This is my 8S-capable hybrid quad!
I built it a while back as an experiment, and now it's my favorite build.
The flight controller and ESC are both 8S capable, and the motors are 2806.5 1300kv, which are great for spinning 7" blades efficiently on 6S voltage or screaming with 6" blades on 8S voltage! Here are the configurations I use most often:
A couple random notes:
Quick DVR video (sending 8S!):
Frame |
PYRODRONE SOURCE ONE 7" Long Range Frame - 6mm V0.2 Arms
(5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$29.97 |
Flight Controller |
CLRACING F7 HD DUAL V1
Cl-racing.myshopify.com
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$39.99 |
ESCs |
Foxeer Reaper F4 128K 32Bit 65A 3-8S 4in1 ESC - 30x30mm
(8 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$84.90 |
Motors |
BrotherHobby Avenger 2806.5 1300KV/1700KV Motor
(30 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$25.99 |
FPV Camera |
CaddxFPV Ratel 2 Starlight Low Latency Micro Size Freestyle FPV Camera
(82 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$30.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
RUSHFPV Tank Solo 25-1000mW+ 5.8GHz VTX - MMCX
(25 builds)
Racedayquads.com
|
$55.99 |
Antenna |
Minion Pro SMA RHCP
(5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
|
$19.99 |
Receiver |
HappyModel 2.4GHz EP1 RX ELRS Receiver
(107 builds)
Racedayquads.com
|
$13.49 |
Nice build! Have you had any troubles with motor 4 not spinning?
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Nice build!