This is a low profile long-range quad that can carry large (up to 140mm long) top mounted battery.
| Matterhorn, Swiss Alps | 5.7km out to Tre Cime |
Components used in this build :
- Multicopter Builders Cinematic 7 (frame)
- JBF4 v2 AIO FC
- Multicopter Builders Primo 2208 2150kv motors
- Flycolor X-cross (50A) ESCs
- Foxeer Predator Mini v3 camera
- TBS Unify Pro HV VTx
- originally I installed AKK Dominator VTx but the built-in microphone was faulty so I swapped for TBS Unify and added external microphone
- TBS Crossfire Diversity Rx
- TrueRC Singularity Long SMA antenna
- Beitian BN-180 GPS
- Hellgate buzzer Duo
- External microphone
I'll be using following 7inch props :
- Gemfan Flash 7040-3
- HQ 7x4x3
- DAL T7056C-3
I normally use CL Racing F4S on all of my builds but decided to make an exception for this build and instead used JBF4 v2 FC, it's basically identically designed flight controller (even using the CL Racing F4S firmware) but it's rated up to 240A and probably more suitable for this setup with 7inch props running 2150kv motors on 6S batteries. One major disadvantage is the fact that JBF4 comes with no SD card reader for the blackbox, instead only onboard dataflash memory is used and at 16MB it's not very usefull (it can record only one 5min flight before it gets full and then it takes 15 minutes to download the log file).
AUW with GoPro Hero6 and 4200mAh 6S Li-Ion battery is massive 1100g.
Built as a long range surfer it's actually reasonably agile quad even on a tight track.
Batteries :
- Home built 4200mAh 6S Li-Ion (21700 size cells)
- Gens Ace 4500mAh 60C 6S (no way this is 60C, I would rate it 5C at best)
- Swaytronic 4000mAh 35C 5S
- Bonka 2200mAh 75C 6S
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can you please tell me what brand of batteries on your homemade packs
and also what is the part with the heat sink on your rig
Nice Quad! Question any issues with SA 2.1 and that VTX in regards to pit mode etc not working correctly in Beta Flight
Awesome build! I saw your Matterhorn video on r/multicopter and was blown away. I want to use this frame for my next build and will probably use this as a reference.
Question for ya: What is that second antenna next to your video antenna for? Looking at your parts list I think its for your GPS, but I’m not sure.
Love everything about this build and I'm trying to do something similar. Â What is the 2nd antenna in the rear? Â I only see the SINGULARITY 5.8 (long) mentioned in the build list.
Beautiful build! I love seeing excellent build quality. Are you happy with the performace of your home made antenna? Thinking about making some for my Slim+ receivers.
Awesome build!
How does it fly with
4s ?
Just  bought 7 inch frame.
Stamina endurance 7/8 inch
I have ethix konasty
2407 2200kv .
is it to high kv?
I have som 4s 4/5000 mah.
Amazing build. I live in the mountains and want a drone that can handle the intense climbs. Would you be willing to share the files for the 3D printed portion of your build?
This girl is gorgeous, what ive been looking for is that RX long whip antenna you have out the back. ive been looking everywhere and cant seem to find it! can you let me know where its from please. thanks brother
that 2nd Rx antenna is home made. here are instructions on how to make one : https://intofpv.com/t-how-to-make-your-own-crossfire-rx-antenna
This is a SICK build! I have recently orded parts for my very first build. Its going to be a 7inch meant for long flight times and high efficiency. The motors I order were the Race star air A 1200kv. Do you think this is to low and how you you think they will preforme? Many thanks
well, everybody has different preferences, most pilots prefer lower kv motors on 7inch setups, for me 1200kv would be too low even when running on 6S, I just prefer performance orientated setup even at the cost of efficiency. it also depends where you want to fly, if you fly in the mountains then it's better to have more responsive (higher kv) drivetrain to fight wing gusts and turbulences.
Attention to detail coordinating your print colors with all your other accessory colors is second to none sir. Good lookin'.
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