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Emax Hawk 5 Racing Quadcopter Review

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Emax Hawk 5 Racing Quadcopter

Emax Hawk 5 Racing Quadcopter Review

Buying a racing drone is never easy; you have to look after many things, especially if this is your first time. Firstly, there are many specs that may confuse you. Secondly, you may not know what the manufacturer has compromised to create the drone at a low price. But fear no more, we are here to help. In this article, we will tell you anything you need to know about the Emax Hawk 5 Racing Quadcopter. 

EMAX is a company that is specialized in racing drones. One of their best creation is the EMAX Nighthawk Pro 280 FPV Quadcopter. The company has been making racing drones in every shape and size. So if you are looking for a racing quad, the Emax Hawk 5 Racing Quadcopter is the kind of drone to go for. It does anything that is supposed to do, without any compromises.

Of course, this means that buying this racing drone is going to cost you substantially more money than buying a regular drone. You want to ensure that you get the best drone for your money. 

Specs

  • Magnum F4 Tower System
  • Stackable Omnibus F4 Flight Controller
  • 30A X4 DShot 600 ESC
  • FrSky XM+ Reciever
  • 25/200mW 48ch 5.8GHZ Video Transmitter
  • Vibration Dampening Suspension System
  • ~270g RTF (Minus Battery)

What’s in the box?

Foxeer Arrow Micro V2 CCD Camera

Lightweight DiPole Whip

EMAX LS2206 2300kV Motors

Avan Flow 5 Inch Props

Spare Arm and Hardware

Design and build 

At first look, the drone looks aggressive and the red color makes it look even more outstanding. Being a racing drone, it only has a base, no fancy shell, or anything. But this raw design is what makes racing drones so appealing. 

The base of this drone is carbon fiber. It is light in weight and very tough. About the size, she has a wheelbase of 210mm without the propellers. The heaviness of the drone without the battery is 265g, which increments to more than 500g when you add the battery. However don’t worry because even with such weight, this drone will pull 100km/h. 

EMAX Hawk Pro comes in two size renditions, yet it doesn’t make a big deal about a distinction because the two of them cost almost the same. The one that we are investigating here is the 2400FRSKY BNF size with a 4S Lipo battery. The subsequent one is the 1700 FRSKY BNF with a 6S Lipo battery. 

Emax Hawk 5 Racing Quadcopter

You will see the thin open plan of this drone. It has been planned this approach to permit the drone client to add their customizations on the off chance that they so wish. The drone has likewise been planned so that it has a smoothed out profile that limits air obstruction. The insignificant weight and the inconceivable plan upgrade the speed when in flight. 

Something else that we may make reference to here is that this drone has a vibration-damping framework. This further upgrades the battery life and gives you a decent FPV over the territory the drone is flying over. 

Receiver

The EMAX Hawk Pro 5 uses a little D8 FrSky 2.4G recipient. This is an 8-channel 300-meter recipient. There is zero to insignificant inactivity in sign exchange so you get information in realtime. Like the Mini Magnum III F4 Flight Controller, this collector is already preinstalled.

Emax Hawk 5 Transmitter 

From the title of this article, you can figure that this drone, in the same way as other dashing drones, utilizes a FrSky transmitter. In particular, you should get a D8 mode FrSky transmitter. Fortunately, there are numerous choices for this and you will be spoilt for decision. The lone impediment is that you should pay extra to get the transmitter. Ordinary drones accompany their own transmitters yet a racer like EMAX Hawk Pro 5 is no customary drone. 

Emax Hawk 5 Racing Quadcopter

Attempt transmitters, for example, Taranis QX7, Taranis X9 Lite, WT8 FrSky transmitter, and others. You can take your pick from Banggood and other online dealers. 

Battery and flight time 

An exhibition drone needs a great battery. You can go for the Hawk Pro 5 that accompanies a Lithium-polymer 4S battery or the 6S Lipo. From audits posted on various online commercial centers, a great many people favor the 6S. However, the company says that the Kv2400 drone should be utilized with the 4S Lipo battery. You should likewise recollect that 4S Lipos are more reasonable. You won’t spend excessively in the event that you need to supplant it in the future. 

The battery is mounted underneath the drone. This leaves the battery somewhat more uncovered during an accident. Accidents are inescapable in dashing drones regardless of how sharp you are. 

Emax Hawk 5 Camera 

The drone accompanies an FPV-empowered camera to empower you to get away from the geography over which the drone is flying. This drone utilizes a Caddx Ratel 1200TVL camera. This camera has FPV and you are guaranteed low inactivity, which implies that you get video continuously. 

Something else that Caddx Ratel cameras are known for is their night vision impact. You can get great video transmission around evening time when utilizing this camera. This camera additionally has an ND8 channel that changes the difference when the drone is traveling to bring you distinctive perspectives. This camera has a wide field of view at 150 degrees, which permits you to see a ton of territory. 

5-Inch AVAN Propeller Blades 

The Hawk Pro 5 uses AVAN propeller sharp edges. These edges are explicitly intended for execution. They improve lift and choke reaction. As a hustling propeller, the greater it is the better and they likewise lessen haul at corners, shaving valuable seconds and assisting the drone with keeping up maximum velocity. 

FAQ

Does it come with a controller?

  • No, it does not. If you want to bind and fly you will need a frisky transmitter to go with it, any other transmitter you will have to replace the reciever on it to use. 

Is the VTX antenna switchable? or are you stuck with the stock dipole?

  • Switchable, great little beast of a machine 

Can I use it for freestyle?

  • Sure this can be used for freestyle!

Is it compatible with a DX6e controller?

  • Yes, but you would have to put a spectrum receiver in it. ( it comes with an xm+ from frisky)

Do you need to register this drone with the FAA to fly it legally?

  • Yes, with this size you’d have to register. 

What type of connector does it have for the battery?

  • An XT60 connector.

Does it come with a beeper installed?

  • Yes

Can I bind it to a frisky FS-i6?

  • Yes if you install a frisky receiver.

How fast does it go?

  • With a 4s battery close to 100mph

Conclusion

In the event that you love flying a drone in free-form mode, you should cherish the EMAX Hawk Pro 5 drone. Notwithstanding, before you can fly it, get a FrSky transmitter. Besides, read the manual acutely. Truly, to fly this sort of drone, you truly need to dive in and read the client manually. In the event that conceivable, get a video online on the best way to fly it. On the off chance that this is your first dashing drone, fly it in the day, in an open space.

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