We live in the middle of a city, so flying my 5" and 6" quads is challenging. I have to drive out to the country side to fly.
My wife noticed that I was getting a bit bumbed with not being able to fly without long drives to the country side, so she gave me the thumbs up to build a "small drone that wont scare small children when flown in the local parks".
So I got myself a 3" Banggod frame... and then fitted it with FETtec AIO G4 35amp FC with 1507 2800kv powered by a 6S 650 LiPo :|
This is also my first HDZero/SharkByte setup. Since the Shark Byte Vtx is only 200mw, I thought that a 3" that I fly short range might be the perfect setup (while I wait for the HDZero 1watt Vtx to ship to convert my 6" long range quad)
Things to improve: The Vtx antenna is connected via a UFL connector.. this make me a bit uncomfortable that it might come off during flight. I don't have liquid electrical tape or hot glue to give it more security, but I plan to get some, asap.
Frame |
BangGOD 3 Inch
(4 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
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$55.99 |
Flight Controller |
FETtec AIO 35A
Fettec.net
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$99.00 |
Motors |
4 x Ethix Flat Rats V2 1507 2800kv
Team-blacksheep.com
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$71.96 |
Propellers |
HQ Prop V1S 3x4x3 Tri-Blade 3" Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your Color
(41 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$2.99 |
FPV Camera |
Foxeer Digisight 2 Nano 720P Digital/Analog 4ms Latency Super WDR FPV Camera
(9 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$49.90 |
FPV Transmitter |
Fatshark SharkByte TX5S.1 Video Transmitter
(8 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$50.00 |
Antenna |
TBS TRIUMPH PRO (SMA STUB RHCP)
(10 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$19.95 |
Receiver |
TBS Crossfire Nano Rx - FPV LONG RANGE DRONE RECEIVER
(1499 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
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$24.95 |
Batteries |
Tattu R-Line 650mAh 14.8V 95C 4S1P Lipo Battery Pack with XT30 Plug
(19 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$15.99 |
Misc Parts |
Ummagrip Universal Sticky Battery Pad
(175 builds)
Getfpv.com
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I zip tied the antenna lead using only one of the two holes and the outside edge of the board with the large flat chip. I know the holes are for the mipi but I haven't had an issue with the heat from the chip and the antenna lead
I ended up crashing and the mipi and antenna got ripped out. The good news is that I have now upgraded to the Race Vtx 2 and have zip tied EVERYTHING! :D