Ghost

By krux on Apr 30, 2018

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Working on building a Ghost kwad for racing. Some of the parts on this list may change. I am trying to get an idea of how much and what I am going to be getting.

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Part List

Frame

Ghost FPV Drone Frame | Quadcopter Racing Frame - Mode 2 (23 builds)
Mode-2.com
$49.99

Flight Controller

DALRC F405 30x30 Flight Controller (22 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$31.99

ESCs

DALRC Engine 32Bit 40A 3-5S 30x30 4in1 ESC w/ BEC (50 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$56.49

Motors

4 x PyroDrone HyperLite 2307-2522 Team Edition (16 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$91.96

Propellers

HQ Prop 5x4.3x3 V1S Tri-Blade 5" Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your ColorBlue (355 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.69

FPV Camera

RunCam Micro Eagle 800TVL 16:9/4:3 NTSC/PAL CMOS FPV Camera - Red (323 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$44.99

FPV Transmitter

Matek VTX-HV 30x30 25-500mW 5.8GHz VTX w/ BFCMS Control - MMCX (20 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$29.99

Antenna

Lumenier AXII Stubby 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (232 builds)
Getfpv.com
$14.99

Receiver

FrSky R-XSR 2.4GHz Micro ReceiverDefault Title (936 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$21.99

Radio

Taranis X9D Grip Tape
Rotorriot.com
$4.99

Radio

2 x FrSky M9 Hall Sensor Gimbal for Taranis X9D / X9D PlusDefault Title (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$39.98

Radio

FrSky TARANIS X9D+ Radio (62 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
See Site

Goggles

Fat Shark Dominator V3 FPV Goggles (63 builds)
Getfpv.com
$299.99

HD Camera

2 x GoPro Hero5 Session Waterproof 4K Video Camera (302 builds)
Phaserfpv.com.au
$410.80

Hardware

Suleve™ M3AS4 10Pcs M3 20mm Knurled Standoff Aluminum Alloy Anodized Spacer (13 builds)
Banggood.com
See Site

Misc Parts

3DPOWER x Ghost Soft Mount Arm Guards Bumper (2 builds)
Taco-rc.com
$9.99

Video Receiver

Furious True-D V3.5 Diversity Receiver System Firmware 3.8A (FatShark Attitude Version)SKU: FPV-RX-TRUD3.8A (27 builds)
Furiousfpv.com
$68.00

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (179 builds)
Getfpv.com
$159.99

Battery Charger

16 x 14.8V 4S 1300mAh 100C LiPO Battery XT60 Plug For 150-280 RC Racing FPV Drone | eBay
Ebay.com
$1,087.84

Battery Charger

ISDT Q6 Pro BattGo 300W 14A Battery Balance Charger (62 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$59.99

Battery Charger

Balancer Charger 80W 10A 1S 6S Battery Turnigy Accucel-6 LiHV LiPo LiFe NiMh 90520000710
Ebay.com
$49.99

Battery Charger

6 x CNHL Black Series 1100mAh 22.2V 6S 100C Lipo Battery (32 builds)
Chinahobbyline.com
$167.94

Battery Charger

Parallel Charging Board XT-60 2-6S Battery
Racedayquads.com
$14.99

Soldering Iron

TS100 Portable Programmable Smart Soldering Iron (264 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$58.99

Soldering Iron

DuraTrax TrakPower TK955 Digital Soldering Station
Amainhobbies.com
$107.99

Tools

Monoprice MP Select Mini 3D Printer V2, Black
Monoprice.com
$219.99

Tools

Drillpro 4pcs 1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0mm Hex Screwdriver Bit HSS Titanium Coated Repair Tool Set (16 builds)
Banggood.com
$10.29

Backpack

Lowepro Quad Guard BP X2 Drone Backpack, Black/Grey (14 builds)
Amazon.com
See Site

Accessories

2 x ETHIX Neck Strap (3 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$13.98

Accessories

2PCS INR18650-30Q 3000mah 20A Flat Top Protected Power 18650 Li-ion Battery for Samsung (10 builds)
Banggood.com
$12.39
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Discussion

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mode2   May 16, 2018  

Looks awesome!

krux   May 16, 2018 

Thanks. This an awesome frame. Love how the whole build came out. Working on the second 1 now :) hehe.

CaptainFalcon   May 01, 2018  

This is great! SO MANY PICS!! Did I miss the one where it's on the scale?

krux   May 01, 2018 

I don't have a big enough scale. I do have to get one been wondering how much it weights. May look into buying 1 tonight lol. $$ shing more money. heh.

krux   May 03, 2018 
1

324 grams without battery nor the gopro.

TrueStyle   May 01, 2018  

Wow this build looks almost as shitty as its owner.

TrueStyle   May 01, 2018 
1

Which is to say, god damn it looks good. great soldering job. im impressed. believe me, you are making kwads great again!

krux   May 01, 2018 

Hmm that line reminds me of some smelly crooked old man? But I do build some great kwads :)

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