Noob Looking For Help With First Setup

Street

Street

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Hello Everyone, I'm Street. I'm looking to get into the hobby of FPV flying with Mini Quads but I don't really know what my best options are going to be. I've been flying toy drones for about 3 weeks now and love it. I'm ready to move up. I obviously want to start off with good equipment at a low price and when I order I want that i have everything I need to fly. That made me hover toward RTF kits but I don't know if i can save some money instead by putting together my own kit. I'm scared i'll buy what I think i'll need and then realize that I don't have a battery for something like the goggles or forget a video transmitter or receiver you know? and what about chargers. Do I need one for the goggles battery and the drone or is there a charger that will do both. I just don't know.

I was thinking something like this to get me started
Mini Quad - http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Racer-250-FPV-Drone-Built-in-5_8G-Transmitter-OSD-With-HD-Camera-BNF-Version-p-995366.html

Transmitter/Receiver - http://www.banggood.com/FlySky-FS-i6-2_4G-6CH-AFHDS-RC-Transmitter-With-FS-iA6-Receiver-p-922606.html

Action Camera - http://www.banggood.com/Runcam-FPV-HD-1080P-Wide-Angle-Mini-Sport-Action-Camera-for-250mm-Frame-Quadcopter-p-1017506.html

Extra Legs - http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Racer-250-RC-Drone-Spare-Part-Frame-Arm-Black-Or-Red-p-1007086.html

Extra Battery - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9273__Turnigy_1500mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html

Extra Props - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__83251__Ghost_5030_Black_Propellers_Set_Of_4_CW_CCW_US_Warehouse_.html

Quantum V2 Goggles - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__78125__Quanum_DIY_FPV_Goggle_V2_w_5_inch_LCD_Monitor_Kit_.html

FPV Video Receiver - http://www.banggood.com/FPV-5_8G-8CH-200mW-AV-Wireless-Receiver-RC805-p-73202.html?currency=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=ruby&utm_campaign=Rc-Quad-us&gclid=CjwKEAiAy8ujBRCY6c-hveijhFASJAAcyGicz5Apd-vc5yq5DHohICes7azctZIQpXuwBHAPJnOiuBoCRQrw_wcB

Goggles Battery - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18207__Turnigy_nano_tech_1300mAh_3S_45_90C_Lipo_Pack.html


Does anyone know what video antenna I need to match the eachine racer 250's for my goggles receiver.

am I missing anything?

So where could I save money and or upgrade?
 
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Honestly, just watch youtube for days. It's what I did and my first build went flawlessly. From what I've seen around here lately, stay away from that eachine 250, it's nothing but problems
 
tylorwashere said:
From what I've seen around here lately, stay away from that eachine 250, it's nothing but problems
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Probably the best reviewed thing on BG.
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Yeah as far as I can tell it's a pretty decent product. Hey Jackson what would be a decent charger that I can get in addition?
 
Jackson said:
I'd opt for the more tradition (ZMR250 type framed) Falcon. I would remove the tilted motor mounts at first though.
http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Fal...ote-Control-5_8G-HD-Camera-RTF-p-1026335.html

As far as range some better atennas should help. Bruce at RCModel Reveiws said these performed well in his tests.
http://www.surveilzone.com/5.8g-circular-polarized-omni-cloud-spirit-tx-rx-rhcp-rpsma-antenna-pa1230

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Can you recommend something for a similar price?
 
Jackson said:
So that calls for :
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Am I missing anything and is everything compatible? I'm ready to order tomorrow but I'm unsure of my picks. I'm completely noob flighing solo. LOL. Can any of you fine gentleman and or ladies help me confirm good and or suggest changes?

Mini Quad - http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Rac...-OSD-With-HD-Camera-BNF-Version-p-995366.html
Transmitter/Receiver - http://www.banggood.com/FlySky-FS-i...ransmitter-With-FS-iA6-Receiver-p-922606.html
Action Camera - http://www.banggood.com/Runcam-FPV-...era-for-250mm-Frame-Quadcopter-p-1017506.html
Extra Legs - http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Racer-250-RC-Drone-Spare-Part-Frame-Arm-Black-Or-Red-p-1007086.html
Extra Battery - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9273__Turnigy_1500mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html
Extra Props - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...Propellers_Set_Of_4_CW_CCW_US_Warehouse_.html
Quantum V2 Goggles - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._FPV_Goggle_V2_w_5_inch_LCD_Monitor_Kit_.html
FPV Video Receiver - http://www.banggood.com/FPV-5_8G-8C...c5yq5DHohICes7azctZIQpXuwBHAPJnOiuBoCRQrw_wcB
Goggles Battery - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18207__Turnigy_nano_tech_1300mAh_3S_45_90C_Lipo_Pack.html

does anyone know what antenna I need for my video receiver to match the racers mushroom?
 
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That's about the range for a 250, as you're just getting started 30-35C might be a little more controllable. One thing to watch for is you'll notice this Zippy pack has a length of 100 mm, but you can also get batteries in the 1500 mah range that are only 70 mm long. I like these because it gives me more room to get the battery in the right position for balancing the quad.
 
RENOV8R said:
That's about the range for a 250, as you're just getting started 30-35C might be a little more controllable. One thing to watch for is you'll notice this Zippy pack has a length of 100 mm, but you can also get batteries in the 1500 mah range that are only 70 mm long. I like these because it gives me more room to get the battery in the right position for balancing the quad.
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you're right. Thank you. I appreciate the help. Can you recommend something? Also what should I get for the Quanum V2 Googles and receiver. Not sure how much power i'm going to need for that.
 
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