VIFLY R220 RTF Entry Level FPV Racer Drone Flight Test Review

This durable quadcopter is intended for those wishing to enter into FPV racing. Everything is installed and ready to go out of the box, no programming or configuration needed. However, you can do so if you wish using Cleanflight or Betaflight configuration software. Buy it here And get the SJCAM SJ6 touchscreen camera here
The protective sandwiched design of this quadcopter also makes this one tough drone. Intended for intermediate fliers wishing to experience FPV racing.
VIFLY is a technology startup who is dedicated in FPV racing drones. Their goal is to design and produce one racing drone that everybody can fly.
Pros
- Good stable flier, particularly in Angle mode. Should be a good entry level racer for intermediate fliers (NOT recommended for total beginners. This is not an appropriate learn to fly quadcopter.)
- Unique sandwich design. All flight components are encased and protected within rubbery side panels, and composite top and bottom plates. I didn't crash test it, but it sure feels and looks like it can easily withstand a crash.
- Swivel lens 700 TVL camera.
- 40 channel FPV transmitter, with LED display, and selectable power levels (25mW, 200mW, and 500 mW). Comes with RHCP antenna.
- On Screen Display (OSD)
- 20 A ESC's, and 2300 KV motors.
- 3S 1500mah battery (can use optional 4S)
- Low power, or lost quadcopter beeper.
- Output video and power plug for optional DVR.
- Versatile camera platform can accommodate most if not all action cameras.
- RTF, comes with actual Flysky i6 transmitter
Cons
- Difficult to access the interior components. This is by design to protect these components. But advanced fliers who like to tinker with the innards might not like this ;-)
Vendor's Description:
Size (L x W x H) 200x185x80mm
Wheelbase 220mm
Weight 450g (3S Battery included)
Remote Controller FlySKY i6-VF
Receiver FlySKY FS-iA6B
Main Controller SPR F3
OSD Clean Flight OSD
Brushless Motor VF-RC-2205 (CW/CCW) KV2300
ESC F20A
Propeller 5045
Battery 11.1V 1500mAh 35C 3S Li-PO / 14.8V 1500mAh 35C 4S Li-PO (optional)
Flight Time 6mins(3S) / 8mins(4S)
Working Environment -10℃ ~ +40℃
Camera Horizontal Resolution 700TVL
Field of View 120°
System Committee PAL/NTSC
Power Input DC 5V
Wireless Video Transmitter
Working Frequency 5.8GHz
Channel Bind A/B/C/D/E sections 40 channels
Output Power (CE) 25/200/500mW
Antenna Right-handed circular polarization
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