Help! Making my first Quad!

[Houndpup Rc]

Well, it's not exactly mine..... I am trying to find a parts list for a young flyer who wants to video my brother and I as we fly our warbirds and want to do some freestyle ect. I am trying to find all the stuff for as budget as possible (under $200 for sure with the VTX, camera, transmitter and antennas). Am I right in thinking a FC with a gyro can be switched to stabilize mode if you program it to a switch in Betaflight? Is there a good budget transmitter that you suggest that will support express ELRS? I am not looking for a whole list of parts (except ones that I ask for advice on, for example the transmitter) I will continue asking advice on different components as I move on. I also need to know what size would be the best for her, should she do 3.5" or would 5" be better? I think 7" puts it out of her budget. Thanks in advance!

 

[Mr Man]

Well, it's not exactly mine..... I am trying to find a parts list for a young flyer who wants to video my brother and I as we fly our warbirds and want to do some freestyle ect. I am trying to find all the stuff for as budget as possible (under $200 for sure with the VTX, camera, transmitter and antennas). Am I right in thinking a FC with a gyro can be switched to stabilize mode if you program it to a switch in Betaflight? Is there a good budget transmitter that you suggest that will support express ELRS? I am not looking for a whole list of parts (except ones that I ask for advice on, for example the transmitter) I will continue asking advice on different components as I move on. I also need to know what size would be the best for her, should she do 3.5" or would 5" be better? I think 7" puts it out of her budget. Thanks in advance!

I don’t know much about quads, but I think 5” would be best, wind shouldn’t be a problem like it would with 3.5”

 

[Houndpup Rc]

I don’t know much about quads, but I think 5” would be best, wind shouldn’t be a problem like it would with 3.5”

Yeah, I think she would like not having to be limited with the wind a lot. I was already thinking 5" because there seems to be a lot more budget parts for them.

 

[Mr Man]

Yeah, I think she would like not having to be limited with the wind a lot. I was already thinking 5" because there seems to be a lot more budget parts for them.

Yep.

 

[Mr Man]

This one supports ELRS:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5JHSS6/?tag=lstir-20

 

[Mr Man]

5 in quad parts.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYZHBSD7/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088NGCZ64/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5JHSS6/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HLS76DW/?tag=lstir-20

 

[Mr Man]

This is much bigger, but also a lot cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0AX1MZ/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW5H7Y8Q/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5JHSS6/?tag=lstir-20

 

[Houndpup Rc]

This one supports ELRS:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5JHSS6/?tag=lstir-20

Looks nice!

 

[Houndpup Rc]

5 in quad parts.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYZHBSD7/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088NGCZ64/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5JHSS6/?tag=lstir-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HLS76DW/?tag=lstir-20

Yeah I have already select those motors and frame at SpeedFPV. I was wondering whether I should do AIO for the ESC/FC or would it be better to do a stack?

 

[Mr Man]

Yeah I have already select those motors and frame at SpeedFPV. I was wondering whether I should do AIO for the ESC/FC or would it be better to do a stack?

I think AIO would be lighter and cheaper.

 

[Houndpup Rc]

I should mention that, I want the FC to support FPV if possible.

 

[Houndpup Rc]

I think AIO would be lighter and cheaper.

Been thinking of this one

JHEMCU AIO F411 Flight Controller Built-In 40A ESC 3-6S GHF411AIO-HD | SpeedyFPV

JHEMCU products utilize only the latest technology in PCB design, and manufacture, offering unparalleled performance and reliability. The JHEMCI F411 AIO flight controller with built-in 40A ESC is a great choice for your next build. This small board packs a ton of great features, including...

speedyfpv.com

 

[Mr Man]

@LitterBug is good at drones.

 

[Mr Man]

That seems expensive.

 

[Foamforce]

Particularly for a younger person, have you considered a smaller drone such as a Mobula 7 or 8? A 7 can fly outside pretty well but also fly inside. An 8 would fly better outside.

I suggest this because the smaller whoops are nearly indestructible and less dangerous. 5” drones can hurt you bad and will break hard too. A mobula is ducted and very lightweight, so they’re pretty safe and don’t break easily. Also, you can get into it a lot cheaper.

 

[Houndpup Rc]

That seems expensive.

Seemed a pretty god price to me being that it got the esc and fc built into one and that esc that you linked was $30 so this is half price.

 

[Mr Man]

Particularly for a younger person, have you considered a smaller drone such as a Mobula 7 or 8? A 7 can fly outside pretty well but also fly inside. An 8 would fly better outside.

I suggest this because the smaller whoops are nearly indestructible and less dangerous. 5” drones can hurt you bad and will break hard too. A mobula is ducted and very lightweight, so they’re pretty safe and don’t break easily. Also, you can get into it a lot cheaper.

That's a good idea. they're about $160

 

[Mr Man]

wait, on getfpv its $117

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Particularly for a younger person, have you considered a smaller drone such as a Mobula 7 or 8? A 7 can fly outside pretty well but also fly inside. An 8 would fly better outside.

I suggest this because the smaller whoops are nearly indestructible and less dangerous. 5” drones can hurt you bad and will break hard too. A mobula is ducted and very lightweight, so they’re pretty safe and don’t break easily. Also, you can get into it a lot cheaper.

I plan on limiting the throws in betaflight until she gets better. I don't think she would like the idea of totally getting a different one when she wants to upgrade.

 

[Houndpup Rc]

wait, on getfpv its $117

wait, on getfpv its $117

what is?