Smooth Operator 6" mid-range

By Enyo on Nov 09, 2018

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Hi. . .

I built this drone for mid-range and freestyle.

I've tried a lot of props with different voltage and for me the best prop for this setup are the gemfan flash 6042. They can be used from 4S to 6S. But for 4S Mid-range cruising I prefer the emax longrange.
If you like my build pls like it and if not leave a comment and let me know what you would do better.

enyo

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Part List

Frame	Smooth Operator 6 Inch - (CAMERA MOUNT SOLD SEPARATE) (4 builds) Catalystmachineworks.com	$109.99
Flight Controller	radix fc - brainfpv (117 builds) Brainfpv.com	$54.99
ESCs	T-Motor F55A Pro 55A 3-6s BLHeli32 4-in-1 ESC (19 builds) Getfpv.com	$74.99
Motors	4 x T-Motor F80 PRO - 1900KV Motor (15 builds) Getfpv.com	$107.96
Propellers	2 Pairs Emax AVAN Long Range 6 Inch 6038 6X3.8X2 Propeller Black Color CW CCW for RC Drone (10 builds) Banggood.com	$4.31
Propellers	Gemfan Flash 6042 Bi-Blade 6" Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your Color (17 builds) Racedayquads.com	$3.24
Propellers	5140 series - Light Control Props (LCP) (6 builds) Azurepowerusa.com	$2.99
Propellers	Gemfan 5152 - 2 Blade Propeller - Black PC (Set of 4) (6 builds) Getfpv.com	$2.59
Propellers	Azure 6145 Tri Blade Props (Teal) (4 builds) Hobbyrc.co.uk	See Site
FPV Camera	Foxeer Falkor 2 Micro FPV Camera - 1.8mm Lens - 1200TVL 16:9/4:3 PAL/NTSC G-WDR - Choose Your Color (75 builds) Racedayquads.com	$36.90
FPV Transmitter	ImmersionRC Tramp HV 5.8GHz Video Tx - (International Version) (141 builds) Getfpv.com	$29.99
Antenna	2 x Team BlackSheep TBS Crossfire Immortal T Antenna - Heli-Nation (27 builds) Heli-nation.com	$9.98
Antenna	Video Aerial Systems VAS ION V2 5.8GHz SMA Antenna - RHCP or LHCP (11 builds) Racedayquads.com	$16.99
Receiver	FrSky R9 Slim+ OTA 915MHz Long Range Receiver w/ 2pcs Dipole T Antennas (17 builds) Getfpv.com	$27.99
Goggles	FPV Drone Parts for – FPV Quad Drone Shop – Drone Racing Store (135 builds) Racedayquads.com	$6.99
HD Camera	GoPro Hero7 Black Video Camera GPCHDHX-701 (102 builds) Phaserfpv.com.au	$334.23
HD Camera	GoPro HERO6 Black 4K Action Camera (Renewed) (33 builds) Amazon.com	$278.99
Misc Parts	CL Racing RaceLED 25mm (SET OF 4) (2 builds) Catalystmachineworks.com	$7.99
Misc Parts	Arm Bumper - Shocker Tank, SlamNasty, Merica, Smooth Operator, Raging Droner, BangGOD (SET OF 4) (8 builds) Catalystmachineworks.com	$6.99
Misc Parts	Battery Pad - Smooth Operator (4 builds) Catalystmachineworks.com	$5.99
Misc Parts	Glass ND Filters (TBS Jello Guard) (5 builds) Catalystmachineworks.com	$4.95
Misc Parts	Electronics Bay Depth Increasing Upgrade (Smooth Operator 5 Inch) (2 builds) Catalystmachineworks.com	$3.99
Misc Parts	HellGate FPV Buzzer (10 builds) Store.rotorriot.com	$29.95
Misc Parts	2 x RDQ 250mm Kevlar Stitched Battery Strap w/ Metal BuckleDefault Title (8 builds) Racedayquads.com	$5.98
Misc Parts	Camera Angle Bar (Smooth Operator) Catalystmachineworks.com	$2.25
Misc Parts	ND Filter GoPro Session Mount (Smooth Operator) (2 builds) Catalystmachineworks.com	$14.99
Misc Parts	Panasonic 1000uF 35V (FC-Series) Low-ESR Capacitor for ESC Noise Reduction (121 builds) Racedayquads.com	$1.55
Misc Parts	MATEKSYS SAM-M8Q GPS Module (7 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site
Battery Charger	ISDT Q6 Plus 300W 14A MINI Pocket Battery Balance Charger (62 builds) Banggood.com	$59.99
Battery Charger	ISDT Q8 500W 20A 1-8S DC Smart Charger (14 builds) Racedayquads.com	$59.99
Soldering Iron	MINI TS100 Digital OLED Programmable Interface DC5525 Soldering Iron Station Built-in STM32 Chip (265 builds) Banggood.com	$53.99
Tools	Pyrodrone Tool Kit 9 Pcs. (24 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$19.99
Backpack	QuadGuard BP X2 Drohnen Rucksack, schwarz (2 builds) Lowepro.com	$156.09

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Discussion

AngryRedBarber Aug 18, 2020

Do those gemfan 6042s flatten out on 6s at high throttle?

Enyo Aug 18, 2020

Trysk May 05, 2020

Hi, i'm building the same frame with t motor f4 hd stack (same esc) paired with f80 2500kv for 4s use. Do you have any advice for the propellers? I like precise and fast fly. Thanks

Enyo May 05, 2020

Try the t-motor T6143

DanYel Oct 28, 2019

Hi, what is the best setup combination for mid/long range (props & Lipo) and possible cruise flight time.. Thanks

Enyo Dec 09, 2019

Emax Avan longrange and 6S 2200

Pimpmykwad Jan 28, 2019

very nice build!!!! no njello with bipale??

haplm Dec 20, 2018

Do you have a link to the GPS holder, please?

Enyo Dec 20, 2018

My friend is on holiday . He printed it for me. He will upload it when he is back.

haplm Dec 21, 2018

Thanks! One more question - I'm also going to use F55, any special reason for the orientation you chose? I'm thinking about rotating it 90º, so the power pads are to the right (or left), similar to what what Neill from CMW shows in his build video.

Enyo Dec 22, 2018

Just becauce if the conector to the flight controller. My wires were to short as built the quad .

Valentinejr237@gmail.com Nov 21, 2018

love it. If i could build ANY quad i wanted i could use yours as a template. so very nice!

u tried 7" arms and props? just curious

Enyo Nov 22, 2018

I think 7" props wouldn't fit. There is not enough space between rear prop and lipo.

simoflyfpv Nov 20, 2018

Hi ! Nice build! I'm deciding for a mid range build...I see you have F80 motors, how are they handling the power from the battery? which kind of battery do you use and how much is the total AUW weight? Thanks!

Enyo Nov 22, 2018

Hi simon ,

The total weight of the kwad is 524g without lipo and gopro.

4S Amax 120c 1800mah ~90A with emax longrange 6038

5S Tattu R-Line 1550mah ~120A with gemfan 6042 Bi-Blade

6S Tattu 70c 1300 ~160A with gemfan 6042 Bi-Blade

Ely Nov 20, 2018

wait... why are there two crossfire antennas

catSupremacy Nov 20, 2018

Its called diversity

Jodie Froster Nov 11, 2018

Good LAWD! You did ALL the things, this is the dope-ist 6" i've ever seen.

Enyo Nov 11, 2018

Thx jodie 😘

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