This is a Armattan 6 inch frame with some of the concepts from the Deep6 build. I got their waterproof kit, but did not want to use the frame. I made a 3d printed tub that holds most of the main components and then coated everything.. GPS, TBS, brain H8 FC with the PDB they make. Full disclosure, I have not yet dunked this in water.. because of the draught... But she fly good, minus the folding props.. Those need to go.
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Part List
Frame |
Armattan Badger DJI Edition 6" Frame
(5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$109.00 |
Flight Controller |
RADIX 2 Flight Controller - brainfpv
(11 builds)
Brainfpv.com
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$99.00 |
ESCs |
Tekko32 F3 Metal ESC (65A)
(3 builds)
Shop.holybro.com
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$24.99 |
Motors |
T-Motor F80 Pro 1900Kv Racing Motor
(5 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$26.90 |
Propellers |
HQ Prop ETHIX S5 5x4x3 Tri-Blade 5" Prop 4 Pack - Light Grey
(80 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$3.49 |
FPV Camera |
Caddx Vista Digital HD System for DJI HD FPV
(98 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$164.99 |
Antenna |
Lumenier AXII 2 5.8GHz Antenna (LHCP) (2 Pcs)
(7 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$39.99 |
Receiver |
TBS Crossfire Nano Rx - FPV LONG RANGE DRONE RECEIVER
(1499 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
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$24.95 |
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This is a cool project. I dig your prints (and that you showed your progression a lil, thanks!!). I Think you have chosen really nice hardware, and planned it all out EXTREMELY well. I hope she is as waterproof as she looks :)
What was the deal with the floppy-proppies? Why no good? (I haven't tried them)
Are you worried about heat buildup from your f7 chip?
Jodie Hi! I am not worried about the heat, there is a fair air gap inside the printed housing. Also when I run the beta stress test the board is at 25 percent ish. Although that pocket of air is shared by both FC and PDB, hopefully PDB doesn't generate too much additional heat. I figure it's a big piece of copper, if anything it will sponge some of that heat.... (looks around nervously) Ok so the props, I have heard people say the foldables are not as durable on impacts, and If I go into water that could be an issue. Then again they may just fold around the water and work well.. idk, still needs testing : ( Anyway, thanks for your kind comments!!
lol, now I want to see the floppy-proppies running in water. I think the reason they are able to function in the air is it's low resistance, and in the water it would take lots more force to keep the blades extended. Would a mini quad-motor be up to the task?!?