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Tasmanian Devil

By solaireFPV on Apr 06, 2019

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So, I wanted to build something crazy...nay...bonkers. I saw Catalyst Machineworks came out with a really nice frame for X-class components more targeted to FPV freestyle pilots. Well, I'm not a freestyle pilot, but I really do like BIG quads and really want to push my building and flying chops.

So Here Goes.

Part List

Frame

Tasmanian Frame
Catalystmachineworks.com
$249.00

Flight Controller

BrainFPV RADIX 30x30 Flight Controller (Custom Graphical OSD, Baro, Stackable, Betaflight) (117 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$54.99

ESCs

APD 120F3[x] 12S 120A X-Class ESC
Racedayquads.com
$99.99

Motors

XING X5215 X CLASS FPV NextGen Motor
Iflight-rc.com
$99.99

Propellers

3-Blade - 13x12 Propeller Orange (2 builds)
Masterairscrew.com
$9.79

FPV Camera

RunCam Micro Swift 2 Black 2.1mm Lens (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$26.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro 5G8 V3 (SMA) (197 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Antenna

Lumenier AXII Stubby 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (232 builds)
Getfpv.com
$14.99

Receiver

Team BlackSheep TBS Crossfire Nano RX - Heli-Nation (1484 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$24.99

Batteries

2 x Turnigy Nano-Tech Plus 4000mAh 6S 70C Lipo Pack w/XT90
Hobbyking.com
$192.76

Power Distribution

APD PDB500[x] 12S 52V 500A X-Class PDB (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$78.99
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