Whale watching and cruising in a complete ocean bliss. -- https://www.instagram.com/blomting/ -- https://www.facebook.com/blomfpv Thank you to my sponsors for keeping my dreams of flying alive: - Flying Robot - https://flyingrobot.co/ - Team Blacksheep (TBS) - http://team-blacksheep.com/ - TMotor - http://www.rctigermotor.com/ - Dynogy Power batteries The best equipment I choose to fly with: - Echo-F Freestyle Frame || https://flyingrobot.co/ - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F40 II 2600kv Motors || https://goo.gl/LpcuqG - FlightOne Revolt Flight Controller || https://goo.gl/R6EGik - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - Foxeer Monster FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/0I0Oci - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene || https://goo.gl/gJ9UG2 - TBS Crossfire on Tx and micro Rx || https://goo.gl/hT2Uym - TrueRC X2Air patch on goggles || https://goo.gl/6enTGZ - TBS Jelloguard ND filter || https://goo.gl/2YLgJD - Nomojel under GoPro || https://goo.gl/NCaC6k - GoPro Hero 5 Session Location: Arniston, South Africa Song: Wardruna - Solringen

A long range flight, hitting a new record of 11.5 km at the furthest point in the valley. The best equipment I choose to fly with: - TBS Caipirinha 2 flying wing - TBS 2.4GHz FPV Ground Station - TBS 2.4GHz FPV VTx (800mW) - TBS Yagi directional antenna on ground station - TBS Crossfire Tx module w. Immortal T - TBS Micro Rx w. Immortal T - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx for video relay || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - Foxeer Monster FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/0I0Oci - TBS Jelloguard ND filter || https://goo.gl/2YLgJD - Nomojel under GoPro || https://goo.gl/NCaC6k - GoPro Hero 5 Session Music: by Clams Casino

A feeling of complete freedom... long range freestyle surfing. -- https://www.instagram.com/blom_fpv/ -- https://www.facebook.com/blomfpv Thank you to my sponsors for keeping my dreams of flying alive: - Flying Robot - https://flyingrobot.co/ - Team Blacksheep (TBS) - http://team-blacksheep.com/ - TMotor - http://www.rctigermotor.com/ - Dynogy Power batteries The best equipment I choose to fly with: - Echo-F Freestyle Frame || https://flyingrobot.co/ - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F40 II 2600kv Motors || https://goo.gl/LpcuqG - Betaflight F3 Flight Controller || https://goo.gl/EUISvo - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - Foxeer Monster FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/0I0Oci - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene || https://goo.gl/gJ9UG2 - TBS Crossfire on Tx and micro Rx || https://goo.gl/hT2Uym - TrueRC X2Air patch on goggles || https://goo.gl/6enTGZ - TBS Jelloguard ND filter || https://goo.gl/2YLgJD - Nomojel under GoPro || https://goo.gl/NCaC6k - GoPro Hero 5 Session Location: Arniston, South Africa Song: PHfat - Mac Hotel

Hardcore sand dune racing on a super windy day. Going out, building a sick track, ripping balls and having fun is how you become a better pilot. Thank you to my sponsors for keeping me in the air: - Flying Robot - Team Blacksheep - TMotor - Dinogy Batteries Setup Specifications: - EchoQuad Stretch Frame || https://flyingrobot.co/ - Betaflight F3 || https://goo.gl/X3QvBv - TMotor F40 Pro 2600kv Motors || https://goo.gl/EBa5l0 - TBS 25A Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/bNGRMX - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IA9ymH - TBS Triumph Antenna || https://goo.gl/EVm33X - TBS RP-SMA Pigtail || https://goo.gl/XH2p3D - Foxeer Monster FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/tpLkRx - FrSky X4R-SB Receiver || https://goo.gl/T1eYTe - 25cm Battery Strap

This is why I fly freestyle, to experience something from a different perspective, like you're in a dream. -- https://www.instagram.com/blom_fpv/ -- https://www.facebook.com/blomfpv The setup I choose to fly: - Echo-X Frame - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - Betaflight F3 Flight Controller || https://goo.gl/EUISvo - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - Foxeer Monster FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/0I0Oci - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session Thank you to my sponsors for keeping my dreams of flying alive: - Flying Robot - https://flyingrobot.co/ - Team Blacksheep (TBS) - http://team-blacksheep.com/ - TMotor - http://www.rctigermotor.com/ Location: Hermanus, South Africa Song: Dreams - Nuages

My DVR of the South Africa Drone Racing Nationals Finals race. It was a tough race and any of the finalists could have won. However, it was a dash of speed, a pinch of consistency and a whole lot of luck that pushed me into #1 position. The pilot that would have taken 1st place is Jack FPV from FPV Academy, he had a very unfortunate failsafe on the last gate right before the finish line... Next time Jack ;) (check out FPV Academy: https://goo.gl/HVbpDj) Thank you to my sponsors for keeping my dreams in the air: - Flying Robot - Team Blacksheep - TMotor Setup Specifications: - EchoQuad Stretch Frame || https://flyingrobot.co/ - Betaflight F3 || https://goo.gl/X3QvBv - TMotor F40 Pro 2600kv Motors || https://goo.gl/EBa5l0 - TBS 25A Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/bNGRMX - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IA9ymH - TBS Triumph Antenna || https://goo.gl/EVm33X - TBS RP-SMA Pigtail || https://goo.gl/XH2p3D - Foxeer Monster FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/tpLkRx - FrSky X4R-SB Receiver || https://goo.gl/T1eYTe - 25cm Battery Strap

Here is a full build video of the EchoQuad Stretch racing frame, I also go over the wiring and soldering of the Betaflight F3 flight controller and show all of the tips and tricks I've learned over the years to build a robust and reliable racing quad. The Echo-S Stretch frame is by far the best feeling quad that I've raced with, it's super stable in tight turns and extremely durable. Video Index: 00:20 - Frame Assembly 04:40 - Betaflight F3 Flight Controller Prep 10:10 - Mounting Betaflight F3 Flight Controller 12:38 - Mounting ESCs 13:50 - Soldering ESCs to Betaflight F3 15:55 - Fastening Standoffs 16:40 - Mounting Motors 17:02 - Comment on Motor Circlip Touching Frame 17:52 - Soldering Motors to ESCs 18:30 - FPV Setup | Prepping VTx 20:25 - FPV Setup | Wiring up VTx to Betaflight F3 23:05 - FPV Setup | Wiring up FPV Cam to Betaflight F3 24:35 - Receiver Prep & Wiring to Betaflight F3 27:30 - FPV Setup | Mounting VTx to Frame 30:18 - FPV Setup | Mounting FPV Cam to Frame 32:00 - Checking for Continuity & Voltage (How-To video: https://goo.gl/ORrAJ1) 32:40 - Connecting FPV Pod & Final Assembly 34:10 - Applying Battery Proecting Foam Pad Setup Specifications: - EchoQuad Stretch Frame || https://flyingrobot.co/ - Betaflight F3 || https://goo.gl/X3QvBv - TMotor F40 Pro 2600kv Motors || https://goo.gl/EBa5l0 - TBS 25A Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/bNGRMX - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IA9ymH - TBS Triumph Antenna || https://goo.gl/EVm33X - TBS RP-SMA Pigtail || https://goo.gl/XH2p3D - Foxeer Monster FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/tpLkRx - FrSky X4R-SB Receiver || https://goo.gl/T1eYTe - 25cm Battery Strap Tools & Accessories: - Good Quality Soldering Station - Cable Ties - Insulation Tape - Double Sided Tape - Side Cutters - Long Nose Pliers - Scissors - Helping Hands - Multimeter - Blue Lock Tight

We had some really fast paced racing at the first SA Drone Shootout, here are a few of my fastest laps (with a GoPro strapped on the noggin!). I didn't place on the podium, despite all my practice. A big part of this sport is learning from your failures, staring defeat in the face and coming back stronger. Thanks to everyone how made it happen, and thank you to my sponsors. - Flying Robot - TMotor - Dinogy LiPos - Team Black Sheep The setup I choose to fly: - Echo-S Stretch Frame - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F40 2600kv Motors || https://goo.gl/xtl1or - Betaflight F3 Flight Controller || https://goo.gl/ISUyIg - DAL Cyclone Props || https://goo.gl/2GW16o - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - Foxeer Monster 16:9 FPV Cam - Dinogy 1500mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Session 4

I had the awesome opportunity to film a little bit (not enough!) of the riding at Dark Fest, home to the biggest dirt jumps in the world where the Pure Darkness videos are filmed. Weather didn't play along and I didn't get nearly enough footage, but next year there will be some really awesome, proximity filmed jump lines with my super-fast freestyle racing drone. I hope you enjoy :) The setup I choose to fly: - Echo-X Frame - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 & Session 4 Thank you to Flying Robot and TMotor for supporting me in my flying adventures.

This is a beautiful lookout point in Knysna, South Africa. It's called Knysna Heads, and here is the view from above :) The setup I choose to fly: - Echo-X Frame - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session Thank you to Flying Robot and TMotor for supporting me in my flying adventures.

I'm tired of waiting for someone to host regular races. This is my declaration that I'm going to start hosting regular informal fun-races. This is my intended location, I'm going to start a official Stellenbosch University Drone Racing Club and attempt to get a field SAMAA registered. Join the facebook group if you're keen to fly with us: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1788979761353383/ The setup I choose to fly: - EchoQuad X Frame || Coming soon in Flying Robot - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session Thank you to Flying Robot for supporting me in my flying adventures.

There is one day in the year when the beautiful town of Stellenbosch turns into a ghost town. I've been wanting to cruise these deserted streets for a long time. Disclaimer: there were no moving cars in the vicinity whilst flying and I had a spotter at all times. The setup I choose to fly: - DroneXLabs Hyper C freestyle frame || http://goo.gl/28UaHY - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session Thank you to Flying Robot for supporting me in my flying adventures.

The basics of what makes up a FPV quadcopter / racing drone with a short descpription of what each component does. I hope this helps any beginner who's interested in the hobby, may your journey be fruitful and awesome! The only two things I forgot was: - A battery charger - A lot of patience My Other Media Channels: - https://www.instagram.com/blom_fpv/ - https://www.facebook.com/blomfpv - https://josuablom.wordpress.com/ A massive thank you to all my sponsors who keep me airborne: - Flying Robot | http://goo.gl/KETt11 - TMotor | http://goo.gl/U3S2z2 - Dinogy Batteries

This was my freestyle run at the IDSC in Pyeongchan, Korea. It is nothing special, but it was the most fun I had flying at the competition. The vibe was great, the people were fun and my fingers were relaxed. The setup I choose to fly: - DroneXLabs Hyper C freestyle frame || http://goo.gl/28UaHY - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session Thank you to Flying Robot for supporting me in my flying adventures.

Sometimes a slow cruise around can be food for the soul. We often forget the magic of FPV. Take a chill pill and float... The setup I choose to fly: - DroneXLabs Hyper C freestyle frame || http://goo.gl/28UaHY - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session Thank you to Flying Robot for supporting me in my flying adventures.

One of many beautiful spots that are begging to be ripped in Cape Town. I've been eyeing the Rhodes Memorial for a while, it's such an awesome experience to see the world from a different perspective, a view from above. The setup I choose to fly: - DroneXLabs Hyper C freestyle frame || http://goo.gl/28UaHY - TBS Bulletproof ESCs || https://goo.gl/TXanAA - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session Thank you to Flying Robot for supporting me in my flying adventures.

This is an adventure vlog of my first international FPV related trip. It was a trip of a lifetime. I met the most awesome people and had such a good time. I realised how important it is to stand strong as a community for the better of the sport and the whole point of what we do is to have fun. A LOT of fun was had. Thank you so much to Drone Racing Africa for funding my travels, they're doing awesome things in South Africa for FPV Racing: - http://www.droneracingafrica.com/ A massive thank you to all my sponsors who keep me airborne: - DroneXLabs | http://goo.gl/eK180o - Flying Robot | http://goo.gl/KETt11 - TMotor | http://goo.gl/U3S2z2 - Aikon Electronics - Dinogy Batteries QUAD SETUP: - DroneXLabs NitroX frame || http://goo.gl/28UaHY - Aikon SEFM BLHeli_S 30A ESCs - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM FLYING ROBOT IN SOUTH AFRICA: - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih For a $10 Discount on any frame in DroneXLabs store use the following code: "BLOMFPV"

This is the only spot I had a chance to freestyle fly on my trip in Korea. It was almost magical and super cold. The raw pleasure of FPV shows itself in the most magnificent of places. Thank you so much to Drone Racing Africa for funding my travels, they're doing awesome things in South Africa for FPV Racing: - http://www.droneracingafrica.com/ A massive thank you to all my sponsors who keep me airborne: - DroneXLabs | http://goo.gl/eK180o - Flying Robot | http://goo.gl/KETt11 - TMotor | http://goo.gl/U3S2z2 - Dinogy Batteries QUAD SETUP: - DroneXLabs NitroX frame || http://goo.gl/28UaHY - TBS Bullet Proof BLHeli_S 25A ESCs - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM FLYING ROBOT IN SOUTH AFRICA: - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih For a $10 Discount on any frame in DroneXLabs store use the following code: "BLOMFPV"

Some Sunday parkfly fun vibes with a friend and his fixed wing. Very anti-climatic plane crash at the end. A massive thank you to all my sponsors who keep me airborne: - DroneXLabs | http://goo.gl/eK180o - Flying Robot | http://goo.gl/KETt11 - TMotor | http://goo.gl/U3S2z2 - Aikon Electronics - Dinogy Batteries QUAD SETUP: - DroneXLabs NitroX frame || http://goo.gl/28UaHY - Aikon SEFM BLHeli_S 30A ESCs - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM FLYING ROBOT IN SOUTH AFRICA: - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih For a $10 Discount on any frame in DroneXLabs store use the following code: "BLOMFPV"

This is my freestyle run at the Drone Racing Africa Western Cape Regional Competition. This was the first judged freestyle event in the country. It was super windy and not as smooth as I would have liked, but I managed to place 3rd. A massive thank you to all my sponsors who keep me airborne: - DroneXLabs | http://goo.gl/eK180o - Flying Robot | http://goo.gl/KETt11 - TMotor | http://goo.gl/U3S2z2 - Aikon Electronics - Dinogy Batteries QUAD SETUP: - DroneXLabs NitroX frame || http://goo.gl/28UaHY - Aikon SEFM BLHeli_S 30A ESCs - Dinogy 1300mAh V2 Graphene - GoPro Hero 4 Session ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM FLYING ROBOT IN SOUTH AFRICA: - TMotor F60 2450kv Motors || https://goo.gl/D6muqo - X-Racer F303 || https://goo.gl/IrGfcl - HQ 5x4x3 Props || https://goo.gl/IEIki2 - TBS Unify Pro HV VTx || https://goo.gl/IC2s4u - TBS Triumpth Antenna || https://goo.gl/KTfSbR - HS1177 FPV Cam || https://goo.gl/lqHXj1 - Foxeer 2.5mm High Quality FPV Lens || https://goo.gl/XXuvih For a $10 Discount on any frame in DroneXLabs store use the following code: "BLOMFPV"