Long range DRAGON 7” Aka ( lrd7)
By Gene-machine on Feb 12, 2018
I designed this frame to be a long range cruiser. That i can do basic tricks with. Its not really ment to be a bullet proof racer. She is built around crossfire link and 1.3 vtx. Alot of the parts are 3d printed, and makes for rappid prototyping very easy. Its an A TAIL design with the wing at an 30 degree angle of attack.
Update :upgraded to diversity crsf receiver and decased it. I removed the pins from the receiver and solder the connections on direct.i also remov d the sma connectors and extended with home made pig tails to have the diversity antennas come off the sides. Theres alos the drone tracker in there nust in case i get a little too far
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Part List
Flight Controller |
HobbyWing XRotor Combo Flight Controller and 40a 4-in-1 ESC - Stack
(37 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$94.99 |
Motors |
4 x TMotor F40 PRO II - 1600KV
(35 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$99.60 |
Propellers |
2 Pairs Gemfan Flash 7042 7.0x4.2 PC 2-blade Propeller 5mm Mounting hole for RC FPV Racing Drone
(13 builds)
Banggood.com
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$3.86 |
FPV Camera |
RunCam Eagle 2 FPV Camera - 16:9
(98 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$44.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
RMRC 1.3GHz 400mW Transmitter - Buy the Best VTX Today! - RMRC
(2 builds)
Readymaderc.com
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$39.99 |
Antenna |
TrueRC Singularity V2 1.3GHz RHCP SMA Side Feed
(2 builds)
Readymaderc.com
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$19.99 |
Receiver |
TBS Crossfire Micro RX V2
(288 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
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$34.95 |
Batteries |
Floureon 2 Packs 4S 14.8V 1300mAh 40C with XT60 Plug Lipo Battery for RC Evader BX Car Truck Truggy Airplane UAV Drone and FPV (
(2 builds)
Amazon.com
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$32.99 |
Radio Module |
TBS Crossfire TX
(16 builds)
Rotorvillage.ca
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$264.99 |
Today while researching my future build, I ran accross this site and your build. I am a beginner and have decided to use your build as a template for my own. If you care to offer any suggestion or criticism please feel free for I am here to learn.
What kind of flight times do you get on that battery and what are your longest flights with bigger batteries? Please and thank you!
This looks very similar to my friend's frame called the carbon hornet. http://revaerial.com/carbon-hornet-2b-frame/
What's the All Up Weight, and what's the flight time on whatever battery size you use? Beautiful build!
I cant remember the weight exactly but it wasnt light. I am currently cutting out 2mm side plates and redesigning some of the parts. It should save me some weight. I am able to fit 2800mah battery on there and have perfect cg. I was able to get 10 min flight time out lf the 2800,but shes on the heavy side,so that may limit me . I am currently looking to see if i can squeeze a bigger battery in there.
From what i can tell it is marginal. The rear motor angle is set too 15* nothing crazy, And the fc should compensate if anything. I think the key factor in this is weight. Which i am currently working on. But i keep finding goodies to stuff in there so 1 step forward 2 back lol. I came close to dailing in the pid tune which gave me good flight characteristics before she failsafed and crashed into tree.
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THAT IS AN AWESOME FRAME!!! Is it possible to purchase this frame when you have completed the design?
If eventually when i am happy with the design i will maybe start selling the frame.
Sign me up for that as well. I'll happily purchase one :).
hello there i have recently made a version 2 of my long range design. i currently have multiple frames that are ready for purchase.message me if you have any questions.