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Cheapskate 3.0 - US parts only

By FissionBomb on Mar 16, 2017

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Updated as of 09/16/19

Putting together the most inexpensive FPV build possible to help people get into the Hobby. All parts are sourced from US based shipping locations.

ESC Option
FlexRC $18.00 ESC 5v out 20amp ships from Canada
Banggood Racerstar ESC when in stock at US Warehouse only $26.99

Flight Controller Options
SPRacing F3 $14.99 at Kados
LULZ F3 from RTFQ $15.00
Flip F4 from RTFQ $17.00
BFF3 with OSD from BestFPVShop $17.00
Freestyle F4 with OSD from RTFQ $19

Camera Options
Foxeer Arrow $19.99 at RDQ
Runcam Robin 2.1 Lens $23.99 at RDQ

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