AirbladeUAV Transformer Mini 4" naked vista

By Xedos9er on Nov 10, 2020

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Due to requests, I post my Transformer Mini build.
Specs:
-Emax ECO 1404 3700kv (3-4S)
-Kakute F7 mini + Mamba 30A 20x20 esc (used from F405Mini MK2 Stack)
-Caddx Nebula
-leightweigt prodrone.pl Vee Antenna
-Crossfire Nano RX + minimortal Antenna
-HQ 4025 Props
-BN 180 GPS

I stripped down the Vista for saving some weight. Dry weight is now @133,9g.
If you want to save more weight (~4-5g), go with a AIO FC like the HIFIONRC F7 25A.
Without GPS and with the AIO you should be able to get to ~123g dry weight. That would be the lightest 4" deadcat rig out there.
Flight time 13min using Turnigy nanotech 850mah 45C 4S (95g). Still lots of room left to 250g.
I´m waiting right now for the lightweight GNB 1100mah 4S to arrive (88g weight), that should be enough for at least 15-16min of flight time being at only 222g AUW.

Update:
-Battery arrived, tests will follow...
-added link to GPS munt
-added link to Antenna mount

Some flight footage:

And finally testetd for max flight time in sub250g configuration:

Photos

Part List

Frame	AirBlade Transformer Mini 4 inch Long Range (16 builds) Airbladeuav.com	$29.99
Flight Controller	Kakute F7 Mini V3 - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop (4 builds) Unmannedtechshop.co.uk	See Site
ESCs	Mamba F30 MINI 30A Blheli_S 2-5S DSHOT600 8 BIT Brushless ESC 20x20mm for RC Drone FPV Racing (7 builds) Banggood.com	$45.99
Motors	4 x EMAX ECO 1404 2~4S 3700KV 6000KV CW Brushless Motor For FPV Racing RC Drone (2 builds) Banggood.com	$47.96
Propellers	GemFan Hurricane 4024 2-Blade 1.5mm Hub (20 builds) Airbladeuav.com	$3.99
Propellers	HQ Prop T4X2.5 Durable Prop (13 builds) Airbladeuav.com	$2.99
FPV Transmitter	Caddx Nebula Nano Kit Vista HD Digital System 5.8GHz FPV Transmitter VTX+2.1mm 150 Degree 720P 60fps FPV Camera AIO for DJI Digi (47 builds) Banggood.com	$129.21
Antenna	ProMicroVee_HD_Lite (4 builds) Shop.prodrone.pl	$16.00
Receiver	TBS Crossfire Nano Rx FPV Long Range Drone Receiver (1499 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$24.95
Batteries	Turnigy Nano-Tech-850mAh 4S 25 ~ 50C Lipo-Pack Hobbyking.com	See Site
Batteries	Turnigy Nano-Tech Plus 850mAh 4S 70C Lipo Pack w/XT60 Hobbyking.com	See Site
Batteries	Banggood.com Banggood.com	See Site
Radio	Jumper T16 Pro V2 Hall Gimbal Radio Transmitter (Internal Multiprotocol TX) (15 builds) Unmannedtechshop.co.uk	See Site
Goggles	DJI Digital HD FPV Goggles (145 builds) Airbladeuav.com	$529.00
3D Printed	AirbladeUAV Transformer mini GPS Mount (BN-180) by Xedos9er Thingiverse.com	See Site
3D Printed	AirbladeUAV Transformer mini antenna mount/guide light by Xedos9er Thingiverse.com	See Site
HD Camera	GoPro HERO7 Black Action Camera (102 builds) Getfpv.com	$399.99
Misc Parts	TBS FPVCycle Minimortal T Antenna (5 builds) Getfpv.com	$3.99
Misc Parts	Beitian Smallest Mini Dual GLONASS+GPS BN-180 Micro Double GPS Antenna Module UART TTL For CC3D F3 RC Drone Airplane (22 builds) Banggood.com	$12.19
Radio Module	TBS Crossfire Micro TX V2 (154 builds) Team-blacksheep.com	$69.95
Battery Charger	ISDT D2 200W 24A AC Dual Channel Output Smart Battery Balance Charger (18 builds) Banggood.com	$139.00
Tools	XIAOMI Wowstick 1F+ 64 In 1 Electric Screwdriver Cordless Lithium-ion Charge LED Power Screwdriver (19 builds) Banggood.com	$29.90

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Discussion

Pompom Feb 20, 2023

@Xedos9er Have you tried 3s on this unit?

stevea3342 Dec 28, 2020

This looks like the next build for me, I've ordered the frame and was wondering how you like the eco motors? Trying to decide between eco and BetaFPV. I have naked vista on a nano goblin and think it would work well the way you have done it here.

Xedos9er Dec 29, 2020

go with the ecos. they are cheap and efficient.

Revgregg65 Nov 17, 2020

This looks like a perfect next build for me? I'm particularly interested in using it for long range cruising . What tuning changes did you make for 2s

Xedos9er Nov 17, 2020

I'm not running 2S since nearly 20min on 4S 1100mah is more then enough for my needs.

Revgregg65 Nov 17, 2020

Sorry, I was fliipping back and forth between your build and Whiffles' .

Biscuit001 Nov 10, 2020

This is great man. Thank you. I already have whiffles build working great but might borrow a few changes from this build. Possible to share the stl files for the printed parts?

Xedos9er Nov 10, 2020

Yes, when I come home, I will share the parts.

Xedos9er Nov 13, 2020

printed parts are online and also endurance testing :)

arbitrarylogic Nov 11, 2020

Nice looking build! Do you know how much your Caddx nebula/vista weighs stripped down?

Xedos9er Nov 11, 2020

It´s about 10-11g weight saving, depending on how accurate you remove the thremal paste.

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