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An inexpensive quadcopter can turn a child into a happy child if given to him. The Pilotage UFO 6-axis quadrocopter can become such a gift option. He is not enough stars from heaven, but as a toy it will be an excellent acquisition if you consider it in more detail and pay attention to the technical characteristics and features of the device.
The average size of the quadcopter plays into the hands of its owner, however, the lightweight structure, quickly lifted into the air by the collector electric motors, is blown away by the wind. There is a simple explanation for this. The flying model has a lightweight plastic body.
The appearance is quite presentable. The body of the Pilotage UFO 6-axis quadcopter is made in black. Its upper part has the manufacturer's brand inscription. The perimeter axle protection is built into the model body and is not removable. Also useful are the LEDs used in the design necessary for piloting. The chassis are fixed, positioned directly under the engines and made of the same plastic.
The device receives control from 5-channel equipment. Its stabilization system is based on the use of a 6-axis gyroscope. High-quality firmware allows you to use it to the maximum. The device not only actively moves in space, but, if necessary, performs 3D flips along all axes.
Despite the presence of a camera, the Pilotage UFO 6-axis quadrocopter is not intended for FPV flights. Her abilities are sufficient for capturing video and taking photos.Since the camera is built-in, it will not be possible to replace it, but it can be used not only for its intended purpose. A slot for a microSD memory card and a USB cable transform the device into a card reader with a flick of the hand.
A little bit of everything is included with the Pilotage UFO 6-axis quadcopter. The small quadcopter is complemented by a small lithium-polymer battery, the capacity of which is enough for 7-8 minutes of flight. In addition to the main propellers already installed on the ready-to-fly out of the box model, there is a spare set of blades needed in case of repair. There is also a charger that connects directly to the battery.
The equipment included in the kit is powered by a set of ordinary batteries, which, alas, are not included in the kit. In addition to everything, there is a memory card for recording multimedia files.
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Today we are reviewing the Pilotage UFO 6-axis RC15771 quadrocopter. I have had this wonderful thing for 3 months already, I want to share with you my positive impressions that have accumulated during this time. Unfortunately, I did not shoot the unpacking process, one might say that at that moment I was already mentally flying on it in the yard, fulfilling my cherished childhood dream, and completely forgot about filming. This miracle of technology is controlled from a convenient and (most importantly) understandable control panel via a radio channel; for people far from technology, there is a detailed instruction in the kit, which is easy to figure out after 2-3 attempts to take off. Opinions differ on the time and range of flight on a single battery charge, in any case they depend on many external factors and very often do not coincide with those stated in the characteristics. In a nutshell: I have long dreamed of a quadrocopter and the dream has come true. For a detailed review and video about the flight of the Pilotage UFO 6-axis RC15771, see below.
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Basic quadcopter problems and how to fix them
Like any other complex technical device with a large number of mechanical parts subject to constant stress, quadrocopters sometimes tend to break down.
So that you, at the very first breakdown of the quadrocopter, which can be completely eliminated on your own, do not lose your head and do not rush to the repair point, we have prepared this selection, in which you will find the main problems of quadrocopters, as well as the ways in which they can be eliminate.
Basic quadcopter problems and how to fix them
1. There is no communication between the transmitter and the quadcopter.Most likely the throttle stick is not at the minimum position. Install it all the way towards you and do not touch it until the initialization of the quadcopter is complete.
2. The indicator on the transmitter has gone out and / or does not light up. This means that the batteries are completely discharged and need to be replaced with new ones.
3. The stabilization system of the quadcopter is working poorly or incorrectly. Most likely, the initial settings were incorrectly initialized. Land the quadcopter on a flat surface and wait for a while, then take off again. Also, the low voltage from the discharging battery affects the poor performance of the stabilization of the quadcopter.
Basic quadcopter problems and how to fix them
4. When flying a quadcopter or starting engines, there are extraneous noise and vibration. Most likely there is damage to the housing or propellers.
5. The quadcopter cannot leave the ground and take off. This situation occurs when the propellers or the motor are installed incorrectly. Check the markings for each of them carefully and compare with the diagram provided in the owner's manual of your quadcopter model.
6. Rendered the engine. Check the wires to the motor and contacts. If everything is in order with them, then the engine has burned out and must be replaced with a new one. Also, the problem can be more complex and lurk in the cruise control and flight control. They should also be checked and, if necessary, replaced.
7. After the aircraft crashes, the shaft of one or more motors rotates with a grinding noise and excessive force. Gently push the motor shaft a, then pull it towards you. In the event that it continues to work incorrectly, the entire motor will have to be replaced.
8. After an unsuccessful landing or encountering an obstacle, the beams are shifted. Most likely, your model of a quadcopter is equipped with a shock-absorbing structure and you should move the beams to their original position with your hands, after which you need to press the corresponding latches.
Basic quadcopter problems and how to fix them
9. It is impossible to perform complex figures in the air, in particular, somersaults. You should most likely turn on expert mode. Also check the battery level - the quadcopter may simply not have enough power.
10. The quadcopter is too sensitive to commands from the remote control, which is why the flight is sharp and the control is not comfortable. Here, on the contrary, you lack control experience, and the expert mode should be changed to another one with a lower control sensitivity.
11. During the flight, the quadcopter is constantly drifting to one side. This problem clearly indicates incorrect calibration. Place the quadcopter on a table or any other flat surface and place a lining of several sheets of paper or thin cardboard under the beam towards which the quadcopter is deflected in flight. After the calibration is done again, the problem should disappear.
12. The video quality from the quadcopter is poor. Firstly, choose quadrocopter models with good modern optics, and secondly, use high-quality memory cards from well-known manufacturers.
What does a quadrocopter offer for novice pilots, how does it behave in the air and what does the ground look like from a bird's eye view? I find out in practice how good a lightweight four-rotor drone with a camera from Pilotage is.
Manufacturer: Pilotage;
Box - a case with a plastic handle and a cradle, into which the quadcopter body is recessed.The aircraft is pulled to the base by two wires and sits tightly in place. The model already has a camera and a microSD card on board.
A control panel, a 500 mAh lithium polymer battery and a box with an adapter for charging the battery from a 220V network are fixed nearby. A set of spare propellers with gears, USB cable, screwdriver and instruction manual are hidden under a plastic insert at the bottom of the box.
The propellers are paired - two front, two rear, but for some reason there is only one black among them. The manual has been translated into Russian and English.
Four AA batteries required for the transmitter to operate are not included in the package; you will have to purchase them yourself.
Pilotage RC15771 6 Axis UFO is a four-rotor drone built on a plastic frame. The construction is quite simple. Conventionally, I will single out the supporting base - the crosspiece to which the engines, the flight controller board, other electronics and the molded plastic part that covers the electronic guts of the drone and the surrounding propellers are attached - the fuselage, on which the Pilotage UFO 6 Axis Gyro inscription flaunts.
Expensive drones are equipped with separate chassis that absorb the loads arising during landing, and here the engine blades are fixed directly above the supports. Symmetrical positioning and synchronism are very important for their normal operation, so that the frame is rigid and not prone to deformation is a good sign.
But the protection of the screws and the case, on the contrary, is flexible and resilient. It may seem that it is unable to fulfill its function, but these properties, on the contrary, make it more effective, allow it to damp shocks and not break.
Many decorative elements are molded from the plastic of the fuselage, but they also have a functional purpose - it is easy to determine by the protrusions on the protection where the Pilotage UFO has a "nose". The second sure sign is the color of the screws (white in front) and the LED between them. Eight more bulbs, which make it easier to visually detect the device, are located at the bottom. Only four white diodes on the central part of the case are controlled from the remote control. The lights on the beams of the quadcopter do not turn off.
A hazard warning is printed on the propeller blades. They are fastened with screws.
By flipping the RC model over, it is easy to see the onboard camera suspension. The manufacturer does not disclose its characteristics, but I will try to find out them in the future.
At first glance, the tilt angle of the eyepiece seems to be adjustable, but in fact, if it can be changed, then only by disassembling the camera body. There is a slot for a microSD card on the side. It is occupied by a 4 GB No-name memory made in Taiwan. Its speed is not high, but the volume is more than sufficient for a quadrocopter of this class.
A battery block is fixed in the gap between the camera and the body. On the sides of it are four screws, getting rid of which, you can access the electronics.
Since the time when drones came under the requirements for state registration of aircraft, such a parameter as the weight of the drone has become very important. Fortunately, the Pilotage 6 Axis UFO is far from the statutory 250 grams, it weighs only 120 and can be flown without any permits.
The part numbers of the model components are listed in the instructions, which allows you to easily select a replacement in the event of a breakdown. For experienced modelers, this information will help them see directions for modifying the platform.
The pros are unlikely to learn something new from this section of the review, but for the sake of those whose needs this product is focused on - beginners in piloting, it is still worth talking about the main functions of the transmitter.
The center trigger turns on the remote. The flight of the model is controlled by two sticks. The left hand controls pitch and yaw, the right hand controls roll and pitch. In addition to them, there are four sliders that will be needed to compensate for the tilt and stabilize the device.
To the right of the screen are the flight mode buttons. The top one activates "somersault", a trick that looks great from the side, while the bottom one is responsible for a more important parameter.In the instructions, it is indicated as full / compressed costs. In fact, you have to choose between the safe mode, in which the quadrocopter "steers" the novice pilot, and more maneuverable - in it the model does not level itself, and it is very easy to overturn it, but it is in this mode that people fly, for example, in drone races.
To the left of the screen is the onboard camera control. Two more buttons - take a photo and activate video recording. The switches under the index fingers are used to activate the flip and control the backlight. The transmitter is made in China from plastic in the best traditions - something rattles loudly inside.
The thin instruction contains just a gigantic list of warnings - after reading half of the 60-plus points, you start thinking about how to return the hellish typewriter back to the store.
Of course this is a joke, how can you give up the joy of flying? And there are not many really important items on the list.
Before launching, you need to make sure that the landing pad is of sufficient size (the instruction recommends a square of 8 by 8 meters), and the wind speed does not exceed 3 meters per second. If you haven't guessed yet, the model is not suitable for indoor use, except perhaps for a sports or other spacious hall with a high ceiling.
The procedure for taking off is detailed in the instructions. The algorithm is as follows: turn on the transmitter, then move the throttle lever from the uppermost to the lower position, connect the battery to the model. At this point, she calibrates the gyroscope, so it is important that the quadcopter is on level ground.
Pilotage 6 Axis UFO with a slight buzz unscrews the screws and smoothly lifts off the ground, takes it to the right and hangs on the branches of the nearest bush. This is how my acquaintance with the device begins. According to a similar scenario, it will develop in 99% of novice pilots.
Whatever one may say, ideally, for fruitful learning, an open flat area with an area of at least the size of a yard "box" is required. Otherwise, most of the time allotted for flights, you will have to shoot the model through the ravines or shoot from the trees.
Fortunately, the quadrocopter survives falls without serious damage, scratches on the gloss of the fuselage do not count.
The second climb is not much different from the first. On the third, I remember about the correction sliders and use them to reduce the right roll. The quadcopter becomes noticeably more stable. True, it is worth a little getting used to and raising the model higher, a side wind comes into play. Almost invisible on the ground, at a height of five to six meters, it has a tangible effect on the model. An emergency landing follows again.
The light weight and large fuselage area reduce the Pilotage 6 Axis UFO's wind resistance. In search of the characteristics of the on-board camera, I stumble upon the advice on the net to remove the protection and replace it with a small dome over the microcircuits from the bottom of a plastic bottle. I readily believe that this will have a positive effect on the aerodynamic characteristics of the quadrocopter, but this is clearly not something that should be recommended to novice pilots.
For retesting, I choose a slightly spacious site and calm weather. This time the quadrocopter obeys control better. To test it, it turns out to be a light, restive machine, striving to soar as high as possible and disappear from sight with every careless movement of the left stick.
The only discomforting feature of the Pilotage 6 Axis UFO's control that forces you to constantly vary the thrust, is that the quadcopter is not very confident in holding the altitude. Another inconvenience is the lack of a full-fledged chassis - when planting in the field, tall grass stalks block the propeller blades.
In the absence of an objective criterion, I will introduce a conditional scale of the difficulty of controlling a quadrocopter, on which 0 corresponds to a balloon filled with helium on a string, number 5 - a radio-controlled helicopter from GTA Vice City, and 10 - an improvised rocket plane from the Kerbal Space Program entering orbit. On it, the Pilotage 6 Axis UFO will be located somewhere in the region of the third position.
Alas, the weather conditions in central Russia this summer are not encouraging, and the two weeks allotted for testing took at most several days with acceptable flight conditions. For a full-fledged mastering of the model, this turned out to be frankly not enough, but I can say with confidence that even without experience you can make a couple of circles over the launch pad after 10-15 minutes in the air. Speaking of flight time.
The kit comes with a 500 mAh lithium polymer battery. Not that many by the standards of modern electronics.
Let's turn to the instructions again. She does not recommend leaving the battery connected to the adapter for longer than necessary and charging it immediately after landing without letting the battery cool down. This is a reasonable remark, because most of the model batteries do not have built-in protection, but the reasons for the ban on the use of rechargeable batteries in the transmitter remain not entirely clear.
Pilotage 6 Axis UFO has an expected flight time of 7 minutes and is on average. At maximum speed, the motors discharge the battery in 4 minutes 20 seconds, but their lift is such that they run half the speed at half speed most of the time. The operation of the camera and the backlight LEDs do not have a decisive influence on the flight time.
The drone does not warn about the end of the flight in advance, it turns off the propellers and smoothly falls to the ground at idle speed. The same happens when the signal is lost.
It took about 70 minutes to charge the battery from the supplied 4.3V, 800mA adapter. Thus, you cannot do without additional batteries.
The exact parameters of the camera are not indicated even in the spare parts catalogs. In any case, against the background of modern smartphones, they would look pale. The camera shoots in AVI format and a resolution of 640 x 480, which corresponds to 0.3 megapixels. There is no stabilizer.
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It is not difficult to form an idea of the quality of the picture by example, of course, there can be no question of cinematography, but you would not expect more from such a baby. As for the photos, they are stored on the memory card in JPEG.
The images are oversized to 1280 x 960 with an average size of 520 KB and don't look very good. Those shortcomings that are not noticeable in dynamics to the untrained eye, manifest themselves in photographs in all their "glory". The files created on the SD card date from 2008. Shooting is activated from the control panel, a small icon signals this on the transmitter screen. The camera does not support taking a photo while recording a video.
The Pilotage 6 Axis UFO is a lot of fun to operate. This is an entry-level quadcopter well suited for getting the skills to fly a large model. With a sturdy frame, propeller guards and spare blades included, the Pilotage 6 Axis UFO will last a long time.
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Alas, the on-board camera is mediocre and I would gladly trade it for a couple of spare batteries included. The need for them is felt acutely, even if there is an outlet nearby, after a seven-minute flight it will take more than an hour to wait for the battery to be charged.
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