MFD Crosswind PNP: https://goo.gl/bTfuJk
KIT version: https://goo.gl/p2DpZW or https://goo.gl/MQ39gQ
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Here it is, finally, my initial thoughts and maiden flight of the new MFD Crosswind mapping platform, which could also be adapted for FPV through some mods! Despite the unfortunate situation with the wrong angle on the horizontal stabilizer, which causes some issues if you want to fly the plane fast in manual mode, its overall flight performance and stability is quite impressive, and its complete lack of tip stall tendencies does improve my confidence in it quite a bit! MFD are already working on a replacement tail to address the issue, that should be available soon and will be shipped free of charge to existing owners of the plane, but this will not stop me from flying this bird until then as the autopilot does seem to be handling the situation quite well!
Read the full review in my blog: https://arxangelrc.blogspot.com/2018/10/mfd-crosswind-mapping-fpv-platform-yet-another-impressive-mapping-platform.html
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PARTS LIST:
Electronics pack for Crosswind: https://www.fpvmodel.com/sport-power-combo-for-mfd-crosswind-1900mm-fpv-plane_g1407.html?u=5E59B5BF062DFCF5
AKK Omnibus F4 Pro: https://www.akktek.com/products/flight-controllers/f4-support-sd-card.html?acc=321
AKK PDB: https://www.akktek.com/products/flight-controllers/akk-no-1-pdb-power-distribution-board.html?acc=321
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Hawkeye Firefly Fortress Micro FPV camera: https://www.banggood.com/Hawkeye-Firefly-Fortress-2-1mm-4-3-16-9-Micro-FPV-Camera-1-6S-5-8G-0-200mw-72CH-Transmitter-VTX-AIO-p-1337718.html?p=6L1818635832201406F2&utm_content=tanghao&utm_campaign=ArxangelRC
Vtx: http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-TX526-5_8G-40CH-25MW200MW600MW-Switchable-AV-Wireless-FPV-Transmitter-RP-SMA-Female-p-1083642.html?p=6L1818635832201406F2&utm_content=tanghao&utm_campaign=ArxangelRC
GPS unit: https://www.banggood.com/Radiolink-TS100-Mini-M8N-GPS-Module-UBX-M8030-For-Radiolink-Mini-PIX-F4-Flight-Controller-p-1225211.html?p=6L1818635832201406F2&utm_content=tanghao&utm_campaign=ArxangelRC
MFD Antenna Tracker: https://www.fpvmodel.com/myflydream-aat-automatic-antenna-tracker-v5-0-for-long-range-fpv-12-channels_g123.html?u=5E59B5BF062DFCF5
MFD TeleflyPro OSD: https://www.fpvmodel.com/mfd-teleflypro-osd-for-mfd-aat-system_g180.html?u=5E59B5BF062DFCF5
GPS used for TeleFlyPro: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/micro-hkpilot-gps-and-compass-u-blox-neo-6-and-hmc5883.html?affiliate_code=HDHKDJZJULGAXSG&_asc=6258129734
Special edition Taranis: https://www.banggood.com/FrSky-2_4G-16CH-Taranis-X9D-Plus-SE-Transmitter-SPECIAL-EDITION-w-M9-Sensor-Water-Transfer-Case-p-1134370.html?p=6L1818635832201406F2&utm_content=tanghao&utm_campaign=ArxangelRC
or: https://www.gearbest.com/radios-receiver/pp_623267.html?lkid=11595310
or: https://goo.gl/Whcnt1
or: https://goo.gl/D5bQ2C
FrSky L9R receiver: https://www.banggood.com/FrSky-L9R-Long-Range-Receiver-for-FrSky-Taranis-X9D-p-935605.html?p=6L1818635832201406F2&utm_content=tanghao&utm_campaign=ArxangelRC
EV800D Goggles: https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-EV800D-5_8G-40CH-Diversity-FPV-Goggles-5-Inch-800480-Video-Headset-HD-DVR-Build-in-Battery-p-1180354.html?p=6L1818635832201406F2&utm_content=wangyue&utm_campaign=ArxangelRC
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Zhiyun Crane Gimbal: https://goo.gl/7pZBCy / http://shrsl.com/j3qm
FeiYu Tech Wearable Gimbal: https://goo.gl/EG8bKN
FireFly 6S camera: https://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_239152.html?lkid=10940516
SJ7 Star action camera: http://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_482190.html?lkid=10814004
FireFly 8S camera: https://www.banggood.com/Hawkeye-Firefly-8S-4K-90-Degree-FOV-HD-Visual-Angle-WIFI-FPV-Sports-Camera-No-Distortion-Version-p-1184378.html?p=6L1818635832201406F2&utm_content=tanghao&utm_campaign=ArxangelRC
RunCam 2: https://www.banggood.com/RunCam-2-RunCam2-HD-1080P-120-Degree-Wide-Angle-WiFi-FPV-Camera-p-1017010.html?p=6L1818635832201406F2&utm_content=tanghao&utm_campaign=ArxangelRC
RunCam HD
Very good review. Could do some even more detailed when you feel some build is very good, say, for beginners, occasionally.
Nice little review…Makes you wonder how they got the Tailplane incedence so badly wrong though..?
I agree about Autolaunch on a Maiden, it really does make sense doesnt it..?
Hey great video again. Lotsa effort. Haha at first i saw the title im like why would you want to test a MFD in the crosswind. for fun…. hahaa
So I flipped the switch to manual mode and prepared for the end of the world. That is too funny.
Great review. Wrong incidence on the horizontal tail surface is a very big no-no. This confirms what I have always suspected about this industry. These planes are not properly tested before production of the molds. This fact is mind boggling considering how expensive these molds are.
That sort of antenna placement would be ideal for a craft that doesn’t bank much and spends most of it’s time in one orientation. The L shape only has advantages if the craft regularly banks and can be in any orientation at any time
hey mate do u know what software platform to use for swarmed rc airplane flights.. i mean suppose 3 airplanes flying in pattern and landing in a coordinated way and doing a search operation and covering a large area as a swarm for good quick work … i need to do all through one single ground station controller… so just 1 radio and a p.c..
I love your videos! You have an awesome sense of humor.
I came real close to buying this plane but, I think I would be happier with the MTD as I fly LR and prefer to fly with goggles. Also, this plane is huge!
I currently fly FX61s and Z84s for LR but I need something that isn’t so loud. Thanks for the thorough review!
Looks very nice. shame they could not get the tail incidence right. can’t really quantify the stall characteristics, or efficiency until that is right, followed by optimal CG placement for the intended use. thanks for the great review!
About stall, if you don`t disable it on purpose, Arduplane has a so-called “anti stall feature ” by default. It doesn’t allow the plane to pitch up more bellow the minimum speed ( value also configurable ). So, if you set it up correctly ( by the way, default is working ok enough ), basically you can`t stall a plane, or a wing. Did it myself with my AR wing, full elevon up, throttle stop, speed dropped to 18-20kmh, but that`s it, never stalled.
I suggest servo mid parameter of the elevator a bit up, this should take care of the behavior in Manual/Stabilize, in old days this was called “trim” 🙂 might be worth it to move CG aft a bit 😉
Arx
Thanks for the review.
Have you get de Volantex Ranger 2400 yet?
Nicola, this looks a superb plane, you have built it up nice
Hope all is well. I have to disagree with your thoughts about the Crosswind. Although the tail may not be perfect….I own two and both have given me dozens of flawless impressive missions. I don’t think a determination ever exists to engineer foam FPV aircraft based on modern technology and test results. To obtain premium flight characteristics. At the end of the day they are inexpensive, low quality models…with no expectation of any life longevity. Off the subject I wanted to write to you about the Eagletree Systems Eagle Eyes FPV unit. As you know they are sold as to provide frequency diversity and serve as an FPV Vector antenna tracker. I have worked since October 2017 to find one that works…and have been unable to do so. I own several and have many Vector units. I have never seen one that actually works. I would be eternally grateful if you knew of someone or somewhere that a working Eagle Eyes based antenna tracker exists. Great review by the way…as always.
Another great build [as usual] ArxanglrRC,. Seems to have very good and stable handling characteristics. Your contributions to the RC Hobby is immense. I see that you seem to be located in Sophia Bulgaria according to your GPS OSD coordinates, if i’m correct.
Greetings from Florida USA.
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Great video! I was definitely wanting one of these, but probably should maiden my MTD first. Thanks for the info and I’ll wait until the fix comes out…
As you are writing it’s a mapping plane but fly without camera for mapping, I have a question for you 😉 How a camera could be trigger by autopilot with omnibus F4 ? Pixhawk have advantage with relay pin but omnibus f4 does not have, what do you suggest ?