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« on: September 10, 2017, 03:17:26 AM »
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Hello.

It have been 3 years since i have started QUADCOPTERING. My first build was a 'S500' PCB version. After many flying and crashing, i thought why not another build.
So, I am going to share my experience in building my Discovery clone 'Horizon'.
I will be mostly using it for FPV and maybe some aerial shots with GoPro. Most of the electronics and parts are re-used.

Frame - TBS Discovery clone
FC - Pixhawk 2.4.8 with telemetry, GPS(M8N/uBlox) and Power module
Motor - Sunnysky 980kv X2212-13 brushless motors
ESC - EMAX 4in1 25A SimonK
Props - Some local 10*4.5 propellers
Battery - Multistar 5200mah 3S 10C Lipo
Tx&Rx - Avionics RCB6i with receiver

I have attached some photos of the build. Smiley

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[BUILD] Quadcopter 'Horizon'
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2017, 05:06:21 PM »
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Trash that radio! Most unreliable.
Go frsky.
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2017, 07:21:14 PM »
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Sure Rishabharma!
Thank you for your response. I will soon change the radio to some good models.

I have been using RCB6i for 2 years now maybe, but i have to say that it didn't fail me one time.
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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2017, 07:38:37 PM »
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Yeah not worth the risk, I've had 2 of them and problems with both.

Check the Frsky qx7 or x9d+ out , you won't regret.
X9d+ comes with battery , qx7 doesn't, which is another 3k. So go for the x9d+. Best option!
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2017, 01:47:54 PM »
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You can get a 11.1 v 3s  2200mah 2c lipo for the frsky taranis qx7 and it costs around 600 rs.  On robokits.co.in
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Thank you guys for your feedback.
Sure, will try one of these transmitter set soon.

As of now, I will move on with the RCB6i as i have build this under kinda of tight budget.
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« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2017, 05:48:42 PM »
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Re:

What's your total weight with the battery? Are you planning to use a gimbal for the GoPro? FPV gear?

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UPDATE - 26/09/2017

I have been busy for the past one month due to LAB EXAMS, TEST PAPERS, PROJECT SUBMISSION and all!
College Life! Hectic Tongue
I wasn't able to work on the model in that time. Anyways i have done some more upgrades like including FPV setup etc.

Parts used:
FPV Camera - Sony CCD Camera
Video Tx - Eachine TX526
Video Rx + LCD - Eachine LCD5802S
Antenna - DYS FPV 5.8G Antenna

Attached a GoPro direct to the frame. (As of now)
I have attached some photos of the final build.
Will try to upload a video soon Smiley


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« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2017, 03:39:56 AM »
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@kn8alpha
Sorry bro for late reply. (Tests, Assignments and all Tongue )
The battery weighs around 450gms.
As of now, no plans to attach any gimbal. I think attaching a gimbal would increase the overall weight of the quad to an extend that the current setup of motors and battery would find hard to work on.
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