Can you loop a P3?

[sticky photography]

Please comment on this: I'm new to multirotor but this seems incredibly hard? I'm expected to do it as part of a flight test by the British Model Flying Association, 15-25 mtr!

 

[4wd]

You won't be able to, the P2 including Visions could do it but you had to be in to full manual - Phantom 3 does not have this option.
If you are *required* to do stunts rather than fly in a safe controlled manner you'll have to use a different quad.

 

[Erroll]

Please comment on this: I'm new to multirotor but this seems incredibly hard? I'm expected to do it as part of a flight test by the British Model Flying Association, 15-25 mtr!

This one can almost do it by itself......

 

[Sinisalo]

Please comment on this: I'm new to multirotor but this seems incredibly hard? I'm expected to do it as part of a flight test by the British Model Flying Association, 15-25 mtr!

if you absolutely have to do that with a multirotor and want something RTF for the lowest price possible I would say you should go with the XK Stunt 350. It is around $220 depending where you buy and can definitely do the maneuver you are required to demonstrate.

 

[Darmie]

if you absolutely have to do that with a multirotor and want something RTF for the lowest price possible I would say you should go with the XK Stunt 350. It is around $220 depending where you buy and can definitely do the maneuver you are required to demonstrate.

That think looks fun..

XK STUNT X350 4CH 6-Axis 3D 6G Mode RC Quadcopter Air Dancer Aircraft

 

[Sinisalo]

That think looks fun..

XK STUNT X350 4CH 6-Axis 3D 6G Mode RC Quadcopter Air Dancer Aircraft

Yeah it does, the motors can spin both directions, here is a link to a video demonstration:

 

[olof Ekbergh]

This is the ultimate 3D MR:

 

[jamesb72]

I'm expected to do it as part of a flight test by the British Model Flying Association!

This is part of the B certificate, which no-one is expected to take. Some clubs may ask you to take the A certificate before you fly unsupervised, but that is very simple hovering manoeuvres.

More of a problem will be that you cannot take the BMFA flying tests with any stabilisation so you need to be in manual mode which Phantom 3 doesn't have - you'd need a Phantom 1 for that, or another quad

http://www.bmfa.org/Downloads/RCAch...efault.aspx?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=794

 

[N017RW]

P2s allow manual mode as well.

 

[alokbhargava]

Omg. P3 is basically designed for a good photography and now we want to use it as a fun toy for loops.

Sky is the limit for imaginations.

 

[sticky photography]

I have the P3P, I am looking to do the BMFA tests as its a way in for me to gain my CAA stuff rather than pay over £1200 for the alternative courses. It seems the A test alone may have to suffice the the P3P.
Thanks for the input people

 

[ianwood]

The P3 is not the right bird for acrobatics. It's a flying pig.

 

[Flyer91]

I see nothing wrong with multis flying 3D like other RC aircraft (both fixed and rotary wing).
However you need the right AC for the job and the Phantom is not the right tool for the job .... by any means.
olof Ekbergh posted the YouTube of Curtis Youngblood's (of RC heli 3D fame) Stingray ... that has collective pitch for full inverted flight .... and it's a fully 3D capable multi.

 

[pe9999]

you can do that easily with a 250 racer (eg walkera 250 or eachine 250) in acro mode.

 

[aburkefl]

Omg. P3 is basically designed for a good photography and now we want to use it as a fun toy for loops.

Sky is the limit for imaginations.

Remove one of the props and stand back. LOL Guess too many people don't have time to read manuals or seek out YouTube videos!

 

[sticky photography]

Cynicism, sarcasm and wit.... and some interesting replies, thank you ;-)

 

[flyNfrank]

I actually named my P3 when they 1st came out the "flyNcat". You can find youtube video's that show people holding the P3 upside down and it would go rightside up before hitting the ground just like a cat.

 

[rene van der meer]

You should also consider the weigth of the AC and the strength of the props.
It is possible to fly a P3 without GPS, but stunts might cause the P3A to hit something and it will probably crash very hard. So for stunts I would also use a toy AC. These are very cheap a great to practise flying (indoor).

 

[fordruid]

What if? Before the test explain that your equipment will not do the "un-needed type maneuvers" by design. Ask them why you should act in an unprofessional manner. Is a Cesena pilot required to loop or do an Immelman maneuver

 

[JustinJ]

Cynicism, sarcasm and wit.... and some interesting replies, thank you ;-)

Hi sticky!

Obviously, many posters are completely missing the point of your question!

How are you getting on with your research about this situation?

(Personally, I think you will only need to do the A cert if you go that route - but I have not yet looked into it fully)

I am still going the EUROUSC route myself as I don't have an issue with the fees.

(Don't forget that regardless of weather your "business" is profitable or not, your P3 + training + accessories / expenses etc are ALL tax deductible @ 20%!... so everything just got 20% than doing it "recreationally"!)