Introduction
Specialists from T-Motor recently announced their small-sized Cinewhoop solution – Tron 80 Whoop HD – an 80mm FPV drone, the potential of which will allow a beginner to start from the best to become the best, and an advanced one to develop already acquired skills both in control and in shooting. The quad is built on a push-type carbon frame with annular propeller guards. At the heart of the most modern components, everything is assembled and configured with high quality, which in general is the hallmark of the company.
About company
T-MOTOR is a globally renowned company providing UAV propulsion solutions using advanced technology. Specializes in email. motors, ESC (electronic speed controller) and propellers. Widely used in aerial photography, industrial, agricultural and commercial applications, T-Motor products enjoy a reputation for high quality.
Peculiarities
- Weight (without battery) 68 g
- 80mm carbon pusher frame with motor protection rings
- AIO type flight controller: T-Motor F4 HD + ESC 4-in-1 13A Blheli_S
- Motors: T-Motor F1103 8000KV
- Propellers: 4-bladed 40mm Gemfan 1636
- FPV System: Caddx Nebula Nano Digital FPV Camera Kit
- Compatible with DJI FPV Goggles and DJI Remote
- Receiver: DJI SBUS/or any other UART receiver
- Recommended power: 3S 450mAh LiPo with XT30 connector
- Max. flight time on the recommended food – 7 minutes
- Onboard RGB LED lighting (3 colors)
- The drone is available in two colors: Blue/Grey
Equipment
The developer offers TRON 80 in PNP configuration, which will include:
- Drone
- Associated cable
- Tool
- User’s Manual
Specification
Weight (without battery):
68 g
Diagonal size:
80 mm
Dimensions:
105×109×33mm
Flight controller:
T-MOTOR F4 HD AIO 2-3S 13A Blheli_S
Motors:
T-Motor F1103 8000KV (shaft Ø 1.5 mm)
Propellers:
4-blade 40mm Gemfan 1636
FPV System:
Caddx Nebula Nano Digital FPV Camera Kit
Receiver:
DJI SBUS/or any other UART receiver
Recommended battery:
3S 450mAh LiPo with XT30 connector
PC interface:
USB-C
Push type carbon frame
The Tron 80 Whoop HD is built on the proven Pusher frame design, which allowed the developer to improve stability and overall flight efficiency. The drone’s versatile design makes it best for indoor racing as well as small cinematic flights and freestyle.
It is noted that the frame, designed from scratch, received an optimized center of gravity and was strengthened, as a result of which it was possible to achieve exemplary flight efficiency and strength.
Flight time
Thanks to the optimally selected power plant of our own design (F1103 8000KV) coupled with the recommended battery (3S 450 mAh LiPo), we managed to expand the range of flight time to 6-7 minutes, which is not bad for the UAV racing niche, the maximum flight time of which is on average 4-5 minutes.
The maximum flight time (6-7 minutes) was achieved indoors, without wind and with a new battery. The result was considered to be the average time obtained for one non-stop flight, which implies that in different environmental conditions and in different flight modes, the maximum indicator will vary.
Payload
Despite such a powerful digital FPV system, it is possible to retrofit the drone with action cameras like GoPro Naked or BetaFPV SMO 4K, which subsequently allows the user to get the best aerial view in high quality both at home and outdoors, with the possibility of professional post-processing of footage through proprietary software from GoPro/Insta360.
Type-C interface
It often happens that the entire accessible interface of the FPV drone is located in an extremely inconvenient place, and in order to get to it, sometimes it is necessary to resort to partial disassembly of the model. When designing the frame and its elements, the T-MOTOR developers took care of this in advance and placed the Type-C port of the flight controller in a vertical position in front of the quad.
The Vista Air Unit’s Type-C port is likewise freely available, making it easy to activate and upgrade. At the same time, the developer focuses on the fact that protocols such as SBAS and F.port can be connected to the pad interface (allows you to switch between different consoles). There is also another interface nearby, for interaction with which a corresponding cable is included with the quadric, through which the receiver is quickly paired using the UART protocol (for example, TBS).
RGB LED backlight
Tron 80 Whoop HD received 4 built-in RGB LEDs. Combined with the translucent protection, this approach provided a great visual effect, making it easy to distinguish between multiple quads in flight, such as during an FPV race.
Price
Tron 80 Whoop HD is already available for purchase at a price of $260 both on the official T-Motor website (tax free, but with shipping) and on the shelves of various online trading platforms (but without shipping and taxes).
Conclusion
T-Motor Tron 80 Whoop HD from $260
pros
- Execution quality
- Safe (frame with ring protection)
- Adjusted to racing standard
- Carbon frame type
- Flight potential (handling/power)
- FPV quality (DJI Digital FPV system)
- crashproof()
- For home and street
The high-tech Cinewhoop solution from T-MOTOR is in line with all current hobby trends. The model is configured and tested by the developer and does not require any preparation, which is especially important for the novice user audience. For the latter, we also note that the drone comes to the FPV consumer in a PNP configuration, which implies that you already have FPV goggles, control equipment with a receiver, as well as a rechargeable battery with a charger.
Well, if you are the owner of DJI FPV goggles and DJI equipment, then compared to the first option, this is the fastest way to launch after unpacking, since in this case the FPV system used and DJI components support automatic pairing and do not require retrofitting the quadric with a receiver, the process of which affects the soldering procedure with subsequent adjustment. The T-Motor Tron 80 Whoop HD is our choice and we recommend it as an option to anyone who is looking for their first FPV drone or a new tool to capture the best angles even in tight spaces without fear of harming others.
Video
Overview + flight from the user.