Modern Classic

By toogy1206 on Jul 06, 2017

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I call this build the Modern Classic because I had originally built a QAV250 over two years ago before quads blew up and got real popular. I learned a lot on that build and was able to fly it but there was always some issue I was working out or part that needed fixing. Now I have taken that dinosaur and updated it to modern parts. The only parts from the original build are the FPV camera, the VTX, and the frame. I plan to update the cam and vtx in the future as well as add a 3d printed mount for the vtx. Better Photos to come.

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Part List

Frame

QAV250 Mini FPV Quadcopter v1.1 - Carbon Fiber Edition (5 builds)
Getfpv.com
$99.99

Flight Controller

OMNIBUS Betaflight F3 AIO V1.1 Flight Controller with Integrated OSD Barometer Support SD Card (59 builds)
Banggood.com
$22.99

ESCs

4 PCS Racerstar RS30A Lites 30A Blheli_S BB2 2-4S Brushless ESC for RC FPV Racing Drone (13 builds)
Banggood.com
$42.54

Motors

4X Racerstar Racing Edition 2306 BR2306S 2700KV 2-4S Brushless Motor For X210 X220 250 RC Drone FPV Racing (6 builds)
Banggood.com
$35.49

Propellers

Team RaceKraft 5045 V2 TriBlade Race Prop (Clear) (2 builds)
Readytoflyquads.com
$2.99

FPV Camera

FatShark PilotHD V2 FPV Camera with 720p SD Recorder
Getfpv.com
$59.99

FPV Transmitter

ImmersionRC Raceband 5.8GHz 600mW A/V Transmitter (10 builds)
Getfpv.com
$48.99

Antenna

EMAX PAGODA II ANTENNA BY MAARTEN BAERT (44 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$14.99

Receiver

Redcon 2.4G Satellite Receiver With Code Key For DSM2 DSMX JR Spektrum Transmitter (6 builds)
Banggood.com
$8.56

Batteries

Tattu 1300mAh 3S 75C lipo battery pack with XT60 plug (4 builds)
Genstattu.com
$18.99

Power Distribution

Matek Systems PDB-XT60 W/ BEC 5V & 12V 2oz Copper for RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor (139 builds)
Banggood.com
$4.69

Radio

DX8 Gen 2 DSMX® 8-Channel Transmitter
Getfpv.com
$329.99

HD Camera

GoPro Session (62 builds)
Getfpv.com
$149.99

Misc Parts

6pcs Panasonic FC 470uF 35v 105c Radial Electrolytic Capacitor Low ESR
Ebay.com
$4.75

Misc Parts

5V Buzzer Alarm Beeper With Cable for Eachine QX70 QX90 QX95 QX95S NAZE32 F3 DIY Micro Brushed FPV Racer (14 builds)
Banggood.com
$1.99
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JC250   Aug 13, 2017  

Do you have a video of it flying?

toogy1206   Jul 06, 2018 

Well hey im sorry i didnt see this and never replied. Unfortunatlly shortly after posting this a crashed and the frame broke. Best thing that could have happend really. The next build was a qav-r knock off build and that one took a beating and kept on flying. I feel like progressed with that build. Alas that frame to started to crack under the stress of hitting various things at various speeds. Just finished my new build and im getting ready to post it up here.

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