Proton SX + F40 Pro II

By Jackal FPV on May 21, 2018

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This configuration has changed somewhat since I first built it, so in some of the photos you'll see parts from the "old" version, like the non-fin canopy and the CLRacing F4S. The most up-to-date components are listed below.

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Part List

Frame

FlightClub PROton | Race Drone Frame - FPV FlightClub (17 builds)
Fpv-flightclub.com
$65.00

Flight Controller

HelioRC SPRING IMU-F Flight Controller (45 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$34.99

ESCs

Spedix GS35Amp BLheli-32 4in1 (20 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$55.99

Motors

4 x F40 PRO II T-Motor- 2400KV - Racing Motor (25 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$107.60

Propellers

HQ 5x5x3 V1S (2CW+2CCW) PC **Choose Color** (4 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$3.60

FPV Camera

FPV Drone Cameras for - RaceDayQuads (149 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$1.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV - RACE (SMA) (44 builds)
Oashobby.com
$22.24

Antenna

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

Receiver

XM PLUS (Mini SBUS Non-telemetry Full Range) (1149 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$12.99

Batteries

CNHL 14.8V 4S 1300mAh 100C G+ Plus LiPo Battery - XT60 (141 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$15.49

Radio

FrSky M7-R Black Hall Sensor Gimbal for FrSky Taranis Q X7 (7 builds)
Getfpv.com
$26.99

Radio

FrSky M7 Hall Sensor Gimbal for Taranis Q X7
Racedayquads.com
$20.49

Radio

FrSky Taranis Q X7 2.4GHz 16CH Transmitter (Black) (16 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Goggles

Fat Shark Dominator HD3 Core FPV Goggles (87 builds)
Getfpv.com
$399.99

HD Camera

Glass ND Filter - ND2, ND4, ND8, ND16, ND32 (2 builds)
Brain3d.co
$4.95

HD Camera

GoPro HERO7 Black Action Camera (102 builds)
Getfpv.com
$399.99

HD Camera

GoPro HERO5 Session (302 builds)
Getfpv.com
$199.99

Misc Parts

Proton Hybrid Skeleton TPU w/fin Runcam/Foxeer Micro - GiMp3D
Gimp3d.com
$19.00

Misc Parts

PROton Arm Guards - GiMp3D
Gimp3d.com
$10.00

Video Receiver

Foxeer Lollipop V2 5.8GHz Stubby SMA Antenna 2 Pack - RHCP or LHCP - Choose Your Color (14 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$19.99

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (179 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$149.99

Video Receiver

TBS Triumph 5.8GHz RHCP FPV Antenna Set (SMA Male) (191 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Radio Module

TBS Crossfire Micro TX V2 (154 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$69.95

Battery Charger

SkyRC Q200
Progressiverc.com
$189.99

Soldering Iron

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

Backpack

Lowepro QuadGuard BP X3 - Drone Backpack for 4 FPV Quad Racing Drones and 15" Laptop w/Exterior Mounts (Black) (24 builds)
Amazon.com
$286.00

Accessories

TBS Diamond Antenna (37 builds)
Getfpv.com
$24.95
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