AirbladeUAV Intrepid 4"

By Etolier on Jul 03, 2018

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The AirbladeUAV Intrepid 4". One of my oldest quads, and still one of the best flying and easiest to tune. A total workhorse.

The Racekraft 4040s are stiff, I would say stiffer than the HQ V1S 4" props, and are the exact same shape as the older glass fiber HQ 4040s but more durable. They fit the 2800kv F30 motors pretty well.

Surprisingly, the HD footage from the Split 2 on this build is very nice, smoother, and has less rolling or jello than my larger quads. It's flying really well and I'm very happy with the tune, which isn't far from defaults.

When it's time to go check something out over the hill or mess with a low flying weather system this is the quad I tend to grab the most.

Part List

Frame

AirBlade Intrepid V1 3K Carbon Fiber Frame Kit (14 builds)
Airbladeuav.com
$29.99

Flight Controller

CLRacing F4S V1.6 AIO 30x30 Flight Controller (144 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$74.99

ESCs

4 x Spedix ES25 2-4S 25A ESC (19 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$39.96

Motors

4 x Tiger Motor F30 2800Kv Motor (Single Motor) (3 builds)
Getfpv.com
$79.96

Propellers

RaceKraft 4x4 Clear Tri-Blade (Set of 4 - Blue) (2 builds)
Getfpv.com
$2.99

Propellers

Gemfan Flash 4052 Tri-Blade 4" Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your Color (15 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$2.99

Propellers

HQProp 4x4x3RG CW Propeller - 3 Blade (2 Pack - Green Nylon Glass Fiber)
Getfpv.com
$1.99

FPV Camera

RunCam Split 2 HD/FPV Camera (80 builds)
Airbladeuav.com
$79.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS UNIFY PRO HV 5G8 SMA (596 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$48.99

Antenna

Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (199 builds)
Getfpv.com
$29.99

Receiver

FrSky R-XSR 2.4GHz Micro ReceiverDefault Title (937 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$21.99

Batteries

Tattu 14.8V 4S 1050mAh 75C LiPo Battery - XT60 (15 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$18.99

Radio

TBS Tango 2 Pro - FPV RC Radio Drone Controller (107 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$199.95

Radio

RadioMaster TX16S Hall Gimbals Built-in USB-C Multi-Protocol Module Radio PRIORITY SHIPPING INCLUDED (96 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$149.99

Radio

FrSky Taranis Q X7 2.4GHz 16CH Transmitter (Black) (263 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$104.99

Goggles

ETHIX V2 GOGGLE STRAP (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$15.95

Goggles

Fat Shark Attitude V4 FPV Goggles Anniversary Edition (20 builds)
Getfpv.com
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HD Camera

RunCam 5 Orange
Shop.runcam.com
$109.99

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC PowerPlay - FPV DVR (h264, 60fps)
Pyrodrone.com
$89.00

Video Receiver

SpiroNet 5.8GHz 13dBi LZR Antenna (RHCP)
Pyrodrone.com
$24.99

Video Receiver

TrueRC Singularity 5.8 SMA 90 Degree Long Antenna RHCP
Pyrodrone.com
$19.99

Video Receiver

SINGULARITY 5.8 stubby SMA - TrueRC Canada
Truerc.ca
$19.99

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (178 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$149.99

Radio Module

TBS Crossfire Yagi 915mHz
Team-blacksheep.com
$49.95

Radio Module

TBS Crossfire TX - Long Range R/C Transmitter (10 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$208.95

Radio Module

True-MoX 915 |
Truerc.ca
$19.99

Battery Charger

iSDT D2 Smart Balance Charger (11 builds)
Getfpv.com
$129.99

Soldering Iron

TS100 PORTABLE SOLDERING IRON W/XT60 Power Cable (26 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$58.99

Accessories

ETHIX Neck Strap (3 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$6.99

Accessories

FrSky Vantac M4 4mm CNC Aluminum GRAND LOTUS Gimbal Stick Ends
Pyrodrone.com
$11.99
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OdinRC   Jul 10, 2018  
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nice

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