iFligth DC5 HD build log with DJI digital FPV system and Aikon F7.
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Few months ago DJI has released their newest gear for FPV enthusiast – the DJI Digital FPV System. It aims to revolutionize the drone racing industry by providing low-latency HD video transmission. We decided to test it and build a new FPV quadcopter with 3rd party recommended components offered by DJI on their webstore. The
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I have done some minor changes on my SG Acro quadcopter frame in the past and finally get it from the CNC-factory. The build log will be short, as I already have done a similar one. Here are the parts, that I have used for it: SG Acro v1.2 frame Sparky 2.0 flight controller T-Motor
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Two months ago I made my first version of the FPV Pod for my SG Acro frame. But unlike the SG Adventure there is no place for mounting an action camera. I received my new RunCam 2 back in December and decided to change the design of the FPV pod, so I be able to
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I have received the upcoming 2204 2300kv motors from LD-Power Technology as well as the new KISS flight controller, so decided to build a new quadcopter. Used parts: SG Acro carbon frame KISS flight controller LDPower FR2204 2300kv motors Matek power distribution board XRotor 10A ESC (BLHeli 14.3) FrSky D4R-II receiver KingKong 6×4 propeller I
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I have designed my SG Adventure frame specially for FPV with a GoPro camera. But this frame, like most of the FPV frames, is aerodynamically not perfect. So I decided to adapt my simple SG Acro frame for FPV. I designed it in CAD and my CNC manufacturer has done it yesterday. It is from
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You need a motor thrust stand if you want to test the thrust produced by a specific motor, propeller and battery combination. You can also find out which is the best ESC for this combination. I decided to build my own and here is how to make it. Needed parts: 2 pieces of wood for
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