The Hype Train Podcast

Episode 14 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! My guest today is Matthew Evans who is a UK drone racer with numerous wins under his belt as well as running a successful drone blog http://www.matthew-evans.info. Additionally he’s just been invited to compete in the DRL in America.  Tune in have a listen. Hype Train Podcast – Episode 14

Episode 13 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! Back on the show for his second appearance is none other than the “Giant Killer” himself FPVDoug aka Michael Douglas.  We go over a whole bunch of recent hype and whether the light trend is worth doing.  Tune in have a listen. This episode is sponsored by http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz & http://www.raceflight.net- make sure you listen to the advert for a exclusive discount offers! Show Notes: Hyperion G7 lipos HV Graphene – http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/shop/lipo-batteries-charger/hyperion-g7-4s-1400mah-si-graphene-hvli-90cmax-435 JB TLDR : GoPro video settings 2.7k 400iso – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R034Fz1VR_M Larger motors coming 2407 – https://www.getfastdrones.com/products/efaw-2407r-2200kv Upcoming DRL machine – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFJ4kVlSVe8 Hype Train Podcast – Episode 13

Episode 12 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! Back with my co-host #SteveFPV we recap the Levin and RX National events. We also bring in a guest Gareth ‘Nougat’ Russell who has been putting together an Auckland flight club. We get the details on what this means for NZ racing.  Tune in have a listen. This episode is sponsored by http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz & http://www.raceflight.net- make sure you listen to the advert for a exclusive discount offers! Show Notes: Rotorcross Events – http://www.rotorcross.co.nz Flight Club – http://www.flightclub.co.nz Foxeer Box – http://www.banggood.com/FOXEER-Box-4K-CMOS-FOV-155-Degree-Micro-Bluetooth-WiFi-Camera-Mini-FPV-Sport-Action-Cam-p-1136301.html Runcam 3 – http://www.banggood.com/RunCam-3-64G-HD-1080p60fps-NTSCPAL-155-Degree-Wide-Angle-WiFi-FPV-Camera-p-1127476.html?rmmds=search Swift Mini – http://www.banggood.com/Runcam-Swift-Mini-130-Degree-2_5mm-Micro-FPV-Camera-PALNTSC-OrangeBlack-2222mm-p-1127889.html?rmmds=search Foxeer Monster v2 – http://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Monster-V2-1200TVL-CMOS-PAL-NTSC-FPV-Camera-with-OSD-and-Audio-p-1132704.html?rmmds=search Levin Race Event (Follow footage) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQhO9a9WSQM Levin Race Footage – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz3VrE2WFeM Geraldine RX Nationals – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhSjvbchhmo Hype Train Podcast – Episode 12

Re-publish with fixed audio. Episode 11 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! We’ve got Jacko back to talk maximum NZ brolaw. We also have the supreme leader himself Jonathan Shorer – the president of MFNZ. We take a trip back to talk about diesel motors in planes!?! along with the upcoming Levin event. We also bust myths on what the MFNZ actually does for the hobby. Tune in have a listen. This episode is sponsored by http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz & http://www.raceflight.net- make sure you listen to the advert for a exclusive discount offers! Show Notes: Rotorcross Events – http://www.rotorcross.co.nz Model Flying New Zealand – http://www.modelflyingnz.org/ Levin Race Track – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqaaACbmmYs FAI – http://www.fai.org/ Hype Train Podcast – Episode 11b

Episode 11 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! We’ve got Jacko back to talk maximum NZ brolaw. We also have the supreme leader himself Jonathan Shorer – the president of MFNZ. We take a trip back to talk about diesel motors in planes!?! along with the upcoming Levin event. We also bust myths on what the MFNZ actually does for the hobby. Tune in have a listen. This episode is sponsored by http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz & http://www.raceflight.net- make sure you listen to the advert for a exclusive discount offers! Show Notes: Rotorcross Events – http://www.rotorcross.co.nz Model Flying New Zealand – http://www.modelflyingnz.org/ Levin Race Track – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqaaACbmmYs FAI – http://www.fai.org/ Hype Train Podcast – Episode 11

Episode 10 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! Another special guest and he’s the first from the South Island of New Zealand it’s @PhilfyFPV. We discuss the different setups for Acro vs Race as well as what went down at Te Papa. Tune in have a listen. This episode is sponsored by http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz & http://www.raceflight.net- make sure you listen to the advert for a exclusive discount offers! Show Notes: Rotorcross Events – http://www.rotorcross.co.nz 130 QQX – http://www.banggood.com/Realacc-QQX-130-130mm-Carbon-Fiber-Frame-Kit-with-PDB-for-Multirotor-p-1119827.html Doinker Motors – http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/search/dys-1104-7500kv-motor Doinker Battery – http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/search/bonka-3s-500mah-80c-lihv RaceFlight Revolt – https://raceflight.net/shop/ RaceFlight Beta – https://raceflight.net/rf1beta/ Hype Train Podcast – Episode 10

Episode 9 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! We’ve secured the man the myth the legend #RCFREAKO aka Scott Taylor. He shares the crashing genes of Shaun Taylor but that’s about it! He’s a Team New Zealand pilot and in this podcast along with co-host SteveFPV we broscience the shit out of everything! Tune in have a listen. This episode is sponsored by http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz – make sure you listen to the advert for a special listener offer! Show notes: Doinker – http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1676674 Reptile S800 Sky Shadow – http://www.banggood.com/Reptile-S800-SKY-SHADOW-820mm-FPV-EPP-Flying-Wing-RC-Airplane-PNP-With-FPV-System-p-1108534.html Taranis Gimbals – https://oscarliang.com/frsky-m9-hall-gimbal-taranis-upgrade/ Runcam Eagle – https://oscarliang.com/runcam-eagle-fpv-camera/ Azure Power Props – https://attofpv.wordpress.com/2017/01/29/azure-power-5045-thrust-tests-and-first-flights/ Tiny wh00p PH2.0 – http://micro-motor-warehouse.com/collections/connectors Tiny wh00p madness – https://www.instagram.com/p/BPqUE_3Dh1p Hype Train Podcast – Episode 9  

Episode 8 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! We have the giant killer himself Michael Douglas on board. He is an FPV racer from Wellington who has risen up to be one of the fastest pilots in New Zealand. Myself and SteveFPV quake in our boots as we dig deeper in to his story. Show notes: Prop test – https://fpvdoug.wordpress.com/2017/01/08/propeller-speed-testing/ WMAC – http://wmac.org.nz/ Te Papa Race – https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/whats-on/events/bug-lab-drone-racing Hype Train Podcast – Episode 8

Episode 7 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! We have none other than the head honcho, the Boss man himself Matt Wellington the director of Rotorcross NZ. And Jacko. Show notes: MFNZ Nats – http://modelflyingnz.org/nats/ Rambo Wh00p – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8lj4PZmI44&t=123s Rambo Wh00p NZ – http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/shop/micro-quads/f3-pro-rambo-whoop TBS RaceTracker – http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/tbs-racetracker TBS 3D Printed Protector – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1590392174558523/permalink/1799825426948529/?sale_post_id=1799825426948529 TX03 72chan VTX – http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-TX03-Super-Mini-025mW50mW200mW-Switchable-AIO-5_8G-72CH-VTX-600TVL-13-Cmos-FPV-Camera-p-1104884.html?rmmds=search Hamilton Rotorcross – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_rG-XP5WxM Te Papa Race – https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/whats-on/events/bug-lab-drone-racing Hype Train Podcast – Episode 7  

Episode 6 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! Back again with SteveFPV and Jacko talking smack and even a bit of Street Fighter. Tune in and have a listen. Show notes: Taupo Race Day – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyrTewH8tzI TrueRC Antenna – http://www.truerc.ca/shop/antennas/5-8ghz/axii-5-8 Rambo Wh00p – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8lj4PZmI44&t=123s Rambo Wh00p NZ – http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/shop/micro-quads/f3-pro-rambo-whoop QX95 – http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Tiny-QX95-95mm-Micro-FPV-LED-Racing-Quadcopter-Based-On-F3-EVO-Brushed-Flight-Controller-p-1085818.html TX03 72chan VTX – http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-TX03-Super-Mini-025mW50mW200mW-Switchable-AIO-5_8G-72CH-VTX-600TVL-13-Cmos-FPV-Camera-p-1104884.html?rmmds=search Mini Hitman Wing – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1787391734881958/ Hype Train Podcast – Episode 6  

Episode 5 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! It’s been a while but myself and SteveFPV are back for another episode talking about some new gear and Race hype. Tune in and have a listen. Show notes: The Video I talk about going around the test track – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibDP6_q9XHg Carbine XL Frame – http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/shop/mini-quad-frames/qj-top-secret Racekraft 5051s – http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/shop/hqprops/racekraft-5051-tri-blade-4-pack Revolt FC – http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/search/raceflight-revolt-f4-flight-controller Propwashed review – http://www.propwashed.com/racekraft-5051-prop-review/ GoPro Lens – https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Replace-Lens-170-Degree-Wide-Angle-for-Gopro-Hero-3-2-1-SJ4000-Camera/32711127871.html?shortkey=jE7zUvyA&addresstype=600&detailNewVersion=&categoryId=200003826   Hype Train Podcast – Episode 5

Episode 4 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! Back once again with Jackomeister! Talking about the #DroneWorlds event in Hawaii and some Hype thrown in as well. Tune in and have a listen. Show notes: Drone Worlds http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/shop/fpv-gear/tbs-racetracker/ http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/shop/fpv-gear/unify-pro-5g8-hv-race-sma/ http://www.quadjunkie.co.nz/shop/fpv-gear/tbs-triumph-antennas/ Episode: Hype Train Podcast – Episode 4

Episode 3 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! Back once again with SteveFPV and Jackomeister for a 3 way! Talking up a storm about the latest in ESC hype as well as VTX hype. Tune in and have a listen. Show notes: http://blog.dronetrest.com/what-is-blheli_s-and-why-is-it-better/ RaceFlight and MultiShot – New FC ESC Firmware How to choose Video Transmitter for FPV Mini Quad   Episode: Hype Train Podcast – Episode 3

Episode 2 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! Talking with Chris Jackson about various aerodynamic/frame tech along with motors and some extra rambling. Tune in and have a listen. Show notes: http://droneinsider.org/the-aerodynamics-of-multirotors/ http://dexmodels.com/dex-dyno/ https://www.facebook.com/BoksQuad/ Episode: Hype Train Podcast – Episode 2

Episode 1 of the Hype Train Podcast is here! Talking with our first guest Stephan Knapp aka SteveFPV about some powerful hype products. Tune in and have a listen. Hype Train Podcast – Episode 1