QAV-R FPV Racing Quadcopter (5")

April 2016 - Present

Note: You can find the tutorial for this build here

Introduction

This was the second racing drone that I have built. It is a 5" race quad which I continue to upgrade with new parts and software.

Video

Here is my maiden flight of my first QAV-R build. Please note that all my drone footage on my Youtube Channel is taken with this quad.

Parts

Here is a list fo my current/upgraded parts list:

• x1 - QAV-R Frame

• x4 - Mr Steele 2306 2345kv Silk V2 Motor

• x4 - DYS XSD 30A V2 3-5S ESC BLHeli_S

• x1 - HQProp Ethix S3 Watermelon Propellers

• x1 - RunCam Split 2 HD/FPV Camera

• x1 - Betaflight F7 Flight Controller

• x1 - TBS Unify Pro 5G8 V3 (SMA)

• x1 - TBS Triumph 5.8GHz RHCP FPV Antenna Set (SMA)

• x1 - FrSky X4R-SB - 3/16 Channel Receiver with SBUS

• x1 - Panasonic 35V 1000uF LOW ESR Capacitor

• x1 - Piezo Buzzer

• x1 - M3 Bolt Assortment Kit

• x1 - Nylon Hex Standoff Assortment Kit

• x1 - 35mm Aluminum Textured Spacers (Set of 6)

• x1 - XT-60 Connector

• x1 - Anti-Vibration Neoprene Strip

• x1 - Zip Ties

• x1 - Antenna Tubes

Tools

• x1 - Flite Test Crafty Kit

• x1 - Soldering Iron

• x1 - Pliers