We love our micro-class quads, this new brushless set from DYS includes not only an 83mm class ducted brushless quad but also an FrSky-compatible transmitter, battery, charger and spares! Bargain or bin it?
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Part 1: Unboxing, Inspection & Setup
Part 2: Flight Test (LOS and FPV)
Where to buy…
The DYS Elf 83mm is available from GearBest and in a selection of colours, take a look via the link below for any applicable discounts.
The positives…
❍ Includes everything for the FPV newbie except for goggles
❍ FrSky protocol transmitter and so can be used with other models
❍ Concealed and protected VTX antenna with impressive range
❍ Strong and fairly crash-proof design
❍ Brilliant fun to fly, very quiet too
The negatives…
❍ No ability to tilt the integrated camera
❍ Does not fly in breezy wind particularly well
❍ Transmitter switches are not labelled
❍ Factory tune/PIDs could do with a little work
Full specification…
The full technical specification for the DYS ELF 83mm is as follows, based on their current published technical information:
| General | Brand: DYS Type: Frame Kit Version: RTF Size: Micro |
|---|---|
| Motor | Model: BE1102 Motor Type: Brushless Motor KV: 10000 |
| Flight Controller | Flight Controller Type: F3 |
| Remote Controller Specifications | Channel: 8-Channels Remote Control: 2.4GHz Wireless Radio Control Mode: Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle) Detailed Control Distance: About 300m FPV Distance: 300m Transmitter Power: 4 x 1.5V AA (not included) Model Power: Built-in rechargeable battery |
| Camera | Video Resolution: 800TVL ( horizontal resolution ) |
| Electronic Speed Controller | Firmware: BLHeli-S Functions: DShot150,DShot300,DShot600,Multishot,Oneshot125,Oneshot42 Continuous Current: 10A |
| Battery | Battery (mAh): 600mAh Battery Coulomb: 25C Flying Time: 5~6mins Charging Time.: about 1 hour Battery Size: 4.4 x 2.3 x 1.4cm ( not including connectors ) Plug Type: Other Plug |
| Charger Informations | Charger Power Supply: AC Output Voltage (V) : 13.5V ( 1A ) Input Voltage (V): 100 – 240V AC ( 0.5A ) 50 / 60Hz |
| Dimension and Weight | Product weight: 0.0880 kg Package weight: 0.7430 kg Product size (L x W x H): 11.00 x 11.00 x 5.00 cm / 4.33 x 4.33 x 1.97 inches Package size (L x W x H): 33.00 x 8.80 x 21.70 cm / 12.99 x 3.46 x 8.54 inches |
| Package Contents | Package Contents: 1 x Drone ( Battery Included ), 1 x Transmitter, 4 x Spare Propeller, 1 x Balance Charger, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x Chinese-English Manual |
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