Apex-ator | Skull master

By Pimpmykwad on Jan 23, 2020

45  4,040  21

Here is the apex Steele version totally hydrodipped. This frame is insane....It flies so well ! So locked! And the fpv feed is crystal clear: no need Dji ^_^
Fly time is just insane (check out the video : I'm pretty fast and I flew 4 min)

gopro mount from 3Dracerxyz is just amazing !

Hope you enjoy this build

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Part List

Frame

Mr Steele Apex Frame Kit - Light weight (2 builds)
Impulserc.com
$241.12

Flight Controller

Flyduino KISS FC v2 - 32Bit Flight Controller (11 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$68.95

ESCs

KISS ESC 2-5S 25A 4in1 (40A limit) - 32bit brushless Motor Ctrl (8 builds)
Flyduino.net
$83.98

Motors

Ethix Mr Steele Stout V3 1750KV Motors (5 builds)
Defiancerc.com
$26.95

Propellers

HQ Prop ETHIX S5 5x4x3 Tri-Blade 5" Prop 4 Pack - Light Grey (79 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.49

FPV Camera

Foxeer Falkor 2 Mini FPV Camera 1200TVL CMOS 16:9/4:3 PAL/NTSC (1.8 or 2.1mm) - Choose Your Color & Lens (88 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$39.90

FPV Transmitter

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

Antenna

TBS Triumph Pro (SMA) (17 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$19.95

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Nano Rx - FPV LONG RANGE DRONE RECEIVER (1488 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$24.95

Batteries

CNHL Black Series 1100mAh 22.2V 6S 100C Lipo Battery (32 builds)
Chinahobbyline.com
$27.99

Radio

FrSky Taranis QX7S 2.4GHz RC Transmitter - Carbon or Blue (50 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$184.99

Goggles

FATSHARK HDO FPV GOGGLES (137 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$399.00

HD Camera

GoPro HERO6 Black - Waterproof Digital Action Camera for Travel with Touch Screen 4K HD Video 12MP Photos (5 builds)
Amazon.co.uk
See Site

Misc Parts

ViFly Finder 2 Buzzer - Lost Drone Finder/Locater/Alarm (174 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$14.99

Video Receiver

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

Radio Module

TBS Crossfire Micro TX V2 (154 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$69.95
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Discussion

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Spagatti   Jun 01, 2021  

Is it possible to get a link for the 3d files you used? Thank you!

c0pternoob   Apr 13, 2021  

Question:
the ESC says its just for max 5S Betteries but you are using a 6S Lipo. How you do that?

R.eyvprdctn   Feb 11, 2021  

Awesome Build!
Where could I get the file from 3Dracerxyz? It is not on Thingiverse - right?
Thanks very much:)

MrCrowley   Feb 06, 2020  

Any way I can buy it?
its awesome

JUSTiFLY_FPV   Jan 28, 2020  

What are the two caps hooked up to?

Pimpmykwad   Feb 01, 2020 
1

for avoid electronic noise from esc...and have a clear fpv feed

JUSTiFLY_FPV   Feb 03, 2020 

Thank you, I meant what do you have them wired to? I have seen one cap hooked to the lipo pads, but never two. What are they both wired to?
Beautiful build btw!

Pimpmykwad   Feb 03, 2020 

yes...the two caps are wired to the lipo pad.... I used two little caps (more esay to build) and not a big one (50V 1000 uF are HUGE !!!)

denbleyg   Jan 23, 2020  

what does that apex regulator board do?

Pimpmykwad   Jan 24, 2020 
1

it's a power distributor...and provide a very clean and stable power for fpv feed..... I never ever got such a clean fpv feed..... so clean that I bought others regulator for my other quad!!!

denbleyg   Jan 24, 2020 

Did you only ran your vtx and cam to it? I checked it out and I noticed it has for led's also.

Pimpmykwad   Jan 25, 2020 
1

yep....dont use LED on this build

Pimpmykwad   Jan 24, 2020  
2

Just an uncut fly of this badass beast!!!! so smooth!!!! I reelsteadygo ...but dont really need!! next time, I will post raw footage

sergetania   Jan 24, 2020  

That's one sharp looking quad! 😍 Hope not for long, that thing was born to fly (and crash)! Mess it up! 🤘👊✌️

Pimpmykwad   Jan 24, 2020 
1

Dont worry....it flies a lot....and has his first shower yesterday to remove the mud!!!!! ;-) Tropicoat is great!! ^_^

M4x   Jan 24, 2020  
1

Very very nice build !!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is your ND filter ????

Ernest powell   Jan 23, 2020  
1

freaking love it man   seen it on istagram and had to see builds details   great job!!

Pimpmykwad   Jan 23, 2020 
1

I just have to finish the edit for the tutorials on my YT channel....should be release soon.... You can check other tutorial on how to hydrodipped on my channel ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOlWC7o1cF6LQA0vAv1kgg

Ernest powell   Jan 23, 2020 
1

awesome ok   will def Check out   thought i had sbd on YT But i Will now for sure   love you work   thx   keep it up

Sasquads   Jan 23, 2020  

Sweet
Love it

M490fpv   Jan 23, 2020  
1

VERY nice and clean!!! 😃👍

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