Catalyst Machineworks Merica 5

By BigNastyFPV on Jan 02, 2018

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The best 5" racer available! Nothing compares to the Merica in design or flight characteristics. Just build one and you will see for yourself!

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Part List

Frame

Merica 5 Inch - no canopy (23 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
$55.99

Flight Controller

Matek F405 - OSD Betaflight Flight Controller (102 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$29.99

ESCs

Spedix IS30 4-in-1, 2-4S DShot_600 BLHeli_S 30A ESC (88 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
$49.99

Motors

4 x MB Primo 2207 2650kv (3 builds)
Multicopterbuilders.com
$75.96

Propellers

HQ DURABLE PROP 5x4.3x3 V1S (2CW+2CCW) (354 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
$3.69

FPV Camera

RunCam Swift 2 Micro (WITH OSD) (282 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
$26.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV - RACE (SMA) 25mW - 200mW (555 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
$24.95

Antenna

TBS CLOVERLEAF ANTENNA (RHCP) (3 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
$7.95

Receiver

DSMX Quad Race Receiver with Diversity (SPM4648) (6 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$24.99

Batteries

G+PLUS 1300mAh 14.8V 4S 100C Li-Po Battery (8 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$19.99

Radio

DX9 Black 9-Channel DSMX Transmitter Only, Mode 2 (SPMR9910) (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$479.99

Goggles

FATSHARK HDO FPV GOGGLES (136 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$399.00

Misc Parts

Merica HD Canopy (Adjustable 30 - 50 Degrees) (10 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
$19.99
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Kbobiles   Jan 21, 2018  

We need mor pics... :)

BigNastyFPV   Feb 01, 2018 
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Pics added!

Kbobiles   Feb 02, 2018 

Thanks, that thing is a beast!

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