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Hey guys here i go let me know what you think.
My plan is to use atleast one go pro 2 or possible 2 max. I would also have a nex5n that i would fly by itself.
I would have very minor FPV components. I do not plan on flying out of LOS. My main reason for this is to be able to see exactly what the camera is looking at. I have no need to fly fast or very high or do any type of stunts.
I am trying to maintain around 15 min fly time hopefully.

I will have a gimbal type mount also similar to this.
http://code.google.c...wiki/AC2_Camera

I am in the process of trying to figure out how to build my hex or y6.
The frame
DJi F550 http://rc-drones.com/dji-550-frame.php

6061 Hexacopter Aluminum Main Frames with 6 booms and hardware. Part# H6061FB http://www.fpvpilot....lticopters.aspx

Or other frame?

Motor,ESC, Props
http://store.jdrones...p/cmbhexa02.htm
AC2836-358 880kv 250 watt
30 amp ESC
12" 4.5 props

FC

Ardupilot mega 2.0 with apm2 gps https://store.diydro...ilotmega-03.htm

NAZA with GPS upgrade http://rc-drones.com...A-GPS-Combo.php



Ok i was going to just buy the full GDJI F550 kit but the motors seamed a little on the small size..

The guys running the frame

6061 Hexacopter Aluminum Main Frames with 6 booms and hardware. Part# H6061FB http://www.fpvpilot....lticopters.aspx

with these specs were able to acheave 19 min fly time at 6LB total weight. Thats 2.72KG or 2721g
This is with BC2836-8 840KV motors 230 Watt 25amp esc running 10x3.8 props

Flight Test 2: "Double Battery"
  Props: APC 10x3.8 sf
  2 parallel 4s 5000mah lipos for total of 10,000mah
  3s 1000mah wireless FPV system batt.
   Eagle Tree OSDpro, eLogger, Guardian and GPS
   QH600CP Camera Platform
   QH600LG Extended Landing Gear
   GoPro2 HD with housing
  Test 2 Data:
  Watts average max 500
  Amps average max 35
  Flight time 19 minutes, end flight lipo cells average at 3.78 volts used 8100mah of 10,000
  Weight Total RTF 6 lbs

I i plan this correctly i will have approx 7-1000$

I would like to stay on the less side of this.

The reason for looking at the DJI F550 frame is b/c i am able to convert to a Y6 later if i want to.

There are alot of people who make a gimbal landing gear and mount for the F550 but they are rather expensive. at 700$ verses approx 40 and a little bit of tweaking i would rather stay a little bit cheaper on the price and if i ahve to upgrade later.

So let me know what you think even if it is negative.. LOL this is a forum.

Thanks guys.