Fpv frame suggestions for newbie

Racing Quads, Self-builds & FPV
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Seconded. Really like mine. Handles like it’s bigger, more wind resistant* than a whoop, but only 120g wet through (i.e. with a battery).
Oh, and they’re pretty cheap, too. Always a bonus. :grin:

* @notveryprettyboy might be able to tell you whether they’re fire resistant, too. :rofl:

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I will come out and say that, yes smaller can be good. I started at 2" and went upwards. My first quad had prop-guards… etc.

It actually really comes down to where you have to fly. If you can only fly in your back garden or at a local park to start with then you will need a small quad. A five inch will do you no good.

Flying my 3" tadpole at the weekend, sub 250g with 1404 motors I can honestly say it flew a lot like a 5", not as fast, sure, but just as controllable.

Tinywhoops are hard… outside they’re easier, but a beginner will need a load of space… However they come with the advantage that you can fly them pretty much anywhere without endangering or annoying anyone.

So, think about what you want to do, where you can fly and buy appropriately…

This is why I have quads all the way from 31mm props to 6 inch…

As for frames… There are many options… you want to look for resilience over weight I think as a starter. Don’t buy a 5" toothpick racer!

Also, get a buzzer… preferably one with battery backup. You will disarm somewhere silly and have issues finding your quad.

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this this this, esp with smaller quads in long grass, etc :wink:

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Sorry, no joy with motors, only two suitable and they have seen better days :frowning:

The VTX I’ve offered is quite large and may not fit into the frame you decide on. No worries though as I have a few alternatives,

  • The TBS Unify PRO32 HV is a damn good transmitter and will fit smaller frames
  • Courtesy of @SirGunner , a GEPRC Span PRO, 800mW unit that will fit on top of a 30.5mm stack,
  • Some basic Eachine units that are quite small as well.

So when you have your frame, we’ll select the best option for you.

Finally, if any use to you,

  • A flight controller Omnibus F7 V2 (but not many uarts)

OR

  • Holybro Kakute F7-AIO v1.5, problem here is there is no SCL pad anymore, but if you don’t want to fit a compass it doesn’t matter

PS it’s called an AIO (all-in-one) but it does not have ESC’s it’s just padded for seperate ESC’s on the arms, PDB really

So, over to you to decide your frames size/style, plenty of good advice on this forum :+1:

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I’ll get him to drop in after school and check your answers.
Thanks guys.

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Yeah that was the plan

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Thanks alot ive beel looking at frames on quadcopters and hobby rc

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@sachasb I have some goggles somewhere in my attic you can have. I need to find them and check they are ok.
The only thing I remember about them was that the dvr didn’t work. Let me know. My first ever goggles!

Skyzone SKY02S V+

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Quadcopters don’t trade any more.

Look at unmannedtechshop.co.uk, yourfpv.co.uk, droneauthority.co.uk and flyingtech.co.uk .

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Thank you

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DRONE LIFE - YouTube

i have have been practicing in fpv freerider i seem to be getting the hang of it

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Bloody hell I feel old, quick quick movements.

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thank you

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Great work there Sacha

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Looking good mate :clap::clap:

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thanks

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thankyou

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He even landed it. Lol nice work

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thankyou

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@sachasb have you decided on a frame yet? I have a 5" ImpulseRC Apex frame you can have if you want it? I be honest and say its not the easiest frame to build with due to space limitations but it is a fantastic frame and can take a good beating. Let me know if you want it