@darkshot
I'm about to click the check out button on one of these... is that the stock setup? I'm debating if I need to spend the few extra $$ and get some beefed up motors for it. however if that's a stock setup with all the FPV gear i think I'm sold, i certainly don't need to fly any faster. ��
-Jes
since the kit isn't available in the US warehouse, I've got to build one. I already have 2 20a HK sec's the weight difference isn't too dramatic I'll just buy 2 more to keep my cost down, I'm gonna go with the KK board for now, I have FPV gear in the mail, I just need to settle on motors.
any recommendations for better than the 1704 1900kv ones that come in the kit? (that I can get in the US?)
It's definitely not the kit. This one was built ground up with only the frame coming from HobbyKing.
I agree with Mustang, go with the DYS 1806 motors and 12A ESCs with Simonk, definitely more power and highend than the Multistar 1704s, and probably more powerful than the RCX motors to boot. By the way, it's not just a weight factor with the ESCs. In building it always helps that they're small enough to fit where you want, and there's quite the size difference between 20A ESCs and 12A.
Just to reiterate, I went with the frame+cage setup. I had everything strapped onto the main frame at first, but after every crash I always had to resecure something with zipties, which ended up being a pain. For me, the 50gram weight penalty of the cage is more than worth the added mounting real estate and the ability to pick it up, flatten or replace a damaged prop, and carry on without a bit of concern.
When you do order the frame, order a backup set as well. I've broken a frame already, so it's more than worth it to save the hassle and have an extra frame at the ready.