My goal was to build as cheap quad as possible without compromising on essential components quality. So far it seems that hobbywing xrotors and sunnysky motors combo is the best bang for buck (I'm in EU so ordering better motors like cobras cost me more).
It's a custom designed frame cut from 5mm polycarbonate with 3D printed canopy/case. I wanted to maximise frame dirt-proofness up to the point where it could be made almost waterproof.
ESC-s are mounted on arms and vtx is sticked against fpv camera with metal casing so that provides some cooling even though vtx is sealed inside. There's also a foam made battery cover but I'll try to draw nicer solution soon. Also, there are going to be changes - I'll remove current lipo buzzer, rotate vtx 90 degrees so antenna goes away from battery, also may try to separate vtx from fpv camera but still keep them in one detachable block.
It's possible to use 2204 motors to reduce some weight but 2207-s are more fun, especially with 4S battery
AUW is aroung 560g with 1300mah nanotech battery.
Flight Controller |
Whole 1pcs OpenPilot Mini CC3D Atom /CC3D EVO Flight Controller With Bend Pin Head for Multirotor Drop
Aliexpress.com
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$13.74 |
ESCs |
Hobbywing XRotor 20A ESC 3-4s for RC Multicopters for DJI RC Quadcopter Multicopter
Aliexpress.com
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$29.99 |
Motors |
2 x Sunnysky X2207S 2100KV Brushless Motor CW/CCW 1-Pair for RC Multicopters
Goodluckbuy.com
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$64.92 |
Propellers |
Gemfan 4 Pairs 6045 CW/CCW Props for ZMR250/280 QAV250
Surveilzone.com
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$4.20 |
Receiver |
FrSky D4R-II 4ch 2.4Ghz ACCST Receiver (w/telemetry)
(14 builds)
Hobbyking.com
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$25.85 |
Batteries |
Turnigy nano-tech 1300mAh 3S 45~90C Lipo Pack
(12 builds)
Hobbyking.com
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$8.99 |
What materials are you using to build the frame?
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Very unique build! How did you cut that bottom plate?
Good old dremel and hacksaw. Holes are by no means perfect but I did print out template/stencil and glued it on PC plate before cutting and drilling. CNC-ing would give much better results though.
Oh wow, that must have taken a lot of time! It looks very rigid though. How does it hold up to crashes?