280MM Build

By leonard4 on Jul 28, 2016

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This is my first quad I've ever built and flown. I went with a larger 280MM frame because I wanted to use some 6" props on the RS2205 2300KV motors. Right now I'm setup using iBus and Multishot running Betaflight 2.9 with stock PID settings and its ultra tight while flying.

My next goal is to get my LEDs mounted on the underside of the arms and get some PID tuning figured out and see how dialed in I can get all of the settings. I also plan on picking up a few 4S batteries once I have a few more weeks of flying time, this thing is crazy fast now so I need a bit more practice before I go any faster!

I'll get some more pictures up over the next few days as well.

NOTES
Frame did not have holes for the RS2205s, I had to drill each arm to accommodate the motors, but overall I'm really enjoying the larger frame.

Part List

Frame

Crazepony® H280 FPV Race Quadcopter Frame of Full Carbon Fiber like QAV250 etc
Amazon.com
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Flight Controller

AbuseMark Naze32 rev6 Full 10DOF Quadcopter Flight Controller for QAV250 ZMR250
Ebay.com
$20.88

ESCs

4 x DYS XS 30A 3-6s Lipo BLheli_S ESC Support Oneshot125 Oneshot42 Multishot for High KV Motor for RC Drone (14 builds)
Banggood.com
$43.92

Motors

2 x EMAX RS2205/ 2300Kv RaceSpec Motor (CW) (86 builds)
Getfpv.com
$33.98

Motors

2 x EMAX RS2205/ 2300Kv RaceSpec Motor (CW)
Getfpv.com
$33.98

Propellers

DAL TJ6045 Tri-Blade Regular (11 builds)
Dalprops.com
$2.69

Propellers

DAL 6045BN Bullnose (3 builds)
Dalprops.com
$2.29

FPV Camera

Eachine 700TVL 1/3 Cmos 110 Degree Lens FPV Camera
Banggood.com
$10.99

FPV Transmitter

Eachine 700tvl ET200 5.8G 32CH 200mW Mini Transmitter (8 builds)
Banggood.com
$16.99

Antenna

Wolfwhoop 5.8GHz 5DBi High Gain Circular Polarized Four Leaf Clover Antenna for Professional Racing Drone Set-2pc RP-SMA Male Fo (3 builds)
Amazon.com
$10.99

Receiver

FrSky XSR 2.4GHz 16CH ACCST Receiver w/ S-Bus & CPPM (481 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Batteries

4 x Tattu 11.1V 3S 1550mAh LiPo Battery Pack 45C with XT60 Plug for Skylark M4 FPV250 Mini Shredder 200 Mojo 280 QAV250 Vortex Drone
Amazon.com
$79.96

Power Distribution

Matek LED & POWER HUB 5in1 V3 Power Supply Board + BEC 5V 12v + Low Voltage Alarm+ Tracker for RC Drone (2 builds)
Banggood.com
$9.69

Radio

FrSky 2.4G 16CH Taranis X9D Plus Transmitter SPECIAL EDITION w/ M9 Gimbals (48 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Goggles

FatShark Dominator HDO FPV GogglesRechargeable 1800mah Pack (137 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$424.99

HD Camera

GoPro Hero7 Black Video Camera GPCHDHX-701 (102 builds)
Phaserfpv.com.au
$332.42

Misc Parts

LHI 7 Colors RGB 5050 LED Strip Night Light 12V with DIP Switch 30mm Wire for ZMR250 QAV250 FPV 250 RC FPV Quadcopter (4PCS) (2 builds)
Amazon.com
$9.49

Video Receiver

FuriousFPV True-D V3.8 Diversity Receiver System - Clarity Redefined (17 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$55.99

Radio Module

FrSky R9M Transmitter Module (69 builds)
Getfpv.com
$49.99

Battery Charger

ISDT D2 Mark 2 LiPo Battery Balance Charger Duo Discharger Dual 200W 12A2 AC Dual Channel Output 1-6S Li-ion Life NiCd NiMH LiHV (2 builds)
Amazon.com
$119.00
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