The "in-between" (QAV180) updated!

By KM|fpv on Aug 13, 2019

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this was one of my proudest builds and was partly a easter gift (motors) and had three f3 flight controller till today. it's now equipped with a MatekSys CTR-F405, before it was an omnibus f4 pro and other lovely components. it was kind of frustrating to get the power distribution board connected to the flight controller with it's built-in current and voltage monitor, so the change was a good decision.

On the omnibus F4:
I've moved the rx input from UART1 to UART3 to connect my runcam camera control to UART1. You might think: wait! Foxeer fpv camera and runcam camera control? Yes, it's working fine, like on runcams! I've not connected the GND wire to OSD, just the OSD wire.

For the Fli14+ rx:
What's left to say: I've modded the receiver antennas with better ones (recommended in the rcgroups)

This is an early fpv flight with an older build (omnibus f3)

Here I did a build series:
freestyle miniKwad by KM|fpv: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7L1AQzbp__W4epNEqKojxEx4j41bXW1q

Photos

Part List

Frame

Lumenier QAV180 Carbon Fiber FPV Quadcopter kaufen | FPV24.com (2 builds)
Fpv24.com
See Site

Flight Controller

Hot Matek MATEKSYS F405 CTR F405 AIO BFOSD STM32F405 Flight Controller Built in PDB 5V/2A BEC SD Card Slot BMP280 for F4 RC Dron
De.aliexpress.com
$173.71

ESCs

4 x Racerstar RS20A Lites 20A Blheli_S 16.5 BB2 2-4S Brushless Motor Support Dshot600 for RC FPV Racing Drone
M.racerstar.com
$35.96

Motors

4 x ★ EMAX 1606 RS1606 3300KV 4000KV Brushless Motor 3-4S For RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor - 3300KV (4 builds)
Emaxmodel.com
$28.00

Propellers

HQ Prop 4x4.3x3 V1S Tri-Blade 4" Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your ColorOrange (32 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$2.99

Propellers

2 Paar Emax Avan Scimitar 4024 4x2.4x3 3-Blatt Propeller für Babyhawk Pro 4 Zoll FPV Racing Drone
De.banggood.com
$10.38

FPV Camera

CADDX.US Turbo S1 1/3 CCD 600TVL IR-blockierte FPV-Kamera Gelb/Grün NT
Rcdrone.top
$46.73

FPV Camera

Foxeer XAT600M HS1177 CCD - Rotorama (6 builds)
Rotorama.com
$26.99

FPV Transmitter

Eachine VTX03S 0/25/50/100/200 mw 40CH 5,8G FPV Sender Mit PITmode Smartaudio funktion (8 builds)
De.aliexpress.com
$17.35

Antenna

2 PCS Emax Pagoda 2 5.8G 50mm/80mm 5cm/8cm RHCP FPV Antenna RP-SMA Male Red for RC Drone (17 builds)
Banggood.com
$14.99

Receiver

RadioMaster RP1 V2 ELRS 2.4GHz Nano Receiver w/ UFL Antenna (25 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$18.99

Batteries

[Kombi] 2 Packungen CNHL MiniStar 850 mAh 14,8 V 4S 70C Lipo-Akku mit XT30U (9 builds)
Chinahobbyline.com
$29.98

Batteries

TATTU 650mAh 4S1P 75C 14.8V Lipo Battery Pack with XT30 plug (45 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Radio

Jumper T-Lite 16CH Hall Sensor Gimbals CC2500/JP4IN1 Multi-protocol RF System OpenTX Mode2 Transmitter Support Jumper 915 R900/C (23 builds)
Banggood.com
$69.99

Radio

Flysky FS-NV14 2.4G 14CH Nirvana Transmitter with iA8X Receiver 3.5 Inch Display Open Source (19 builds)
Banggood.com
$179.00

Radio

[US$83.99~93.99] JumperRC T-Lite V2 2.4GHz 16CH Hall Sensor Gimbals 150mW Built-in ELRS/ JP4IN1 Multi-protocol OpenTX Remote Con
See Site

Goggles

ORQA FPV.One OLED FPV Goggles + Free Bonus (FPV.PRO Antenna Set, FPV.Connect, FPV.Battery) (4 builds)
Getfpv.com
$649.99

Goggles

FatShark Dominator V1 Headset System Goggles Video Glasses 640 X 480 VGA
Goodluckbuy.com
$270.49

HD Camera

RunCam Thumb Pro W (8 builds)
Shop.runcam.com
$89.99

HD Camera

Hawkeye FIREFLY Q6 Airsoft 1080P HD Multifunktions-Sportkamera für FPV
Banggood.com
$60.59

HD Camera

RunCam Thumb
Shop.runcam.com
$49.99

HD Camera

Insta 360 Go AI Auto Editing Hands-free Smallest Splashprooof FlowState Stabilized Sport Camera (8 builds)
Banggood.com
$203.90

HD Camera

[CA$109.65 5% OFF] Mobius Full HD Sport Kamera 1080P 30FPS 720P 60FPS Für Multirotor rc teile from Spielzeug Hobbys und Roboter
See Site

Misc Parts

GPS positioning module\Beidou navigation module\integrated antenna integration\BG01 T\wireless data transmission
Aliexpress.com
$13.92

Misc Parts

HGLRC Soter FPV drone buzzer (3 builds)
Hglrc.com
$10.99

Video Receiver

Eachine PRO58 RX Diversity 40CH 5.8G OLED SCAN VRX FPV Receiver for FatShark Goggles (37 builds)
Banggood.com
$31.50

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (179 builds)
Getfpv.com
$159.99

Radio Module

JUMPER AION ELRS – avion à haute fréquence 2.4G TX NANO, avec aile fixe, avec télécommande
Fr.aliexpress.com
$35.47

Radio Module

ImmersionRC Ghost Lite Next Gen 2.4GHz RC Transmitter Module
Getfpv.com
See Site

Battery Charger

Toolkit M4 Pocket Schnellladegerät für 1-4 LiPo DC 80W 5A XT30 XT60 Eingang USB-C Eingang/Ausgang
Engelmt.de
See Site

Battery Charger

Online-Shop Ultra Power UP-S6 6x4,35 watt DC 1 s Balance Ladegerät Entlader Lade Hub 6-in-1 ladegerät für RC Micro MX MCPX Li
De.aliexpress.com
See Site

Battery Charger

Online-Shop Ursprüngliche SKYRC IMAX B6 MINI Balance RC Ladegerät/Entlader Für RC Hubschrauber Wieder spitze NIMH/NICD Flugze (6 builds)
De.aliexpress.com
See Site

Battery Charger

US $66.99 |HTRC T240 DUO AC 150W DC 240W 10A Touchscreen Dual Kanal Batterie Balance Ladegerät Entlader Für RC spielzeug Freie
De.aliexpress.com
See Site

Soldering Iron

MINI TS100 Digital OLED Programable Interface DC5525 Soldering Iron Station Built-in STM32 Chip (264 builds)
Banggood.com
$49.99

Soldering Iron

QUECOO Electric Soldering Iron Kit T85 96W Repair Tool Welding Solder Rework Station Heat Pencil Smart Portable Solder Iron Tips
Quecoo.com
$23.99

Tools

Pro'sKit 900-015 Helping Hands Soldering Aid (2 builds)
Amazon.com
$10.00

Backpack

Realacc X-lite Sender Edition FPV RC Drone Umhängetasche Handtasche für FrSky X-lite / X-lite S / X-lite Pro
Banggood.com
$25.99

Accessories

Radio master ag01 mini cnc halle gimbal für tx12/zorro funksender fernbedienung
De.aliexpress.com
$84.00

Accessories

Orqa FPV.Connect (2 builds)
Shop.orqafpv.com
$68.95

Accessories

Happymodel Moxon 2.4GHz antenna for ExpressLRS TX module SMA plug for ES24TX Series For DIY FPV Racing Drone
Xt-xinte.com
$3.63

Accessories

FatShark Face Plate Frontplatte V2 mit Lüfter für die Fatshark Dominator kaufen | FPV24.com
Fpv24.com
See Site

Accessories

TATTU 2500mAh 2S1P 7.4V LiPo Battery DC3.5mm With LED Indicator Button For Fatsahrk Aomway Skyzone Eachine Goggles (7 builds)
Banggood.com
$24.95

Accessories

ESP8285 ESP-M3 integr. 8Mbit Flash WiFi WLAN Serial Modul +25 dbm Low Power 20µA
Amazon.de
See Site

Accessories

Androegg ESP8285 ESP-M1 integr. 8Mbit Flash WiFi WLAN Serial Modul +25 dbm Low Power 20µA
Amazon.de
See Site

Misc Supplies

AchilleΣ Plus for Eachine PRO58 / RealAcc RX5808 Pro Plus OSD
Achillesfpv.eu
See Site
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Discussion

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fovea   Aug 14, 2019  
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nice build, 4inch :-D love it, thanks for share!
on the heavy side, what battery will you use? if you could add a dvr would be nice, i like to know how this weight on 4inch fourblades will perform.

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