MOD3 + Insta360 GO

By elzaepp on Aug 16, 2020

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After the RotoriousFPV Zoot 3", my second approach at building a 3 inch freestyle platform for recording (kinda) HD. Interestingly, I like this one better. Don't know why, maybe I just like wide-X over true-X. Or the Iflight SucceX-E F4 is just a better FC/ECS than the Mamba. This one shows hardly any jello.

  • About 212 grams AUW (incl. Insta360 GO) with a Tattu 4s 650mah
  • I modified the MOD3 unibody (by ledroneclub) slightly in order to be able to use M3 standoffs
  • There is also a version of the MOD3 with separate arms at armattanproductions.com
  • The flight time is about 3-5 minutes with a Tattu 4s 650mah
  • The iflight 1404 (4600kv) are pretty good, the Brotherhobby VY 1504.5 (3950kv) may be better
  • The Tattu 4s 650mah are cheap and accessible, but a GNB 4s 550/450mah may be better
  • Running Betaflight 4.2 stock pids + hd preset, D min off
  • Shows some jello, but is hardly noticeable
  • No props in view
  • The TPU-mount for the Insta360 GO provides basic lens protection and secures the camera very tightly, no problems with over-heating so far
  • The Insta360 GO is currently one of the best options for HD on a micro, but it has its flaws (image-quality, storage space and battery life)
  • The "FPV Stabilization" of the Insta360 GO looks pretty nice

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Part List

Frame

MOD-l 3 inch ultralight frame
Armattanproductions.com
$19.99

Frame

MOD3 : 3 inch frame (for nano-cams, unibody, M3 standoffs) by elzaepp
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Frame

MOD-L 3-3.5-4-5 inch : modular ultralight frame (with separate arms) by ledroneclub (4 builds)
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Frame

The BabyMOD : 2.5/3/3.5 inch HD FPV Frame by ledroneclub
Thingiverse.com
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Flight Controller

iFlight SucceX-E 2-6S 20x20 Stack/Combo (F4 FC / 35A 4in1 ESC) (36 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$49.99

Motors

4 x iFlight Xing Nano X1404 4600Kv Micro Motor - Camo (39 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$67.96

Propellers

HQ Prop T3X2.5X3 Durable Tri-Blade 3" Prop - Grey (13 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$2.29

FPV Camera

RunCam Phoenix 2 Nano 1000TVL CMOS 4:3/16:9 PAL/NTSC FPV Camera (2.1mm) - Silver (21 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$29.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8 V1.1 VTx Video Transmitter (400 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.95

Antenna

2pcs Foxeer Lollipop 85.5mm 5.8G 2.3dBi RHCP UFL Super Mini FPV Antenna Red/Black For RC Drone (106 builds)
Banggood.com
$19.99

Receiver

FrSky R9MM Long Range 915MHz RC Receiver - Get Yours Today! - RMRC (114 builds)
Readymaderc.com
$20.80

Batteries

TATTU 650mAh 4S1P 75C 14.8V Lipo Battery Pack with XT30 plug (45 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

3D Printed

Insta360 Go UniZip Mount 30 deg. by elzaepp (2 builds)
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Misc Parts

RJX Hobby Magic Tape Bulletproof Vest Material Battery Tie Down Strap for RC Drone FPV Racing Drone (3 builds)
Banggood.com
$2.99

Misc Parts

Insta360 GO
Insta360.com
See Site
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