This build started out as a budget build made with the cheapest of the components available. However, as it is likely to happen in this hobby, older parts are being gradually phased out with newer and costlier components. The flight controller got upgraded from a KK2.1.5 board to a Naza-M Lite. It looks like the motors will be upgraded next, followed a better gimbal.
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Part List
Frame |
New F450 Quadcopter Multirotor Kit Frame/Heighten Broaden Landing Gear Skids US
(4 builds)
Ebay.com
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$17.95 |
ESCs |
4 x Emax Simonk Series 12A 20A 25A 30A 40A ESC For Quadcopter QAV250
(11 builds)
Banggood.com
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$41.16 |
Motors |
4 x Emax XA2212 820KV 980KV 1400KV Brushless Motor for RC Drone FPV Racing
(2 builds)
Banggood.com
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$41.48 |
Propellers |
2 x Gemfan 1045 Carbon Nylon CW/CCW Propeller EPP for RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor
(4 builds)
Banggood.com
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$5.42 |
Batteries |
2 x Turnigy 3000mAh 3S 30C Lipo Pack w/XT-60
Hobbyking.com
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$47.82 |
HD Camera |
Original XiaoMi Yi Ambarella A7LS BSI CMOS WIFI Sports Action Camera
Banggood.com
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$74.99 |
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Nice! How about some photos? What motors and gimbal are you considering?
I will post some pics as soon as I get back home from work. Not a pretty picture though...pretty much a rat's nest of wires in there.
For motors, as you suggested, thinking about the SunnySky's.
For gimbal, I followed your link to the 3-axis gimbal and it is in my budget. I hate to give up so soon on my GLB 2-axis gimbal but it is just not stable enough. Lots of quick jerks from side to side while in flight. Also, the mounting is a pain. I see the one you have has good mounting holes which will make my work so much easier!
It's a great gimbal and you can't go wrong with the motors, but neither are the solution to every problem. Like I mentioned in the other thread it really comes down to balancing and tuning. Do you have a Du-Bro?
I have a cheap prop balancer. Some of my props were initially balanced. I will see if I can fly four balanced props this weekend.
I've heard the magnetic balancers are junk. Apparently the Du-Bro is the only way to go.
Great! One more thing to buy!