My very first full build. I went with very simple and straightforward components with a large frame that would give me ample space to work with. I decided to go with separate components for the PDB, FC, and ESCs rather than going with the AIO or 4-in1s, which helped me gain a better understanding how they all function together.

I'm very proud that everything went smoothly throughout the entire process, from assembly and wiring, to flashing BF and BLheli Suite, and getting everything set appropriately in BF Configurator. I feel like I really lucked out.

Initial impressions

Took her out for her maiden flight and everything went well. Handles great, especially coming from the Wizard 220 that I started with.
Started with a few LOS maneuvers, but quickly switched to FPV and put it through the paces. By the end of the 3rd pack I was rippin around full speed. No major issues yet besides some video interference which I'll be addressing below.

Post maiden flight critique

Standard tune was sufficient, but it felt a lot better when I bumped up the rates. I'll want to learn more of how to properly tune the PIDs eventually, but think I'll wait until I've put in some more hours with the stock ones so I'll be able to better feel the differences.

There's definitely some video interference issues I've got to clean up. Sometimes it's pretty clear, but most of the time I get increasing amounts of horizontal bands and general static with throttle or when I get out farther than 60m. Occasionally, especially during some maneuver that's stressing the motors, the entire video stutters, blacks out momentarily, then reappears. My assumption is that the interference is related to the motor and ESC noise.

I'm going to try out an LC filter and some low ESR capacitors to see if that helps. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Cheers!