Hey guys,
In another thread I documented how I rebuilt my hex after a failed ESC. At the time of flying and with the kit I received from buildyourowndrone.co.uk it was using 10x45 props on the 880kv motors.
I was flying 5000mAh 4s and was getting around 9-11 minutes of flight time, not sure about the AUW but I guess somewhere around 2 kg with Tarot GoPro gimbal.
When using eCalc with the current motor equivalents (the jDrones ones aren't in the eCalc DB) it was pretty accurate with regards to flight time however I played around a lot and found that 12x38 or 12x45 offered much longer flight time.
Anyway now with the rebuild I get an astounding 20+ minutes on the 5000mAh batteries. Now 1. I haven't reattached the gimbal and 2. I fly mostly in hover as it is an FPV and aerial photography platform.
Putting 12inch props on the 980kv motors is not ideal by any means as they would overheat if I did anymore than hover but I will replace them as soon my new 700kv motors arrive (turnigy multistar).
Anyway, since you are considering a new frame, have you considered a Hex? I was able to gracefully land the thing even after the esc on 1 arm failed, thus my gimbal and camera and the whole hex survived.
Good luck!
In another thread I documented how I rebuilt my hex after a failed ESC. At the time of flying and with the kit I received from buildyourowndrone.co.uk it was using 10x45 props on the 880kv motors.
I was flying 5000mAh 4s and was getting around 9-11 minutes of flight time, not sure about the AUW but I guess somewhere around 2 kg with Tarot GoPro gimbal.
When using eCalc with the current motor equivalents (the jDrones ones aren't in the eCalc DB) it was pretty accurate with regards to flight time however I played around a lot and found that 12x38 or 12x45 offered much longer flight time.
Anyway now with the rebuild I get an astounding 20+ minutes on the 5000mAh batteries. Now 1. I haven't reattached the gimbal and 2. I fly mostly in hover as it is an FPV and aerial photography platform.
Putting 12inch props on the 980kv motors is not ideal by any means as they would overheat if I did anymore than hover but I will replace them as soon my new 700kv motors arrive (turnigy multistar).
Anyway, since you are considering a new frame, have you considered a Hex? I was able to gracefully land the thing even after the esc on 1 arm failed, thus my gimbal and camera and the whole hex survived.
Good luck!