QAV-CodeRed Session 5

By PlasmaTrout on Aug 25, 2019

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Wanted to see for myself if a QAV-CodeRed could freestyle with a Session 5 strapped to it. It most certainly can! Overall this was the easiest build I've done in a while. The only thing that you will have to custom modify is the plastic red skirts. The lux v3s esc sticks out a bit to make it easier to work on and its just enough that you will have to cut the skirts to fit. No biggie.

I'm NOT a big stickler of HD footage nor am I a pro pilot. I just want to get the best I can with the vibrations I have, that being said....

Some video of it flying is here and here.

Important Note: This frame is EOL and there aren't any replacement parts being manufactured for it. I found a few on ebay and snagged them, but I was told by GetFPV that this run of this frame is over. It did break pretty easily when I have a bad power loop crash.

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Part List

Frame

QAV-CODERED Mini FPV Quadcopter 3" (6 builds)
Getfpv.com
$30.58

Flight Controller

Lumenier MICRO LUX V3 F4 + 30A BLHeli_32 4in1 Stack (FC + ESC Combo) (4 builds)
Getfpv.com
$63.99

Motors

4 x Lumenier RX1407 3200Kv Motor (5 builds)
Getfpv.com
$67.96

Propellers

Gemfan Flash 3052 Tri-Blade 3" Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your Color (83 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$2.99

FPV Camera

Foxeer Falkor Full Size FPV Camera 1200TVL 4:3/16:9 PAL/NTSC G-WDR OSD (1.8 or 2.5mm) - Choose Your Color & Lens (15 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$39.90

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro 5G8 V3 (SMA) (197 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Antenna

Wolfwhoop PC11 2pcs 5.8GHz 5dBi RHCP Omnidirectional Pagoda Antenna for FPV Multicopter Set-SMA Male (Black) (5 builds)
Amazon.com
$9.99

Receiver

FrSky R-XSR 2.4GHz Micro ReceiverDefault Title (936 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$21.99

Batteries

RDQ Series 14.8V 4S 650mAh 80C LiPo Micro Battery - XT30 (13 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$14.99

Radio

FrSky Taranis QX7 ACCESS 2.4GHz RC Transmitter - Choose Your Color (263 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$129.99

Goggles

Fat Shark Dominator HDO2 OLED FPV Goggles (71 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$499.00

Misc Parts

QAV-CODERED TPU Camera Mount (3 builds)
Getfpv.com
$9.99

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC RapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle FPV Receiver Diversity Module (179 builds)
Banggood.com
$149.00

Radio Module

FrSky R9M Module (69 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$49.99

Battery Charger

HOTA D6 Pro 325W 15A 1-6S Dual Channel AC/DC Smart Charger w/ Wireless Cellphone Charging - Choose Your Color (54 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$117.99

Backpack

Betaflight Hive Backpack (6 builds)
Getfpv.com
$199.99
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