My second DC5 build, even though I haven't had a chance to fly the first one yet. This one is a 6S build, using all new parts - not having to laboriously extend motor wires for once is a welcome change!
Frame |
iFlight DC5 HD
(7 builds)
Rotorama.com
|
$53.00 |
Flight Controller |
MAMBA F405 MK2 Betaflight Flight Controller F40 40A 3-6S DSHOT600 FPV Racing Brushless ESC
(110 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$42.99 |
Motors |
4 x iFlight XING 2208 2-6S 1800KV Camo Race Motor
(2 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
|
$98.52 |
Propellers |
DAL Nepal N1 Freestyle 5.1″ Propeller
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
|
$2.22 |
FPV Camera |
Caddx Ratel Starlight HDR OSD 1/1.8" 1200TVL FPV Camera (Choose Color & Lens)
(113 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$24.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
RUSH TANK MINI VTX 5.8G Smart Audio 20X20
(63 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$37.99 |
Antenna |
Lumenier Micro AXII MMCX 5.8GHz 1.6dBi FPV Antenna RHCP / LHCP For RC Drone
Uk.banggood.com
|
$20.18 |
Receiver |
Frsky R9 MM OTA 868MHz Long Range Receiver (With T antenna)
(2 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
|
$23.94 |
Batteries |
Rhino 1300mAh 6S 50C Lipo Battery Pack w/XT60
(2 builds)
Hobbyking.com
|
$20.39 |
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How do these motors compare to the prebuilt 2207?
I've no experience with those particular motors, so couldn't really comment.