Building my first Quadcopter

HeyAwesomePeople

HeyAwesomePeople

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Hey guys. I'm planning on building my first quadcopter and want to know your thoughts on the parts I want to get. Here they are:

Frame: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/a250-carbon-fibre-racing-frame.html
ESC: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/q-brain-4-x-20a-brushless-quadcopter-esc-2-4s-3a-sbec.html
CW Motors: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/ldpower-mt1806-2280kv-brushless-multicopter-motor-cw.html
CCW Motors: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/ldpower-mt1806-2280kv-brushless-multicopter-motor-ccw.html
6040 Props: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/6040-carbon-prop.html
Flight Controller: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/dji-naza-m-lite-multi-rotor-flight-controller-gps-combo.html
Battery: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-3600mah-3s-30c-lipo-pack.html
Receiver: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/frsky-v8r7-ii-2-4ghz-7ch-receiver.html
Transmitter: https://www.amazon.com/FlySky-Chann...1482838077&sr=1-3&keywords=2.4ghz+transmitter

And of course, a battery charger: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-accucel-6-50w-6a-balancer-charger-w-accessories.html

The total weight of the drone is around 700 grams, with a calculated thrust of 1400. The flight controller is one of the most expensive parts in this build, but from what I see it's essential for stability during flight. It also looks easier to use compared to other flight controllers that I've seen.

Is this a good setup? If there is anything wrong with this setup could you let me know what I could fix?

Thanks,
HeyAwesomePeople
 
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HI mate welcome to the forum the frame link is wrong , the props want to be 6x4.5 to get max lift 0.5 on pitch is a lot across 4 motors, if you can get 6x4.5 you get 370grms in thrust per motor at max rpm
I know the Naza is one of the best but the guys on here have been very happy with the Tarot M with GPS
 
holtneil said:
HI mate welcome to the forum the frame link is wrong , the props want to be 6x4.5 to get max lift 0.5 on pitch is a lot across 4 motors, if you can get 6x4.5 you get 370grms in thrust per motor at max rpm
I know the Naza is one of the best but the guys on here have been very happy with the Tarot M with GPS
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Thanks for your input. Here is the frame: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/a250-carbon-fibre-racing-frame.html
I've also now selected these props: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/gemfan-6045-grp-nylon-propellers-cw-ccw-set-black-6-x-4-5.html

I'm going to keep the Naza for now, as it is a little bit cheaper. Does this build look good? It's going to be my first build and I want everything to go as smooth as possible. Is there anything extra that I'm going to need?

EDIT: My copter's total weight is around 750 grams. If I have a maximum theoretical thrust of 1480 at 100% throttle, this means I'd get off the ground around half throttle. Is this normal for quadcopters or is this a bit on the heavy side?

EDIT: Also, the motors are said to only draw around 10 amps max for 100% throttle with the 6045 props. My battery is rated at 30C. If all four motors are pulling 10 amps, would the battery be able to handle that? How does that work?

Thanks,
HeyAwesomePeople
 
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Hi mate get 2 frames one for spares as the arms look weak as for props get bags full Hobby king does them by the bag full these will snap easy in a crash the guys on here that race go through a few in a race
The battery will be fine max amps pull is only for a second as the prop accelerates up to speed
 
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