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WLToys V262 Quadcopter Drone: Death at Death Valley

1,391 views · Published 15 February 2014 · 1:24 · Indexed 6 October 2026

Channel: Quadcopter 101 · 2014 · Science & Technology

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Video flight with my $90 WLToys V262 Cyclone quadcopter ($80 for US customers, click on US warehouse to get price ). This is a great quadcopter for simple, cheap, and easy aerial video tasks. It can lift this Mobius actioncam, and also the GoPro Hero 3 video cameras. WLToys V262 Quadcopter http://www.banggood.com/WLtoys-V262-Cyclone-2_4G-4CH-6-Axis-RC-Quadcopter-With-Camera-RTF-p-77720.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3

Mobius Action Camera http://www.banggood.com/Mobius-Full-HD-Sports-Camera-1080P-30FPS-720P-60FPS-For-Multirotor-p-90648.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3

This flight location is Father Crowley Point in Death Valley National Park, CA, This would have been a spectacular flight. Unfortunately, soon after I get the quadcopter off the ground, I hear that telltale scream coming from the motors telling me that I have seconds to get the quadcopter back on the ground.  Got it back just as the brushed motor dies, saving me from a nasty hike down the hill to retrieve my quadcopter :) And here is the exact location: https://www.google.com/maps/@36.3545084,-117.5414022,85m/data=!3m1!1e3

As I always recommend, beginners please consider this cheaper option to learn to fly on before purchasing an expensive high-end quadcopter such as DJI Phantom or even AR Parrot. Keep in mind that crashing is inevitable for all RC beginners (it's a right of passage). The V262 is somewhat durable, as is the Phantom. But stuff happens. It also takes time learning to maintain orientation on a quadcopter. Losing orientation in flight can lead to bad results. Would you like to risk a $100 or a $1000 quadcopter while learning to fly? Once you're comfortable flying, then consider the higher-end models (that is if you're still interested).

Are you new to quadcopters?  Want to learn more, including quadcopter reviews, modifications, flying tips, etc...?  Then please visit http://quadcopter101.blogspot.com.

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