My first hexacopter build. Not sure if the ESC's will be good, I chose them since I already have some spares from my racing quad. I still need a battery as well, and am not sure what to chose for that yet.The actual power distribution is part of the frame, and the cable listed under Power Distribution is just for getting power to the flight controller as well as charge levels for telemetry.
Frame |
Tarot 680PRO HexaCopter Folding Frame 3K Carbon (KIT)
Hobbyking.com
|
$119.99 |
Flight Controller |
3DR Pixhawk Mini
Store.3dr.com
|
$199.99 |
ESCs |
6 x Favourite Little Bee 30A 2-6S BLHeli ESC (No BEC)
Hobbyking.com
|
$74.10 |
Motors |
6 x Original Sunnysky V3508 580KV Outrunner Brushless Motor For RC Drone
Banggood.com
|
$227.94 |
Propellers |
3 x Tarot 680 PRO TL2829 T Series 1355 Carbon Fiber CW CCW Propellers
(2 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$42.90 |
Receiver |
FrSky X8R 8/16Ch S.Bus ACCST Telemetry Receiver W/Smart Port (no antenna cover)
(3 builds)
Hobbyking.com
|
$31.50 |
Batteries |
Turnigy Graphene 5000mAh 4S 45C Lipo Pack w/XT90
Hobbyking.com
|
$71.23 |
Power Distribution |
10S Power Module
Store.3dr.com
|
$29.99 |
Misc Parts |
Tarot 680 Pro Parts Carbon Fiber Pattern Canopy TL2851
Banggood.com
|
$680.00 |
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