This is my first build and I wanted a reliable long range cruiser to fly out a few kilometers , even under rainy conditions. That's why all the electronics are conformal coated (including the camera), the ESC and FC have heatshrinks, and the ND filter of the Tarsier is treated with Rain-X water repellent to keep a good visibility.

The 3D-printed mast that I designed (which weighs only about 3.5 grams with carbon-reinforced PLA) hosts a BN-880Q GPS/Magnetometer module, keeping it away from noise (before I had it on an arm, and the compass didn't like at all the motor's massive magnets).

It runs Inav 2.6 and has a R9 slim + receiver. It weighs about 430g dry. The Tarsier v2 provides reasonable HD footage without adding too much weight.

The foldable props allow me to put it in my backpack more easily, I also have 2-bladed props for longer range runs; I didn't try them yet.

I use custom made 2600mAh 5S packs (250g) with Sony VTC5A (I plan to upgrade to 21700 VTC6A in the near future, I could probably load it with up to 600g packs) or 1500mAh 6S Lipos when I want something a little more punchy.

Fun fact, to keep the electric noise as low as possible, I actually power the FC through the VTX's 5V BEC (max 1.5A), that way all the groundings are the same and I get really clean video. The ESC doesn't have a BEC. I also use a 470uF capacitor and a LC filter.

As I like doing things a bit differently, I chose to go the way of 1.3GHz fpv, building a really small and portable ground station (4.5x6x11cm) relaying it to 5.8GHz (see photos). It also carries a Eachine Pro DVR (which lags on HD recording unfortunately).

That way I can get a really reliable video signal a few kilometers out even without diversity or ultra-directional antennas (I use my 50 euro ev800, not even diversity, without an issue, as I find that good goggles are really overpriced for what they offer). The image quality lacks of course a little behind 5.8GHz, let alone digital, but I'm happy with it for a first build. I'm planning to build high speed/long range fixed wings anyway, so I'll be able to reuse the "ground station".