GoProDavidLe
Well-Known Member
Hello all,
I am new to the whole RC scene. Recently I have gained a lot of interest in building my own quadcopter. Instead of purchasing a RTF, I wanted to challenge myself and build my own to be able to learn about quadcopters as I progress.
Wants: To be able to carry a GoPro + Gimbal with a decent flight time of at least 10+ minutes. I may plan to go with a full FPV system in the future when I can afford to add more money to my build. But as of now, I will stick with the GoPro + Gimbal.
Weight: From the weight I have seen, I believe my total weight will be around 1650 grams total with GoPro and Gimbal.
Budget: ABOUT $400.
Parts List (Updated, let me know what you all think)
Frame:
- Reptile 500 V3
- 550 Grams
-Link
Motor (4)
- Turnigy Multistar 2213-980Kv 14Pole Multi-Rotor Outrunner
- 232 Grams (4)
- Link
ESC (4)
- Afro ESC Multi-Rotor Speed Controller (SimonK Firmware)
- 106 Grams
- Link
Flight Control Board
- HobbyKing KK2.1.5 Multi-Rotor LCD Flight Control Board w/6050MPU & Atmel 644PA
- 21 Grams
- Link
Distribution Board
- Hobby King Quadcopter Power Distribution Board
- 4 x 20Amp Max
- 27.3 Grams
- Link
Propeller
- 10x5
Battery
- MultiStar 3S 5200mAh Lipo
- 323 Grams
- Link
Transmitter
Turnigy 9X Transmitter w/ Module and 8 Channel Receiver
- Link
Battery Charger
- IMAX B6 50W Charger/Discharger 1-6 Cells
- Link
Gimbal
- 2 Axis Gimbal for GoPro (cheap one to get me started)
- 240 Grams
Link
Like I mentioned, I am new to this so I apologize for my ignorance. If there are any recommendations out there, please assist me.
Also, what small things do I need to purchase in order to complete my build? (wires, adapters, 3.5mm adapters, etc?)
Thank you all in advance,
- David
I am new to the whole RC scene. Recently I have gained a lot of interest in building my own quadcopter. Instead of purchasing a RTF, I wanted to challenge myself and build my own to be able to learn about quadcopters as I progress.
Wants: To be able to carry a GoPro + Gimbal with a decent flight time of at least 10+ minutes. I may plan to go with a full FPV system in the future when I can afford to add more money to my build. But as of now, I will stick with the GoPro + Gimbal.
Weight: From the weight I have seen, I believe my total weight will be around 1650 grams total with GoPro and Gimbal.
Budget: ABOUT $400.
Parts List (Updated, let me know what you all think)
Frame:
- Reptile 500 V3
- 550 Grams
-Link
Motor (4)
- Turnigy Multistar 2213-980Kv 14Pole Multi-Rotor Outrunner
- 232 Grams (4)
- Link
ESC (4)
- Afro ESC Multi-Rotor Speed Controller (SimonK Firmware)
- 106 Grams
- Link
Flight Control Board
- HobbyKing KK2.1.5 Multi-Rotor LCD Flight Control Board w/6050MPU & Atmel 644PA
- 21 Grams
- Link
Distribution Board
- Hobby King Quadcopter Power Distribution Board
- 4 x 20Amp Max
- 27.3 Grams
- Link
Propeller
- 10x5
Battery
- MultiStar 3S 5200mAh Lipo
- 323 Grams
- Link
Transmitter
Turnigy 9X Transmitter w/ Module and 8 Channel Receiver
- Link
Battery Charger
- IMAX B6 50W Charger/Discharger 1-6 Cells
- Link
Gimbal
- 2 Axis Gimbal for GoPro (cheap one to get me started)
- 240 Grams
Link
Like I mentioned, I am new to this so I apologize for my ignorance. If there are any recommendations out there, please assist me.
Also, what small things do I need to purchase in order to complete my build? (wires, adapters, 3.5mm adapters, etc?)
Thank you all in advance,
- David
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