My third build - original intention was to build the fastest and most durable 2" micro that I could. The Emax RS1106's are the obvious choice for motors, and for the frame, I opted to get the recently released Cerberus Micro. Compared to past frames micro that I've used, this frame is in another league in terms of strength and general build quality (top of mind are the super stiff 2.5 mm carbon with chamfered edges and clever design) at the cost of some additional weight (25 g vs 10 g for the Ascent V2 that I built). Unfortunately, the motors have let me down a bit with two of them having bad bearings which has put off my maiden by a week or so. Nonetheless, will report back with initial impressions.
On a side note, I have to acknowledge that this build is basically the same as Skittles by percisely, albeit his is cleaner :) (and honestly it was exactly the build I wanted)
Update - RIP, lost in service. Struck a ghost branch doing some high speed proximity flying which spun it into a big clump of branches where it remains. Will continue efforts to recover, but for now, it is presumed gone forever.
Frame |
Cerberus V2 Frame
(14 builds)
Theflynoshop.com
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$57.99 |
Flight Controller |
EMAX “F3 MAGNUM MINI” FPV TOWER SYSTEM
(16 builds)
Emax-usa.com
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$45.99 |
Motors |
4 x Whoops, our bad...
(15 builds)
Emax-usa.com
|
$999.96 |
Propellers |
4 Pairs Gemfan Hulkie 2040 2.0X4.0 PC 3-blade Propeller CW CCW for 0806-1105 Motor RC FPV Racing Drone
(26 builds)
Banggood.com
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$3.19 |
FPV Camera |
RunCam Micro Sparrow WDR 700TVL 1/3 CMOS 2.1mm FOV 145 Degree 16:9 FPV Camera NTSC/PAL Switchable
(66 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$20.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
Eachine VTX03 Super Mini 5.8G 72CH 0/25mW/50mw/200mW Switchable FPV Transmitter
(417 builds)
Banggood.com
|
$12.22 |
Antenna |
Lumenier AXII U.FL 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP)
(148 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$14.99 |
Receiver |
Frsky XM+ Micro D16 SBUS Full Range Mini Receiver Up to 16CH for RC FPV Racing Drone
Banggood.com
|
$13.69 |
Batteries |
Turnigy Graphene 500mAh 3S 65C Lipo Pack (Short Lead)
(5 builds)
Hobbyking.com
|
$16.65 |
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Hey, that's nice!
Oh $#*% you :smile:
Wish I'd gone with the Sparrow, and I'm switching from the dipole to an AXII... The frame is amazing. Bashed it into a backboard today and flew away.
Well god dammit. Misread, made jackass comment trying to be a smart-ass, can't edit here, apparently. Yours is cleaner... Especially now.