Roma F4, Sub 250 INAV Project "The Little Quad That Could"

By Diesel on Dec 13, 2021

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Roma F4, Sub 250 INAV Project "The Little Quad That Could"
This is an extension of a project from an earlier post. (https://rotorbuilds.com/build/25170} Which I had learned quite a few things. After a little crash a bent standoff and a few minor issues mainly due to fit, I had decided on a rebuild. This time I would do a few things a little different. I Wanted to simplify and lighten the build. I went with a Foxeer Cat Camera which has a picture I really like viewing through the EV300Os. I also replaced the lost model alarm with a basic 5v Buzzer. Also after viewing a video of someone cruising around with a Hero 5 Black on this same frame, I had decided to give it a try but would go with a bit higher voltage to achieve. (see the list for the Batteries used) I was plesently surprised by the result. This one has become a daily must fly like "The Roach" https://rotorbuilds.com/build/25016. With the 1300 Mah and the 2000 Mah Venom Packs this one is a blast to fly, A nice Cruiser with 18650s. The IFlight GPS module gets a good lock with no issues in my noisy area, in a quiet area it's great! It's usually ready to fly in no time no matter where you are.

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Part List

Frame

Diatone Roma L4 4" LR Frame Kit
Pyrodrone.com
$29.99

Flight Controller

Matek F722 Mini SE 20x20 Flight ControllerDefault Title (4 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$59.99

ESCs

HAKRC 40A BLheli_32 2-6S 4in1 ESC - 20*20mm
Pyrodrone.com
$69.99

Motors

4 x XING X1404 5500KV Ultralight Build Motor (black)
Pyrodrone.com
$55.96

Propellers

HQ Prop Durable Prop T4X2X3 Grey(2CW+2CCW)-Poly Carbonate (13 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$2.99

FPV Camera

Foxeer Micro Cat 3 1200TVL Starlight 0.0001Lux Night FPV Camera (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$49.90

FPV Transmitter

HGLRC Zeus Nano 16x16/20x20/25x25 25-350mW 5.8GHz VTX - U.FL (4 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$14.99

Antenna

1PC/2PCS/3PCS HGLRC Long Range Hammer Mini RHCP/LHCP 5.8G 2.5dBi Super Mini FPV Antenna For FPV Racing RC Drone (6 builds)
Usa.banggood.com
$10.99

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Nano Rx FPV Long Range Drone Receiver (1486 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$24.95

Batteries

Auline VTC6 3S 11.1V 3000mAh 30A 3S1P Long Rang LR Li-ion Battery XT30 Plug for 3inch RC Drone (2 builds)
Usa.banggood.com
$36.99

Batteries

Venom Power 2S 30C LiPo Battery Pack w/Universal 2.0 Connector (7.4V/2000mAh)
Amainhobbies.com
$23.99

Batteries

Venom Power 1300mAh 2S 7.4V 30C LIPO UNI 2.0
Amainhobbies.com
$18.99

Hardware

PyroDrone M2x5+4 Anti Vibration Baby Standoffs 4pcs. per bag (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$2.99

Misc Parts

iFlight M8Q-5883-GPS Module V2.0 (4 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$39.99

Misc Parts

5 PCS Super Loud 5V Active Alarm Buzzer Beeper Tracker 9*5.5mm
Ebay.com
$10.29

Misc Parts

MAMBA INTERFERENCE SHIELDING FPC
Pyrodrone.com
$1.99
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