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Fat Shark Dominator HD3 $60 off coupon
Banggood has just given me a code for Dominator HD3 Core, normal price $399, marked down $60 to $339. This is an unusually generous coupon, so I'm sending it out there via announcement here, whereas I normally wouldn't spam you with coupons like this.Coupon code is 04f3d2. As always I apprec...
The full saga of the Annoying Cow
In case you were just DYING to know what was going on in that video I posted without sound, here it is.https://photos.app.goo.gl/ksmEjHS71BHaHUWn8(Thumbnail link at the top is broken. Click the text link right above.)
WIZARD X220 HV GIVEAWAY WINNER: Bryan Johnson
Bryan Johnson is the winner of the Wizard X220 HV. Congratulations to Bryan and thanks to all of you for your support, as always.
GIVEAWAY: Eachine Wizard X220HV
The Eachine Wizard X220HV is the best Wizard yet. The only thing wrong with it is that it occasionally death-rolls. But good news: I think I figured out the fix. I've put three or four packs through this quad with zero issues. So naturally I'm giving it away!If you missed my video review of ...
Torvol Backpack Giveaway Winner: Frank
Frank (no last name) is the winner of the Torvol backpack! Thanks to everyone for your support, and look forward to more giveaways coming soon!!!
GIVEAWAY: Torvol Pitstop Pro Backpack
The winner of this backpack never contacted me, so I'm doing a 2nd giveaway here on Patreon. If the original winner ever gets hold of me I guess I'll have to buy him one too. Oh well...THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your support!!!!HOW TO ENTERTo enter the giveaway, leave one comment and one comm...
Mobula 7 Coupon Code 12% off until Dec 31
Banggood has offered me a coupon code on the Mobula 7 -- 12% off until December 31. I am currently working on a roundup of Whoop-class quads and... spoiler... the Mobula is near the top. It especially stands out because of its versatility. With a 50% throttle limit, it's flyable indoors even for...
Do you live in/near Vegas?
I'm going to be coming to Vegas the week of CES (January 8-11). Anybody local want to meet up and rip something? Still deciding how many days I'll be staying. Comment blelow!
Acrobee Giveaway Winner: Paul Giusti
Congratulations to Paul! Thanks to all of you for your support, and looking forward to more giveaways!
GIVEAWAY: Newbeedrone Acrobee and accessories
This giveaway is for a Newbeedrone Acrobee with a bunch of accessories like spare frames, motors, and other hardware.Thank you all so much for supporting me! It's my privilege to be able to give a little back.HOW TO ENTERTo enter the giveaway, leave one comment and one comment only below. Deadli...
Tinyhawk Givewaway WINNER: Zoltan Gremsperger
Congratulations to Zoltan Gremsperger, who is the winner of the Tinyhawk! Thank you all for your support, as always!
GIVEAWAY: Emax Tinyhawk
Emax accidentally sent me a new Tinyhawk. So I'm giving it to you!THIS GIVEAWAY IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT. Please read this part!In the U.S. there are laws that regulate giveaways, sweepstakes, raffles, and so forth. Basically, any time somebody pays money for a random chance at winning a prize, tha...
GIVEAWAY WINNERS for quadcopter, TS80, and iCharger X6
The winner of the quadcopter is David TrilliThe winner of the TS80 soldering iron is Tore BjørnstadjordetThe winner of the iCharger X6 is Jim GibneyThanks to every one of you for your support!
Pre-sale of JB motors to Patrons
I've been working on this for about six months and it's finally ready. You get first chance to order it before it sells out. Orders expected to ship in about 1 week.
GIVEAWAY: Quadcopter, TS80 soldering iron, iCharger X6
It's time for a giveaway! This time I'm keeping it simple `by offering up three items at once.The quad is a Rooster frame with CLRAcing F4 FC, JB Micro Eagle, Armattan ESCs, and Lumenier POPO 2407/2500kv motors (they say 2700 kv but they're lying). These are POPO Pro motors so you'll...
Early look at "Inside The Goggles"
This video literally just finished uploading. I haven't even done the thumbnail or description, but I want you to have the first look. I put a GoPro in the Fat Shark HD3, HD2, DomV3, Skyzone Sky03, Aomway Commander V2, and Eachine EV200D. I think this is the best anyone has done at capturing w...
Patreon Giveaway Policy Is Changing
I've received a message from Patreon saying that my policy of giving away items at random to $5 and up patrons is in violation of TOS. Before you get out your pitchforks, please read to the end. I need your feedback on how to handle this, but I want you to understand why this is being done first...
Suggest more batteries for testing
I have set up a poll for batteries to test next. Please make your suggestion here: https://poll.ly/#/2kKwbRAW Be sure to scan the list and see if your pack has already been suggested before adding a new one. Just as a quick update, the last couple months I have been working with some folks to speed ...
Patrons-only stream for tuning one of my quads happening right now!
I'm going to tune my personal quad on BF 3.5 and will be streaming and hanging out. Join me if you want... Audio Conference: https://zoom.us/j/417243425 (not on discord this time)Video stream: https://www.twitch.tv/joshuabardwell (be sure to mute audio if you also join the Zoom room)
Patron Chat tonight (August 23) 8 PM Eastern
Meet in Discord in the livestream-green-room channel to listen and participate in the chat. Possibly I will livestream, possibly I'll just hang out and chat.Join the server at: https://discord.gg/WjRxtuWBe sure to check the #patrons-welcome channel for instructions on how to link your Patreon an...
Be one of the first to join Kwad Camp Online
This message is going out today to people who have attended an in-person Kwad Camp. I'm also posting it to my Patrons in case y'all are interested. You can join the server even if you don't subscribe as a Camper, and I will be making exclusive content over there, in addition to content t...
Slack -> Discord Move Is Happening
The Discord server is now available. If you are a Patron, you can sign up at: https://discord.gg/WjRxtuWPlease check the #patrons-welcome channel as it has instructions for how to link your Patreon and Discord accounts together, if you haven't already done it. You will know this is working when ...
Discord Server?
Some of you found out today that I'm setting up a Discord server. This happened because I accidentally activated Patreon integration and all of my Patrons with a Discord account were automatically invited to the server.Unfortunately, the server is not ready to go live yet, so I have kicked you a...
Catalyst Merica Winner Daniel Lawrence
Congratulations I'm going to bed now.
Liftoff beta branch is going down
If you are using the liftoff beta branch with my level in it, it will be going away in about 24 hours. The liftoff guys are still working on getting it ready for release and weren't quite ready for me to share it. Oops. Glad you guys got a preview though and thanks for your enthusiasm!
Patrons get early access to my level on Liftoff
As you might have seen from today's video, the Liftoff Simulator devs have modeled my property. The level won't officially release for a few weeks but I'm giving Patrons early access.This isn't a full Liftoff key. (Sorry.) You still have to have purchased the simulator. (I know...) B...
My House Is Coming To Liftoff
Little preview for Patrons. Full reveal including Liftoff team interviews and office tour coming soon.
DOMINATOR SE and other goggles NOW IN STOCK at RMRC
ReadyMadeRC has received a shipment of new, never-opened Fat Shark goggles. There are HD2 for $450 (which if you think Fat Shark is going to release the Terminator for $400 maybe you will wait or maybe you'll buy today and pay a little more). There are Attitude v4 for $300 which is an okay price...
Plasmatree PID analyzer livestream: SUBMIT NOW
Hi folks. I will be announcing this live stream later today. Patrons get first shot at making submissions. Make your post this morning if you want to get first in line.https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3099480-JB-Plasmatree-Livestream-Submissions-July-2-2018DO NOT SUBMIT HERE. Submit ov...
