Quick intro,
I have been in the hobby for about 3 years starting with helicopters then moving to planes, and now into the multirotor scene. I am a proficient flyer capable of doing mild 3D aerobatics with both the planes and heli's but I haven't been much of a tinkerer, but I'm trying to change that. Basically every aircraft I own was setup with the manufacture recommended equipment and settings with some help from friends in my flying club. Unfortunately I am the first in my group of flying buddies to venture into the quad/FPV world so the experience and support is not there, this is where you guys and flitetest come in. I started with the Tricopter (David's frame) and have it built up but it hasn't flown yet but ill start a different thread for that, this thread is going to be all about the Blackout mini H quad that I am about to purchase and what all I need. so here we go and thanks in advanced for all of your help!
Frame - Black out mini H quad
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_367&products_id=2567
Motors/ESC's - Blackout recomends the Tiger Motor MN1806 2300kv and a 12amp esc. is this the best setup for 3S or should I get something different? readymaderc has a nice combo for $178
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165_177_182_451&products_id=3260
Flight controller - Acro Naze 32 http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_156&products_id=3061
or CC3D OpenPilot http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_156&products_id=2152
This is where my lack of "tinkering skills" slws me down. Now I have done some research and it seems that the naze 32 is the better choice but I would like a little insight from you guys(pros/cons of each). The biggest thing is which is more user friendly/easy to setup? i should mention that im looking to do FPV flying and some friendly racing( I dont need or want a 200mph quad. atleast not yet lol) dont really care about gps, weypoints or return to home.
radio equipment - JR 9503 and a 6ch reciever
FPV equipment - this is where I need some help also. I am thinking the fatshark attitude goggles (5.8Ghz). these seem to be a middle to high end set for a decent price. if I am wrong please let me know and feel free to post what you use.
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_22_227&products_id=2283
video TX - probably the 250mW that comes with the goggles to start. do the goggles work with the 600mW TX? also im assuming from my research that the higher mW transmitters give you more range?
Recording - mobius first then save up for gopro
Sorry for the laundry list of questions but I look forward to getting the mini h quad and doing some FPV flying, and again thanks in advanced for your help.
Big_Maxx
I have been in the hobby for about 3 years starting with helicopters then moving to planes, and now into the multirotor scene. I am a proficient flyer capable of doing mild 3D aerobatics with both the planes and heli's but I haven't been much of a tinkerer, but I'm trying to change that. Basically every aircraft I own was setup with the manufacture recommended equipment and settings with some help from friends in my flying club. Unfortunately I am the first in my group of flying buddies to venture into the quad/FPV world so the experience and support is not there, this is where you guys and flitetest come in. I started with the Tricopter (David's frame) and have it built up but it hasn't flown yet but ill start a different thread for that, this thread is going to be all about the Blackout mini H quad that I am about to purchase and what all I need. so here we go and thanks in advanced for all of your help!
Frame - Black out mini H quad
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_367&products_id=2567
Motors/ESC's - Blackout recomends the Tiger Motor MN1806 2300kv and a 12amp esc. is this the best setup for 3S or should I get something different? readymaderc has a nice combo for $178
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165_177_182_451&products_id=3260
Flight controller - Acro Naze 32 http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_156&products_id=3061
or CC3D OpenPilot http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_156&products_id=2152
This is where my lack of "tinkering skills" slws me down. Now I have done some research and it seems that the naze 32 is the better choice but I would like a little insight from you guys(pros/cons of each). The biggest thing is which is more user friendly/easy to setup? i should mention that im looking to do FPV flying and some friendly racing( I dont need or want a 200mph quad. atleast not yet lol) dont really care about gps, weypoints or return to home.
radio equipment - JR 9503 and a 6ch reciever
FPV equipment - this is where I need some help also. I am thinking the fatshark attitude goggles (5.8Ghz). these seem to be a middle to high end set for a decent price. if I am wrong please let me know and feel free to post what you use.
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_22_227&products_id=2283
video TX - probably the 250mW that comes with the goggles to start. do the goggles work with the 600mW TX? also im assuming from my research that the higher mW transmitters give you more range?
Recording - mobius first then save up for gopro
Sorry for the laundry list of questions but I look forward to getting the mini h quad and doing some FPV flying, and again thanks in advanced for your help.
Big_Maxx