In this video review we get to meet the ZOHD Drift FPV glider for the first time.
I know some of you maybe wondering already, WTF its tiny, what can we do with a 35 wing span glider? A huge spoiler, fly for days!
The ZOHD Drift is designed for FPV, however if you just want to fly line of sight, as we saw in the video, they can be very nimble, making them an option for the flying field or the slope, if slope soaring is your thing.
One key thing to take away about the ZOHD Drift model is that it can easily be broken down into 3 pieces. This makes transporting it simple and could make a great back-pack or holiday plane to sneak into the car when you go away.
ZOHD Drift Key Details
- Brand Name: ZOHD
- Item Name: DRIFT
- Material: High Quality EPP
- Wingspan: 877mm (34.52)
- Length: 688mm (27.08)
- Version: KIT, PNP, FPV Version (optional)
- KIT Empty Weight: 113g
- PNP Empty Weight: 162g
- FPV READY Empty Weight: 185g
Final Thoughts
As always dont go for the FPV version. Youre always better going for a dedicated camera and FPV transmitter in all your FPV RC models.
However do go for the PNP kit, yes its more expensive but the time it takes to get to the flight line as we saw in the video is very, very low as the provided parts are good quality and just work.
If youre looking to set your Drift up for long range FPV, then check out the video review we have coming up shortly because it includes everything you need to know to get +1hr flight times out of your ZOHD Drift model!
Recommended 2S Configuration:
- Motor: 1406-2600KV
- ESC: 30A w/5V 2A BEC
- Servos: 4.3g*2, 8g*1
- Propeller: 2 blade 5x5
- Recommended Battery: Lipo 2S 900-1500mAh
- ZOHD Lionpack 18650 2S1P 3500mAh
- For Sub250g Configuration: PNP+Lipo 2S 900mAh battery+Kopilot Lite+VC400 Camera
Recommended 3S Configuration:
- Motor: 1406-2600KV
- ESC: 30A w/5V 2A BEC
- Servos: 4.3g*2, 8g*1
- Propeller: 3 blade 3x5x3
- Battery: Lipo 3S 800-1100mAh
- For Sub250g Configuration: PNP+Lipo 3S 800mAh battery+Kopilot Lite+VC400 Camera
Features:
- Super easy to hand launch and slow fly, agile and accurate in control.
- Detachable main wing and tail boom, glue-free assembly, portable for outdoor flying.
- Durable EPP material, built-in CF spar for enhancement, crash resistant.
- Being light-weight will be safe to fly anywhere, anytime. You’re avoiding the hassle of an FPV registration.
- Large battery bay for extended flight time.
- Nose camera bay compatible with all FPV and AIO cameras in the market.
- Special designed H-girder for main wing, makes it super solid and tough.
- Built-in CF strip inside fuselage for extra enhancement.
- Built-in CF rod in the ailerons will give precision and sharp action to your inputs.
- Dedicated equipment bay for FPV Camera, Flight Controller (ZOHD Kopilot Lite) and GPS.
- Optimized air-cooling design will keep your gear safe from overheating
KIT Includes:
- ZOHD DRIFT plane KIT with all hardware.
- KIT package size: 465*175*110mm
- KIT package weight: 470g
PNP Includes:
- ZOHD DRIFT plane PNP with pre-installed motor, esc, servos, propeller, hardware.
- PNP package size: 465*175*110mm
- PNP package weight: 510g
