ImpulseRC Micro Apex 3" for DJI O3 Air Unit
After finishing the build using a TPU print to have the camera outside of the frame for more space, I have edited the build to bring the camera inside the frame. Because of the 20mm width of the camera, I had to use another TPU print with 35mm long M2 screws in place of the stock standoffs.
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Part List
Frame |
ImpulseRC Micro Apex 3" Frame Kit
(3 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$67.99 |
Flight Controller |
Diatone Mamba MK4 F722 Mini F40_128k 3-6S 20x20 Stack/Combo (F722 FC / 40A 128k 32Bit 4in1 ESC)
(12 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$94.99 |
Motors |
FPV Brushless Motor for Cinewhoop T-Motor F1507 2700KV 3-6S RC Drone FPV Racing CineWhoop BetaFPV(4 PCS) …
Amazon.com
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$66.99 |
Propellers |
Gemfan 3052 - 3 Blade Propeller - Yellow PC (Set of 4)
Getfpv.com
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See Site |
FPV Camera |
DJI 03 Air Unit For
(15 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$239.00 |
Batteries |
RDQ Series 850mah 4S 75C FPV Drone Battery for - XT30 or XT60
(44 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$26.49 |
Misc Parts |
Flywoo GOKU GM10 Nano V3 GPS
(3 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$18.99 |
Misc Parts |
VIFLY Finder Mini FPV Micro Racing Drone Buzzer with Battery for Compact Builds and Small Drones (1pc Package)
Amazon.com
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$13.99 |
hey man, nice build! Any chance you can share that updated 03 camera mount? I'm using one made by my buddy but it looks like yours has more cam protection by placing it further back. I would like to try yours if you dont mind.
So here's the thing with this file... I found it on Thingiverse but it was made the the 5" Apex which is a little taller. I altered the file in Fusion 360 to the correct size. You're going to need 35mm M2 screws to run through the top of the frame, through the TPU prints and out the bottom. I used M2 locknuts on the bottom. It's a super tight fit but as you can see it definitely works. Good luck! Let me know if you have any issue downloading.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gQTtNTODPwuB0VeMNuIsUACA7Lae6C8/view?usp=sharing
what’s that little TPU thing for mounting the 03 camera? does impulse sell that? I’m building the 4" version, and assumed 03 AU wouldn’t be an option
A friend made the O3 camera mount for me for the Kopis frame. It worked perfectly for the Micro Apex 3"! Here is the link...
https://makerworld.com/en/models/148942#profileId-162538
Very cool design with the various antenna layout. How does the GPS location work with it being further from the VTX antenna? Do you get GPS lock fairly quick with the VTX powered up or do you have to power up just the GPS to get a lock initially before flying?
The GPS performs great wherever I've had it... especially the newer G10s.
Sweet! I'm about halfway through my Apex micro build and the GPS and VTX antenna are the last things I need to nail down. Do you still have the 3d files for the vtx antenn and gps mount variations on this build?
I do still have them. Give me your email and I'll send you everything I have for the APEX 3".