Trial by flier

By mwjcp on May 01, 2017

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1st build, trying to create something functional that will let me learn about the hobby. Based loosely off UAVFutures $99 build. Also partially motivated by the desire to build and program a new project.

Notes:

1) the x210 frame and H hubosd PDB are not compatible. I had to cut down the frame to make it fit.

2) the mini camera was very hard to hold in the frame. I had a lot of trouble with it falling out until I used insta morph plastic.

Weight: 314g without battery (472g with)

Part List

Frame

Realacc X210 214mm 3mm/4mm Carbon Fiber Frame RC Drone FPV Racing w/ Matek PDB-XT60 5V & 12V (33 builds)
Banggood.com
$24.99

Flight Controller

F3 Flight Controller Acro 6 DOF/Deluxe 10 DOF for RC Multirotor FPV Racing Drone (85 builds)
Banggood.com
$16.05

ESCs

4X Racerstar RS30A V2 30A Blheli_S ESC OPTO 2-4S Support Oneshot42 Multishot 16.5 Dshot600 for RC Drone (89 builds)
Banggood.com
$53.57

Motors

4X Racerstar Racing Edition 2205 BR2205 2300KV 2-4S Brushless Motor For QAV250 ZMR250 RC Drone FPV Racing (76 builds)
Banggood.com
$33.59

Propellers

10 Pairs Racerstar 5048 5x4.8x3 3 Blade Racing Propeller 5.0mm Mounting Hole for FPV Racer (24 builds)
Banggood.com
$4.99

FPV Camera

Eachine 1000TVL 1/3 CCD 110 Degree 2.8mm Lens Wide Voltage 5-20V Mini FPV Camera NTSC PAL Switchable (37 builds)
Banggood.com
$10.99

FPV Transmitter

Eachine VTX03 Super Mini 5.8G 72CH 0/25mW/50mw/200mW Switchable FPV Transmitter (417 builds)
Banggood.com
$12.22

Receiver

FrSky XSR 2.4GHz 16CH ACCST Receiver w/ S-Bus & CPPM (481 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Batteries

2 x AHTECH Infinity 4S 14.8V 1300mAh 85C Graphene LiPo Battery XT60 SY60 Support 15C Boosting Charger (28 builds)
Banggood.com
$47.86

Power Distribution

Realacc / Matek HUBOSD ECO H Type w/STOSD8 Current Sensor 5V 12V Dual BEC PDB for RC Drone FPV Racing (13 builds)
Banggood.com
$14.99

Misc Parts

Matek LED Tail light WS2512B with Loud Buzzer Dual Modes for RC Drone FPV Racing (40 builds)
Banggood.com
$5.20

Misc Parts

2 x 4 PCS Realacc M3*7+4.5 Flight Controller Anti-Vibration Fixed Screws for RC Drone FPV Racing (49 builds)
Banggood.com
$7.64
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MattS   May 04, 2017  

Looks great! Welcome to the addiction.

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