Drew inspiration from Jayembee67's build (https://rotorbuilds.com/build/20405#c36789#c37482). He did a fantastic job with the 3D designs to fit the DJI Air Unit. This is definitely one of my favorite builds and it looks sick! It flys super fast and responsive, probably too fast for my skill level. I might have to bump down the motor limit so that I can control it for now. LOL :)
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Part List
Frame |
SlamNasty 5" Race Frame
(16 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
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$49.99 |
Flight Controller |
MAMBA STACK F405DJI F50PRO 3-6S Flight Controller Stack
(7 builds)
Diatone.us
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$76.99 |
Motors |
4 x iFlight Xing-E 2208 2150Kv Motor
(4 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$55.16 |
Propellers |
HQProp DP 5x4.5x3V1S PC - 3 Blades (Set of 4 - Black)
(3 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$3.60 |
FPV Transmitter |
DJI Digital FPV Air Unit - Ultra Low Latency 720p 120FPS Digital HD
Racedayquads.com
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$179.00 |
3D Printed |
Catalyst Machineworks SlamNasty DJI FPV System Part by jayembee67
Thingiverse.com
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See Site |
This is absolutely sick! How bad are the props in the camera view?
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Excellent stuff, lovely build. And that red and white colour scheme is sharp, goes nicely with the silvery white of the DJI parts! It's a great frame, isn't it?
Know what - I think I'm liking this setup better than my BangGod! It's way lighter and more nimble, only downside is that it has props in view. Just finished installing crossfire and binding to my Taranis...feels great and sense of security when flying farther away. :)
I was looking at building a Banggod for it's durability and looks but worried how it will handle even with T-Motor F80 1900 kV's on 6S ... I love the smaller profile but wonder how well it holds up to the Banggod in crashes and if the better flight characteristics are worth ditching the Banggod?
I have both and I would say the BangGod does feel more sturdy. After installing the front/rear braces on the SlamNasty I noticed that the front brace on the BangGod is thicker and at an angle, rather than straight, and would hold up better in an impact. The cage is also sturdier due to all of the mounting hardware and standoffs. However, I don't plan on crashing a lot but when I do I'm not too concerned since parts are replaceable. I think the question here is more related to - do you want props in view or not. Also, you may want to consider this - slamNasty is easier to work on since it has less hardware you have to take apart.
Oh yes, you really will have to pry me away from Crossfire; I love the security I feel with it, I just never have anything fall out of the sky unexpectedly any more, and that's huge!
Yes, as MotoRotor says, it's all about the props-in-view. I would say that the Slamnasty is likely a faster, more agile frame; with everything a bit smaller and so closer to the CoG, you can really throw it about, and although I don't own the BangGod, I have similar machines, and the extra moment of intertia can be felt a bit on the longer machines. But, props-in-view, there's the rub - personally I'm fine with it because I have other, no props machines, but it might be irritating to some folks for sure.
@bugsysiegals - Here are comparison photos if that'll help your decision.
Wow, I want them both!! Very clean builds. What's the flight time difference, agility, etc.?
The SlamNasty is noticeably more agile than BangGod due to the weight difference. I don't have a scale that goes past 500g so I can't measure exactly what the weight difference is. I get about 6-7min flight time on the BangGod with a 1500mah. SlamNasy I think gets 7-8min of flight time. This is just a guage since flying style impacts battery flight time...I tend to cruise more with the BangGod than the SlamNasty.
Makes sense ... what size battery straps do you use for the different frames? Also, what are the Black pieces covering the motor wires on the Banggod?
240mm straps. BangGod motor wire covers - those were black heat shrink tubes. I didn't want to put them on the SlamNasty because I wanted the red motor wires to show. I'm probably risking the wires being cut but oh well. :)
I just sold my Phantom 3 Pro yesterday that I never used but took some photos of my moms house for the day she decides to sell it. Being able to let go of the controls and the Phantom to stay in 1 spot was rather nice ... while these quads cameras point upwards and do not have motorized gimbals I did wonder if there's any usefulness to hovering in place ... perhaps to hover at specific height and location and then do rolls, etc. That said, does adding GPS to these quads allow you to hover in place and let go of controls?
Yeah, i have a Mavic Pro I am going to sell too. I don't film enough stationary photos/videos. When filming with an FPV quad I think your approach to filming has to change...no more stationary pics/vids.
regarding hover in place with GPS - I think there are people whom have done that and also used a bottom facing camera to help with stationary flight positioning but I have no experience with that. SlamNasty is already a tight build, don't think you'd be able to fit all that gear. Build it and go fly it first, worry about that stuff later.
Absolutely, just waiting on my Air Unit which is saying in delay, and batteries ... can't wait to try it out.