Full write up on the DroneTrest forums here: https://www.dronetrest.com/t/pusher-style-build-inverted-motors/6816
Happy flying all!
(note that the camera, FC, receiver and antenna in the parts list are items I nearly immediately swapped out and prefer! )
Frame |
GEP-KHX5 Elegant FPV Freestyle Quadcopter (Individual Arms)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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Flight Controller |
Kakute F7
(2 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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ESCs |
Spedix GS40A 4in1 Blheli_32 40A ESC (2-6S)
(2 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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Motors |
4 x EDGE 2306 2450KV Racing Motor V2
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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Propellers |
Avan Flow Racing Tri-Blade Propeller Pack (5x4.3x3)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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FPV Camera |
RunCam Eagle 2 Pro
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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FPV Transmitter |
ChaosFPV VTX[T] Video Transmitter (25-800mW, 7-24V, BetaFlight Telemetry)
(8 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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Antenna |
STRIX Hoot 5.8GHz FPV Antenna (SMA) (RHCP/LHCP)
(21 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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Receiver |
FrSky R-XSR Micro SBUS/CPPM Receiver (ACCESS)
(4 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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Batteries |
TATTU 1550mAh 14.8V 75C 4S1P Lipo Battery Pack with Detachable Balance Cable
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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can you land without prop damage? i feel like this adds very little benefits...