quad build

  1. C

    Build Help wanted

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to put together a fpv build for myself but needing some help. I'm new and not sure if this will all work. Question 1: I have the Flysky FS-i6X with FS-iA6B Receiver, Will that work with any Flight controller? I'm currently looking at MAMBA F722S F7, see under question 2...
  2. zahn_1

    Help with drones/quads for Spektrum radio

    So I have been flying a foamboard airplanes for awhile and I love it, however I have always been way more confident flying drones, but mostly the cheap ones from Walmart or Shopko. I have a Spektrum DX6E transmitter, and I would like to preferably buy a RTF drone that i can get out and have fun...
  3. A

    Help! Quadcopter receiver to flight controller set up

    Hey, So I'm planning to use a FrSky R9 slim receiver with the mRo pixahawk flight controller. I'm having trouble putting it all together, I'm not planning to use any telemetry radio through it, but connecting the SBUS to it is very confusing. I'm assuming VCC, S.bus out, and ground connect to...
  4. A

    Help! Ómnibus F4 Pro to GPS and FrSky R9mm

    So I’m building a quad, and have gotten a Bn-880 and FrSky R9 mm. I was hoping someone could help connect the R9 mm to my Omnibus F4 Pro. I connected the GPS to UART 3/6 on J10 so that’s gone, and I was planning to connect the Sbus, Ground, and 5V to J7 on the Pinout, but where would I connect...
  5. D

    Advice please Quadcopter

    I am looking to purchase a quadcopter, I already have a yuneec breeze 4k, but I am looking for a more speedy quad. any advice on a quad kit with a transmitter (remote) for $130 max. brushless motors, pretty decent speed, I don't really care about the camera, I have the Yuneec breeze for that...
  6. A

    Help! Quad Copter motor and prop

    So, I'm building my own drone and I'm thinking of using a 4S battery on a 1.5 pound or 700 grams drone. I was going to use a 3S, but it's very hard to find testing on the motors that I am trying to get. So around what kV motor should I be looking for? I've been looking at the Mini Quad Test...
  7. A

    Help! Help with motor and propellors

    I will have a weight of around 1.5 pounds on my drone and want to know what motor with prop combination will get me the most efficiency with a 5500mAh 3c battery. I am new at this but am building a quadcopter that needs to be able to go around 1.5 miles or 2400 meters. I was thinking about 8"...
  8. T

    Additional source for DIY Drone Racer Kits

    Hello All! We have started a new source for DIY drone Kits. While the drone hobby might have dropped a bit, we feel some of this may have been due to finding information on how to correctly assemble them. Our approach is a bit different in the sense that we provide written as well as video...
  9. Andrea

    3D Printed Quadcopter V 1.0

    Hi, I'm printing my first quadcopter, I drawn all the stuff and now is under printing process, I choose orange for my first try: This is the render that i've made: I 'll keep this post updated as soon i finish to print some parts. I'm now looking for the Esc because there is not so much room...
  10. ItMightFly

    Looking For FC

    Hey guys! So I have (on accident) bought a SPRacing F3 clone board, and it is very unreliable, very... Ive been looking around the web for a cheap, but realiable, Beta-flight board. I have found a bunch, but very few support Spektrum. The one I found...
  11. S

    Building first quad - am poor at soldering - recommend a PDB / FC pair or combo ?

    Greetings. Am looking to choose these two key components. Would like to do as little soldering as possible - for fear of destroying electronics with excess heat. Most online stores I have checked have a suprisingly small selection of these things. Can anyone recommend a good place to shop or...