airplanedog
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Hi, world. I'm 13 and I'm learning how to fly via Liftoff Simulator. (8 Hours) I was wondering whether I should get the IRC Vortex 285, IRC Vortex 250 Pro, IRC 150 or build an ImpulseRC quad. I saw that the IRC 285 is only $200, I thought this was a good deal. But looked at some of the specs of the 285 and some reviews and review videos. I didn't really like the F1 Chip or that the props could cut the Lipo Batteries in a crash landing if I don't disarm my quad fast enough or if the impact is immense as impaling the props in the Lipo.
As well as the durability of quad itself like how often do I have to replace the plastic parts on the quad, etc. The IRC 250 Pro is a lof of money for me. But for the reviews it is an absolute Tank and that it's a pain to take apart but easy to work on. I would get the 250 but it is pricey.
So I'm wondering is it worth it fro all that money to get it or are there better alternatives like the IRC 150. I think it's too tiny but what do I know I don't own one all that I know is that it is 15omm diagonally that that about it in terms of size. The final option I'm considering should I finish my build of a quadcopter. One of the concerns has in to tune it.
I'm not very knowledgeable on the PIDs and such stuff of that nature. I'll put a list of the parts I plan to build with. I will eventually build this I'm just wondering whether I should Start with a pre-tuned good flying machine to just fly with or should I build it now and not have to spend the extra money for an IRC quad.
So I have what I personally think a lot of FPV Knloage from A Lot of research fro Articles and videos. But lack in the experience/Wisdom side of things.
I plan to make an article and post it when I have my final choice. My point of the article is to pretty much beg random strangers to give money to a 13-year-old so I can buy that option. ( As I'm Re-reading this I seem like an old desperate person posing as a 13-year-old, No offense to old people)
I currently own one Tiny Whoop, A few Lipos (2x 1000mah 3s, 2x 2200mah 3s), Spektrum DX6i, FT Tri-copter, ImpuseRC 5",4x Lumenier 2206 2350kv, Fatshark HD3 and some miscellaneous stuff.
1x Flyduino KISS Flight Controller $44
4x http://store.rotorriot.com/flyduino-kiss-24a-esc/ $106
1x http://store.rotorriot.com/rotor-riot-special-edition-runcam-swift/$40
20x http://store.rotorriot.com/hq-prop-5x4x3-props-pair-red/ $40
1x iSDT SC-620 500W 20A MINI Smart LCD Battery Balance Charger $85
1x ISDT 160W 27V XT60 PFT Power Supply Adapter (CP-16027) $60
1x XT60 Parallel Balance Charging Board (XH 2-6s) $15
1x http://store.rotorriot.com/tramp-hv-600mw-5-8ghz-video-transmitter/ $50
$427
15x Thunder Power Adrenaline Series 1300mah 4s 80c $35
15x http://store.rotorriot.com/lumenier-1300mah-4s-60c-lipo-battery-xt60/ $30
15x Tattu 1300mAh 4S 75C lipo battery pack with XT60 plug $27
Average $30.61
$459.15
Total
$862.15
(Maybe)
1x DX9 Black 9-Channel DSMX Transmitter Only, Mode 2 $449
or 1x http://store.rotorriot.com/taranis-x9d-plus-tx-with-soft-case-mode-2/ $225
Total
$1311.15
$1087.15
As well as the durability of quad itself like how often do I have to replace the plastic parts on the quad, etc. The IRC 250 Pro is a lof of money for me. But for the reviews it is an absolute Tank and that it's a pain to take apart but easy to work on. I would get the 250 but it is pricey.
So I'm wondering is it worth it fro all that money to get it or are there better alternatives like the IRC 150. I think it's too tiny but what do I know I don't own one all that I know is that it is 15omm diagonally that that about it in terms of size. The final option I'm considering should I finish my build of a quadcopter. One of the concerns has in to tune it.
I'm not very knowledgeable on the PIDs and such stuff of that nature. I'll put a list of the parts I plan to build with. I will eventually build this I'm just wondering whether I should Start with a pre-tuned good flying machine to just fly with or should I build it now and not have to spend the extra money for an IRC quad.
So I have what I personally think a lot of FPV Knloage from A Lot of research fro Articles and videos. But lack in the experience/Wisdom side of things.
I plan to make an article and post it when I have my final choice. My point of the article is to pretty much beg random strangers to give money to a 13-year-old so I can buy that option. ( As I'm Re-reading this I seem like an old desperate person posing as a 13-year-old, No offense to old people)
I currently own one Tiny Whoop, A few Lipos (2x 1000mah 3s, 2x 2200mah 3s), Spektrum DX6i, FT Tri-copter, ImpuseRC 5",4x Lumenier 2206 2350kv, Fatshark HD3 and some miscellaneous stuff.
1x Flyduino KISS Flight Controller $44
4x http://store.rotorriot.com/flyduino-kiss-24a-esc/ $106
1x http://store.rotorriot.com/rotor-riot-special-edition-runcam-swift/$40
20x http://store.rotorriot.com/hq-prop-5x4x3-props-pair-red/ $40
1x iSDT SC-620 500W 20A MINI Smart LCD Battery Balance Charger $85
1x ISDT 160W 27V XT60 PFT Power Supply Adapter (CP-16027) $60
1x XT60 Parallel Balance Charging Board (XH 2-6s) $15
1x http://store.rotorriot.com/tramp-hv-600mw-5-8ghz-video-transmitter/ $50
$427
15x Thunder Power Adrenaline Series 1300mah 4s 80c $35
15x http://store.rotorriot.com/lumenier-1300mah-4s-60c-lipo-battery-xt60/ $30
15x Tattu 1300mAh 4S 75C lipo battery pack with XT60 plug $27
Average $30.61
$459.15
Total
$862.15
(Maybe)
1x DX9 Black 9-Channel DSMX Transmitter Only, Mode 2 $449
or 1x http://store.rotorriot.com/taranis-x9d-plus-tx-with-soft-case-mode-2/ $225
Total
$1311.15
$1087.15
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