Robocat 270

By kenjancef on Apr 16, 2017

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This was my first racing quad build. I still like it, for the way it looks mostly. I learned a lot about building when I did this one...

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Part List

Frame

HobbyKing™ RoboCat 270mm True Carbon Racing Drone (Yellow)
Hobbyking.com
$81.92

Flight Controller

SP Racing F3 Deluxe (2 builds)
Shop.seriouslypro.com
$10.00

ESCs

4 x DYS - XM20A V2 - BLheli Bootloader and Firmware
Readymaderc.com
$51.96

Motors

4 x RCX H2205 (V3) 2350KV Multirotor Outrunner Brushless Motor (NEW! CNC7075 Upgraded!) (7 builds)
Myrcmart.com
$51.96

Propellers

Gemfan 5050 TriBlade Bullnose 4-Pack Props
Store.fpv-flightclub.com
$1.00

FPV Camera

RunCam PZ0420M (9 builds)
Shop.runcam.com
$30.99

FPV Transmitter

FX799T 200/600mW Video Transmitter (14 builds)
Newbeedrone.com
$34.99

Antenna

Omnivision - 5.8GHz 3 Lobe Stubby SMA Antenna - RHCP Black (4 builds)
Readymaderc.com
$15.99

Receiver

FrSKY D4R-II Receiver (4 builds)
Rotorgeeks.com
$39.14

Batteries

MultiStar Racer Series 1400mAh 4S 65C Multi-Rotor Lipo Pack (Gold Spec) (12 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$13.99

Misc Parts

RunCam 2 (7 builds)
Shop.runcam.com
$99.00

Misc Parts

Black Box Data Logger Cleanflight
Multirotormania.com
$9.00

Misc Parts

RMRC Fire LEDs - WS2812 5050 RGB Addressable (3 builds)
Readymaderc.com
$3.99
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