This is my first Build! :))
I chose the 3inch ImpulseRc APEX MICRO, i could not find any information on this frame and wether it would fit the DJI O4. Especially since it was only released a few months ago. I went for it and ordered all my parts which can be seen in the list below.
Upon test fitting the parts, I noticed that the camera of the O4 would only fit when intalled in a custom bracket. The two standoffs of the frame stoud to close together to fit the camera in between. This led me to designing and printing a custom bracket out of TPU. It lacks structural strength since i lost the two alluminium standoffs but it holds the camera perfectly while also allowing adjustable camera tilt.
I will say that the whole build is really compact and everything is packed against eachother. That being said, it all came together beautifully. There were some other self designed parts like an antenna holder for the DJI O4 pro and an LED cover for the two WS2812 leds which are mounted on the back on the underside of the frame where it is slightly lifted.
I chose a speedybee stack since a friend of mine has the same making troublshooting easier. Motors are T motor F1408 2800KV motors since I will fly this on 6S. The receiver is a radiomaster RP1.
Drone was build in the makerspace HighTechLab in Leuven Belgium. Dont hesitate to drop by if you live in the area. Also don't hesitate to ask questions in the comments. All designed 3D print files are available on printables via the links which can be found on the underside of this page.
PS: The aluminium piece on the front is the work of a friend who was testing out a small mill. It is to protect my drone if i decide to scrape the floor :))
Frame |
Micro Apex 3" Frame Kit
(6 builds)
Impulserc.com
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$82.56 |
Flight Controller |
Just a moment...
Droneshop.nl
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See Site |
Motors |
4 x Just a moment...
Droneshop.nl
|
See Site |
Propellers |
Hélices Tripales New Cyclone T3028 - 8pcs - Dalprop
(5 builds)
Drone-fpv-racer.com
|
See Site |
FPV Camera |
DJI O4 Air Unit Pro for FPV Drone, Digital Transmission System, 15ms Low Latency, 15km Max Range, 4K/120fps Video Recording, 108
Amazon.nl
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$229.00 |
Receiver |
RadioMaster RP1 V2 ELRS 2.4GHz Nano Receiver w/ UFL Antenna
(36 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$24.99 |
Radio |
Jumper T20 V2 ELRS
(2 builds)
Rotorama.com
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$147.79 |
Goggles |
DJI Goggles 3
(8 builds)
Rotorvillage.ca
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$735.99 |
3D Printed |
ImpulseRc APEX MICRO - DJI O4 camera mount
Printables.com
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See Site |
3D Printed |
ImpulseRc APEX MICRO - DJI O4 PRO antenna holder
Printables.com
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See Site |
3D Printed |
Led holder - WS2812 - ImpulseRc MICRO APEX 3"
Printables.com
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See Site |
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