This was a long project. I wanted a sub 250 quad (all up weight) capable of crossing the San Francisco Bay at the Golden Gate and coming back safely. That's 3.2 miles round trip. I also wanted it to have HD capabilities. This is the result.
Frame |
Minimalist 128
(3 builds)
Armattanproductions.com
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$16.50 |
Flight Controller |
FLIP32-F3-OMNIBUS AIO ASGARD (F3+ESC+OSD+CS)
(11 builds)
Readytoflyquads.com
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$54.99 |
Motors |
4 x EMAX RS1106 II 4500Kv Micro Motor
(32 builds)
Racedayquads.com
|
$51.96 |
Propellers |
DYS 6 Pairs 3045 3 Inch 3 Hole Propellers 3-Blade Prop for BE1102 BE1104 Motor FPV Quadcopters Multicopters Drones (6 Colors)
Amazon.com
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$7.30 |
FPV Camera |
RunCam Split 2 HD/FPV Camera with Wifi Module and GoPro Quality Lens
(80 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$79.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
TBS Unify Pro 5G8 V2 (SMA)
(154 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$34.99 |
Antenna |
Lumenier AXII U.FL 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP)
(148 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$14.99 |
Receiver |
TBS Crossfire Micro RX V2
(287 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
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$34.95 |
Batteries |
TATTU 14.8V 450mAh 75C 4S LiPo Battery Pack with XT30 Plug for Multirotor FPV 150 Size
(20 builds)
Amazon.com
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$14.58 |
Batteries |
TATTU 14.8V 450mAh 75C 4S LiPo Battery Pack with XT30 Plug for Multirotor FPV 150 Size
(20 builds)
Amazon.com
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$14.58 |
awesome build! I found this, just after building mine! https://rotorbuilds.com/build/8883
seems like the 4500kv is perfect for long range!
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what flight time did you get