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It doesn't take much for the video Transmitter inside to come loose and dislodge from the PDB. Is some cases it comes out partially abs shorts, causing it to start smoking. The metal clip inside that is suppose to hold it in place isn't enough. And it would have been nice to know that it didn't cone with the new F3 Fusion Gen 2 board. And once firmware is updated, the OSD isn't as great. Most features disappear and PID pro tunes. All there's left is a Glider Tune for some reason. In all, I love ImmersionRc products, but the Vortex 285 was mainly a "let down" for my son and I. He's a great pilot and chose the 285 ARF over many other frames and build possibilities. And I wish there was something I could do to make him happy and satisfied with it like he hoped to be. When will other Add-ons be coming out to hook into all those ports on the PDB? Like real GPS and maybe sonar, or a useable barometer. Cool features like there are for every other type of flight controller and quad. Thanx for listening. If you ever have testing or reviews you need done, my son and I would love to try out and review new quads and features. Thanx.Read full review
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If you are new to this hobby, I really would recommend going with a newer Vortex like the Mojo. I understand with a Transmitter and Goggles you will be spending around 3-400 dollars above this price, but you will learn better with a newer quad, as this one comes with an F1 board, which reached its limit a way back. Also, this quad is too specialized when you work on it, so if you get more into the hobby, fixing this quad is not like fixing others. Plus it has 16 screws to take out just to open it. Also the folding arms can damage your battery. Now why the 4 Stars? It is still a good quad, I recommend getting the s.bus converter and using s.bus only for this quad, as PPM is way too slow for reaction time, even if you are new. It is also well tuned, as long as you use decent props.
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Not a lot to say. V.1 Vortex 285 arrived in perfect condition in a shrinkwrapped box. You can't beat the price on these multirotors right now. Love the design. It will make an excellent long range multirotor once a few changes are made.
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For the money this quad can't be beat. Not long ago it was a $450 quad. It's not the latest and greatest but it's still amazing. Super fast and a great design. Survives crashes well and comes with the parts that break most. Upgrades are available that make it even better
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unless you are an expert at these vehicles stay away. support is very poor
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