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Hi everyone!
It's my first time when I'm writing on this forum and I am a beginner in this subject, so firstly I will please you to be forgiving if I make any mistake. I'm going to build my own drone which should be light, fast and able to equip gps sensor or make him fly in autonomus mode. That's why I will include better flight controller which will support many sensors and components like 3-axis gimbal. Despite this it should be able to fly quickly for freestyle or racing (even though I would have to remove some components to reduce weight). I know that's a lot for a beginner so I asks for help and don't want to buy cheap pre-built KITS because my point is to learn sth making this.
Thanks in advance for any propositions and advices :) !!!
Below you can see the list of components I'm planning on using in my project. If you have better idea or can choose the right one from some described, in cases I mentioned more than one, let me know in your reply what will be more suitable and why.
1. Carbon frame 3K (typ: hexacopter) 290mm (I don't know how strong will be chinese frame...): 22,91$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/RD-290-RD290-290mm-Hexacopter-rama-6-osi-3-K-Carbon-Fiber-dla-FPV/32931557501.html?spm=a2g17.10010108.1000014.1.54fa12f2x7I6nA&pvid=00062346-7ae8-4e65-aaa6-624faba7ffd0&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.13338.124329.0&scm-url=1007.13338.124329.0&scm_id=1007.13338.124329.0
or
Carbon frame IFlight XBIRD H260 Mini Hexacopter 260mm: 27,53$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/IFlight-XBIRD-H260-Mini-Hexacopter-Zestaw-Rama-Z-W-kna-W-glowego-dla-FPV/32955253692.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.119.3e214a3c0imrxg&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=82b3a81c-2b76-4b66-b1e9-b3918e5ffa0f&algo_expid=82b3a81c-2b76-4b66-b1e9-b3918e5ffa0f-17
2. [Going on to talk about flight controllers I will ask you which will be the best to match my expectations. Tell me if it's cost-effective to buy an chinese clone of pixhawks or others]
A. Pixracer:
Flight controller Pixracer R14: 59,12$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/Pixracer-R14-Autopilota-Xracer-Mini-PX4-Flight-Controller-Zarz-du-Nowej-Generacji-Dla-Multicoptera-DIY-FPV/32838026499.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.29.35233e46k37mcC&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=3f127103-9a4c-426c-8149-6e1ff474da06&algo_expid=3f127103-9a4c-426c-8149-6e1ff474da06-4
or
Flight controllerPixracer Xracer Mini PX4: 35,90$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/Nowy-Pixracer-autopilota-Xracer-Mini-PX4-kontroler-lotu-pok-adzie-dla-PUDA-marsa-multicoptera-DIY-dron/32955240479.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.87.35233e46k37mcC&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=3f127103-9a4c-426c-8149-6e1ff474da06&algo_expid=3f127103-9a4c-426c-8149-6e1ff474da06-12
or
Pixhack 2.8.4 32-bit flight controller: 67,67$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/Pixhack-2-8-4-32-bit-Flight-Controller-Based-on-Pixhawk-for-Autopilot-UAV-Drone-Multicopter/32701852179.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.1.3ada46a1EgAq8P&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536,searchweb201603_56,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=cd6642c5-a885-4f56-9d6d-71e6e6ff3133-0&algo_pvid=cd6642c5-a885-4f56-9d6d-71e6e6ff3133&transAbTest=ae803_4
B. Ardupilot/Arducopter/APM: (as I know, it's with old-date processor and pixhawks have better 32-bit ones)
APM2.8 flihgt controller + M8N GPS z Compass + power module + Mini OSD + telemetry module 433: 68,44$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/APM2-8-APM-2-8-Kontroler-Lotu-Zarz-d-w-amortyzator-M8N-GPS-z-Kompas-modu/32891728823.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.195.6fdd26a1PEukYh&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=715054d6-1100-45c1-9ec4-607dd7208edd&algo_expid=715054d6-1100-45c1-9ec4-607dd7208edd-25
or
MiniAPM V3.1 Mini ArduPilot Mega 2.6: 25,94$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/wholesale-1pc-MiniAPM-V3-1-Mini-ArduPilot-Mega-2-6-External-Compass-APM-Flight-Controller-for/32379366566.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.9.535851b986ILti&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536,searchweb201603_56,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=bf0e6eb4-95ad-40a1-984b-49be16ffb122-1&algo_pvid=bf0e6eb4-95ad-40a1-984b-49be16ffb122&transAbTest=ae803_4
C. Other? - which?
I will be satisfied if it involved support for:
- multicopters (as my - hexacopter),
- GPS,
- 3-axis / or 2-axis gimbal,
- autonomus flight,
- and be good choice for freestyle and racing,
3. FPV Camera:
Foxeer Monster Mini Pro 1/2.9" CMOS 2.5mm: $25,59
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Monster-Mini-Pro-12_9-CMOS-1_82_5mm-1200TVL-169-PALNTSC-Switchable-WDR-FPV-Camera-p-1261810.html?rmmds=search&ID=224522238&cur_warehouse=CN
or
Foxeer Monster Micro Pro 1.8mm 16:9 1200TVL PAL/NTSC: $23,90
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Monster-Micro-Pro-1200TVL-PALNTSC-WDR-Low-Latency-FPV-Camera-p-1278881.html?rmmds=search&ID=228522010&cur_warehouse=CN
4. Video camera:
Foxeer Box 2 4K 30Fps HD 155 Degree: $125,50
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Box-2-4K-30Fps-HD-155-Degree-ND-Filter-FOVD-SuperVison-FPV-Action-Camera-Support-APP-Micro-HDMI-Port-p-1437728.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN
or
Used Xiaomi YI2 4k: ~ $130,00
or
Runcam 3S WIFI 1080p 60fps WDR 160 Degree: $91,53
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/Runcam-3S-WIFI-1080p-60fps-WDR-160-Degree-FPV-Action-Camera-Detachable-Battery-for-RC-Racing-Drone-p-1338456.html?rmmds=buy&cur_warehouse=USA
5. Battery (I'm looking for advice which will be the best for at least 10 minutes agressive flight and about 15 minutes normal flying)
URUAV 22.2V 1500mAh 100C 6S Lipo Battery XT60 Plug: $28,87 (weight: 288g)
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/URUAV-22_2V-1500mAh-100C-6S-Lipo-Battery-XT60-Plug-for-FPV-RC-Drone-p-1403004.html?rmmds=category&cur_warehouse=CN
or
LIPO TURNIGY NANOTECH 2200 mah 6s 22,2V 45C - 90C: $42,32 (157 PLN) (weight: 365g)
LINK: https://www.olx.pl/oferta/lipo-turnigy-nanotech-2200-mah-6s-22-2v-45c-90c-CID767-IDlu71S.html#5fc2d5cd72
or
TCBWORTH acumulator for RC Lipo 6S 2200mah-6S-60C (max burst: 120C): 32,32$ (401g)
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/Nowy-6-S-akumulator-do-RC-Lipo-22-2-V-900-mAh-1200-mAh-1800-mAh/32976878241.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.33.637110a6t98frm&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=8f9c6b9f-5343-49ee-9394-2bbd84b302be&algo_expid=8f9c6b9f-5343-49ee-9394-2bbd84b302be-4
6. Motors
4 PCS iFlight XING 2207 1700KV 2-6 S brushless for RC FPV: (I will bought 2x1pcs + 1x4pcs): 114,97$ (pull per one: ~1700g)
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/4-PCS-iFlight-XING-2207-1700KV-1800KV-2450KV-2750KV-2-6-S-bezszczotkowy-dla-RC-FPV/32958698540.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.2.526e7dd1AOyIQc&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=8017d708-0768-46af-8f6b-1dc25f4b2e42&algo_expid=8017d708-0768-46af-8f6b-1dc25f4b2e42-0
or
Racerstar 2207 BR2207S 1600KV (as above): 63,97$ (pull per one: ~1200-1400g - the pull value isn't defined for 5055 propellers size)
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/Racerstar-2207-BR2207S-zielony-czerwony-edycja-1600KV-2200KV-2500KV-3-6-S-bezszczotkowy-do-modeli-RC/32869777530.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.9.369c596cnxiV1t&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=ef83683a-6a0a-4e4e-8ef1-4092133b6a39&algo_expid=ef83683a-6a0a-4e4e-8ef1-4092133b6a39-1
7. 4 pcs Racerstar SPROG X 35A BLheli_S 2-6 s DShot600 ESC 4g (I'd buy 6 pcs): 52,49$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/4-sztuk-Racerstar-SPROG-X-35A-BLheli-S-2-6-s-DShot600-ESC-4g-dla-RC/32917647139.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.109.9ddb3c4ergXLhg&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=e33ed1b6-f545-478e-b101-18a8ead8651f&algo_expid=e33ed1b6-f545-478e-b101-18a8ead8651f-14
or
4 pcs oryginal DYS Aria BLHeli_32bit 35A 35amp brushless ESC 3-6 S Dshot1200 (as above): 80,31$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/4pcs-Original-DYS-Aria-BLHeli-32bit-35A-35amp-Brushless-ESC-3-6S-Dshot1200-Ready-Built-in/32828174594.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.15.6a65fe5av0g1KG&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536,searchweb201603_56,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=5907e5bd-a34e-4bad-bb2b-6325eeb4665b-2&algo_pvid=5907e5bd-a34e-4bad-bb2b-6325eeb4665b&transAbTest=ae803_4
8. Eachine TX806 5.8 ghz 72Ch (what is the difference between: RP-SMA and SMA?): 12,90$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/Eachine-TX806-li-ci-5-8-ghz-72Ch-25-mw-200-mw-400-mw-800-mw/32962151267.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.16.271c5a493DBQct&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=dea4d7a5-570c-4685-b82e-e0225ac203b8&algo_expid=dea4d7a5-570c-4685-b82e-e0225ac203b8-2
9. (1pc. from 3) DC-DC 12V 3A Power Supply Module Buck Regulator: $1,29
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/3pcs-DC-DC-12V-3A-Power-Supply-Module-Buck-Step-Down-Regulator-Module-24V-18V-To-12V-Fixed-Output-p-1178694.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN
10. LeadingStar 2A 3-20 V VTX LC: 1,39$ (both parts above to filter FPV camera signal)
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/LeadingStar-2A-3-20-V-VTX-LC-filtr-zasilania-modu-dla-RC-Drone-FPV-wy-cigi/32957252999.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.8.4ce45e4bloRrwF&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=1d6a9544-47e2-47de-852d-9391c6d72813&algo_expid=1d6a9544-47e2-47de-852d-9391c6d72813-1
11.(1pc. from 5)5 Pcs AMASS XT60+ Male Plug Connector 14AWG: $1,49
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/5-Pcs-AMASS-XT60-Male-Plug-Connector-14AWG-10cm-Power-Cable-Wire-p-1070009.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN
12. 2 PCS Foxeer Lollipop 2 RHCP MMCX (as I understand one from these 2 is for receiving signal and second for broadcast?): 13,99$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/2-PCS-Foxeer-Lollipop-2-RHCP-MMCX-prawy-k-t-proste-RHCP-UFL-SMA-RP-SMA/32970023442.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.1.4c9a425cnvIv8A&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=cf98e7c9-cf56-4616-ab8a-7138664e5f61&algo_expid=cf98e7c9-cf56-4616-ab8a-7138664e5f61-0
or
3dBi Foxeer 5.8G TX/RX RHCP: 7,99$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/Foxeer-5-8G-3dBi-TX-RX-RHCP-Circular-polarized-Omni-FPV-Antenna-RP-SMA-SMA/32702533473.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.25.4c9a425cnvIv8A&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536,searchweb201603_56,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=cf98e7c9-cf56-4616-ab8a-7138664e5f61-3&algo_pvid=cf98e7c9-cf56-4616-ab8a-7138664e5f61&transAbTest=ae803_4
13. 3 sets: 2 Pairs GEMFAN HULKIE 5055 S 3 propellers: 5,82$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/2-Pairs-GEMFAN-HULKIE-5055-S-3-opatki-mig-a-CW-CCWProp-dla-GT-2206-2300KV/32946568734.html?spm=a2g17.search0604.3.1.163accbc0O1IoD&transAbTest=ae803_4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10843_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_453_10084_454_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=1622e2c7-ac02-4851-aa0c-de713ade722f&algo_expid=1622e2c7-ac02-4851-aa0c-de713ade722f-0
14. FrSky XSR 2.4GHz 16CH ACCST Receiver Board S-Bus: $15,24
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/FrSky-XSR-2_4GHz-16CH-ACCST-Receiver-Board-S-Bus-CPPM-Output-Support-X9D-X9E-X9DP-X12S-X-Series-p-1031481.html?akmClientCountry=PL&p=OY2106728901201408U4&cur_warehouse=CN
15. FrSky ACCST Taranis Q X7 2.4GHz 16CH Mode 2: $101,69
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/FrSky-ACCST-Taranis-Q-X7-2_4GHz-16CH-Mode-2-Transmitter-Blue-Orange-for-RC-FPV-Racing-Drone-p-1112717.html?rmmds=search&ID=22642482&cur_warehouse=GWTR
16. Eachine VR D3 FPV Goggles 3 Inch 5.8G 40CH: $59,99
LINK: https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-VR-D3-FPV-Goggles-3-Inch-5_8G-40CH-Diversity-Object-Distance-Adjustable-DVR-Built-in-Battery-p-1346326.html?utm_campaign=5635792_1001216&utm_content=1081&p=CG24181822629201506N&cur_warehouse=CN
17. ZM3 screws itp.: 2,93$
LINK: https://pl.aliexpress.com/i