Tarot TL130 mini racing quadcopter from Foxtech FPV
The Tarot 130 miniquad from FoxTech FPV was super-easy to get flying – I just plugged in a FrSky XSR receiver, bound it up and flew. Not too much to grizzle about in respect to the build or quality of components either.
Pros:
– quick to get flying — about 5 minutes from box to sky
– tough carbon frame
– preconfigured and tuned Naze32 flight controller
– SBus or CPPM capable
– not as proprietary as the DYS or Walkera offerings
– flies very nicely
Cons:
– standoff blocks access to the USB connection on the Naze
– some screws were loose out of the box (check them all!)
– the 3020 props are very weak and break easily (buy heaps!)
Watch for some flight video coming shortly.
Disclosure:
This product was sent for review by FoxtechFPV. They have also offered RCModelReview viewers a 5% discount on the listed price if you use the coupon code SKY701 up until November 2016. I was offered a commission on sales but declined it because it is my policy never to accept commissions, affiliate schemes or other “kickbacks” related to my reviews. However, if you want to enjoy the discount – go for it.
Product link:
https://www.foxtechfpv.com/tarot-130-fpv-racing-quadcopter-combo-tl130h1.html
Right, the sticker is there to keep water out while washing the water
soluble flux off the board after it’s been wave soldered. That’s not to say
it was wave soldered, but the piezo beeper manufacturer puts them on before
they are sent out. No biggie, just peel it off. Or leave it on of it’s too
loud without it ;o) All the units I’ve ever come across have polarity
indications on the bottom of the beeper as well. Most are just piezo
speakers, with no drive circuitry inside, so polarity doesn’t matter,
unless the phase of the sound wave is of a concern.
the cap protects the beeper when the component is flow soldered and washed
off during pcb production. it can and should be removed.
The wash sticker is there to protect the Buzzer when the PCB is getting
it’s de-flux wash.
Tarot crap
Can i get the tarrot RTF? And where can i get it?
yes bruce it is a buzzer you remover sticker to enhance volume and remove
chienglish writing lol
Just bought one from GearBest for $145. I shopped around for something
comparative and you just cant beat this little guy. Thx Bruce, I would not
even have considered something with the Tarot name (too sketchy chineseish)
had you not given it a thumbs up.
Hi Mr.Bruce, could you please clarify?
Can we connect a D4R-II to this as it is or do we need to buy any extra
cable? Im asking this because I also watched another review of this
miniquad on Travisgrindal channel and I think he was saing that he wasn’t
sure about how to connect a CPPM receiver on this.
Thank you for all your videos, I love this channel
Has anyone an idea how to use this quad with a Walkera Devo 7??? I dont
want to buy a new radio because of the sbus!!!
How accessible is the VTX antenna and what for connector does it use if
any?
Bruce! You’ve always the solution to woes lol. I tried out a Hermit 145
recently and was disappointed with its feeble construction. The screws
holding the motors down shake loose very easy (as in in mid-flight). I was
having trust issues with manufacturers being able to make BNFs or RTFs
brushless under 150 well enough, until I saw this video. Thanks, mate, off
to hunt down the Tarot.
Hi Bruce…
Next purchase i think…If i use XSR frsky rx to get sbus will i have to
upgrde my old X9d taranis (not plus)to latest edition and if so will all my
old rx still work or do they all need re flashing…?
Good review really fired me up for a mini to add to fleet.
Just bought one, didn’t see the 5% coupon until now! Bah! Bummer, still a
great deal though!
Hi Bruce, Great review! We will have to send you our new Atom V2.
Unfortunately both this model and the DYS micro are using blatant clones of
our motors and props 🙁 (RX1104 and RX3020)
finally,i found the indoor micro drone,good job men thanks !
does anyone have these Tarot-TL300G5-6A-2-3S-BLHeli-Brushless-ESC. Can you
flash them with BL heli suite and what settings did you use?