Marmotte

By Daveymaders on Mar 01, 2021

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2nd 5 inch Build.
Not strictly a brand new build as it has evolved over the last year or so. I do think however I have found something I really like in this final build.
changed from a 4s 2450kv to a 6s 1800kv setup with 2207 Xing E motors.

changed from HQ V2S 5x4.3x3 to Dal Nepal (5143) to Ethix P3 (5130) props. I had tested a bunch of props back when it was on 4s and really liked the dal Nepal's. Since i have moved onto 6s i had not changed the props but decided to try a couple. I cannot say whether my own prefference has changed or it has something to do with the move from 4s-6s but i love the p3 props. Fantastic control with smooth, quick but controlable and even resolution throughout the throttle range. No throttle scale whereas i had been using 95% scale on the Nepal's. Its unfourtunate they do not look as nice but id much rather have better flying characteristics.

changed from a caddx ratel to the ratel 2 (lighter and better so why not).

I have changed all hardware to titanium (apart from the 4 on the top of cage) to save the odd gram (used to weight about 350g before). cannot seem to source 4mm m3's and cannot be bothered to cut them short.

Drone weight is now 338g with props. AUW with CNHL 6S 1100mah 100C is 544g

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Part List

Frame

Marmotte (91 builds)
Armattanquads.com
$114.00

Flight Controller

Hobbywing Xrotor Combo 60A 4in1 Regler Flight Controller kaufen | FPV24.com (2 builds)
Fpv24.com
See Site

Motors

4 x iFlight XING X2207 1700KV 1800KV 2450KV 2750KV 2-6S Brushless Motor for RC FPV Racing Drone (57 builds)
Banggood.com
$79.96

Propellers

DALPROP NEPAL N1 - 5.1" TRI-BLADE PROP - (2CW + 2CCW) (5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$2.99

FPV Camera

Caddx Ratel 1/1.8'' Starlight HDR OSD 1200TVL NTSC/PAL 16:9/4:3 Switchable 1.66mm/2.1mm Lens FPV camera For RC Drone (114 builds)
Banggood.com
$28.18

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 R9MX OTA SBUS Long Range 900MHz Micro RC Receiver - ACCESS (8 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$23.50

Batteries

CNHL Black Series 22.2V 6S 1100mAh 100C LiPo Battery - XT60 (19 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$26.99

Radio

FrSky TARANIS X-Lite S (Black) (4 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
See Site

Goggles

Skyzone SKY03O Oled /SKY03S 5.8GHz 48CH Diversity FPV Goggles Support OSD DVR HDMI With Head Tracker Fan LED For RC Racing Drone (47 builds)
Banggood.com
$399.90

3D Printed

Armattan Marmotte Antenna Mount - BMC3D
Multirotorspares.co.uk
See Site

Misc Parts

Ummagawd UMMAGRIP LITE Universal Super Sticky Battery PadDefault Title (28 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$4.59

Radio Module

Frsky R9M Lite Pro ACCESS - 900MHz Radio Transmitter Module (5 builds)
Getfpv.com
$62.99
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