7 inch apex build

By Jelmer Hemstra on Mar 13, 2021

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this is my long range analog apex 7 inch

  • changes i accidentally burnt the flightcontroller so i bought a new speedybee f7 v2 (yes it does need some changes to the connector) and added led strips in the back because why not:)

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Part List

Frame

ImpulseRC APEX 5" Base Freestyle Frame KitClassic Black (42 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$95.99

Frame

Apex FPV Frame (4 builds)
Impulserc.com
See Site

Flight Controller

T-Motor Pacer F7 USB-C Flight Controller (4 builds)
Getfpv.com
$79.99

ESCs

T-Motor P50A 3-6S BLHeli_32 4-in-1 ESC - 30x30mm (6 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$66.90

Motors

4 x Emax ECO II Series 2807-1700KV Motor (5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$67.96

Propellers

HQProp DP 7X4X3 Propeller (Set of 4 - Light Grey) (55 builds)
Getfpv.com
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FPV Camera

Caddx Ratel Mini 1.8mm 1/1.8'' Starlight HDR Sensor Super WDR 1200TVL Mini Size FPV Camera for RC Racing Drone (4 builds)
Banggood.com
$34.90

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro32 HV 5.8GHz Video Transmitter (MMCX) (120 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Antenna

TBS TRIUMPH PRO (LHCP SMA) - LONG RANGE
Pyrodrone.com
$19.95

Receiver

FrSky R-XSR/RXSR Ultra SBUS/CPPM Switchable D16 16CH Mini Redundancy Receiver RX 1.5g for RC Transmitter TX Drone Models Drone (23 builds)
Aliexpress.com
$21.60

Batteries

Tattu FunFly 1300mAh 100C 22.2V 6S1P lipo battery pack with XT60 Plug (4 builds)
Rcdepothobbies.com
$27.99

HD Camera

GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization (37 builds)
Amazon.com
$2.00

Misc Parts

2X Mateksys 2812 LED Strip Slim Board 5V for RC Drone FPV Racing (3 builds)
Banggood.com
$8.37

Misc Parts

TBS M8 GPS Glonass (52 builds)
Getfpv.com
$10.50

Battery Charger

iSDT 608AC Smart Battery Charger AC 50W DC 200W 8A w/ Detachable Power Supply (25 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Soldering Iron

MINI TS100 Digital OLED Programmable Interface DC5525 Soldering Iron Station Built-in STM32 Chip (264 builds)
Banggood.com
$53.99

Accessories

Camera Butter Glass ND filter for GoPro Hero 5/6/7 (Choose Density) (5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$9.99
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Discussion

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bulesz   Mar 16, 2021  

Very nice bird!
how do you like the Emax ECO II 2807 1700kv on 6S + 7"?

Jelmer Hemstra   Mar 20, 2021 

actually i am running the 1500 kv but for me they have been working great they do pull a lot off amps up to 150a burst

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