iFlight DC2 2.5" HD Caddx Vista w/ Naked GoPro - Sub 250 AUW

By wrong17 on Mar 15, 2021

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Details of my orginal build can be found here: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/23347
When I was preparing the quad for the naked gopro I made a few enhancements because my initial plans for the DC2 was for short range flights. But now I will be replacing mini immortal T for a full size antenna. I also moved the Caddx Vista antenna to the rear of the quad and also replacing it with a longer one. I guess the DC2 is not the most popular frame so there is not a huge selection of 3D printed parts for it. I had to remixed 2 different files to create a mount for a BetaFPV GOPRO Lite v2 case. The image to the right is the orginal mount I used, but it will I need to change it to something else.

Update (March 15 2021)

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I never published my initial build details for the DC2 with the Naked GoPro mount because the GoPro was being repaired, but now it is back! Here are the additions to the DC2. First, the Vista camera mount has been changed to something that can better support the HD camera mount above it. The initial design was poorly supported, and I need to use a zip tie because the 2 screws in the front was not enough to keep the camera in place. Another problem I had is that the mount took up too much space on the top plate that I did not have room for a larger lipo. I tired contacting iflight to see if I could get the STL file for the camera mount, but they said not because it was created by a third party. I end up using a camera mount from a Hyperlite Floss 2 and remixing it to fit the DC2. Then I move the naked GoPro forward to better accommodate longer batteries.

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Finially, I moved the Immortal T antenna to the front of the quad because I did not like how it was pressed against the rear ducts. After building a few different whoop style quads I learned that the Caddx Vista air unit has both 20x20mm and 25.5x25.5mm (whoop) mounting holes. Instead, of using the 3D printed mount for the Vista VTX, I just screwed it in, right over the FC. I tried using a Beta95X to lift the naked GoPro, but I was getting more jello and it was lounder. That is why I am using this frame instead. I also have some new props I plan to try out soon, so I will update this posting when I do more testing.


Videos

First test video with iFlight Nazgul Cine 2525 - CNHL 850mah 4s - ND16 - 4K 60FPS


Extream Testing - 18mph winds / 38mph gusts - CNHL 850mah 4s - Naked GoPro 7 Black w/ Hypersmooth

Photos

Part List

Frame

TITAN DC2 HD Whoop Frame (2 builds)
Shop.iflight-rc.com
$33.99

Flight Controller

Toothpick F4 2-4S AIO Brushless Flight Controller 20A(BLHeli_S) (26 builds)
Betafpv.com
$59.99

Motors

4 x TransTEC Next 1106 4500Kv Micro Motor (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$45.96

Propellers

iFlight Nazgul Cine 2525 Tri-blade Prop CW CCW (2CW+2CCW) (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$2.69

FPV Camera

Caddx Vista Camera and Transmitter for DJI HD FPV - RMRC (208 builds)
Readymaderc.com
$165.00

Antenna

Caddx Replacement Antenna for Vista Digital System - Long Version 15CM (8 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$9.90

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Nano Rx Special Edition FPV Long Range Drone Receiver (160 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.95

Radio

Team BlackSheep TBS TANGO 2 V3 PRO RC RADIO (107 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$199.99

Goggles

DJI Goggles 2 (8 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$648.99

3D Printed

iFlight DC2 Caddx Vista Mount by wrong17
Thingiverse.com
See Site

3D Printed

iFlight DC2 GoPro Lite - Caddx Vista Camera - Antenna & Immortal T Mount by wrong17
Thingiverse.com
See Site

HD Camera

GoPro Bones - HERO10 Black (FPV Lightweight Drone Camera) (3 builds)
Gopro.com
See Site

Hardware

M3 Knurled Aluminum Standoff - 5Pcs. (Choose Size) (19 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$2.99

Battery Charger

HOTA F6+ 1000W 60A 1-6S Quad Channel AC/DC Smart Charger - Grey
Racedayquads.com
$185.99

Battery Charger

HOTA D6 PRO Dual Charger 1-6S AC200W/DC650W 15A w/ Wireless Cellphone Charging - Black (14 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$117.98

Soldering Iron

TS100 Portable Programmable Smart Soldering Iron (265 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$58.99

Backpack

Lowepro QuadGuard BP X3 - Drone Backpack for 4 FPV Quad Racing Drones and 15" Laptop w/Exterior Mounts (Black)
Amazon.com
$286.00

Accessories

iFlight Crystal HD Patch and Stubby 5.8GHz RP-SMA Antenna Set for DJI - LHCP - Carbon
Racedayquads.com
$56.99
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Discussion

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cho.t   May 11, 2021  

Awesome build, man! Is there a way to mount a FC-ESC stack in the middle/front and a Vista at the back, or is the deck too short?

wrong17   May 11, 2021 

Thanks! Yes, you can mount a 20x20 stack in the front and Caddx Vista in the back. You just need to make sure the 20x20 stack is NOT too big, beacuse the shape of some ESC are wider/longer than others. There are pre drilled holes on the DC2 frame to accept the from and rear layout.

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