DarwinFPV just released this super cheap 7" long range quad. Includes everything but a receiver and battery for <$140.
https://pyrodrone.com/collections/new-pr...-range-bnf


Not sure about the quality or target market, but pretty crazy you can get a fully built 7" quad for that much. (Less than the Rekon 3   )

Includes:
280mm 5mm carbon fiber frame
2507 1800KV motors
F405 FC with barometer, blackbox (microSD), and Bluetooth
50A BLHeli_S ESC
800mW 5.8GHz VTX
Caddx Turbo Micro F2 Camera
M80 GPS
Buzzer/LED Board
Gemfan Flash 7040-3 Props
GoPro mount

Any takers?

it looks like the 6inch eachine tyro119, streched arms and the motors of the tyro129, it might be a cooperation product?

edit: the frame and motors are the same like the eachine tyro129

That can't be any good for $140, surely? The parts alone must come to more than that  They really must be bottom of the barrel components. I guess if anyone is prepared to risk losing $140 then they should just get one and send it, then hope they will get if back again

Seems like a nice cheap quad for long range suicide missions

(10-Jun-2021, 10:44 AM)kafie1980 Wrote: Seems like a nice cheap quad for long range suicide missions

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. If you lose it, you are only out about 160 dollars, but not the effort to build it. Why 160 ? because it does NOT include a receiver so add the cost of a long range receiver. But hey, if it doesn't fall apart or get lost on the first flight, then it might already be worth it. It wouldn't be as bad as losing a custom built craft. 

I think it might be worth consideration; I have added it to my PyroDrone "Wish" list.

(10-Jun-2021, 12:38 PM)iFly4rotors Wrote: Yeah, that's what I was thinking. If you lose it, you are only out about 160 dollars, but not the effort to build it. Why 160 ? because it does NOT include a receiver so add the cost of a long range receiver.

In that case make it at least $180 down the toilet  Because you will also need a cheap sacrificial LiPo / Li-ion as well 

you could save 20bucks by choose the tyro129 for the toilet xD

(10-Jun-2021, 04:03 PM)hugnosed_bat Wrote: you could save 20bucks  by choose the tyro129 for the toilet xD

I completely forgot about the tyro129! I doubt I'll be in the market for a cheap 7" anytime soon, but it would be interesting to see how they compare.

Yes, a comparison would be interesting. An edge for me {should I decide to buy something} is that the Darwin is available from PyroDrone, but I can only find the Tyro129 on Banggood and I just won't buy from them. Plus the Darwin is a little cheaper at $140 + $20 for a receiver = $160 verses the Tyro129 at $185. I don't count batteries since you have to buy those for either craft. Oh yeah, free shipping from PyroDrone.

At the moment, I have two 7 inchers in progress so that will likely be enough for a while.

Albert Kim just reviewed this offering:

(10-Jun-2021, 06:03 PM)iFly4rotors Wrote: Yes, a comparison would be interesting. An edge for me {should I decide to buy something} is that the Darwin is available from PyroDrone, but I can only find the Tyro129 on Banggood and I just won't buy from them. Plus the Darwin is a little cheaper at $140 + $20 for a receiver = $160 verses the Tyro129 at $185. I don't count batteries since you have to buy those for either craft. Oh yeah, free shipping from PyroDrone.

At the moment, I have two 7 inchers in progress so that will likely be enough for a while.

the tyro129 was 129$ originaly xD increased price xD a banggood scam xD
all tyros have the price written i the name; the tyro69 is 69$
https://www.eachine.com/Eachine-Tyro129-...-1528.html


the frame and the motors comes from eachine, frame and motors are the same as the tyro129 has. electronics seems different.

from where comes these 10amps more? xD


it is a pure tyro129 xD
the esc is rated differently, but its the same esc. sure this is cheating.

(10-Jun-2021, 12:38 PM)iFly4rotors Wrote: Yeah, that's what I was thinking. If you lose it, you are only out about 160 dollars

Well, except for your GoPro Hero 8....and your Marco Polo transmitter, and.....?

If you guys want to chip in and buy it....I'll fly it out as far as she will go just to see.

(11-Jun-2021, 01:03 AM)Krohsis Wrote: Well, except for your GoPro Hero 8....and your Marco Polo transmitter, and.....?

If you guys want to chip in and buy it....I'll fly it out as far as she will go just to see.

Hi Krohsis,

Well, you might know that I don't run either of those things; an action cam or Marco Polo. 

However, I did just buy a Runcam 5 Orange - 4K Action Camera... so I do plan on using that on my most reliable quad, but certainly not on a potential suicide run.  

Yeah, I never did get the Marco Polo. I just couldn't justify the cost. Thing is, if my quad crashes in the forest, high in a tree, in the thick Florida brush, or any body of water; it will just be gone...even knowing the precise location will not help as I would have no means to retrieve it anyway. So, I decided to use a buzzer and take my chances that I can get close enough to hear it and actually get my quad back.

I do find this Darwin 7 inch BNF interesting and intriguing. I don't think one could be built any cheaper. So, it might still be a decent option if someone wants a 7 inch rig. In fact, I would rather risk that for a high risk, sketchy run than my custom builds. So...who knows. 

I was speaking for myself, or most of my LR buds.  I do't believe that quad is worth the money.  But perhaps for the guy or gal who doesn't like to build or mess with BF, it might be worth it for them.  

Since the majority of LR qiad  people only go out 2 miles or less it may be worth a look for some.