Goal is a long range (~2km) and long flight time (> 10 min, 15-20 min ideal). I'll be pairing with a FlySky FS-i6 and some EV800 that I already own, the rest of the list will need to be purchased. The purpose of the GPS is to set a failsafe action of "go to altitude X and return."
I based my motor, prop, and battery selection off this video that shows long range (see Ref. Vid 1). I'm confident in my transmitter and video feed based on this video that goes out to 2km (see Ref. Vid 2).
I might need to increase my battery size (to 5200 mAh?).
Consider a different camera: https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Monster-V2-1200TVL-CMOS-PAL-NTSC-FPV-Camera-with-OSD-and-Audio-p-1132704.html?p=3F201911077692015010&utm_campaign=rb&utm_content=zhangruihua
GPS integration:
with iNav: https://github.com/iNavFlight/inav/wiki/Multirotor-guide
with BetaFlight 3.2: https://diegofpv.com/how-to-add-gps-to-a-miniquad-with-betaflight-3-2/
Possible alternate frame ($95): http://www.armattanquads.com/Chameleon-6-inch/
***Don't forget to color coordinate the final build - props, antenna, shrink wrap, motors, screws, camera
Reference Video 1:
Reference Video 2:
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