First Drone Build (Are My Parts Compatible And A Few Questions)

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Carter7868

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Well, I decided that I would like to build my first drone and I'm really excited! I would like it to be a photography drone. Here is my part list below:

Frame: I am 3D printing a Quadcopter frame
FC: F3 Flight Controller Acro 6 DOF/Deluxe 10 DOF for Multirotor Racing
PDB: CC3D NAZE32 F3 Power Distribution Board
ESC: Racerstar RS30A Lites 30A Blheli_S 16.5 BB2 2-4S Brushless ESC Support Dshot600 for FPV Racer
Motors: RACERSTAR BR2208 1400KV 2-4S BRUSHLESS MOTOR
Transmitter/Receiver: FlySky fs i6
Battery: ZIPPY Flightmax 3000mAh 3S1P 20C
Props: Self Tightening Propeller 7039 Red (CW/CCW) (2pcs)
Camera: GoProHero 3+ (This is just for videoing, not FPV)

FPV:
fpv Camera: Quanum ELITE QB58 TX CAMERA COMBO Micro Cam VTX 25mW 40CH 5.8GHz (NTSC)
Goggles/Screen: I'll probably just use a screen
Receiver: BOSCAM RC805 5.8G 8 Channel Audio Video Wireless Receiver

Total Quadcopter Weight = 722.5g
Motor Thrust: 2520g (I think)

I also have a couple of questions:
-How long do you estimate the drone battery will last?
-How far will I be able to fly the drone?
-How far will the FPV gear go?
-Will my flight controller allow Position Hold, Return Home, Waypoint Navigation and Altitude Hold? If not how about the CRIUS All in One Pro Flight Controller V2.0?

Thanks, Carter
 
holtneil

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Hi mate the battery needs to be bigger as it's going to be flying it and powering the FPV
Why are you getting an acro FCB when your not going to be flips and rolls your be better off with the tarot xyzm with GPS
As for motors and props these need to match the frame size and weight overall and for smooth stable flight
 
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Carter7868

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holtneil said:
Hi mate the battery needs to be bigger as it's going to be flying it and powering the FPV
Why are you getting an acro FCB when your not going to be flips and rolls your be better off with the tarot xyzm with GPS
As for motors and props these need to match the frame size and weight overall and for smooth stable flight
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I was thinking of using 2 batteries connected together, But if I was going to use a different battery what one do you suggest? I don't really have 100$ to spend on the tarot zyz-m, Would the Crius All In One Pro Flight Controller V2.0 Work? If not what flight controller would you suggest that is preferably under 30$? Also how do I calculate if my motors match my frame size and weight?
 
mozquito1

mozquito1

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I agree with hotneil. Apart from that frame it sounds like your building racing quad. What size is the frame?
 
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Carter7868

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The Frame is 400mm.
I think Im going to take a long look at my part list again and redo most of it
 
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Carter7868

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Ok here are all of the updated parts

Frame: I am 3D printing a Quadcopter frame its 400mm

FC: APM2.6 APM Flight Controller Board

PDB: CC3D NAZE32 F3 Power Distribution Board

Motor’s And Esc’s: EMAX XA2212 820KV 980KV 1400KV Motor With Simonk 30A ESC

Transmitter/Receiver: Flysky FS-i6X 2.4GHz 10CH AFHDS 2A RC Transmitter With X6B

Battery: ZIPPY Flightmax 3000mAh 3S1P 20C (I'm having trouble finding a bigger battery that works with my setup)

Props: FCMODEL Upgrade 9450 Self-locking Propeller With Metal Hub

Camera: GoProHero 3+
 
mozquito1

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Brown said:
For a fpv，I believe it needs higher C-rate.
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Yes & no. More power is always good but it won't really make any difference over a battery with low C rate. The only place you will notice is in throttle. All my gear runs on 5v cam & vtx. So no higher C rate is needed. Other than what you normally use for the way you fly. It's saying you need turbo in your car because you have a radio. Although that turbo does not give any extra power to the radio. It may give you a fraction of the power back in flight time. But to say a higher C rate will help fpv is wrong.
 
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Carter7868

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mozquito1 said:
Yes & no. More power is always good but it won't really make any difference over a battery with low C rate. The only place you will notice is in throttle. All my gear runs on 5v cam & vtx. So no higher C rate is needed. Other than what you normally use for the way you fly. It's saying you need turbo in your car because you have a radio. Although that turbo does not give any extra power to the radio. It may give you a fraction of the power back in flight time. But to say a higher C rate will help fpv is wrong.
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So I can keep the same battery? If not what are your suggestions?
 
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Carter7868

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Jackson said:
No reason to spend all those $ for the barebones 3+. There are plenty of fine action cams out there with more features that cost less. These will both give you higher resolution, gyro stabilization and all the various accessories.

https://www.banggood.com/Original-S...660-2_0-inch-LTPS-p-1087996.html?rmmds=search

https://www.banggood.com/GitUp-Git-...RltVGylyJum1bwJtmwAA-PIahUfGsXlEaApZtEALw_wcB

Worth checking out some YouTube vids.
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The reason I'm using a GoPro hero 3+ is because that is what I already have. I think eventually I will get a better camera as I get better though.
 
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Carter7868

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Also I am now using Hobbyking 5040 GRP/Nylon Green CW/CCW Props since the old props didn't work with my motors.
 
mozquito1

mozquito1

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Yes 8-10 inch props. Can we see your frame?. The battery should be ok.
You say no acro just photography.
So not really any need for a high C rated lipo.
 
mozquito1

mozquito1

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I think with that 450 frame, you can afford to bump the capacity up to 5000mah for about 15 minutes flight time. With 10" props.
 
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