Comparing the AtomRC Dolphin, Swordfish and Penguin - Which is better?

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[russcole]

I have the swordfish. Made some 150mm inserts to put between the wing's and fuse on calm days for absolutely stunning, floating glidability. Very impressed with the quality considering the price point.

[lankyjames]

Your content is literally reading my mind lately!

[mysticguido]

Nice video with some really good info on all 3 planes. This will help Me make up My Mind as to which 1 I would like to have. Thank You Sir.

[MCsCreations]

Awesome, Lee! Thanks a bunch! 😃
Really impressive models indeed!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[sagienaicker]

I enjoy my Dolphin. Versatile aircraft. 4s lipo for speed runs. 4s 21700 for distance. Fantastic for cloud surfing. I love the Dolphin but am thinking about a Swordfish.

[patricehonvault]

I also own all three planes. my favorite model is the Penguin, followed by the Swordfish. The dolphin flies very well, but I always have a little apprehension when taking off with the Dolphin and its propulsive propeller.

[Nico-djgu]

Can you make a video series, from unboxing the wing to wiring, setting it up etc. with a O3? Would be really appreciated since there arent much infos available online on this topic.

[northernfpv]

I have all 3 and the Penguin is my favourite. No question the Dolphin is the fastest. I find the Swordfish a little boring but it does everything right. The Penguin is a great mix and I run it much faster than the Swordfish. I find it quirky fun, stable and it’s the easiest to travel with. I only have one O3 unit and it’s in the Penguin. The rest get OG air units. It’s also very quiet. You can’t go wrong with any choice here, especially with the ready to fly FCs built in.

[johncarold]

Hi Lee, Great video and review of your favorite model. Personally I like the Swordfish, but I love the size of the Penguin. I do like the Dolphin, but the size is the only thing I don't like. Thanks again for the video and information about these planes.

[FlyByWireC]

Just recently converted my swordfish into a VTOL, I love both swordfish and dolphin, I feel dolphin is more suitable for Acrobatics and swordfish is better for long range flight. The penguin just looks too weird to me.

[dihler]

Fun thing I figured out about the swordfish is that it somehow really enjoys flying inverted way more than it should lol.

[Camilookb]

I have the dolphin and swordfish, both running walksnail. I love them both, you cant go wrong.

[robertgoldbornatyout]

Hi Lee thanks for the uploads for me, Dolphin looks the best, but I would choose 💯💯💯Swordfish.💯💯💯

[willay]

I have all 3 and do love my Dolphin! I have to disagree on the Penguin being efficient. I find it gobbles up the battery fairly quickly even when flying slowly. Maybe different props will help...

[nicktwinn]

Thankyou for that, I agree the Dolphin is a great all-rounder.
How about adding 'Wind' tolerance to your list, it'd be very useful 😉

[adamrosenberg]

Hey Lee, what would be your input on the most "stuff in a backpack"-able flying setup?

I'm going back to school soon, and my primary transportation is going to be a motorcycle, so I wanted to put together a rig I could stuff in my my backpack and hop on the bike to go fly.

[mysticguido]

I feel with the way I'll mostly fly the Swordfish would be the one for me. Right now I have an Aeroscout (Replacement on its way). So would this make a good second plane?

[mick]

I noticed on a youtube video a person with only one hand. It struck me that they may not be able to use a TX without modification, If its already been done then I apologise. My thoughts were having the elevator and aileron on a stick with the slider being used for the throttle and a to flick momentary switch, (neutral in the middle and left or right rudder by flicking the switch. I am pretty sure this could be done on an edge TX system. Am I too late to the party with this. Just think it seems a shame those disadvantaged by lack of hand operation don't get to enjoy the hobby

[Ryedady]

I replaced the motors (T-Motor f2203.5 2850kv) on the penguin and re propped (gemfan 4052 tri) it goes 100mph and handles like an f22 its a sweet plane, I can do all kinds of crazy stuff, it's so maneuverable. Also using differential thrust.

[eugeneflorida]

Newb..Does this come with OSD.. ATOMRC Penguin 750mm Wingspan Twin Motor EPP FPV RC Airplane Fixed Wing KIT/PNP+S/RTH With LED Navigation lights PNP+S