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.
Posted by: Ian | May 21, 2017
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 14 – add1ct3dd to Hype
Posted by: Ian | May 14, 2017
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 13 – Calling in the Big Guns
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
Posted by: Ian | March 31, 2017
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 12 – Who let the dogs out
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
Posted by: Ian | March 7, 2017
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 11b – The Power of the Dark Side
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/
Posted by: Ian | February 27, 2017
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 11 – The Power of the Dark Side
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/
Posted by: Ian | February 19, 2017
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 10 – Totally Philfy
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/
Posted by: Ian | February 1, 2017
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 9 – The Little Pilot That Could
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
Posted by: Ian | January 23, 2017
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 8 – Giant Killer
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
Posted by: Ian | January 17, 2017
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 7 – Cat Herding
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
Posted by: Ian | December 20, 2016
The Hype Train Podcast – Episode 6 – No Countdown without a Go
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
