FPVFlow MetrosHEX - FlyWoo HEXplorer 4S LR

By FPVFlow on Oct 21, 2021

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This is a custom version of the Flywoo HEXplorer.

MetrosHEX in based on the original build (same frame, same stack and motors), but it mounts a more powerful VTX with respect to the original one: the RUSHTANK ultimate mini (MAX : 800 mW).
In order to organize the internal spaces we've designed a custom cage to keep safe the VTX and RX from props, still providing enough airflow to cool down the VTX.

Here are the link for the 3D printed parts on Thingiverse

Being the board so powerful and tiny, there were initial overheating concerns during the cold GPS lock phase. These problems increased (obviously) with the silicone coating layer (reaching more than 75 celsius degrees every time with air temperature of about 25 celsius degrees). Flywoo customer support reassured me that until 85 celsius degrees the board should be fine and that it is quite normal to reach those temperatures on the bench. When it flies indeed the core temperature returns to more acceptable values (like 40/45 celsius degrees).

Just the USB plugged in heats the core to about 60 degrees in less than one minute! That's a drone that needs fresh air more often than others.

Flywoo work on this build is awesome. We really like the frame and we were surprised a lot by its performance in terms of agility and endurance.
This guy can fly for about 20mins with a 4S Li-Ion (with "averagish" throttle management).

Bluetooth enabled.

Photos

Part List

Frame

Flywoo HEXplorer LR 4 Hexa-copter HD/Analog Version 3mm Arm Thickness Carbon Fiber Frame Kit for FPV Racing RC Drone
Banggood.com
$48.99

Flight Controller

【No.C113】Goku F745 2-6S 16x16 Stack/Combo ( F745 FC / 35A 4in1 ESC ) ( MPU6000 )
Flywoo.net
$104.99

Motors

4 x Flywoo NIN 1404 V2 2750KV 4-6S / 3750KV 3-4S / 4850KV 2-4S Ultralight motore senza spazzola per Explorer LR FPV Racing Drone
Banggood.com
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Propellers

4Pairs Gemfan Hurricane 4024 Elica con albero a 2 pale da 1,5 mm per Eachine Shadow Fiend LR 4 "FPV RC da corsa Drone
Banggood.com
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FPV Camera

Caddx Ant 1.8mm 1200TVL 16: 9/4: 3 Global WDR con OSD 2g Ultra Light Nano FPV fotografica per FPV Racing RC Drone
Banggood.com
See Site

FPV Transmitter

SERBATOIO RUSH MINI 5.8GHz 48CH RaceBand 0/25/200/500 / 800mW Commutabile 20 * 20 Impilabile FPV Trasmettitore VTX Per RC Drone
Banggood.com
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Antenna

GEPRC Momoda versione lunga 175 mm / 195 mm 5,8 GHz 2,0 dBi Antenna LHCP-UFL / LHCP-MMCX / RHCP-UFL / RHCP-MMCX per sistema FPV
Banggood.com
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Receiver

TBS Crossfire ImmortalT V2 Antenna | FPVFlow (4 builds)
Fpvflow.it
See Site

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Nano Rx Pro | FPVFlow (7 builds)
Fpvflow.it
See Site

Batteries

Batteria Li-Ion 4S 35A Varicore - FPVFlow (4 builds)
Fpvflow.it
See Site

Batteries

TATTU 14,8 V 450 mAh 75 C 4S Lipo Batteria XT30U-F Spina per Cinewhoop 85 e 95 mm
Banggood.com
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Radio

FrSky Taranis X9D Plus SE 2019 with ACCESS (13 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$247.00

Goggles

Fat Shark Dominator HDO 2 FPV Goggles (69 builds)
Getfpv.com
$499.99

Goggles

DJI FPV Goggles V2 (234 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

3D Printed

Flywoo RX / BT mount HEXplorer - FPVFlow metrosHEX by moserello
Thingiverse.com
See Site

HD Camera

GoPro HERO9 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear Screens, 5K Ultra HD Video, 20MP Photos, 1080p Live S (14 builds)
Amazon.com
$349.99

HD Camera

GoPro Hero 6 Black NAKED NUOVA con BEC BetaFPV drone FPV BETA95X BETA85X 4K 12MP
Ebay.com
See Site

HD Camera

GoPro HERO10 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear Screens, 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 23MP Photos, 1080p L (18 builds)
Amazon.com
$249.00

HD Camera

GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization (37 builds)
Amazon.com
$2.00

HD Camera

E2-M4 - Z CAM
Z-cam.com
$1,499.00

HD Camera

GoPro HERO11 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming, Webc (2 builds)
Amazon.com
$11.00

Misc Parts

0.4g Flywoo T-NANO V2 3.3-5V Bluetooth Module 15.6mm*12mm Multi Rotor Part For FPV Racing RC Drone
Banggood.com
$12.99

Misc Parts

Il Più Piccolo Mini Doppio GLONASS + GPS BN-180 Micro Doppio GPS Antenna Modulo UART TTL per CC3D F3 RC Drone
Banggood.com
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Misc Parts

FPV JHEMCU JHE20B Finder BB Anello 100dB Allarme cicalino con supporto luce a led Supporto BF CF Flight Control per RC Micro Dro
Banggood.com
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Video Receiver

TBS Fusion Modulo Ricevente Video Fatshark VTX VRX | FPVFlow
Fpvflow.it
See Site

Radio Module

Modulo Crossfire Micro TX V2 | Long Range | 40km raggio FPVFlow
Fpvflow.it
See Site

Misc Supplies

GEPRC GEP-Pagoda2 5.8G 2dBi FPV Antenna SMA/RP-SMA RHCP/LHCP 6cm 60mm (5 builds)
Banggood.com
$10.17
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Discussion

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Lennyp   Jul 23, 2022  
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wjat paint is that ??.and is it red or pink?...looks

FPVFlow   Jul 25, 2022 

it's a spray paint, something like a pink fuchsia, with red wine reflections (where the paint is thicker) 😊🚀

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