Ended up gutting one of my 6" analog builds and throwing the guts on to this frame. My only concern with this frame is that the arms look pretty weak and they dont seem like they will hold up in a crash. But so far it's a keeper.
8/14 Just added some arm braces designed by JTR1 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4557318 These braces made the arms feel super solid and will be able to handel impact now :). I'll fly it once the weather start the cool down.
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Part List
Frame |
iFlight DC5 HD
(7 builds)
Rotorama.com
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$53.00 |
Flight Controller |
radix fc - brainfpv
(117 builds)
Brainfpv.com
|
$54.99 |
ESCs |
Holybro Tekko32 35A 4-in-1 BLHeli32 3-6s ESC
(105 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$56.99 |
Motors |
T-Motor F40 III 2306 2400KV 2600KV 2750KV Brushless Motor For 210 220 250 260 RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor
(10 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$25.97 |
Propellers |
Gemfan Windancer 5043 5x4.3 5 Inch 3-Blade Propeller M5 2 CW & 2 CCW for RC Drone FPV Racing
(21 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$3.94 |
FPV Transmitter |
DJI Digital FPV Air Unit - Ultra Low Latency 720p 120FPS Digital HD
Racedayquads.com
|
$179.00 |
Receiver |
FrSky R9MM Long Range 915MHz RC Receiver - Get Yours Today! - RMRC
(114 builds)
Readymaderc.com
|
$20.80 |
Batteries |
CNHL Black Series 1500mAh 14.8V 4S 100C Lipo Battery
(34 builds)
Krazykwads.net
|
$25.99 |
Guides & Reviews
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Happy if you like the design!!!
The braces make a night and day difference! Thanks again :)
Do you have notice a change in the flight characteristic??? Do you still liking it???
It feels a little heavier, but it didn't affect the flight performance. I am still loving the quad :)