Update: Just received and installed the upgraded arms. Definitely sturdier.
Will let you guys know on durability as I put more batteries through it.
Wanted to build a new quad with some extra parts I had laying around, Just needed a frame. Ran across the TBS Source V Race frame for under $30 so figured lets give it a shot. Could not find any instructions that were helpful, but managed to get through it after a little trial and error. After building and flying for first time, I fell in love with the way this thing handles. I think the saying is "on rails"
It could be a lot lighter if i had used different parts, but im not going to be racing, and the thing is plenty fast. Especially on 5s.
Weight 290g
Frame |
TBS Source V
(6 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
|
$19.95 |
Flight Controller |
CLRACING F7 V2.2 30x30 FLIGHT CONTROLLER
(11 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$56.99 |
ESCs |
CLRACING 4in1 45A 32Bit ESC - 30x30mm
(5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$44.99 |
Motors |
4 x Brotherhobby Returner R6 2306 Motor (CHOOSE KV)
(4 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$99.96 |
Propellers |
HQ R42 Racing Propeller (2CCW+2CW)
(5 builds)
Fpvcrate.com
|
$3.39 |
FPV Camera |
Rotor Riot Micro Eagle Pro JB Edition
(12 builds)
Rotorriot.com
|
$46.95 |
FPV Transmitter |
Rush FPV Tank Ultimate 30x30 25-800mW VTX w/ Smart Audio - MMCX
(75 builds)
Racedayquads.com
|
$24.99 |
Antenna |
Team BlackSheep TBS Triumph Pro (MMCX 90°) RHCP
(7 builds)
Heli-nation.com
|
$19.95 |
Receiver |
Team BlackSheep TBS Crossfire Nano RX (SE) - FPV Long Range Drone Receiver
(412 builds)
Heli-nation.com
|
$29.99 |
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