Varvatus Vex v2.0 - MidRange 5'' Freestyler

By FPVFlow on Jul 15, 2020

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Hi guys,

this is the updated version of the previous VarvatusVex v1.0 build.
After some time and practice, it is normal to need more features and more performance.
This version is really funny to fly with, fast and aggressive, with a very good range and 4-5 minutes of hard flight with the Turnigy Graphene 1600mah 75C.

The first limit of the previous version was the 3D printed PETG frame. It was a good starting point, but it is not even comparable with the solidity and the reduction in term of vibrations that can be achieved with a carbon fiber frame. Every crash with a plastic frame meant a full rebuild of the drone that was quite tedious. I will never turn back. Now this quad have a TBS Source One Frame... and it is simply awesome...

Another important improvement regards the range, as this version relies on the Taranis and R9M - R9MM system. The better radio coupled with the R9M, allows to extend significantly the range of the flights to many kilometers (tested 3km easy). For this reason should be considered at least a mid-range drone.

The new FPV camera (Caddx Turbo Micro F2) allows to have really clean images, even in dark situations. The results with this camera were better than expected. Also the VTX was improved with a more recent version (TX805). Goggles in my gear set are FastShark HDO2.

Last but not least, it has a double layer of silicone conformal coating, that makes it water resistant!!

Hope you can like it!
For questions and feedbacks, please leave a comment ;)

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Part List

Frame

Source one 5
Aliexpress.com
$15.11

Flight Controller

Holybro Kakute F7 V1.5 STM32F745 Flight Controller W/ OSD Barometer for RC Drone (12 builds)
Banggood.com
$45.00

ESCs

4X HAKRC BLHeli_32 Bit 35A 2-5S ESC Built-in LED Support Dshot1200 Multishot for FPV RC Drone (14 builds)
Banggood.com
$39.51

Motors

4X Racerstar Racing Edition 2205 BR2205 2300KV 2-4S Brushless Motor Light Blue For 210 X220 250 280 RC Drone (7 builds)
Banggood.com
$34.04

Propellers

10 Pairs Dalprop Cyclone T5046C Pro 5 Inch 5046 5x4.6x3 3-blade Propeller CW CCW for RC Drone FPV Racing (4 builds)
Banggood.com
$12.50

FPV Camera

Caddx Turbo Micro F2 1/3" CMOS 2.1mm 1200TVL 16:9/4:3 NTSC/PAL Low Latency FPV Camera W/ Microphone (41 builds)
Banggood.com
$20.99

FPV Transmitter

Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW FPV Transmitter TX LED Display Support OSD/Pitmode/Smart Audio (18 builds)
Banggood.com
$19.99

Antenna

GEPRC GEP-Pagoda2 5.8G 2dBi FPV Antenna SMA/RP-SMA RHCP/LHCP 6cm 60mm (5 builds)
Banggood.com
$10.17

Receiver

FrSky R9 MM-OTA ACCESS 16CH 900MHz Long Range RC Mini Receiver Support Wireless Upgrade Firmware Inverted S.Port RSSI Output (8 builds)
Banggood.com
$31.99

Batteries

Batteria Li-Ion 4S 35A Varicore - FPVFlow (4 builds)
Fpvflow.it
See Site

Batteries

Turnigy Graphene Panther 1600mAh 4S 75C Battery Pack (2 builds)
Hobbyking.com
See Site

Radio

FrSky Taranis X9D Plus SE 2019 24CH ACCESS ACCST D16 Mode2 FCC Version Transmitter with R9M 2019 900MHz Long Range Transmitter M (2 builds)
Banggood.com
$289.99

Goggles

FatShark Dominator HDO 2 1280x960 OLED Display 46 Degree Field of View 4:3/16:9 FPV Goggles Video Headset for RC Drone (71 builds)
Banggood.com
$539.99

HD Camera

GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization (18 builds)
Amazon.com
$298.99

Misc Parts

Suleve™ M3AS5 10Pcs M3 25mm Knurled Standoff Aluminum Alloy Anodized Spacer (2 builds)
Banggood.com
$3.99

Misc Parts

Machifit 4pcs M3 8x8mm Rubber Mounts Double Ends Screw Anti Vibration Mount Rubber Shock Absorber Mechanical Parts from Tools
Banggood.com
See Site

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC RapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle FPV Receiver Diversity Module (13 builds)
Banggood.com
$150.00

Soldering Iron

MUSTOOL SD1 SD2 LCD 60W Soldering Station Professional PID Soldering Iron Station Tool Kit Adjustable Temperature 200-480°C wit (2 builds)
Banggood.com
$24.99

Backpack

Realacc Backpack Case with Waterproof Transmitter Beam port Bag Tool Board for RC Drone FPV Racing (11 builds)
Banggood.com
$61.79

Misc Supplies

TRUERC X-AIR 5.8GHz 10dBi Gain Directional FPV Antenna With RP-SMA Connector For DJI FPV Goggles
Banggood.com
$70.94

Misc Supplies

Lumenier AXII 2 Long Range Straight/Right-Angle 5.8GHz 2.2dBi Gain FPV Antenna RHCP/LHCP For RC FPV Racer Drone
Banggood.com
$21.95
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