjobSurveyor

fichek Posted at 5-16 23:56
Nothing is ever irreparably damaged if every single part of it is available to buy in any RC shop in the world

Um, no. The front part crunched.

OddjobSurveyor

fichek Posted at 5-16 23:56
Nothing is ever irreparably damaged if every single part of it is available to buy in any RC shop in the world

Um, no. The front part crunched.

fichek

OddjobSurveyor Posted at 5-17 10:03
Um, no. The front part crunched.

Front part of what? It's all just cheap plastics, the most expensive parts are between 16-20€

OddjobSurveyor

fichek Posted at 5-17 10:12
Front part of what? It's all just cheap plastics, the most expensive parts are between 16-20€

The E-Revo. Not even the shop wanted to try. Lots of shattering.

fichek

OddjobSurveyor Posted at 5-17 11:34
The E-Revo. Not even the shop wanted to try. Lots of shattering.

Did you run it over with a real car or what?

Do you have pics?

OddjobSurveyor

fichek Posted at 5-17 11:42
Did you run it over with a real car or what? Do you have pics?

I ran into and through things. No pictures.

USER001

Is he gonna fly in M mode?

fichek

USER001 Posted at 5-19 08:57
Is he gonna fly in M mode?

Absolutely. He already has some acro practice in various FPV simulators, I'm just waiting for him to ask to go into M mode himself, don't wanna push him.

USER001

fichek Posted at 5-19 10:22
Absolutely. He already has some acro practice in various FPV simulators, I'm just waiting for him to ask to go into M mode himself, don't wanna push him.

That's quite impressive. How old is he?

fichek

USER001 Posted at 5-19 10:26
That's quite impressive. How old is he?

I don't know, after seeing this kid 4 years ago (he was 4 at the time), I was expecting more from mine

USER001

fichek Posted at 5-19 10:31
I don't know, after seeing this kid 4 years ago (he was 4 at the time), I was expecting more from mine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXuq1_1MCcI

fansf240c01f

fichek Posted at 5-19 10:31
I don't know, after seeing this kid 4 years ago (he was 4 at the time), I was expecting more from mine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXuq1_1MCcI

It's the FPV pilots like Pepper, Karbon Kage that make me want to quit the hobby!!!

fichek

fansf240c01f Posted at 5-19 11:43
It's the FPV pilots like Pepper, Karbon Kage that make me want to quit the hobby!!!

Hahaha, there’ll always be some new kids who are better than you at anything

As long as you don't take it as a serious competition and just treat it as a fun hobby, it’s fine

… unless you're into racing, then definitely just quit

fansf240c01f

fichek Posted at 5-19 11:47
Hahaha, there’ll always be some new kids who are better than you at anything

As long as you don't take it as a serious competition and just treat it as a fun hobby, it’s fine … unless you're into racing, then definitely just quit

Thankfully racing isn't my thing. I love flying acro though!!!

It's funny though looking at some of these kids flying acro at 2 or 3 years old but probably still need help tying their shoes!!! LOL!!!

Honestly, I don't think I'll ever give up flying FPV....I know I'll never be the best but as long as I keep seeing improvement....I'll keep going!!!!

fichek

fansf240c01f Posted at 5-19 11:56
Thankfully racing isn't my thing. I love flying acro though!!!

It's funny though looking at some of these kids flying acro at 2 or 3 years old but probably still need help tying their shoes!!! LOL!!!

Yeah, I've personally peaked about 3 years ago (I just realised I was investing too much time and money so scaled down a bit), but it's still fun.

OldGuy2024

4y/o...impressive, humbling, I quit

FPV2, just a hope or something in development? UAS, relative to many other recreations isn't really that expensive. At least for those who don't crash on a regular basis. My problem is crashing. Up to 4 with the Avata2. Damage has been one broken prop. Good thing I don't have the RC3 with manual option. Even then relative to other hobbies the cost/year are reasonable. Last year there was a list at the SnowBrains webpage of areas with the most expensive alpine prime time daily lift pass in the USA. All over $200. Most expensive just short of $300. Personally in terms of value. Time with your son, pure fun. FPV2 or another Avata2 combo kit would be my choice over 4-6 days at the pricey ski area.

fichek

OldGuy2024 Posted at 5-19 12:06
4y/o...impressive, humbling, I quit

FPV2, just a hope or something in development? UAS, relative to many other recreations isn't really that expensive. At least for those who don't crash on a regular basis. My problem is crashing. Up to 4 with the Avata2. Only one damage has been one broken prop. Good thing I don't have the RC3 with manual option. Even then relative to other hobbies the cost/year are reasonable. Last year there was a list at the SnowBrains webpage of areas with the most expensive alpine prime time daily lift pass in the USA. All over $200. Most expensive just short of $300. Personally in terms of value. Time with your son, pure fun. FPV2 or another Avata2 combo kit would be my choice over 4-6 days at the pricey ski area.

100% agree about cost/fun ratio, and I hope FPV 2 is real and coming soon as I would love to have something that's as convenient as Avata series but a bit more wind-resistant. But I'm probably gonna have to get another Avata 2 anyway since that will allow us to bump into each other

Montfrooij

Now that is a good way to lose your drone

Phatdad

My children love my drones too, they really like putting the goggles on or watching via my iphone.

SgtRay

Too funny!

fichek

SgtRay Posted at 5-31 21:03
Too funny!

Yeah, every time I take the drone out and prepare myself to fly, I hear "daddy Iiii wanna fly", hilarious

SgtRay

fichek Posted at 6-1 02:00
Yeah, every time I take the drone out and prepare myself to fly, I hear "daddy Iiii wanna fly", hilarious

I'm luckier in a way. My son finally got hooked at the age of 37 so he had to buy his own drone LOL

fichek

SgtRay Posted at 6-1 03:47
I'm luckier in a way. My son finally got hooked at the age of 37 so he had to buy his own drone LOL

Ha, I should've waited another two decades or so for him to get a job, hindsight...

SgtRay

fichek Posted at 6-1 03:48
Ha, I should've waited another two decades or so for him to get a job, hindsight...

LOLI still envy your situation. It may be expensive but the look on his face and the pride is worth getting 2 drones LOL