I was sick of spending money on broken parts every time I went out for race practice so I decided to downsize and build something smaller, lighter and less prone to breakage. This was the result. It doesn't have the top end that 5" quads do but sure gives me the 5" feels.
Frame |
Twig Tank Frame Kit | Phoenix3D
(2 builds)
Phx-3d.com
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$22.99 |
Flight Controller |
TBS Podracer AIO Flight Controller
Pyrodrone.com
|
$69.95 |
Motors |
4 x Tiny Talon FAF 1204 4600KV 3-4S Motor - Chrome Black
Heli-nation.com
|
$47.96 |
Propellers |
GEMFAN 3018 PROPS - (4CW + 4CCW)
(38 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$3.99 |
FPV Camera |
Foxeer Nano Predator 5 Racing FPV Camera 4ms Latency Super WDR
(23 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$36.90 |
FPV Transmitter |
TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8 V1.1 VTx Video Transmitter
(400 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$29.95 |
Receiver |
Team BlackSheep TBS Crossfire Nano RX - Heli-Nation
(1500 builds)
Heli-nation.com
|
$24.99 |
Batteries |
Gaoneng GNB 15.2V 600mAh 4S HV 90C Lipo Battery - XT30
Pyrodrone.com
|
$13.49 |
3D Printed |
Gatehunter X Canopy by Dave_C_FPV
(4 builds)
Thingiverse.com
|
See Site |
Misc Parts |
Lumenier Micro AXII Shorty U.FL 5.8GHz Antenna (LHCP)
(4 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$19.99 |
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how are you liking those motors?
I like em, their not notchy really so not a whole lot of torque but the efficiency is there as a trade-off so I can really push this thing and still get at least 2 minutes out of a pack.