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Radio and Motors for first time 3DR ArduCopter

Posted by Jason Hilton on September 8, 2012 at 1:56pm

I'm a first time quad builder, I'm planning to purchase the complete 3DR ArduCopter kit with motors and frame. There are two options for motors, which should I choose? 

Secondly, what radio should I choose? I'd like one that will let me move forward with a bigger octo eventually. 

Thanks for the help! 

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  • Rob_Lefebvre September 13, 2012 at 12:50pm

    No, not a lot of people come here.

    Have you played with this before?

    http://www.ecalc.ch/xcoptercalc_e.htm?ecalc

    FWIW, I have flown my 3DR Quad with a 3S 2200mAh 20C battery with no problem.  Flight time is about 7 minutes, and it's gentle.  I've also flown it with a 4S 5000 battery.  Much more power, and 10 minute flights with a FPV camera system onboard.

  • Jason Hilton September 13, 2012 at 12:33pm

    Does no one read these forums? 

    My searching the forums hasn't turned up much useful info. I chose a Futaba FG-8 and the 880kv motors with 11inch props. 

    I'm still struggling with choosing a battery. I think I understand now how to calculate draw, but I'm probably missing something. Some guidance would be helpful.

    Thanks

  • Jason Hilton September 10, 2012 at 9:12am

    So, I'm thinking for forward thinking and staying in this hobby I'm going to get a Futaba 8FG Super, is that a good choice? 

    As far as battery, I'm just going to do the math and choose something that calculates to a decent flight time, but could someone recommend a brand? 

    Thanks in advance

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