Freestyle/Long Range Source One

By iamthebest1019 on Jan 02, 2020

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This was my first 5" quad. It turned out really well and flies great. Its also pretty affordable.

Notes:
-Used to be cheaper, I upgraded to blaster motors, unify, and x lite, so more expensive now.

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Part List

Frame

TBS Source One 5" Frame V3 (45 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Flight Controller

iFlight SucceX-E 2-6S 30x30 Stack/Combo (F4 FC / 45A 4in1 ESC) (20 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$53.99

Motors

4 x Hypetrain Blaster 2207 2450KV Motors by Rotor Riot w/ Fly Hard Replacement Program (16 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$107.80

Propellers

3 x HQ Prop ETHIX S4 5x3.7x3 Tri-Blade 5" Prop 4 pack - Lemon Lime (60 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$10.47

Propellers

Gemfan 51433 Tri-Blade 5" Props (2CW + 2 CCW) (12 builds)
Fpvcycle.com
$0.99

FPV Camera

Foxeer Razer V2 Mini 1200TVL 4:3 PAL/NSTC CMOS FPV Camera (2.1mm) - BlackDefault Title (11 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$19.89

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro 5G8 V3 (SMA) (197 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Antenna

STRIX Hoot 5.8GHz SMA FPV Antenna - RHCP (11 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$9.99

Antenna

TrueRC OCP 5.8GHz Long SMA Antenna - Choose Your Polarization (5 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$12.99

Receiver

TBS CROSSFIRE NANO RX (SE) - FPV LONG RANGE DRONE RECEIVER (412 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$29.95

Batteries

4 x CNHL 14.8V 4S 1300mAh 100C G+ Plus LiPo Battery - XT60 (141 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$61.96

Radio

Radiomaster TX16S / Regular Gimbals
Fpvcrate.com
$119.99

Goggles

Eachine EV200D 1280*720 5.8G 72CH True Diversity FPV Goggles HD Port in 2D/3D Built-in DVR (26 builds)
Banggood.com
$269.90

HD Camera

GoPro Hero5 Session (Renewed) (17 builds)
Amazon.com
$184.99

Misc Parts

Smallest Mini Dual GLONASS+GPS BN-180 Micro Double GPS Antenna Module UART TTL For CC3D F3 RC Drone Airplane (35 builds)
Banggood.com
$11.32

Radio Module

Team BlackSheep TBS Crossfire Micro TX | Heli-Nation.com (154 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$69.99

Battery Charger

Original SKYRC IMAX B6 Mini 60W 6A Balance Charger Discharger with Power Supply for LiPo Li-ion LiFe Nimh Nicd Battery
Banggood.com
$48.75

Soldering Iron

Aoyue 469 Variable Power 60 Watt Soldering Station with Removable Tip Design- ESD Safe (10 builds)
Amazon.com
$24.00

Tools

RDQ Hex Driver Tool Set - 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0mm
Racedayquads.com
$9.99

Backpack

Lowepro DroneGuard
Adorama.com
$49.95

Accessories

Fat Shark 1800Mah High Capacity Headset Battery with USB Charging & LED Power Indicator - FSV1815 Battery (2 builds)
Amazon.com
$27.95

Accessories

TrueRC X-Air 5.8GHz SMA Receiver Antenna - RHCP (5 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$24.99

Accessories

MenaceRC Invader Patch 5.8GHz SMA Receiver Antenna - Choose Your PolarizationLHCP (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$13.99

Accessories

18650 Battery Charger, FARSAIL LCD Displays Universal 3.7V Lithium ion 18650 Batteries Charger for 18650 18350 18500 16340 18490
Amazon.com
$12.68

Misc Supplies

SanDisk Ultra 32GB microSDHC UHS-I Card with Adapter, Silver, Standard Packaging (SDSQUNC-032G-GN6MA)
Amazon.com
$8.65

Misc Supplies

Heat Shrink Tube Set (530PC)
Racedayquads.com
$7.99

Misc Supplies

Smoke Stopper (XT60) by RDQ and BengineeringLabs - Modern LED (12 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$6.95
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