2-3S Micro Raven

By The Van on Jun 12, 2019

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What can I say? It's a micro Raven.

This build uses the GepRC 12a board, 1103 8022kv Hyperlites with a unify nano & crossfire nano mounted in a single layer just behind the camera - an FXT T81 (or T80?.. the one without the connector). It feels wild having this much power & range in such a small & quiet package. All up weight is about 68g with a MiniStar 350mah 2S, 74g with a GNB 520mah 2S. Can cruise for over 7 minutes or fly aggressively for about 4.

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Part List

Flight Controller	GEP-12A-F4 Flight Controller 12A ESC V1.1 (19 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$29.99
Motors	4 x Hyperlite Toothpick Motor (2-3S 8022KV) (10 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$43.96
Propellers	PYRODRONE 65mm PROP WITH 1.5mm HUB (5 SETS) (11 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$5.99
FPV Camera	FXT T81 Micro FPV Camera 800TVL 1/3" CMOS with Mount and OSD for RC Drone Quadcopter (3 builds) Amazon.com	$22.99
FPV Transmitter	TBS Unify Pro Nano 5G8 (97 builds) Team-blacksheep.com	$19.95
Receiver	TBS Crossfire Nano Rx FPV Long Range Drone Receiver (1500 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$29.95
Radio	FrSky Taranis X-Lite 2.4GHz Radio Controller Black and Red Color with Free 18650 Battery Black Caps (64 builds) Horusrc.com	$129.00
Goggles	Orqa FPV.One (2 builds) Shop.orqafpv.com	$550.00
Misc Parts	FRSKY TARANIS X-LITE (BLACK) WITH FREE 18650 BATTERY BLACK CAPS (64 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site
Misc Parts	FRSKY TARANIS X-LITE (BLACK) WITH FREE 18650 BATTERY BLACK CAPS (64 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site
Video Receiver	ImmersionRC RapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle FPV Receiver Diversity Module (13 builds) Banggood.com	$150.00
Radio Module	Team BlackSheep TBS Crossfire Micro TX \| Heli-Nation.com (154 builds) Heli-nation.com	$69.99
Battery Charger	ISDT Q6 Pro Pocket Battery Balance Charger (300W/14A) (9 builds) Unmannedtechshop.co.uk	See Site
Soldering Iron	TS100 Portable Programmable Smart Soldering Iron (265 builds) Racedayquads.com	$58.99

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Discussion

Rembem Mar 18, 2020

Do you have a video you could put up? I would love to see the preformance.

Rembem Mar 10, 2020

Could you use a eachine nano vtx in this build?

duke1981 Nov 08, 2019

What frame is it?

Thain Jun 19, 2019

What frame is it I really like how it looks
is it durable?

dummel Jun 14, 2019

what is the link to the frame and canopy?

HK-AERIAL VTOL Jun 13, 2019

Do the props for the toothpicks come off those spindles easily? I want to try them, but I prefer bell top bolt holes.

The Van Jun 13, 2019

They don't come off in flight at all. I wouldn't say they're super hard to remove but it takes some effort, maybe one of those prop removal tools would be nice. I just grip the bell and twist the prop off though :)

HK-AERIAL VTOL Jun 13, 2019

Huh... it's the only reason I haven't built a micro with those. Fortunately I haven't ordered the motors for the new little guy I'm setting up. I was thinking T-Motor\Racerstar collab micros, R6 Returners (I have some already. Totally worth 20 per corner.), or T-Motor F15, but I REALLY would rather have PyroDrone. I like them. They are good people and the 3 builds I have with their stuff all kick @ss! I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and order 'em!

FilUP Jun 13, 2019

Amazing little build. What crossfire antenna is that and how did you mount it?

The Van Jun 13, 2019

Thanks m8! It's the stock dipole, used to come with the nano RX (non special edition). It's mounted pretty much as shown, except it's slipped underneath the little white brace on the bottom. Right now the ends are hanging loose but I might attach a ziptie or something so they stay straight.

Dave_C FPV Jun 13, 2019

So cute and clean! Love it

bootbox Jun 12, 2019

Super clean build! Are those red FC gummies 3D printed? If so do you have a link to the .stl? Also curious about the frame, is that going to be for sale?

The Van Jun 12, 2019

Thanks! Nah, the gummies are what came with the GepRC board. I'm sure a printable option would work though, maybe with ninjaflex to match the dampening qualities. I think yes, despite there already being a ton of similar frames entering the market - it's a solid micro companion to the full sized Raven so I will be selling them around the same time Seagull pre-orders start :)

bootbox Jun 12, 2019

Awesome, thank you!

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