Racing Quadcopter

[IndianMessi]

Hey guys,

I wanted to build a 250 racing quadcopter. Does anyone know of any good parts lists? I have built drones before but I am new to the racing drones...

Thanks for any help,
Jerry

 

[GJH105775]

Hey guys,

I wanted to build a 250 racing quadcopter. Does anyone know of any good parts lists? I have built drones before but I am new to the racing drones...

Thanks for any help,
Jerry

What is an approximate budget, and what are some parts that you already have?

Also how did your 450 come along, you like that 9x tx pretty well?

 

[IndianMessi]

Hey! Thanks for the quick reply!

My budget is anywhere less than $1,000. This list should include the drone itself, batteries, FPV camera and goggles and a transmitter and receiver.
Also, my 450 works great! I had a problem with the Naza Lite but I sent it into DJI and they sent me a replacement. The 9X is an excellent RC.

 

[GJH105775]

Hey! Thanks for the quick reply!

My budget is anywhere less than $1,000. This list should include the drone itself, batteries, FPV camera and goggles and a transmitter and receiver.
Also, my 450 works great! I had a problem with the Naza Lite but I sent it into DJI and they sent me a replacement. The 9X is an excellent RC.

Great budget hahaha. Imma suggest a phantom for racing......

Spoiler: Click here

Hahaha, this was the response a vendor got posting a picture of a bunch of Phantoms and Inspires he had for sale on a FPV racing group

All kidding aside (or is it?), look at this post for FPV, I suggest you get the Fatshark Dominator V2 goggles (try to find them new, cheaper than this link, you could also save a bit buying used ).

Cool looking Frame, can certainly use a cheaper one or even DIY one
battery Grab a couple of either or both, 4S 1300mAh Multistar or 3S 1300mAh Multistar, you can use any other battery, NOTE: the 4S has an XT60 the 3S has an XT30
2150KV Multistar Mini Monster (set of 4) The multistar elite and baby beast are good too, but these are rated for 2S-4s instead of 2S-3S
Here are some 20a ESCs with NO BEC (you would need to get one), if you don't want to fool with a BEC get a 20a ESC with one built in
CC3D Flight controller or a KK
battery mound/strap
PDB/PDC
props
some servo leads
another receiver for your radio

 

[IndianMessi]

The only reason I said $1000 was because I didn't know how expensive the goggles would be... Thanks nonetheless!

 

[GJH105775]

The only reason I said $1000 was because I didn't know how expensive the goggles would be... Thanks nonetheless!

Good goggles cost, but the Domv2 are the happy medium, you can get the HD for a lot more, but your Tx won't do HD hahahah.

 

[IndianMessi]

I'll post a full parts list of everything I'm going to buy and you can revise it.

 

[GJH105775]

I'll post a full parts list of everything I'm going to buy and you can revise it.

That would be better. That way you can balance where you want to spend your money.

 

[IndianMessi]

One question, for the Fat Shark Dominator link you sent me, is that all I need or is there anything else I need to get. Does it come with camera and both RX and TX?

 

[IndianMessi]

BTW are you sure the slim ESCs are not too long for the frame arms?

 

[GJH105775]

Read this, it will tell you what all you need.

 

[IndianMessi]

Is this one good?
http://www.amazon.com/FATSHARK-Predator-Headset-System-Goggle/dp/B00I08F7UM

 

[GJH105775]

Is this one good?
http://www.amazon.com/FATSHARK-Predator-Headset-System-Goggle/dp/B00I08F7UM

If you can afford it the Dominator are a lot better quality. And the cost difference is not like it used to be. If you can't afford the Dominators I'd suggest getting a pair of headplays.

 

[IndianMessi]

If it is not too much trouble could you send me a list of everything I need to buy just to get the FPV goggles up and running?

 

[GJH105775]

FPV Gear

• Camera and 32ch Vtx, you can get a better setup, but this should be plenty good.
  • http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WJFKXS8

• Optional camera to record with
  • http://shop.runcam.com/runcam-hd/

• Goggles
  • http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165_107&products_id=2545

 

[GJH105775]

Thank you GJH105775, my setup is-

Emax 250Pro CF
Cobra 2208 2000Kv motors
DYS SN30A ESC BLHeli 14.1.0.3
HqProps 5x4.5 Bullnose
Sparky FC Cleanflight 1.10
GensAce Tattu 1550mAh 75C 4s Lipo
RuncamHD

This is a pretty fast setup.

 

[HDtallrider]

This is a pretty fast setup.

Good list!
The only suggestion I have is to avoid the DYS ESC's. My one and only experience was a failure. I opened one up and even to my uneducated eye it was suspect. There are plenty of other good quality ones out there that GJH105775 can recommend. Mine is ZTW Spider 30A Small. They are opto so you need a UBEC. I have never had a failure with these and they are fast acting at up to 600hz. That's my 2 cents........