Hyperlite Floss 5" Magnum

By Kbobiles on Jun 26, 2017

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First off, a big THANKS to the So Cal Rotor Racing group for the warm welcome! I've witnessed the floss in action and had to get one.... :)

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Part List

Frame

Hyperlite FLOSS 5 inch Racing Frame (33 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$44.99

Flight Controller

EMAX F4 MAGNUM AIO FPV STACK (51 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$109.99

Motors

4 x Hyperlite 2204 Floss Series 2522KV (15 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$71.96

Propellers

HQProp Durable 5X4X4 V1 S Light Green (2CW+2CCW) - Poly Carbonate (6 builds)
Fpvdirect.com
$3.99

FPV Camera

RunCam Micro Swift (192 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$29.99

Batteries

CNHL 14.8V 4S 1300mAh 100C G+ Plus LiPo Battery - XT60 (141 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$15.49
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Xudus   Jun 27, 2017  
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So clean. I love it!

Kbobiles   Jun 27, 2017 

Thanks! I didn't bother cutting the cables from the motor, just twisted and looped them around. I'm not the best at soldering, and was afraid of cutting my wires too short... :)

I may relocate my XM+ antenna wires, just haven't found the best option.

Xudus   Jun 27, 2017 

It still looks good. And they're out of the way. In this case, cutting them only shaves weight. I don't know the weight, but I'd guess you're good in that department.

I found that paving a zip tie on the arms and heart shrinking the antennas to the zip ties work quiet well.

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