PROPS

In the learning phase, I have been going through a couple of sets of props.  I have heard some people say that they don't like the props that come with the IRIS, but I like them because they are cheap.  3DRobotics sells the Push/Pull (2 prop) set for 8.00 plus shipping.  I found that you can also get a set for $7.32 plus shipping directly from APC, the manufacturer. 

The normal props (as of the time of this writing) are just 2.93 a piece and can be found at this link:

http://www.apcprop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LP10047SF

The push props (as of the time of this writing) are 4.39 a piece and can be found at this link:

http://www.apcprop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LP10047SFP

So unless you specifically need only the normal slow flyer props, it seems like buying directly from 3DRobotics is a good deal.

BATTERY

Also, the IRIS battery has a somewhat unique capacity at 3500mah.  I have looked around at others and found that you can find a 3300mah battery for less than the $39.00 that 3DRobotics is selling theirs for.  I thought about buying some of those cheaper batteries, but then I'd have to replace the connector with the XT60 connector.  I just don't think the few bucks saved is worth the effort.  Even though one of the two batteries I ordered with my IRIS was bad when it arrived, (and it was subsequently replaced immediately by the good folks at 3DRobotics), I really like these batteries as they seem to provide consistent performance.  To me it's worth it to buy the batts from 3DRobotics.  It's a great price and they ship them out quickly.

Anyone else's thoughts on this?