First time build list opinions?

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DougS2K

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Looking at building my first quad. Just want something I can just cruise around and look at stuff with a decent (over 1KM) range. Main objectives of the build are near 2KM range, position hold and return to home functionality, and approximately 20 mins flight time or as close as I can get. Pretty much looking to build a cruiser which has proven harder to find build advice on given most search results are dominated by racing quads. Anything you would change or recommend I reconsider?

Chassis: GEPRC Crocodile 7"
Motors: 4 x EMAX ECO 2207 1700KV
ESC: 4 x BLlheli-s 30A ESC
Props: Gemfan Flash 7042 7" dual blade
Flight Controller: Mateksys F722-SE (Which will run iNav)
GPS: Beitian BN-880
Camera: Caddx Tarsier 4K
VTX: AKK FX2-ultimate
FPV Receiver: Eachine ROTG01 Pro hooked up to phone. Not interested in goggles at this point.
Antennas: 2 X Pagoda 2
Buzzer: Finder JHE42B (Incase it all goes wrong)

Radio: Jumper T8SG Plus V2
Receiver: Jumper SF810 8CH Full Range S-FHSS Receive
Battery: MOSEWORTH 4S 14.8V 6000mAh 30C
Charger: IMAX B6 Digital RC Lipo NiMh Battery Balance Charger
 
I have yet to try a flight controller/pdb combo (aio) however the idea seems to be accepted by many.
My opinion is that you are better off with an independent pdb, fc, and individual ESCs.
 
Dugdog47 said:
I have yet to try a flight controller/pdb combo (aio) however the idea seems to be accepted by many.
My opinion is that you are better off with an independent pdb, fc, and individual ESCs.
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The F722-SE seems to have high praises so I figured it was a solid bet. I was thinking about a 4in1 ESC for weight savings but most people seem to think individual ESC's are better like yourself. Makes sense I guess if one goes it's cheaper to replace.
 
You might need higher amp ESCs for those motors though. 30 ampers would be better using 2400kv motors with 4s. 1700's might need 45-60 amp.
 
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