Overall a very fun build platform. I'm just addicted to these light 3 inch frames now.
I initially started on emax eco 1404 motors at 6000kv but I was quite unhappy with the 1:30 flight times, even after scaling down throttle and trying every prop under the sun. Swapped in the 1105s and I'm getting at least 3 minute flights now on HQprop 3x2s. I feel like I can go onto an even lower kv for longer flights and similar power.
I took a crossfire nano and unify pro32 nano mount and sliced off 1mm to fit a XM+ into it, works great (but id print in anything but tpu). And yes thats a layer of kapton tape over the tx and rx. Just in case ;D
I originally wanted a VAS omni antenna but didnt have the clearance as I was running my battery cable through the back. The dipole works perfectly fine though.
Very happy with the end result.
80g weight, 127g with battery
Frame |
2-3 Inch Drone Frames for - RaceDayQuads
(6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$38.00 |
Flight Controller |
Whoop Flight Controllers for - Toothick FC - RaceDayQuads
(48 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$49.99 |
Motors |
4 x MAMBA 1105 5500KV 2-4S Brushless Motor For Diatone GT R239 R249 R249+ FPV Racing RC Drone
(32 builds)
Banggood.com
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$39.96 |
Propellers |
HQ Prop T3X2 Bi-Blade (CHOOSE COLOR)
(14 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$1.89 |
FPV Camera |
RunCam Nano2 1.8mm Lens
(184 builds)
Heli-nation.com
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$19.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8 V1.1 500mW Video Transmitter
(400 builds)
Getfpv.com
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See Site |
Antenna |
RDQ 5.8GHz U.FL Dipole FPV Antenna - Linear
(85 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$2.99 |
Receiver |
FrSky XM+ 2.4GHz Micro ReceiverDefault Title
(1149 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$15.99 |
Batteries |
RDQ Series 11.1V 3S 450mAh 80C LiPo Micro Battery - XT30
(25 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$7.74 |
3D Printed |
Armattan Tadpole VTX/RX Mount by drehfluegler
Thingiverse.com
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See Site |
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