This is my second quad and my first build after having flown an RTF Falcon 250 until now. I wanted to get a top spec replacement that I won't outgrow while being conservative with my budget. This is what I came up with.
All in all, while a pain in the ass to build due to lack of space, this quad flies like a dream and performs very well. For how heavy it is, I'm getting very decent flight times and very moderate current draw. The frame is super sturdy and well finished for being a clone and except for the stuff I mentioned above in alternative components, I would do it all over again if I lost this one!
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Yea man! Awesome write up! Good job on that :)