Started off as a budget build and has slowly morphed into being a bit more than that. I wanted an inexpensive frame and high quality components that didn't break the budget. With many frames having a lowrider design, I wanted to integrate that into my build as well by using lower standoffs.
Ended up at 363g and it passed the hover test! Pretty happy fir my first 5" build.
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AirbladeUAV has done it again and this time they've brought long range to the 5" class! Based on the popular Transformer Mini, the new Transformer 5" Ultralight adopts a lot of the same design philosophies with larger props and more payload capacity. It can fly upwards of 20 minutes on a 4 cell Li-Ion battery pack and in ideal conditions it's got a range of over 4 to 5 miles. In this guide I'll walk..
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With the release of the DJI FPV Drone cinematic FPV has become a lot more accessible, but you certainly don't want to crash a $750 drone! The QAV-CINE Freybott is a compact, lightweight cinematic FPV drone that can take a hit and keep going. It's a lot safer to fly indoors and around people. With a naked GoPro or the SMO 4k you can capture some great stabilized footage. In this guide I'll show you..
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how are the 2205 motors holding up with the heavy wieght and how did you get them so cheap?
They seem to be doing pretty well so far. I only got to properly do a full maiden today after working out some VTX issues. I was able to get them for $10/ea from RaceDayQuads.com Not sure if it was a sale or what.