Lawn Dart v2 [RETIRED]

By LawnDart on Apr 16, 2017

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Tried to spend dollars on an Atom v3 pro kit but nope, they apparently all got sent back to RotorX due to an issue when running 4s. Built this instead for even more dollars.

FPV Transmitter, PDB, and OSD are all part of the TBS Powercube Elite Bundle listed under FC.

Wanted to use a RunCam Eagle that I already had but the lens stuck out the front of the mount, even after modifying the rubber camera mounts. Popped on Amazon and saw that I could get a Foxeer Monster same day delivered. Done.

Spares are in Misc. I'll probably pick up another motor and esc ASAP just in case.

Yes, my soldering sucks.
Yes, my props aren't tightened down in that picture.
Yes, I wish I bought the frame with the orange anodizing.

TODO:
Pass HAM license test to be legal with FPV. Boom. Passed both Tech and General.
Figure out where to mount the battery connector to keep it safe.
Get some self fusing tape to lock the ESCs down.
Crash it a bunch.

Part List

Frame

Chameleon (163 builds)
Armattanquads.com
$90.00

Flight Controller

TBS PowerCube Elite Bundle (6 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$129.95

ESCs

4 x Lumenier BLHeli_S 30A 3-6S OPTO DSHOT ESC w/ LED (2 builds)
Getfpv.com
$67.96

Motors

4 x Lumenier RX2206-11 2350Kv Motor (39 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Propellers

Lumenier 5x4x3 - 3 Blade Propeller (Set of 4 - Black)
Getfpv.com
$1.99

FPV Camera

Online Shopping for RC FPV Racing Drones, Security Device and Smart Consumer Electronics (8 builds)
Surveilzone.com
$399.99

Antenna

TBS Triumph 5.8 GHz Antenna - SMA (368 builds)
Fpvheadquarters.com
$39.95

Receiver

Spektrum - DSMX Quad Race Receiver with Diversity (SPM4648) (108 builds)
Readymaderc.com
$24.99

Batteries

Tattu R-Line 4S 1300 mAh 95C Lipo Battery (92 builds)
Fpvheadquarters.com
$27.19

Radio

TBS Tango 2 Pro - FPV RC Radio Drone Controller (104 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$199.95

Goggles

FPV Drone Parts for – FPV Quad Drone Shop – Drone Racing Store (130 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$599.00

HD Camera

GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization (37 builds)
Amazon.com
$2.00

HD Camera

GoPro Hero5 Session, 1080p (302 builds)
Amazon.com
$1.00

Misc Parts

8 x 2 Pairs Gemfan 5040 Bullnose 3 Blade PC Propeller CW/CCW For RC Multirotors Black Green Orange
Banggood.com
$24.40

Misc Parts

3 x Lumenier 5x4x3 - 3 Blade Propeller (Set of 4 - Black)
Getfpv.com
$5.97

Battery Charger

ISDT Q6 Plus 300W 14A MINI Pocket Battery Balance Charger (62 builds)
Banggood.com
$59.99

Soldering Iron

Weller WESD51 Digital Soldering Station
Amazon.com
See Site

Backpack

Lowepro QuadGuard BP X3 - Drone Backpack for 4 FPV Quad Racing Drones and 15" Laptop w/Exterior Mounts (Black) (24 builds)
Amazon.com
$286.00
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Discussion

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ivanivanivan777   May 23, 2017  

How did you end up mOunting the Foxeer Monster v2? i heard it was too wide.

LawnDart   May 23, 2017 

I trimmed the rubber mount with a hobby knife. It's a snug fit. Figured I could just 3d print a replacement mount if it didn't work out.

pipe   Apr 24, 2017  

Where did you finally mount the battery connector to keep it safe ?

showintellpro   Apr 16, 2017  

Congrats on the HAM license, well done!

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