For 10-12'' props I suggest something in the ballpark of 800kv to 980kv motors, and the higher the wattage/amperage you can afford the better. Depending on the motors 20amp-40amp ESCs.
I hear the snakes in the brain. I'm so anxious to get started I've let other duties lapse while I sat here all week doing quad build research. Filling a notebook with opinions from people who've already been there. Haven't yet got to the point of adding up weight and thrust values. I have gotten the opinion that my motor selection will be heavily influenced by "what's AVAILABLE" when I'm ready to order. I've seen quite a few in the 1000KV range, which is where I think I want to be, but then I see that this one or that one is on backorder or not available, just my luck. I have looked at Tarot, may have to take another look. I think they make a carbon fiber folding frame that caught my eye. It's a little bigger than what I was going for, but that's not necessarily a big issue. I will be getting a new radio, please don't tell my wife. I started flying RC sailplanes at Torey Pines back in "72, so I have a stupid amount of radios already, but my best is a DX5, and I just don't think it'll be sufficient to meet my goals on this build. I'll check out the Tarot you mentioned. Thanks Renov8r.
very interesting point. real estate. I will be needing room for GPS, AV TX, etc. Sorry to read about the weak landing legs, seems to be a recurring problem with a lot of designs. I did like the idea of the "dihedral" effect of the S500. Did you find an appreciable difference in handling with that set-up? Seems like it would be an advantage, especially when in the "ground effect bubble". A lot of information to consider. Thanks for the help Wldor.
I have some 1240kv Turnigy Aerodrive motors. Too light duty for a camera and gimbal, but too heavy for racing hahaha. If you are going for a camera build be sure to get motors powerful enough otherwise is will plague your build with MTOW problems later on. Whether that be the same KV but a bigger bell size @ higher amps or lower KV motors.
GJH105, I appreciate the feedback, just having some trouble getting used to the forum, reply buttons and such. YOUR posts don't appear like others, perhaps because of your moderator status, but it's all good. I can't think of the name of the cam I've been looking at right off hand, but it's a good quality, mini style. I'm not planning on a gimbled go-pro or anything that elaborate. Just a good fixed position hd cam that will record, one way or another. I've read of several guys who have one cam for their fpv, and a second for recording. I can see how on-board recording would eliminate any interferrance or static from the AV transmission. Something to think about. I mainly just want to record my fun for sharing. No real need for commercial quality, I won't be doing this as a business. Thanks again for the feedback, I've got to get back to hunting parts and pieces. Haven't even decided on a frame yet. Was impressed with the dihedral aspect of the S500 frame design, but some reviews on that one weren't stellar. I do like that 400-500mm size range though. Sigh, decisions decisions.
Hahaha, if you're not using a gimbal you should be fine then. My motors lifted a 3 pound tank with a 5200mAh battery without the gimbal.
Multistar makes good motors. Their windings in my multistar elites are cleaner and neater than many quantum MY motors I've seen that go at 25$ a piece.
Nothing accept they are a pain to deal with. Most people suiggest you get CCw motor adapters (Right hand threads) and use nuts with nylon inserts.
Yeah, that makes it easier, but if you lose one you also have problems replacing them quick hahaha