Kobara ("Cobra") Strikes!

By TMac on Feb 06, 2021

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4" Kobara ("Cobra") frame build - lovin' it! Dual-stacks (2-20x20 boards, 2-AIO boards without mounting adaptors (or 1-20x20 & 1-AIO board either position)
One of the most noticeable things on its maiden flight was just how quiet she is with these BR 1504.5 2950 Kv motos and HQ Prop 4x2.5 bi-blades! Quitest quad I own and its a 4" (i.e. not one of my many 3" builds)!

frame features, build, and short flight in video here

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Israel_Martinez   Mar 08, 2021  

Nice build, so light. Have you tried 6s with biblades? Looks like the electronics will take it, but what about the motors?

TMac   Mar 11, 2021 
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I don't fly 6S. 4S only. Electronics can handle 6S no problem. These Kv motors can run 6S with 3" props. Probably not 4" props. MAYBE 4" bi-blades (with throttle scaling, if necessary?).

fovea   Feb 06, 2021  

nice build!
4" but about the same weight like your 3inchers? longer blades are more silent on the same weight at low rpm, gf4023x3 might be even quieter ;-)

TMac   Feb 07, 2021 
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Thank you. Yep! This is almost exactly the same weight as the 3" Diamondback Rattler. I'm very happy with how it turned out. I can't believe how quiet it is right now. Just got some HQ4x2x3 props in. I'll have to give them a shot soon!

DannerD3H   Feb 25, 2021 

Yes nice build!
Have you tried the HQ props yet? Is this 3S 1504 combo any good at freestyle or is it more of a cruiser?
I have a slightly overweight 3" (120g dry) and want to convert it to 4". Right now using 1303, but really cannot decide to go 1404, 1504 or 2004.. Probably most likely 4" biblade like you, or maybe those HQ. So really curious what you think about those prop on these motors!

TMac   Mar 11, 2021 
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This is actually a 4S build. IBoth crusier & some freestyle with the bi-blades. Can use tri-blades for less crusin' & more fun!

OptimaZe   Feb 06, 2021  

Beautiful build! I'm currently putting together a shopping list to build something similar. I think I might use this frame. It looks great!

TMac   Feb 06, 2021 
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Thank you OptimaZe! I'm very happy with it!

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