Aero7 HD

By jdmkramer on Oct 28, 2019

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After this monstrosity I figured I owed it to LAZD to build his gorgeous Aero7 properly :)
This should get some incredible range considering it's using the same drivetrain and liion packs as my XL8, but lighter and more aerodynamic, especially without the GoPro. Testing down the lake shore tomorrow!

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Part List

Frame	Aero7 (2 builds) Falconmultirotors.com	$89.00
Flight Controller	BrainFPV RADIX 30x30 Flight Controller (Custom Graphical OSD, Baro, Stackable, Betaflight) (117 builds) Racedayquads.com	$54.99
ESCs	Aikon AK32 3-6S 32Bit 55A 30x30 4in1 ESC (7 builds) Racedayquads.com	$69.99
Motors	BrotherHobby Avenger 2806.5 1700Kv Motor (3 builds) Racedayquads.com	$22.99
Propellers	DAL Cyclone T7056C Pro Tri-Blade 7" Prop 4 Pack (5 builds) Racedayquads.com	$2.99
FPV Camera	RunCam Hybrid Micro FPV Camera / 20x20 4K HD DVR (19 builds) Racedayquads.com	$89.99
FPV Transmitter	FXT ARES 30x30 25-1000mW 5.8GHz VTX - MMCX - Choose Your Color (8 builds) Racedayquads.com	$34.99
Antenna	TrueRC Singularity Long 5.8GHz SMA Antenna - Choose Version (19 builds) Racedayquads.com	$19.99
Receiver	VAS 915MHz Mini RC Antenna - U.FL (Crossfire / R9) (5 builds) Racedayquads.com	$9.99
Receiver	TBS Crossfire Diversity Nano Receiver (5 builds) Racedayquads.com	$59.95
Receiver	ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (179 builds) Racedayquads.com	$169.99
Hardware	4 x M5 Low Profile Prop Nut w/ Flange (1PC) - Choose Your Color (7 builds) Racedayquads.com	$3.00
Hardware	4 x M3 Nylock Nut (1pc) - Choose Your Color (9 builds) Racedayquads.com	$2.00
Misc Parts	Ummagawd UMMAGRIP LITE Universal Super Sticky Battery PadDefault Title (28 builds) Racedayquads.com	$4.59
Misc Parts	RDQ 250mm Kevlar Battery Strap w/ Woven Rubber Grip & Metal Buckle (5 builds) Racedayquads.com	$2.99
Misc Parts	RDQ Micro M8N GLONASS GPS Module (72 builds) Racedayquads.com	$15.99

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Shadow Feb 09, 2024

Привет , пару лет летаю на вашей раме aero 7 мне очень нравится ! Хочу заменить 3д деталь , на сайте не нашел , вы бы не помогли _мочь
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lorenzo220580 Jul 14, 2020

hi,
i'm very interesting for your project but i can't understand the cable connection between the fc (radix) and the Aikon esc .
can you show me a photo or a diagram connection....please?
thanks a lot

00jferna Nov 01, 2019

I noticed you mount the HD cam above the FPV cam, did you notice that the HD recording is pointed downward a bit? I have a Hybrid in my 3" build, mounted as shown in your pics. After reviewing the HD footage, it appears to be staring at the ground most of the flight (I tend to fly low).

jdmkramer Nov 07, 2019

My HD and FPV seem pretty well aligned. You can see both on my recent videos. I didn't think it was possible for the cameras to misalign.

00jferna Nov 08, 2019

Yeah, after rewatching your video, i noticed that the FPV is 4:3 while the HD is 16:9, so you lose the top and bottom of the shot (top being important when flying fast). So, I'm going to try to change aspect ratio of the FPV feed. Hopefully that'll help.

Jodie Froster Oct 28, 2019

I soldered together a 3s Li-ion cell like that, and my battery charger struggled to charge the middle cell, and eventually the charger died. I considered it a failure, but it might have just been the charger. Did you have any problems with your cells after you soldered them together? Any tips, or refrence videos?

jdmkramer Oct 29, 2019

Not at all. Sounds like it was the charger. I just use regular lipo 4.2 charging and charge at 1c most times.

Jodie Froster Oct 29, 2019

Thanks!

Minichado Oct 29, 2019

Dope! I forgot I wanted to build one of these too <3

jdmkramer Oct 29, 2019

Haha! I was thinking you'd really dig it when I saw you were making that light 7". Mine isn't that light but I think it's a good balance. I'm having trouble with the BEC I installed this morning so i can run 5 & 6S with the Hybrid, but my first 5S liion flight was fantastic. :)

Nabla Oct 28, 2019

What batteries are those - make and model. Thanks

jdmkramer Oct 28, 2019

Molicel P42A

SkyLine FPV Oct 28, 2019

can you let us know what kind of current and speed you are getting? I have a similar speed focused build i am working on.

jdmkramer Oct 28, 2019

Will do. I'm rendering video from the first flight now, but unfortunately my OSD was cut off so no Amp draw stats. Next time. I'm focusing on range more than anything with this one, but I will slap a 5s lipo on there for some speed runs when I get it all dialed in.

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