Hey folks! My first rotorbuilds post... People have been asking for pics of my Hornet 3" build to see how I have my caps installed. Those are 2 16v 220uf low esr FR series caps. They're needed to suppress voltage spikes from freezing out the DJI FPV feed.
AUW is 159g with the Tattu lipos and runtime is up to 3:00.
Here's the vlog going over why this build is special for me -
Some random flight footage from my house -
Photos
Part List
Frame |
Hornet HD 3" DJI Caddix Vista Frame
(3 builds)
Torquefpv.com
|
$23.99 |
Flight Controller |
BetaFPV Toothpick F4 20A AIO Flight Controller 2S-4S
(18 builds)
Airbladeuav.com
|
$62.99 |
Motors |
4 x EMAX ECO 1404 Series Micro Motor 6000KV
(3 builds)
Newbeedrone.com
|
$43.96 |
Propellers |
GEMFAN 3016-3 PROPS - (2CW + 2CCW)
(57 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$2.59 |
FPV Transmitter |
Caddx Vista Kit with DJI Camera 720P 120FPS
(23 builds)
Newbeedrone.com
|
$164.99 |
Receiver |
TBS Crossfire Nano Rx FPV Long Range Drone Receiver
(1500 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$29.95 |
Batteries |
Tattu R-Line 11.1V 3S 550mAh 95C LiPo Micro Battery - XT30
(20 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$13.39 |
Misc Parts |
TBS Minimortal V2 T Antenna 915MHz for TBS Crossfire Nano Rx Receiver
(15 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$3.99 |
Thank you for sharing this! I've been waiting for micro HD and this build is the entry way into digital for me. Frame is ordered and goggles and air unit are next. Thanks for sharing the cap and build info! You rock!!
Does this frame use M2 or M3 hardware? Does it come with the necessary hardware? If not, what did you use?
Do you know how to use the T6/R6 pads? I'd really like to build this with GPS on the third UART. I don't understand why it doesn't show in the Ports tab. Thanks for the help.
What quad antenna would you recommend for someone who isn't using crossfire? I use a dji radio. Thanks!
I already ordered a couple of parts for my build and then I find out they don't ship this frame internationally. :(
Do you guys know of a similar frame?
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is the cap on your fc necessarry? it seemed like you already have a cap on your xt30 connector
It might not be necessary but additional protection and voltage smoothing can only help.
The 2 caps are specifically because I had a video freeze with 1 25v 330uf cap on the vista (and the included cap on the pigtail). The DJI system is very vulnerable to voltage spikes. So in my case the 3 caps are needed but you could probably get away with the included cap plus a single bigger low esr cap on the esc and or vista.
Hi Furadi, Can you tell me it is ok to install two 470 uf capacitors, one for the xt30 connector and one for the vista?