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stone cold newbie request - basic beginner plane package

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Moore Jul 3, 2012. 3 Replies

Hello all,Thinking of things to do with the grand kids, DIY drone sounds like a lot of fun. I've been studying the past few days and have decided to go with a simple plane to begin with. Will go th…Continue

 

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John Moore replied to Griff Carpenter's discussion stone cold newbie request - basic beginner plane package
"3300 MAh is the capacity in mili-amp hours, the higher the number more energy it hold but also the bigger in size. 2S is the number of serial cells in the battery pack which decides the output voltage. 2S is 7.4 volts, 3S is 11.1 volts, and 4S are…"
Jul 3, 2012
Griff Carpenter replied to Griff Carpenter's discussion stone cold newbie request - basic beginner plane package
"Thanks! The selection of batteries is overwhelming. I have no idea what the various classification numbers/ letters mean except mAh. Example--Turnigy 3300 mAh 2s 30c or 2S1P 30 C etc etc. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks again, John. Griff"
Jul 2, 2012
John Moore replied to Griff Carpenter's discussion stone cold newbie request - basic beginner plane package
"Id get a bigger battery (2200MAh) and a couple spares. Also a spare ESC, when I first started I smoked a couple ESCs just plugging them in and Im still not sure how that happened. I also recommend the Bixler/Sky Surfer APM chassis from the DIY…"
Jul 2, 2012
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stone cold newbie request - basic beginner plane package

Hello all,Thinking of things to do with the grand kids, DIY drone sounds like a lot of fun. I've been studying the past few days and have decided to go with a simple plane to begin with. Will go th RC route first then add controller for UAV capability. Please take a look at my initial order from Hobbyking and tell me what I've forgotten.Quantity Stock Product description Price Weight  OK HK-SS-ARF - Hobbyking Bixler EPO 1400mm - (ARF)*This item usually ships within 3 days $52.65 1935OK…See More
Jul 1, 2012

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Grandfather of 2(so far). 25 years semiconductor related sales.
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