QAV-R

By tfogarty on Apr 18, 2016

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Update: Completed build on 2016-05-06.

Goals:
-Value parts because they will break and I don't want to have a heart attack every time it crashes.
-Balance of quality components so that I can enjoy flying.
-An FC capable of recording black box data.
-Standardization on certain parts (like the LHCP antenna and 5" props) which fits my existing quad as well.

Notes:
All motors are CCW with CW threads so the nuts are "righty tighty, lefty loosey".
I looped zip ties through the rubber vibration dampeners on the camera plate to keep it together during crashes.

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