This toothpick style build uses the pickle mini frame, Aokfly 1104s, rx2535 props, a crazybee f4 board, and a mobula 7 canopy. If you want an adjustable camera mount get the snapper7 canopy instead, the mobula7 one clips the props on hard manuvers and causes prop wash. I highly recommend the rotorx props, very good performance but also kinda pricey.
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Part List
Frame |
LEDroneClub Pickle mini fpv frame kit for Tiny whoop Frame Betafpv Toothpick
(11 builds)
Taco-rc.com
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$9.99 |
Flight Controller |
Banggood
(9 builds)
Banggood.com
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See Site |
Motors |
Aokfly 4PCS 1104 7200KV FPV Brushless Motor 1-2S LiPo Micro FPV 80 90 100 RC Racing Drone Multirotor Quadcopter
Amazon.com
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$39.99 |
Propellers |
RotorX RX2535 2.5 Quad Blade Propellers - Smoke Black
(3 builds)
Readymaderc.com
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$7.18 |
FPV Camera |
Eachine TX06 700TVL FOV 120 Degree 5.8Ghz 48CH Smart Audio Mini FPV Camera Support Pitmode AIO Transmitter For RC Drone Racing
(8 builds)
Banggood.com
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$14.99 |
Batteries |
BETAFPV 2pcs 450mAh 2S 80C Lipo Battery with JST 2.0 and XT30 Plug for Doinker Moskito Mico FPV Racing Drone Quadcopter
(2 builds)
Amazon.com
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$18.99 |
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I was wondering how long ppl would stick with the 1102 and 1103 motors on these toothpick builds. I figure by the end of the summer ppl will be running the 1108's that nobody can run on heavier rigs without destroying their batteries. At least 1107.
I don't think there is much of a performance boost compared to a 1103 motor. His DVR is the perfect example.
The point of those toothpick builds is keeping the weight as low as possible and 1102/1103 is working like a charm on them.
As much as l'd like to see a 1108 build, I think it would be overkill, might be interesting with beta 85x guts and 2535 quadblades :)
I agree, it seems weight and esc ratings are the limiting factors for now. 1102/3 seem to be the sweet spot for 6A esc. Things will get interesting if these new AIO boards tolerate more amps/cells without gaining too much weight. More cells = lower voltage sag and amp draw, means you can run taller motors at higher kv, without smoking the esc's. I bet that 220mah 3s batteries are the next trend on toothpicks.
Its true that going the way of 5inch quads with higher voltage lipos, lower kv motors, and higher rated escs would yield a superior performer, thus my suggesting the beta 85x stuff, or even that new geprc board with 12a escs. But, true be told kabab has done it again, just having posted a video of his latest toothpick build at only 50 grams running on 1s that outperforms most the 2s builds.