I recently lost my favorite drone, the Flywoo Explorer LR4, which was a bummer, but I've already ordered the upgraded version. In the meantime, I've been enjoying flights with my Armattan Marmotte and HSKRC Freestyle 250. I also switched to plain black propellors, as the printed ones tend to shatter in cold crashes.

I'm really happy with the GoPro footage from my Marmotte flights. The Hypersmooth feature and ND16 filter give it a buttery smooth, cinematic look. I've been reviewing my flying history and can see significant improvements, especially since applying the cinematic preset. I'm gaining more confidence and flying closer to the ground, even with a few close calls.

I recently encountered another minor issue with my Flywoo Explorer drone. The buzzer got stuck on, and I had to improvise a fix with my car keys while traveling light. Despite this, I enjoyed a good flight, pushing the drone to around 750m away from home using just one omni-directional antenna.

The flight had its thrills, including a couple of moments where the video cut out. These hiccups are all part of the excitement of FPV flying, making each flight an adventure.

I finally got my drone off the ground! After some initial hiccups with the configuration, I was able to take it out for a spin. The wind was a bit strong, but the drone handled it well, reaching speeds of up to 40km/h into the wind and a thrilling 110km/h with a tailwind.

I made several upgrades to the standard model, including a Caddx Baby Turtle for better video quality and a Rush Tank Mini for improved long-range video transmission. With a CNHL Ministar 4s 850mAh battery, I got about 7.5 minutes of flight time, which I'm happy with considering the windy conditions. I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs on a calmer day.

I recently purchased the Flywoo Explorer drone, which is renowned for its quality despite a few issues. Unfortunately, my experience has been far from smooth, as the drone hasn't even taken to the skies yet.

I encountered a series of mishaps, from buying the wrong version to damaging components during soldering. Each setback led to more orders and weeks of waiting. However, I'm determined to get it flying, and I'm hopeful that the next attempt will be the charm.