It was time to upgrade a 2 year old 1.9" build to a proper 2" with a nicer camera and VTx. Went with the FlexRC Ascent X 2" because I've always had a good experience with the FlexRC frames.
This build was a bit challenging because I didn't realize the Piko BLX had M3 holes but the TX500 had M2s. Went with M2 and so far the stack is stable. Was also a challenge because it's impossible (or nearly) to assemble the cage of the Ascent with the stack in place, and it's difficult to assemble the stock with the cage in place.
Flying weight with battery came out to 100g.
Frame |
FlexRC FPV Racing Drones | FPV Multicopter Store | Quadcopter Parts
(101 builds)
Flexrc.com
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$52.50 |
Flight Controller |
PIKO BLX Micro Flight Controller
(17 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$38.99 |
ESCs |
Cicada 4-in-1 10A BusyBee2 Tiny BLHeli_S DShot ESC
(33 builds)
Airbladeuav.com
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$34.99 |
Propellers |
2 Pairs Gemfan 2035 2X3.5X4 4 Blade 1.5mm Mounting Hole CW CCW FPV Racing Propeller for RC Drone
(31 builds)
Banggood.com
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$3.92 |
FPV Camera |
Foxeer Predator Micro V4 1000TVL 16:9/4:3 NTSC/PAL CMOS FPV Camera w/ OSD PLUG VERSION - Choose Your Color & Lens
(149 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$23.09 |
FPV Transmitter |
TX500
(9 builds)
Speedybee.com
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$14.99 |
Receiver |
FrSky XM SBUS Micro Receiver
(85 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$11.99 |
Batteries |
TATTU 650mAh 2S1P 75C 7.4V Lipo Battery Pack with XT30 plug
(21 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$7.99 |
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Cool little drone! You kept the weight in check, should fly well.
I have built a bunch of FlexRC frames and could never understand why so many people complain about assembling the cage. I guess somehow it clicked for me. 🤔