QAV-R(ebuild)

By nohrm on Jul 05, 2016

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A rebuild of my first quad with a more robust frame.

05/28/17: I added an updated pic because holy cow are those others old!

Differences in the pics include:

Shorter standoffs for the top plate; gives it a subtle, sleeker look
Custom made, stronger top plate. I've broken far too many of the stock ones in the same exact places, so I decided I had enough and made my own.
Broke the Yi (which was crap), got a Session
Ditched the 2204s, got the 2205s
Got some 3D printed motor guards; love the protection + aesthetics

Photos

Part List

Frame	QAV-R FPV Racing Quadcopter (5") (22 builds) Getfpv.com	$114.99
Flight Controller	KOMBINI Flight Controller - The Perfect Synergy AwaitsSKU: FPV-KOMB (12 builds) Furiousfpv.com	$48.95
ESCs	4 x MRM Zeus S 30 Amp BLHELI_S ESC Multirotormania.com	$68.00
Motors	4 x Emax "New RedBottoms" RS2205S 2300kv/2600kv Racing Brushless Motor Indestructiblequads.com	$56.00
Propellers	HQ Tri Blade 5x4.5 Bullnose (4 pack) Rotorgeeks.com	$3.95
FPV Camera	RunCam Owl Plus (8 builds) Shop.runcam.com	$49.99
FPV Transmitter	Furious FPV 600mW Passado OSD-VTxSKU: FPV-0131-S (3 builds) Furiousfpv.com	$59.95
Antenna	Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (199 builds) Getfpv.com	$29.99
Receiver	FrSky X4R-SB - 3/16 CHANNEL RECEIVER WITH SBUS (11 builds) Multirotormania.com	$27.00
Power Distribution	RedRotorRC RROSD (PDB and OSD in one!) Catalystmachineworks.com	$19.95

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Discussion

dannoschmanno Sep 10, 2016

whats that go pro mount you got there?

nohrm Sep 15, 2016

It's actually a mount for the Yi, sorry: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016I5VQJE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Whiffles Jul 05, 2016

Nice looking build. Do you have any flight footage up?

nohrm Jul 05, 2016

Thanks! Sadly, no footage; the microphone on my Yi is so terrible I was going to wait to put anything up until after I upgraded it.

Whiffles Jul 06, 2016

Can always replace the audio with music :)

nohrm Jul 22, 2016

Ok that takes care of the shoddy sound, now what do you recommend for covering up the shoddy piloting? lol

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