Black Killer

By Mephisto on Apr 27, 2017

11  583  2

This is my first real quadrocopter with 4S.
Build it in 5 hours with no problems, now off to the tuning.
I already ordered a TBS Unify Pro Race, because the Eachine broke. Fortunately I had another one to hand. Additionally I need to add a capacitor for the VTX.
Will update my progress on tuning the PIDs.

--- Update 1 ---
TBS Unify Pro Race installed, flawless transmittion. Currently I get around 4.30 flight time with the Multistar LiPos with moderat flying. I might try some 5040 props soon.
For the tuning part I'm add it. Right now it's totaly flyable total response, but it definitely needs some tweaking in the turns. I ordered a runcam 3, so there might be some on-flight footage soon. Next step is to upgrade my cam to an arrow 3 or something.

--- Update 2 ---
I switched the receiver to a SPM4649T for telemetry and RSSI warning. I printed a new hood with rocket boostes on it. Yeeahi and soon my pagoda antenna parts will arrive.

All happy flying! :)

Photos

Part List

Frame

Cerberus V2 5" Stretch X Racer - Flynoceros Frames w/Lifetime Warranty (7 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$49.99

Flight Controller

CA$20.54 56% Omnibus Betaflight F4 Flight Controller V1 STM32 F405 MCU Integrated OSD for RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor RC (38 builds)
Banggood.com
$15.00

ESCs

4 x T-Motor F30A FPV 30A 2-6S ESC BLHeli_S Dshot Oneshot125 Oneshot42 Multishot For FPV Racing (8 builds)
Banggood.com
$67.96

Motors

4 x F60 Pro 2500kv by T-Motor
Racedayquads.com
$99.96

Propellers

HQProp DP 5x4x3 PC V1S Light Green Propeller - 3 Blade (2CW+2CCW/Bag) (13 builds)
Getfpv.com
$3.99

FPV Camera

FatShark 700TVL V2 CMOS Cam Fixed Mount #1204 (7 builds)
Readymaderc.com
$14.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro 5.8 GHz HV RACE Video Transmitter (555 builds)
Fpvheadquarters.com
$24.95

Antenna

Aomway 5.8GHz FPV 4 Leaf Clover AV Transmission RHCP Antenna 1 Pair Blue Red w/Canopy For RC Drone (114 builds)
Banggood.com
$11.99

Receiver

Spektrum Quad Race Serial Receiver w/ Telemetry (SPM4649T) (33 builds)
Getfpv.com
$39.99

Batteries

4 x Tattu 1300mAh 75C 4S1P lipo battery pack (103 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$115.96

Batteries

2 x Multistar Racer Series 1400mAh 4S 65C Multi-Rotor Lipo-Pack (Gold Spec)
Hobbyking.com
See Site

Power Distribution

Realacc / Matek HUBOSD ECO X Type w/STOSD8 Current Sensor 5V 12V Dual BEC PDB with XT60 Plug for RC Drone (25 builds)
Banggood.com
$14.99

Misc Parts

2 x Diatone LED Strip & Board, 12V (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$5.98

Misc Parts

RDQ 220mm Battery Strap V3 w/ Metal Buckle (5 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$0.99
Show stores (7)

Discussion

Sign in to comment

Whiffles   Apr 27, 2017  

Interesting RX antenna placement. I normally run them from behind the front arms, so this is the first time I've seen them going forward from the rear arms.

Mephisto   May 11, 2017 
1

The receiver fitted best in the back of the quad. But the antennas were too short to make them point backwards. Right now it works, I've got 4 spare antennas, when one might break, but let's see.

Guides & Reviews

Jun 21, 2021

AirbladeUAV has done it again and this time they've brought long range to the 5" class! Based on the popular Transformer Mini, the new Transformer 5" Ultralight adopts a lot of the same design philosophies with larger props and more payload capacity. It can fly upwards of 20 minutes on a 4 cell Li-Ion battery pack and in ideal conditions it's got a range of over 4 to 5 miles. In this guide I'll walk..

Read more
Mar 04, 2021

With the release of the DJI FPV Drone cinematic FPV has become a lot more accessible, but you certainly don't want to crash a $750 drone! The QAV-CINE Freybott is a compact, lightweight cinematic FPV drone that can take a hit and keep going. It's a lot safer to fly indoors and around people. With a naked GoPro or the SMO 4k you can capture some great stabilized footage. In this guide I'll show you..

Read more