Here's my attempt at a "budget" racer that still packs great peformance (2700kv!) . This is a sub $200, <300g dry build if you look for coupons and promos.
Frame |
Hyperlite FLOSS 5 inch Racing Frame
(33 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
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$44.99 |
Flight Controller |
RTF Freestyle Flight controller v1.5
(23 builds)
Readytoflyquads.com
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$24.50 |
ESCs |
Anniversary Special Edition Racerstar REV35 35A BLheli_S 3-6S 4 In 1 ESC Built-in Current Sensor for RC Drone
(112 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$34.05 |
Motors |
4 x DYS Samguk Series Wu 2206 2400KV 2700KV 3-4S Brushless Motor CW for RC Drone FPV Racing
(29 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$39.96 |
Propellers |
DALPROP T5046C Cyclone (2 CW 2 CCW)
(391 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
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$2.99 |
FPV Camera |
RunCam Swift 2 CCD 600TVL NTSC Mini Camera FOV 130/150/165 IR Blocked w/ OSD MIC For FPV RC Drone
(411 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$33.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
Matek 5.8G 40CH 25/200/500mW switchable Video Transmitter VTX-HV with 5V/1A BEC Output
(95 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$29.95 |
Receiver |
Frsky XM+ Micro D16 SBUS Full Range Mini Receiver Up to 16CH for RC FPV Racing Drone
Banggood.com
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$13.69 |
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