This is a Martian III build based on the Hobbywing FC/40A ESC combo with their XRotor VTX also.
I loved the build process! Aside from taking the PDB out of the frame (causing a lot of issues with the included bolt lengths) the build was mostly soldering the motors to the ESC, making the pigtail for the camera and connecting the reciever (which I put under the body on the battery strap). I did need to find another VTX antenna line because the one included is meant to bolt in on two small holes but the frame wants it to connect through with a nut.
Pre Post Update: The VTX antenna pigtail that came with the XRotor VTX does not bolt into the frame. Because of this, and looping it downward onto my LIPO pigtail, I did manage to knock the MMCX connector off of the VTX. I did not notice this at the time and I burned out the VTX board. This is entirely my fault but I did have to replace that board. I did then get a proper antenna pigtail that bolts into the top of the fram, and looped the excess (as pictured) over the stack, far away from the LIPO power input pigtail. I have been flying since then and not had any issues.
I am having a lot of fun with this quad so far. I am really still a noob, but this build to me is amazing!
Also, I don't know what my VTX antenna is. I bought it in a local shop along with the whole flight stack...
Frame |
Realacc Martian III X Structure 4mm Arm 190mm 220mm 250mm Carbon Fiber Frame Kit w/ PDB for RC Drone
(12 builds)
Banggood.com
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$22.99 |
Flight Controller |
XROTOR Flight Control System F4
Hobbywingdirect.com
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$98.99 |
Motors |
EMAX RS2205 2300KV Brushless Motor 2xCW 2xCCW for FPV Racing Quadcopter 4pcs
(2 builds)
Amazon.com
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$61.87 |
Propellers |
DAL 5x4.6 - 3 Blade, Crystal Red Cyclone Propeller - T5046C (Set of 4)
(391 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$1.99 |
FPV Camera |
JJA 5.8G 48CH Raceband 20/200mW Switchable 1200TVL FOV 150 Degree FPV Camera PAL/NTSC Switchable
(2 builds)
Banggood.com
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$25.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
XRotor VTX for FPV Drone Pilots - HOBBYWING North America
Hobbywingdirect.com
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$32.49 |
Antenna |
Makerfire 2pcs 5.8GHz FPV Antenna Circular Polarized TX RX RHCP SMA for FPV Racing Drone Like QAV250
(12 builds)
Amazon.com
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$13.99 |
Receiver |
FrSky XM+ SBUS Mini Receiver
(1149 builds)
Getfpv.com
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See Site |
Batteries |
TATTU 1300mAh 4s 75c Lipo Battery
(57 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$24.99 |
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