R5X

By Kwippy on Jan 29, 2017

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Racer

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Part List

Frame

Xhover R5X
Getfpv.com
$78.99

Flight Controller

F3 Flight Controller Acro 6 DOF/Deluxe 10 DOF for RC Multirotor FPV Racing Drone (85 builds)
Banggood.com
$16.05

ESCs

4pcs Favourite FVT LittleBee 30A ESC Blheli S OPTO 2-6S Damped mode Mulitshot Oneshot42 OneShot125 for FPV Multicopter Quadcopte
Amazon.com
$61.99

Motors

2 x Tiger Motor F60 2450Kv FPV Series Motor
Getfpv.com
$39.98

Propellers

CA$9.99 10% 10 Pairs Kingkong / LDARC 5040 5x4x3 3-Blade Single Color CW CCW Propellers for Racing Drone RC Parts from Toys (79 builds)
Banggood.com
$7.30

FPV Camera

Rotor Riot Special Edition RunCam Swift (144 builds)
Store.rotorriot.com
$39.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro 5G8 V2 (SMA) (154 builds)
Getfpv.com
$34.99

Antenna

TBS Triumph 5.8GHz RHCP FPV Antenna Set (SMA Male) (191 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Receiver

FrSky X4R-SB - 3/16 Channel Receiver with SBUS and CPPM without pins (128 builds)
Getfpv.com
$22.49

Misc Parts

10Pcs Aluminum Alloy M3×10mm Hex Socket Screws Round Head Cap Screws Golden (2 builds)
Banggood.com
$3.99

Misc Parts

5V Active Buzzer Alarm Beeper With Cable for FPV Racer Quadcopter Drone DIY (20 builds)
Banggood.com
$1.99

Misc Parts

Flight Controller Protection Cover Plate Damping Plate Controller Board for Martian Series frames for RC Drone (4 builds)
Banggood.com
$1.79

Misc Parts

Suleve™ M3NH1 M3 Nylon Screw Black Hex Screw Nut Nylon PCB Standoff Assortment Kit 300pcs (6 builds)
Banggood.com
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Misc Parts

Suleve™ M3AS8 10Pcs M3x35mm Knurled Standoff Bolt Nut Aluminum Alloy 6061 Multicolours (11 builds)
Banggood.com
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Discussion

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dirtdiver   Jan 08, 2017  

I LOVE my R5X frame. Do you have one yet? They're one of the higher quality frames I've gotten

Kwippy   Jan 08, 2017 

I do not! I am in the planning stage with this build I think i have decided with the R5X so I'm really excited! Just debating on the motors and escs right now. Any suggestions? Also is that 3d printed camera mount on your build do you like that better than the stock camera mount?

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