TEST: Eachine E010S, the new Tinywhoop king ? (25g, F3 evo, 0615/59000RPM, 800TVL AIO 25mW cam)

[Drone News]

INTRODUCTION

It was not a surprize to see very fast some tinywhoop FPV clones… and after the excellent Makerfire microFPV, here is the special FPV version of the popular Eachine E010, i.e. Eachine E010S. The boosted E010 version now includes a 800 TVL AIO FPV cam and a strong F3 evo board. Three choices of receiver are available: FrSky (D8 mode)/ DSM2 and FlySky. For this latter no precizion if it’s the AFHDS or AFHDS-2A protocols. To boost performances, 59000 RPM 0615 coreless motors are also integrated… Let’s discover this new ultra compact FPV machine.

BOX CONTENT

+ 1 x Eachine E010S (with a 1S 150mAh LiPo with microLOSI)
+ 1 x USB charging cable
+ 4 x Spare props (2 CW, 2 CCW)
+ 2 x Rubber bands
+ 2 x Double side tape bands
+ 1 x Wrench prop tool
+ 1 x Instruction manual (English)

OVERVIEW

Like the E010, the E010S is a 66mm machine

In comparaison with the Makerfire microFPV

Exactly similar in size but the Makerfire protect much better both the AIO and the flight controller board thanks to its plastic canopy.

-FRONT VIEW

-SIDE VIEW

The ducted system is based on a more flexible transparent plastic. Should be very durable versus time. Ducted branches are inclined of 45 degrees to increase the powerlift.

-REAR VIEW

A large gauge lead wires ending with a microLOSI connector. Probably by installing a thinner one with microJST connector could save 0.5g.

-UPPER VIEW

Installed on front, the CC2500 RFchip and the corresponding bind button.

-BOTTOM VIEW
The battery bay large enough for the 150mAh LiPo

Good news, motors are connected via miniJST plugs, making the motor’s maintenance more easy

-WEIGHT

20g without battery

and just 25g AWG

So close to 2.5g lighter than the Makerfire but with a 200mAh.

With the 200mAh LiPo of the Makerfire, just 0.6g added

Motors

To boost performances, strong 0615mm red motors are installed announced to be 59000 RPM

Classic 0615 motors run in general more at 54000 RPM

LiPo

A 150mAh 1S LiPo with microLOSI connector. A strong model with 45C of discharge rate enough to power all elements

Camera module

A 800 TVL 25mW 40CH CMOS FPV camera. A cloverleaf left polarized. Versus time & crash, the CL antenna should be replaced with a linear antenna less efficient but more fragile too. The lens thread is in M7 format and offers 170 of DFOV so clearly more adapted for indoors proximity flights than outdoors ones.

The AIO module is directly taped on the F3 evo board.

A unique button to select the Vfreq (short press), the Vband (press 2s) and the NTSC/PAL mode (press 5s)

The color are vivid and light sensitivity pretty good…. Here is a raw video sample.

UNBOXING, ANALYSIS, BINDING, CONFIGURATION AND DEMO FLIGHT

The E010S is super stable as for most of Tinywhoop and default Cleanflight settings are well tuned. By default, only angle flight mode is pre-programmed. The red 0615 motors offers effectively a good powerlift probably strong enought to fly acro a bit and to perform two, three flips and rolls. The light sensitivity and color rendition of the AIO cam is great… at least as good as for the Makerfire. The 150mAh LiPo offers 2min30 of flight time so 30s less than the Makerfire (but with a 200mAh model). All the tricks to increase flight time can be applied: transform quadriprops into bi-props, trim the battery bay to fix directly the LiPo with rubber band for example.

When Vbat and telemetry are enable, Vbat is transmitted by telemetry for FrSky D8 version

CONCLUSIONS

The Makerfire was already a serious candidate for the crown of the king of whoop. With the Eachine E010S, we have a machine close to 2g lighter with strong motors, a powerful F3 board and a sharp AIO FPV camera. The machine flies superbly in proximity conditions. The price range is also super attractive. The flight time is main probably the more negative point (2min30) but with basic moddings, it can be largely improved. Cherry on the cake, the FrSky version offers Telemetry. Recommanded machine.

PROS

+ SPF3 board
+ FrSky D8 w/ telemetry
+ Vivid 800TVL AIO FPV camera
+ Strong motors
+ Durable
+ 25g
+ Great and cheap BNF bundle

CONS

– 2.30 min of flying duration

Eachine E010S Cleanflight dump configuration

This quadcopter have been courtesy provided by Banggood in order to make a fair and not biased review. I would like to thank them for this attitude.
You can find it actually for 55USD at http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-E010S-65mm-Micro-FPV-Raicng-Quadcopter-with-800TVL-Came-Based-On-F3-Brush-Flight-Controller-p-1119427.html

Cet article TEST: Eachine E010S, the new Tinywhoop king ? (25g, F3 evo, 0615/59000RPM, 800TVL AIO 25mW cam) est apparu en premier sur Drone-Maniac !!!!!!!.

View the full article