A 250 sized mini-quad for under $100?
That’s what HobbyKing claim for their 250 “racing” quadcopter and I have to admit that it’s probably pretty good value for money if you want to get a foot in the door of the miniquad craze.
It’s tough (although those feet *will* fall of when provoked) and it is good value but it’s let down by a design that requires you to mount much of the hi-tech goodies on the outside — where they’re going to take some knocks and bangs.
The 3-bladed props are pretty frail (more-so than the 2-bladers) so points off for not providing at least one set of spares because you *will* break them very easily.
If you’re using the KK2.1 board, make sure you dial the gains right down before you try the self-leveling mode because the stock settings will cause it to flip almost immediately. Better still, fit a Naze32 Acro board and really have some fun.
The unit I’ve shown here is Barry’s and although he’s pretty new to quads, he’s already well beyond the hovering stage — after giving the HK250 hell during the learning process. That it’s still flying is a tribute to its ruggedness.
It ain’t no Blackout Miniquad but it’s not a bad starting point for beginners. However, in my honest opinion, if you can afford it, you’ll probably be much happier with the Blackout.
Hey Bruce I recomend you check out the new long frame for the hk 250 racing
quad
Hey HK have updated this quad and now it has better motor shafts and afro
esc’s (simon k flashed). Looks to be even better value for money.
They updated the mini quad
With afro escs and better motors
They listen to the customers nice
Now ships with ultra light v3 Simon k /timecop’s (Naze Acro owner) ESC and
motors with thicker shafts. Blackout style add on available also. :-)
I’d love to buy a Naze32, but they have been out of stock for a while.
It’s like trying to purchase sunnysky motors; good luck!
+Austn Texan +0917bobb Another alternative is the flip32 from witespy.
It’s only $18 and is apparently an exact clone. Check it out:
+Austn Texan My some miracle i happened to check Multirotorsuperstore.com
and that had Naze32 boards in stock for about 12 hours. I had signed up to
be notified when they were in stock but that email never came. I actually
wanted a couple of these Acro boards but bought one of the full Naze32
boards because that is all that they had. I’d still like to get those Acro
boards, but no one on the planet had them in stock other than the crooks on
E-Bay who are charge 2x the price.
+benjahnz I don’t want to mess with the clone boards, Bruce mentioned some
problem that his friend had with one of the clone boards so I would rather
skip it until they finally catch up with demand. I will continue to use
the KK2.15 boards that I have until they make more.
Fair enough. I normally avoid clones too but I’ve bought a few things now
form this company and I’ve been really impressed by the quality. I’ve got
one on the way. I’ll let you know how it gets on if your interested.
+0917bobb
yea, that’s what you’ve got to do. . .buy a couple and save one for a rainy
day. Something must be up with MRSS’s email notify svc. . . same thing
happened to me.
I have oredered one of these with a KK2 controller as a first quad.
It was on back order, but is now in stock, but I also ordered a full set of
props, but these are still on back order, so more waiting (now I know I can
get the stock props elsewhere 7 wish I could edit my order).
The Naze32 boards aren’t in stock anywhere.
I was also considering a Wlkera Ladybird V2 as a trainer, but not sure it
is necessary.
Waiting for your part 2.
I built a 250-sized quad with 2300kv motors and 5×3 props. I’m using 3s
2200mAh batteries to power it but it seems everyone else uses 1300mAh or
lower. Am I doing it wrong? It seems to fly good, with approx 10 min flying
time..
Hi, Thinking of getting a Quadcopter, What would be a good, cheap one to
get started with?
Hey mate how many channel radio system do you need for that
Nice video as usual. What gains settings could you recommend for the kk2.1
for this frame please? you said it flipped when you switched it into auto
level mode. Thanks
Nice video as usual. What gains settings could you recommend for the kk2.1
for this frame please? you said it flipped when you switched it into auto
level mode. Thanks
Have you looked at the hobby king 250 long frame, and if so what are your
thoughts on it?
Can you put a gopro on it, and how it effects the performance of the quad
and the video guality of gopro?
Would this be a reasonable first quad?
would this quad be quicker then a blade 200qx without any fpv gear on it?
So what was wrong with the KK2 board again. Im thinking of buying this quad
with the KK2.
I just tried to order one of these from HobbyKing and they say there is no
freight options on this to New Zealand? Bruce is in NZ! Ordered same frame
and the rest of the gear from banggood as well as a lipo. I want to do a
real budget build first to see if I can as well as see how long the quad
interest holds. Can I use my syma 2.4 ghz trans for this and do I need a
receiver? Hobbyking and banggood sites say nothing about a receiver. I did
order a Naze32 from hobbyking, at least they will ship that.
Where is the followup video for this one? :)
i’ve got one of these on dispatch with kk2.1.5 board. can anyone give me
best PI etc. settings for the board so i don’t flip it?
Hi Bruce, what are the PID settings that you use for this frame?
Bruce did you produce the build video for the second quad doing it your way
with the Naze board
So you think starting with the blackout would be better even for a
beginner?
Hi Bruce. How about an update on this quad. They do a long frame version
with vibration dampening now and with some of the baby beast motors I
reckon it would give those blackouts a good run for the money. Much
appreciation to the great content of your vids. Mike. UK.
Will it fly With a gopro
what controler do i need for this
Been looking at this frame and just the way you have concluded i would be
doing it “my own way”. In order to cut down on weight and drag i will
solder stuff straight on.
How does your “slimmer” FPV250 version compare to the the QAV250? (Also –
what do you think of the Low Hung version?)
Good review. Lots of talks. This is part 1. Where’s the part 2?
i dont think he ever does a part 2 lol
+Stephanie Grey I figure.. Though I pity him because if NZ Model Flyers did
not ban him, he could have done so much reviews!
Wouldn’t bother with FPV? Heh heh that’s only the biggest attraction…
frankly…. I´ve listened only to half of a video, because in the other
half, I was trying to identify those noisy sounds in backgrounds 😀 are
you living near motocross raceway? :-)
Still waiting för your “version”…
This quad or the 250???? Best one??
hello I want to ask you what PI gains do you use in the kk2 board for this
quad???
I built a quad on that frame and .. I love it. Seriously I had the ZMR
frame and there is just no comparison. I centered mounted my sc’s with a Q
brain 20 amp. went with 2300kv motors on 4C
Yes , is it the minimalist build. But it flys like a bat out of hell
..Ohhhhh hell yes, you can put 6 inch props on that bugger and my verts
are like having a rocket strapped to it. It pisses off all my friends that
have blackouts and H clones that my climb is just sick base weight for the
frame is 110g vs the blackouts 123g You want frightenly fast, You need 6
inch props. Total build cost was 130.00 with FPV about 170. ( I had my own
video goggles) Frame was all of .. $8.00.. not 80 , not 180 .. 8.00 and
it has held up to abuse my ZMR broke arms on.
How much can I get a ready to fly one of these for?
I’m a bit of a nube to these and just started noticing them. Can anyone
throw me a website and point me in the right direction to where I can
buy/research the gear and everything to jump in and start flying these bad
ass things?!