Martian Embarkation

By 7uvoK on Feb 23, 2018

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Embarkation

7uvoK's Martian Embarkation: A first-timer's build. Please comment if you see mistakes or opportunities for improvement.

I originally had it with a Betaflight F4 and FlySky receiver. But after lots of frustration, I figured out that the boards were only putting out 4.7v, and the FlySkys do not work at that range. The FrSky is rated down to 3v and works like a charm. Now I have an extra Betaflight F4 and an extra Bardwell F4 (I'll use the later in my next build).

Update: My original VTX never really worked (Eachine VTX03), so I stepped up to the TBS Unify Pro. Also, made a minor receiver switch, installed soft motor mounts and updated the props to my cheap LOS ones (pictured in yellow and black).

Sorry for the dirty quad in the most recent photos!

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Part List

Frame	Martian II 220 220mm 4mm Arm Thickness Carbon Fiber Frame Kit w/ PDB For RC Drone (90 builds) Banggood.com	$31.58
Flight Controller	RDQ Bardwell F4 3-6S 30x30 Flight Controller V2 - JBF4 AIO FC w/OSD (159 builds) Racedayquads.com	$34.99
ESCs	Racerstar RS20Ax4 20A 4 in 1 Blheli_S Opto ESC 2-4S Support Dshot150 Dshot300 for RC FPV Racing Drone (67 builds) Banggood.com	$27.56
Motors	4X Racerstar Racing Edition 2205S BR2205S 2300KV 2-4S Brushless Motor For X210 220 QAV250 RC Drone FPV Racing (22 builds) Banggood.com	$33.61
Propellers	RAYCORP 5050 3-Blades 5x5x3 Propellers. 16 Pieces (8CW, 8CCW) Black & Yellow 5-inch Tri Blades Quadcopter & Multirotor P Amazon.com	See Site
FPV Camera	Crazepony Foxeer FPV Arrow Camera 600TVL 2.8mm Lens NTSC Sony Super Had II CCD IR Blocked Version 2 with OSD AUDIO Black for QAV Amazon.com	$29.99
FPV Transmitter	Team BlackSheep TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV (SMA) Video Transmitter by Team Blacksheep (596 builds) Amazon.com	$45.21
Antenna	Omnivision 5.8GHz "Stubby" 3-Lobe FPV Antenna (LHCP) (5 builds) Getfpv.com	$15.99
Receiver	FrSky XM+ SBUS Mini Receiver (1149 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site
Misc Parts	25ft - 3/8 inch PET Expandable Braided Sleeving - BlackRed - Alex Tech Braided Cable Sleeve Amazon.com	$7.99
Misc Parts	PARACORD PLANET 10 20 25 50 100 Foot Hanks and 250 1000 Foot Spools of Parachute 550 Cord Type III 7 Strand Paracord (Imperial R (2 builds) Amazon.com	$6.49
Misc Parts	iFlight Motor Spacer Shock Absorber Pads Damping Washer Silicone Material for Emax RS2205 iPower Motor iF2205 2204 2206 2208 and (3 builds) Amazon.com	$5.49
Misc Parts	5 PCS Super Loud 5V Active Alarm Buzzer Beeper Tracker 9*5.5mm for RC MultiRotor FPV Racing Drone (33 builds) Banggood.com	$3.17
Misc Parts	PANASONIC FM Series 1000UF 35V LOW ESR CAPACITOR FOR ESC NOISE REDUCTION (36 builds) Taco-rc.com	$1.49

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Discussion

Shobber Feb 25, 2018

Very neat build. Well done. Good luck!
I'm a beginner too.

QuadStar Drones Feb 24, 2018

Very cool color scheme, hopefully you don't scratch it up too much!

JC250 Feb 23, 2018

5 in props? It doesn’t matter if u r a beginner, those motors are so weak that 5 in is fine. If u want to get all the performance I can, get some 5046 cyclones

7uvoK Feb 23, 2018

Yes, I have some 5" props for this build. Today was my first flying IRL. Don't need any more thrust yet!

JC250 Feb 23, 2018

Besides that it is a super clean build

JC250 Feb 23, 2018

5 in props? It doesn’t matter if u r a beginner, those motors are so weak that 5 in is fine. If u want to get all the performance I can, get some 5046 cyclones

UnderDawg Feb 23, 2018

Clean build and not a bad price to boot...

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