Custom 7 Inch Extreme Long Range Build

By Andrea Botti on Nov 13, 2021

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This is my 7 inch, Long Range focused build.
The frame is designed by me, with arms inspired by the AOS 7 but with a different overall package, with the goal of easily carrying 8000 and 10000 mAh 6s2p Li-Ions, and 3000 to 4000 mAh Li-Pos.
The carbon was cut by the guys over at https://www.farinsframes.com/ in Italy.
Weight is 662g with everything except the GoPro and the battery, while all-up weight is 1630g, with a 8000mAh Li-Ion which weighs 880g by itself.
The motors are a bit undersized but that's what I had. They are the first thing I would like to upgrade.
With this setup I have reached the hard wired limit of the DJI Digital Sistem at 13,4km.
Flight time with the massive battery shown is over 45 minutes of cruising.
If you are interested, check out my YouTube channel for extreme long range videos with this and other drones:
https://www.youtube.com/user/fabyt68/videos

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idiotsniff   Sep 18, 2024  

Hi there, wondering I'd you'd share the tune for this? Do you have a tune for BF4.5.1? Appreciate the help. 😊

PhilStainobrian   Feb 01, 2023  

Dear Mr Botti,
I live in switzerland. I was a longtime follower of your channel. I love your Youtubechannel! This 7inch build is just amazing! I would like to ask, if i could build one too?
Please contact me over my e-mail: schribmir@bluewin.ch

I am really looking foreward to hear from you!

Greeting and i wish you all the best!
Philip

MrSmith   Sep 05, 2022  

Hello, looks like a great build. Any chance to get the 3d files for this frame? Iam very interested in building this quad. :)

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