Raptor Cage

By Dark FPV on Sep 14, 2017

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Hello everybody,

here my next copter building.

I really like the Aluminium Cage from my previous Copter. It is made of 7075 aluminum and protects the hardware reliably, with compact dimensions.
But the carbon frame has proved to be not so stable. Within a short time, I have broken 2 frames.
The floor plates are also not available individually. You always have to buy the complete frame with structure.
This is quickly expensive.

In the search for a frame with cheap spare parts, I then came across a frame with claws.
What I liked very much.
However, the installation and the hardware was too complex and complicated.

That led to the fact that I have combined the best of 2 worlds.
I drew a matching carbon floor plate for me.
I made the arms quite thick 20mm so that the ESCs are protected and the vibrations are reduced.
The claws give the frame character. At the rear a generous motor protection.
This resulted in the "Raptor Cage" Frame.

Another difference with this build is that I have exchanged the FrSky receiver through the Crossfire Microreciver V2. The transmission of the digital signals with 150Hz is really a step forward. The V2 also has Telemety, so the comfort is maintained.

The copter weighs without LiPo 370g.

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Part List

Flight Controller

RaceFlight Revolt F4 32KHz Flight Controller (2 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$39.66

ESCs

4 x Wraith32 - 32bit 35A BLHeli_32 ESC DSHOT1200 (11 builds)
Fpvmodel.com
$59.80

Motors

2 x 2x Armattan Oomph 2206/2300 KV Motors (1xCW, 1xCCW) (6 builds)
Rccrazed.com
$78.00

Propellers

DAL Prop - Tri Blade 5045 V2 Bullnose (2CW,2CCW) - Purple
Readymaderc.com
$1.50

FPV Camera

Runcam Eagle 800TVL Global WDR 4:3 FOV140° DC 5-17V CMOS Mini FPV Camera PAL NTSC Switchable (59 builds)
Banggood.com
$44.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 V2(SMA) Video Transmitter
Fpv-direct.com
$39.95

Antenna

TBS Triumph 5.8GHz Antenna RHCP (SMA) (2 Pack) (369 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
See Site

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Micro RX V2 (287 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$34.95

Batteries

Tattu R-Line LiPo Akku 4S 1550 mAh 100C HV (4 builds)
Rctech.de
See Site

Power Distribution

TigerQuad SuperSimple PDB (2 builds)
Flyingmachines.de
See Site

Radio

FrSky 2.4G 16CH Taranis X9D Plus Transmitter SPECIAL EDITION w/ M9 Gimbals (48 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Goggles

DJI FPV Goggles V2 - Ultra Low Latency 810p 144FPS Digital HD (145 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$429.00

Goggles

FPV Brille Fatshark Dominator HD im Test
Drohnen-kaufen.com
See Site

HD Camera

LAOWA 9mm f/2,8 Zero-D Sony E-Mount
Fotokoch.de
See Site

HD Camera

Marumi ND2-ND400 DHG Variabler Filter 49 mm, 49 mm, DHG Variable ND2-ND400 49mm
Amazon.de
See Site

HD Camera

Blackmagic Design Blackmagic 6KPocket Cinema
Foto-hamer.de
See Site

HD Camera

HERO9 Black
Gopro.com
See Site

Misc Parts

Pololu 12V, 1A Step-Down Spannungsregler D24V10F12
Eckstein-shop.de
See Site

Misc Parts

Pololu 5V, 1A Step-Down Spannungsregler D24V10F5 (3 builds)
Eckstein-shop.de
See Site

Misc Parts

Furious FPV Piggy OSD fr RunCam & Foxeer
Flyingmachines.de
See Site

Misc Parts

5V Electric Magnetic Active Buzzer Continuous Beep Continuously (9 builds)
Banggood.com
$0.79

Misc Parts

4 x VF 330/35 K-G - Elko SMD, 330 uF, 35 V, 105°C, low ESR
Reichelt.de
See Site

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC RapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle FPV Receiver Diversity Module (178 builds)
Banggood.com
$149.00

Radio Module

TBS Crossfire Micro TX V2 (154 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$69.95

Battery Charger

Turnigy Reaktor 300W 20A 6S Balance Charger now with NiZN and LiHV
Hobbyking.com
See Site

Accessories

TBS Diamond Antenna (37 builds)
Getfpv.com
$24.95

Accessories

2 x FrSky Ersatzgimbal M9 Hall Sensor für Taranis X9D Plus kaufen | FPV24.com
Fpv24.com
See Site

Misc Supplies

Team BlackSheep TBS Glas ND Filter GoPro Session ND2 - ND4 - ND8
Copterfarm.de
See Site
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