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Hi there, We are in the process of developing a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) delivery drone. Our project involves integrating two 12S 16000mAh LiPo batteries to function in parallel. We wish to implement a dual ideal diode system that would facilitate this parallel connection. This...

I'm trying to self-educate on electric powering of a motor. The spreadsheet below is using data accumulated from: Gauge diameters - https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/awg-wire-gauge-d_731.html Calculate length of wires from 1lb spool - https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/copper-wire-weight...

Hello Everyone! I have a custom made drone and I am using Taranis X9D Plus from FrSky. I want to assign for a switch in the transmitter a certain set of commands to be executed (elevate up to height Z, hover for 't' sec, land). I don't know if this is possible I looked online and tried to do it...

Hi All, I have a question about trying to "compare" electric motors. I'm looking at buying a Balsa Cub Kit (Link) from Sig/Alien Aircraft. The recommended motor is a Himax HC-2808-1160 (Link). If I want to fit a different motor, what are the important numbers to compare (besides dimensions)...

So I've gone and done it. I've jumped down the rabbit hole and apparently it was flooded with information that doesn't even agree with itself. A bit about me... I'm a tinkerer, a ham radio operator, a mechanic, a carpenter, and firefighter. So I have at least a basic understanding of...

Ok, so @The Hangar and I were hanging out a while back, and we traded a few motors. Long story short he gave me my motor back attached to a power pack a firewall. This kinda put a grin on my face. I had the ludicrous idea of putting power pack C electronics in something super small like a mini...

This was my "quarantine build" in early 2020, and I'm so happy with how it came out! It's big, about 7ft long and 4ft span, but it actually is a fairly simple build. The fuselage is simplified, square cross section, but its presence in the air is undiminished! Details in the build thread...

So it's the first time I'm trying to build an RC plane and I'm really struggling. It would be really amazing if somebody can nicely advise me (I understand I'm stupid). So, the parameters I have are: Max wingspan of 5ft (estimated wing area = 4.2 ft^2 with a chord length of about 10 inches)...

So, I have some old cheap makefire* 20A ESCs, all I can afford right now being between jobs. I got some replacement motors from HK due to issues with some others. Now I have one ESC that continues to spin the motor even after disarm. This is what I think is causing my video to be terrible. I...

So I'm setting up the FT Simple Cub with a set of floats, I'm curious if the 8045 slow flyer prop is still alright with the extra drag (both in the water and the air) and additional weight. I've been using the B power packs, with the 20A ESC and Emax 2213-935KV, Hyperion 3s 1100Mah batteries...

So I will be converting a generic 600W desktop PSU to a power supply for charging LiPos. I have tested it powers on by pulling the green wire to ground and the yellow wires (12V rail) is providing 12V output. The PSU I've got is rated at 25A on the 12V rail, which is 300W. 1. I want to use a...

Hi there, I had a Turnigy Park 450 in my previous Explorer and it had plenty of power. Now I've built my second Explorer and I wonder if it can fly with a 1300 kv Bixler 2 stock motor? As this motor is not very powerfull I will not put any FPV equipment. Thank you all

WOW!! Totally blown away with some of these Arrow designs and just the forum community in general. I now have another question to ask. I have decided on my second plane, and would like to get a general idea for what to shop around for. I'd really enjoy an Arrow with some zip but also efficiency...

My 9 year old (nearly 10) daughter is showing an interest in these planes, and I could use something a bit slower for casual flights in the tiny field behind our office. My Spear is just too fast for my skillset in such tight quarters at the moment. So, I'm thinking about putting together a...

Hey guys so came across a compact easy ground station https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2wnS1T5haY made myself one the only thing i added was lipo battery checker inline that has a momentary switch wired to it (only display voltage when i press the button). after using it for sometime thought it...

Just got my first quad set up and am having some issues binding up the X4r and the Taranis. When I have the Kiss FC plugged in via USB, I am able to bind to the X4R. After I have everything calibrated, unplug the USB and plug a LiPo in to the PDB, the X4R doesn't seem to be powered. Any...

Hi! I'm Jack, Long term areal videographer at JJDrones (http://www.JJdrones.co.uk) I have recently purchased a VersaWing Blunt nose, I have covered it in duct tape (Mad it super heavy) and it's dead weight (frame +servos's only) is 800G Aprox. I am looking for a motor and esc that are capable...

Hi guys I am currently doing my first Naze 32 build, I have connected the Receiver, Esc's and OSD and everything is working. But for some reason today, when trying to connect to cleanflight with a usb cable there is now a problem. The blue light comes on but is very dim and does not connect...

I bought: 1quanum falcon quad frame 1 afro 12a esc !!! Oops! 4 multistar motors 1 orange rx 4channel with 6channel ppm and a naze32. My1st quad... I realized my mistake and went to the local hobby shop and bought 4 hitec 12a multi rotor esc WITHOUT bec. My second mistake/oversight. Short of...

Hi everyone. I've got a electrohub and so far it's been great. However recently It's been dipping on the front right motor when under high power. When I slam the throttle, it's almost like it wants to roll over until I back off. I'm not sure weather it's always done this, because I've only just...