I wanted to explore this 3inch category with a toothpick type build. I needed some motors that are powerful enough to swing a 3inch prop and still provided a decent flight time. People are using 1206 1304 1404 motors which is nice but I wanted to stay as light as possible. I also wanted to be able to use a small 3s battery and still get a good flight time. The RDQ 350mah is a battery of choice. So I ended up trying the emax 1106 4500kv motors. This ended up being a really good choice of motor paired up with the avan 3in triblade prop. Coming in with a dry weight of 74grams which is pretty light for a 3in and having super smooth efficient flights. This quad flies amazing and is the most silent quad I have ever flown also the flight times are excellent with the 4500kv motors. I think we are going to see a lot of these builds with 1206 1304 1404 motors in the future. I am happy with a 1106 because the amount of thrust it can provide along with still being a tiny motor. This is a awesome freestyle setup and is great for backyard ripping.
Frame |
Simple X-120 FPV Drone Frame
(10 builds)
Flexrc.com
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$14.96 |
Flight Controller |
GEP-12A-F4 Flight Controller 12A ESC V1.1
(19 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$29.99 |
Motors |
4 x EMAX RS1106 II 4500Kv Micro Motor
(32 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$51.96 |
Propellers |
EMAX Avan Mini 3x2.4x3 Tri-Blade 3" Prop 12 Pack - Choose Your Color
(39 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$4.49 |
FPV Camera |
RunCam Nano2
(184 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$19.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
Happymodel Whoop_VTX 5.8g 40ch 25mw~200mw switchable VTX for Brushed/Brushles whoop for Brushed/Brushles whoop Mobula HD FPV Rac
(5 builds)
Taco-rc.com
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$13.99 |
Antenna |
HGLRC 6.5cm 65mm 5.8G 2dBi U.FL IPEX IPX Omni Directional Linear Brass FPV Antenna RG178 For RC Drone
(3 builds)
Banggood.com
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$1.92 |
Receiver |
FrSky XM+ 2.4GHz Micro ReceiverDefault Title
(1149 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$15.99 |
Batteries |
RDQ Series 11.4V 3S 525mAh 80C LiHV Micro Battery - XT30
(14 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$11.74 |
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Other than the frame and FC I literally have the same parts for my build!!! I am excited to see what you get out of this one!
u are going to love it. plenty of power.
Go with the 4500kv if u have the emax 1106 motors.
i just got them now!!! 4000k i thought they were 4500. lol
odd.
That is a 1306. That will require a 12mm mounting pattern. I am using a 1106.
ha ha ha Well there goes that purchase! I spent hours searching and somehow missed that.
If you are looking for a toothpick like frame for your motors taco rc has a pickle 3in frame that supports 9mm and 12mm mounting patterns. Don't know what frame you are looking for are what u are trying to build but thought that might help. Also the Sanchez frame supports 12mm mounting pattern but the one from taco rc is pretty much the same. good luck
Thanks Jeremy. I initiated a return via Amazon. It was a mistake. I found 5 of the 1106's (as I originally wanted) and have them on order. Live and learn. lol