Happymodel Sailfly-X

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Amazing little 3S quad, and it's just under 80€. Surprised

Even better, it is compatible with FrSky EU-LBT.
Doesn't have HD recording, but it flies really awesome. Smile

It will be available in about a month, another one for the wishlist. Laughing

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Not only the performance of this cheap little quad is impressive, the sound is very nice too.
It doesn't have the nasty highpitched scream as usual for this size quad.
Can hear the sound during the testflight near the end of the video. Happymodel Sailfly-X 139183

Also nice to see it flies pretty well on 2S, cause those batteries are cheaper then 3S.
It's only a few euros difference, but it quickly adds up when buying more batteries.

It will be available from the 20th next month. Happymodel Sailfly-X 590662

Just saw on Banggood they changed notice-by-mail to pre-order, which I might do. Smile

Or should I wait for the HD version... ,though that will probably cost more then this one. scratch

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It flies really good Surprised

Subject: Re: Happymodel Sailfly-X Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:16 am

Does seem to fly nice but that frame seems very weak,maybe it`s not
can`t tell till it`s had a few bangs.

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muckyman wrote:: Does seem to fly nice but that frame seems very weak,maybe it`s not
can`t tell till it`s had a few bangs.

This quad is very light, the risk of breaking the frame in a crash is lower than with a large quad.
I'm more worried about the small motors, they seem a bit fragile.
But parts for these small quads are quite cheap, so it won't hurt too much if it breaks.

Happymodel Sailfly-X 139183

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Almost pre ordered this one, but now I'm glad I waited a bit. Smile

It flies really good, but according to Kabab the quality of the FC and motors is very poor.
On the other hand maybe Kabab is being as critical as possible to crack on Happymodel for ripping off his Toothpick design. Wink

Subject: Re: Happymodel Sailfly-X Sun May 26, 2019 12:45 pm

Quote :: maybe Kabab is being as critical as possible to crack on Happymodel for ripping off his Toothpick design

Yeah ! i wouldn`t be too pleased with them either but
it seems to happen to everyone in the drone business
it seems.

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Happymodel could at least give Kabab some credit for the design and effort, and name it Happymodel Kababfly.

cool

Subject: Re: Happymodel Sailfly-X Mon May 27, 2019 3:23 pm

Uow about "kebab removal toothpick" ? rolf

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