Converted the Phantom HD to Armattan Tadpole frame (with modification) after breaking the Phantom frame twice. Managed to get 111g after decasing the Caddx Vista.
However as I was looking for more torque, I decided to switch to 1206 4500kv from the original 1105 5000kv motors. After changing the motors and replacing with lighter straps and receiver antenna, the dry weight is 111g. From the preliminary test flight this evening, there is definitely much more punch but at the slight expense of flight time (approx 30 seconds lesser on 4s 450mah). Looking to tune the filters and PID loop to optimize the performance.
Frame |
Armattan Tadpole 2.5" Micro Frame
(26 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$33.99 |
Flight Controller |
GEPRC GEP-20A-F4 AIO F4 MPU6000 Flight Controller OSD 20A Blheli_S 2-4S Brushless ESC 26.5×26.5mm
(12 builds)
Usa.banggood.com
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$49.42 |
Motors |
4 x MAMBA TOKA 1206 Series Racing motor
(3 builds)
Diatone.us
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$51.96 |
Propellers |
Gemfan 3028-3 WinDancer - Rotorama
(4 builds)
Rotorama.com
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$2.39 |
FPV Camera |
Caddx Nebula Pro Vista Kit 720p/120fps Low Latency HD Digital FPV System 5.8GHz FPV Transmitter + 2.1mm FOV 150 Degree FPV Camer
(164 builds)
Banggood.com
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$165.00 |
Receiver |
TBS Crossfire Nano Rx - FPV LONG RANGE DRONE RECEIVER
(1499 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
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$24.95 |
3D Printed |
3D print for customized Phantom/Tadpole hybrid frame by hokowi
Thingiverse.com
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Looks good!!
Undecided between the Tadpole and Phantom frames for a 2.5" build (or something better if it exists). Analog for now and maybe HDZero when available in low weight options.
Having used both frames, which one is better or do you prefer?