Nighthawk

By UnderDawg on Apr 17, 2017

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This was my very first build just over a year ago. I can remember being intimidated with the soldering even with the large spaced out pads.

The S500 frame has more than just a few upgrades in the last year. Sunnysky 3108, 720kv motors, 11'' prop, T style landing gear and the SteadyGo 3 axis gimbal being a few.

Some earlier footage with the Walkera G2D.

First flight with the Tiny2.

Photos

Part List

Frame	S500 Glass Fiber Quadcopter Frame 480mm - Integrated PCB Version Hobbyking.com	$22.87
Flight Controller	DJI Naza-M Lite Multi-Rotor Flight Controller GPS Combo (5 builds) Hobbyking.com	$79.00
ESCs	4 x ZTW Spider Series 30A OPTO Brushless Speed Control ESC 2-6S Lipo for Quadcopter 718760195163 (2 builds) Ebay.com	$51.16
Motors	4 x SunnySky X3108S KV720 Brushless Motor Buddyrc.com	$107.60
Propellers	Quanum Carbon Fiber T-Style Propeller 11x5.5 (CW/CCW) (2pcs) Hobbyking.com	$8.43
FPV Transmitter	Skyzone T600 600mW 5.8GHz 32CH FPV Video Transmitter with LCD Display (2 builds) Ebay.com	$22.95
Antenna	Fatshark ImmersionRC SpiroNet 5.8GHz RHCP Antenna TX RX Set (29 builds) Banggood.com	$38.99
Receiver	Futaba R2008SB 8-Channel 2.4GHz S-FHSS Receiver (7 builds) Amazon.com	$69.99
Batteries	2 x ZIPPY Flightmax 3000mAh 4S1P 20C LiPo Pack w/XT60 (2 builds) Hobbyking.com	$43.70
Misc Parts	QWinOut GPS Anti-Interference CNC Antenna Mount Holder Stent Case DIY RC FPV Multicopter for DJI NAZA (Black) Amazon.com	$6.33
Misc Parts	Spy Tec GIT2 PRO Wifi Sports Action Camera Black (2 builds) Amazon.com	$109.95
Misc Parts	SteadyGo 3 Axis High Performance Gimbal Stabilizer with High Torque Motors for GoPro Hero 3, Hero 4 - Easy Setup, No Tuning, Wor Amazon.com	See Site

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Discussion

xkicken Jul 28, 2019

How long does it fly for

UnderDawg Jul 28, 2019

between 15 to 20 minutes depending on battery.

cyrus88 Jun 04, 2019

i just finished build s500 .. i can't upload The pic.i don't know why

UnderDawg Jun 04, 2019

Post a build. I would love to see it.

cyrus88 Jun 04, 2019

inspired by your Night hawk.. 😀

geekhamood May 15, 2019

Nice build. How much flight time did you get ?

UnderDawg May 17, 2019

Thanks! between 15 to 20 minutes depending on battery.

geekhamood May 17, 2019

Thanks.

Dominiz Sep 25, 2017

Where canopy you buy? It look good

UnderDawg Sep 25, 2017

Thank you! I bought the last two Idea Fly 450 X frames from a seller on Amazon. I built one and the spare canopy I used on the S500.

cyrus88 Apr 01, 2019

I like the s500 canopy. Is it 3d printed? can you share the file or any link for that canopy. Thanks

UnderDawg Apr 01, 2019

Sorry its not printed. It's made by Idea Fly for there 450 quad. You might find one on Ebay if you do a search.

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