Tench745
Master member
Suggestions for an upgradable beginner quad. (A beginner's journey into multi-rotors)
Hi all. I'm sure there have been numerous threads on this, but new times new technology, etc.
I've been flying fixed-wing models on and off for about six years and I've been wanting to try a multirotor; something I can just buzz around my back yard with when I don't feel like loading up my planes to drive to the park.
I'm looking for something at or below the $100 price point that I can repair when I crash, bind with my DX6i and can carry the weight of FPV gear if I decide to add it in the future.
I wouldn't mind building, as I think that may be the only way to get what I want, but the cheapest multi power pack FT sells is still $100 and that doesn't include the flight controller.
Any suggestion of ARFs or suggestions of parts to build would be welcome. It may be that you just can't get what I want for what I'm willing to pay. If that's the case, I'd like to hear that too.
(EDIT 9/27/15)
I've decided that this thread may be useful for others beginning their journey into the world of multi-rotors. Given that this post was my first step into a new world I thought it sensible to continue that journey in the same thread. Please, feel free to read on and contribute thoughts, advice, etc.
Hi all. I'm sure there have been numerous threads on this, but new times new technology, etc.
I've been flying fixed-wing models on and off for about six years and I've been wanting to try a multirotor; something I can just buzz around my back yard with when I don't feel like loading up my planes to drive to the park.
I'm looking for something at or below the $100 price point that I can repair when I crash, bind with my DX6i and can carry the weight of FPV gear if I decide to add it in the future.
I wouldn't mind building, as I think that may be the only way to get what I want, but the cheapest multi power pack FT sells is still $100 and that doesn't include the flight controller.
Any suggestion of ARFs or suggestions of parts to build would be welcome. It may be that you just can't get what I want for what I'm willing to pay. If that's the case, I'd like to hear that too.
(EDIT 9/27/15)
I've decided that this thread may be useful for others beginning their journey into the world of multi-rotors. Given that this post was my first step into a new world I thought it sensible to continue that journey in the same thread. Please, feel free to read on and contribute thoughts, advice, etc.
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