Multicopter Megathread

[Legolessed]

48 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

What are you thinking about getting? Personally, I don't think it's worth it to get anything other than Spedix ESCs from piroflip because they're fucking amazing and they're super cheap.

this is the store inventory btw.

https://www.hobbytown.com/search?fl=83

[Hackentosher]

1 hour ago, Legolessed said:

im not sure. right now i know im going to be gettinatg a couple batteries and some spare props for the 2s tiny woop i just finished. they dont have any fc's or any 1104 motors in stock so idk what to get in terms of parts for my new build. these are some pics of the tiny woop btw.

Omg that battery is huge for a whoop There's no way that thing flies well, even on 2s.

[Legolessed]

3 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

Omg that battery is huge for a whoop There's no way that thing flies well, even on 2s.

Ya?? its a 400mah 2s. It's the smallest 2s I had. I just went to the hobby shop and got a 180mah 2s that's way more appropriate. 

[Legolessed]

Ok here is my parts list for my 130mm quad. I already have the frame and some batteries. But here is the rest. Ive been looking at the dvro3 fpv camera because it looks amazing but idk.

 

Motor: Racerstar Racing Edition 1104 BR1104 7000KV 1-2S Brushless Motor for 100 120 150 Glass RC Multirotor
https://banggood.app.link/reQNsHg9GG

 

Esc: Racerstar RS6A V2 BB2 Blheli_S 6A 1-2S Brushless ESC Oneshot42 Oneshot125 16.5 Dshot600 18*11mm
https://banggood.app.link/i34NyFj9GG

 

Fpv camera: Eachine DVR03 DVR AIO 5.8G 72CH 0/25mW/50mW/200mW Switchable VTX 520TVL 1/4 Cmos FPV Camera
https://banggood.app.link/tuy6f6l9GG

 

Pdb: Upgrade CC3D Power Distribution Board With 3A BEC Output 5V 12V For QAV250
https://banggood.app.link/qKGDqdq9GG

 

Flight controller: F3 Flight Controller Acro 6 DOF/Deluxe 10 DOF for Multirotor Racing
https://banggood.app.link/WYV8j4s9GG

 

Receiver: iRangeX Tiny 2.4G 6CH Flysky Receiver Compatible with Flysky PPM Output for Eachine QX80 QX90 QX95
https://banggood.app.link/kjg17Mw9GG

 

Frame: already own: KingKong 130GT 130mm Carbon Fiber FPV Racing Frame w/ 5V 12V PDB
https://banggood.app.link/9fiUY0B9GG

 

Props: already own: 4 Pairs Tarot  TL150S1 3020 3x2 Inch PC Fiberglass Propeller CW CCW 
https://banggood.app.link/0C4rKkE9GG

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Hackentosher]

8 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

Ok here is my parts list for my 130mm quad. I already have the frame and some batteries. But here is the rest. Ive been looking at the dvro3 fpv camera because it looks amazing but idk.

 

Motor: Racerstar Racing Edition 1104 BR1104 7000KV 1-2S Brushless Motor for 100 120 150 Glass RC Multirotor
https://banggood.app.link/reQNsHg9GG

 

Esc: Racerstar RS6A V2 BB2 Blheli_S 6A 1-2S Brushless ESC Oneshot42 Oneshot125 16.5 Dshot600 18*11mm
https://banggood.app.link/i34NyFj9GG

 

Fpv camera: Eachine DVR03 DVR AIO 5.8G 72CH 0/25mW/50mW/200mW Switchable VTX 520TVL 1/4 Cmos FPV Camera
https://banggood.app.link/tuy6f6l9GG

 

Pdb: Upgrade CC3D Power Distribution Board With 3A BEC Output 5V 12V For QAV250
https://banggood.app.link/qKGDqdq9GG

 

Flight controller: F3 Flight Controller Acro 6 DOF/Deluxe 10 DOF for Multirotor Racing
https://banggood.app.link/WYV8j4s9GG

 

Receiver: iRangeX Tiny 2.4G 6CH Flysky Receiver Compatible with Flysky PPM Output for Eachine QX80 QX90 QX95
https://banggood.app.link/kjg17Mw9GG

 

Frame: already own: KingKong 130GT 130mm Carbon Fiber FPV Racing Frame w/ 5V 12V PDB
https://banggood.app.link/9fiUY0B9GG

 

Props: already own: 4 Pairs Tarot  TL150S1 3020 3x2 Inch PC Fiberglass Propeller CW CCW 
https://banggood.app.link/0C4rKkE9GG

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

I feel like if you're going 130-150mm, you should go 3" props. That will be more powerful and should fly better.

 

[Legolessed]

8 hours ago, Hackentosher said:

I feel like if you're going 130-150mm, you should go 3" props. That will be more powerful and should fly better.

 

those are 3 inch props  im confuzzled. has anyone here used the eachine dvr03? or am i the first?

[Not_Sean]

@Legolessed honestly I would recommend something 200-250. its kinda the standard, but as hack said you can technically race anything you please. but the 200-250 class well more so the 5" class see's the most dev at the moment as well as them been way easier to replace parts on. 

 

Friend of me has started a drone store here in NZ and we got a whole heap of frame to test for him to build up and sell and this frame honestly impressed the shit out of us especially for its price! Combo that with a FC+ESC tower and a VTX03 and you got something lightweight and damn fast. 

 

https://www.banggood.com/Anniversary-Special-Edition-Realacc-Purple215-215mm-4mm-Arm-Thickness-Carbon-Fiber-Frame-Kit-p-1179554.html?rmmds=category

[Not_Sean]

@Legolessed combo that frame with this kit. 
https://www.banggood.com/Kingkong-Force-250-Power-Combo-2205-2300KV-Motor-20A-2-4S-ESC-50456045-2-Blade-Propeller-p-1083504.html?rmmds=myorder

 

I'm running that exact kit at the moment and happily keeping up with my mates on red bottoms and other top tier motors. the ESC's are also really good, Not the best by any means but hell its cheap and really good. 

[shadowbyte]

I finally took the plunge:

 

[Not_Sean]

1 hour ago, shadowbyte said:

I finally took the plunge:

 

Congrats man, Damn thats a lot of money. 

[shadowbyte]

49 minutes ago, Not_Sean said:

Congrats man, Damn thats a lot of money. 

hopefully it's worth it

but I've heard amazing things about the Chameleon and Armattan as a company, so I have faith

 

[Not_Sean]

3 minutes ago, shadowbyte said:

hopefully it's worth it

but I've heard amazing things about the Chameleon and Armattan as a company, so I have faith

 

I've also heard amazing things, personally I really don't like the chameleon, think its pretty ugly. I really wanted their Armadillo frame but I went with the Diatone TyrantS and could not be happier, think flies amazing and ended up been super light for a acro frame. I posted a frame from banggood a few posts ago, flew that over the weekend and was really impressed, also it looks kickass !  

[shadowbyte]

4 minutes ago, Not_Sean said:

I've also heard amazing things, personally I really don't like the chameleon, think its pretty ugly. I really wanted their Armadillo frame but I went with the Diatone TyrantS and could not be happier, think flies amazing and ended up been super light for a acro frame. I posted a frame from banggood a few posts ago, flew that over the weekend and was really impressed, also it looks kickass !  

ooh yes, heard about that frame

perhaps I'll transfer my 'old' quad parts to it at some point

[Hackentosher]

I'm looking at a fusion, I don't like the lack of swappable arms on the chameleon, and there are too many different types of screws. 

[shadowbyte]

19 hours ago, Hackentosher said:

I'm looking at a fusion, I don't like the lack of swappable arms on the chameleon, and there are too many different types of screws. 

but if you break a chameleon, you get a free replacement

 

[Hackentosher]

31 minutes ago, shadowbyte said:

but if you break a chameleon, you get a free replacement

 

Ah you see it's deceiving. You still have to pay the $5 shipping. MQC also has a full warranty, that's why I'm looking at the Fusion over other frames. Also Armattan ships from an alley in ching chong ping pong china, takes forever to get to AZ, and I always end up having to go down to the post office to pick it up because it requires a signature for delivery (I have an F1-6 that I don't use anymore, see my profile header).

[shadowbyte]

Just now, Hackentosher said:

$5 shipping

rip in pineapples

 

[Hackentosher]

Just now, shadowbyte said:

rip in pineapples

 

They may have changed that though, it used to be (on my F1-6 that was released in 2015) that only the arms and center plates were covered. Aka, the least breakable parts. Now I think they cover the whole Lizard, including the aluminum, but the sheer amount of hardware you have to deal with on that frame just concerns me. I don't think I have an M1 hex driver. 

TLDR, times have changed, they may have  dropped the shipping charge. 

[shadowbyte]

4 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

They may have changed that though, it used to be (on my F1-6 that was released in 2015) that only the arms and center plates were covered. Aka, the least breakable parts. Now I think they cover the whole Lizard, including the aluminum, but the sheer amount of hardware you have to deal with on that frame just concerns me. I don't think I have an M1 hex driver. 

TLDR, times have changed, they may have  dropped the shipping charge. 

no offense, but can you stop being such a dick?

ever since I first posted in this sub, you've just been constantly one-upping anything I've posted, with an air of superiority about the replies, as if you're the ultimate authority.

no, I'm not going to upgrade to Hyperlites on my first quad, and once I do actually go out and spend a great deal of money on an amazing frame that many agree is fantastic, you just come in and dampen everything.

[Hackentosher]

3 minutes ago, shadowbyte said:

no offense, but can you stop being such a dick?

ever since I first posted in this sub, you've just been constantly one-upping anything I've posted, with an air of superiority about the replies, as if you're the ultimate authority.

no, I'm not going to upgrade to Hyperlites on my first quad, and once I do actually go out and spend a great deal of money on an amazing frame that many agree is fantastic, you just come in and dampen everything.

Ack, I'm sorry that's not what I was going for. I was trying (unsuccessfully) to express my personal gripes about the Chameleon. The 15 or 20mm stack it has allows it to feel very balanced in the air, and it's a great looking frame, just not anything I'm interested in. I have a few friends that have theirs and love them, but they complain about all the different types of bolts. I'm trying to look out for you based on what I've heard from other pilots. 

 

Also that doesn't mention if it covers shipping, which my one warranty claim didn't   

[Legolessed]

On 9/24/2017 at 12:56 PM, Not_Sean said:

@Legolessed combo that frame with this kit. 
https://www.banggood.com/Kingkong-Force-250-Power-Combo-2205-2300KV-Motor-20A-2-4S-ESC-50456045-2-Blade-Propeller-p-1083504.html?rmmds=myorder

 

I'm running that exact kit at the moment and happily keeping up with my mates on red bottoms and other top tier motors. the ESC's are also really good, Not the best by any means but hell its cheap and really good. 

$73 is cheap? ive been able to get motors for $30 a set of 4 before. I cant afford that even if they are way better

[Hackentosher]

17 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

$73 is cheap? ive been able to get motors for $30 a set of 4 before. I cant afford that even if they are way better

hmm, those look suspiciously like an emax 2204 my friend had... I think they were $10 a motor?

[Legolessed]

10 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

hmm, those look suspiciously like an emax 2204 my friend had... I think they were $10 a motor?

idk. ive concluded to make a 5 inch even though it will be more expensive, I think it will be worth the investment. now to look at parts again. thank you!

[Hackentosher]

8 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

idk. ive concluded to make a 5 inch even though it will be more expensive, I think it will be worth the investment. now to look at parts again. thank you!

yay! 5" is such a great balance of speed and agility, it's a great platform for new and advanced pilots.

[Legolessed]

Just now, Hackentosher said:

yay! 5" is such a great balance of speed and agility, it's a great platform for new and advanced pilots.

awesome! so im guessing the frame you linked me is the way to go? https://www.banggood.com/Realacc-X210-210mm-3mm4mm-Carbon-Fiber-FPV-Racing-Frame-w-5V-12V-PDB-p-1069204.html?rmmds=search

 

or waht about this one? https://www.banggood.com/Chopsticks-215-215mm-5mm-Arm-Thickness-3K-Carbon-Fiber-Racing-Frame-Kit-for-Multirotor-p-1198294.html?rmmds=search

 

or this one? https://www.banggood.com/Anniversary-Special-Edition-Realacc-Purple215-215mm-4mm-Arm-Thickness-Carbon-Fiber-Frame-Kit-p-1179554.html?rmmds=search