Update: Completed build on 2016-05-06.
Goals:
-Value parts because they will break and I don't want to have a heart attack every time it crashes.
-Balance of quality components so that I can enjoy flying.
-An FC capable of recording black box data.
-Standardization on certain parts (like the LHCP antenna and 5" props) which fits my existing quad as well.
Notes:
All motors are CCW with CW threads so the nuts are "righty tighty, lefty loosey".
I looped zip ties through the rubber vibration dampeners on the camera plate to keep it together during crashes.
Frame |
QAV-R FPV Racing Quadcopter (5")
(22 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$114.99 |
Frame |
QAV180/210/R Carbon Fiber Vibration Damping Camera Plate (GoPro+Mobius)
(3 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$11.99 |
Flight Controller |
X-Racer F303 Flight Controller
(3 builds)
Fpvmodel.com
|
$28.19 |
ESCs |
4 x DYS XM Seris XM20A-V1 For mini quadcopter
Fpvmodel.com
|
$32.60 |
Motors |
4 x EMAX RS2205 2300KV Motor for FPV Racing Quad CW/CCW
(3 builds)
Fpvmodel.com
|
$18.40 |
Propellers |
KINGKONG/LDARC 5040 Propeller 10 Pairs For 220 QAV250 RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor
(10 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$4.76 |
FPV Camera |
Foxeer HS1177 SONY 600TVL CCD CAMERA 2.8MM LENS
(2 builds)
Fpvmodel.com
|
$36.49 |
FPV Transmitter |
ImmersionRC Raceband 5.8GHz 200mW A/V Transmitter
(9 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$38.99 |
Antenna |
ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET Antenna Set (LHCP)
(3 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$8.69 |
Receiver |
FrSky X4R-SB - 3/16 Channel Receiver w/ SBUS
(52 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$24.99 |
Power Distribution |
RROSD Pro V1
(25 builds)
Redrotorrc.com
|
$10.00 |
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