CNY Drones - DIY Tiny Whoop - Clinic Build
By bravechicken on Apr 08, 2017
DIY Tiny Whoop build for a possible clinic for CNYDrones.org
Features a 3D Printed frame. (Need to get Thingiverse link from Ryan)
Could use this frame and then not need to buy props separate: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYX1O77
Or we could buy this kit from Banggood and not need most the parts in this build list: http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-E010-Frame-Beecore-F3-Flight-Controller-Chaoli-615-59000RPM-Motor-TX03-72CH-VTX-Camera-Set-p-1114191.html
Wanted to include everything you would need to be flying a FPV Tiny Whoop by the end of the clinic. Want people to go home with a whole system. That's why this includes a cheap controller and FPV Headset. The controller will probably be a FlySky FS-i6 with a receiver that can be used on another build. The one listed in this build is branded and a little more expensive, but comes with a lanyard and nice carrying case. Here is the original ($43.31 at time): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019MEWCL4/ I would like to also include the cable or the wireless connector for connecting the controller to simulators. Here is the wireless connector ($12.99 + $5 shipping): http://store.fpvbox.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=98
Another option for the controller would be to use the Turnigy Evolution. Some of the popular FPV reviewers and racers, such as UAVFutures really recommend these if you are just planning on doing mainly racing and don't need a lot of switches and buttons. Could get them here for about $67: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/fpv-racer-radio-mode-2-black.html
Beecore cost $1 more for Banggood's US warehouse.
Still need batteries and way to charge them! Maybe these batteries? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0Z0ME2
Maybe this parallel board: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ID6U4LC/
Maybe this charger: http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-IMAX-B6-Digital-RC-Lipo-NiMH-battery-Balance-Charger-p-46220.html
Lastly, we could just get a cheap headset and this RTF drone that has it's own controller (no real upgrade path): http://www.banggood.com/DM002-5_8G-FPV-With-600TVL-Camera-2_4G-4CH-6Axis-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1114854.html This would be OK for first time fliers that think they might not want to continue in the hobby, aren't looking to upgrade into anything. Would probably want some prop guards to go with this: http://us.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-Eachine-Tiny-QX90-Micro-FPV-Racing-Quadcopter-Spare-Parts-Propeller-Protection-Cover-wp-Usa-1081032.html
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