Do you race drones north Sheffield

[Michaeldyn 10]

For a beginner who have only fly husband x4. Would like to have a play and see if I like it .

What will you buy with budget of

£200?

£300?

£400?

[ANGELFIRE1 10]

I am not into the race jobby, but take video or photos with mine. With all the necessary bits it was over a grand.

 

Angel1.

[sugartip 10]

Saw one zipping over Homestead Road the other day, very impressive.

[Michaeldyn 10]

What is a realistic budget for a beginner racing one?

[stimpy 10]

I may or may not be addicted to this hobby.... Altho I am not in sheffield I make sure I fly when I can over here!

 

My 280 and 280 with my taranis and fatshark Dom V3's

 

 

and one I finished last night... my 180

 

 

I dread to think how much I have spent in 3 months...

[Michaeldyn 10]

how much? £500? £1000? £1500?

[grand 10]

this would do as a begginer setup but you will also need to add your fpv gear and googles

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Walkera-Runner-250-Racing-Quadcopter-RTF-w-DEVO-7-HD-Camera-Basic-2-UK-Stock-/131584334392?hash=item1ea3099a38:g:JucAAOSwDNdV2Eo4

[Michaeldyn 10]

this would do as a begginer setup but you will also need to add your fpv gear and googles

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Walkera-Runner-250-Racing-Quadcopter-RTF-w-DEVO-7-HD-Camera-Basic-2-UK-Stock-/131584334392?hash=item1ea3099a38:g:JucAAOSwDNdV2Eo4

 

Can you give link for fpv gear and googles please

[stimpy 10]

Avoid the Walkera 250...... has alot of issues apparently

 

I started with an Emax nighthawk 280 rtf. Buy some eachine 007 goggles, a few 2200mah 3s 65c batteries and a charger. $500aud or about 400gbp should get you in the air..... (RTF = Ready To Fly, Just add batteries. ARF = Almost Ready To Fly, you need your own transmitter and receiver)

 

Then after the first week it gets expensive and addictive!

 

Have a browse around http://www.banggood.com and http://www.hobbyking.com for an idea on prices.

 

Mooch around the forums for FPV and quads in general . These rcgroup forums are a wealth of knowledge and information regarding issues and products.

 

Personally I have spent around $1800aud so far on everything that I need.

Edited April 30, 2016 by stimpy

[codeman_cas 10]

OK Guys, below are links to the stuff i started with, granted its not the best but its budget starter that i'm sure once you get the love of this you will get upgrades, just a word of warning though Banggood although cheap have a long wait for arrival (China) but if your willing to wait its good.

 

Antenna holder

 

http://www.banggood.com/FrSky-2_4G-Receiver-Antenna-Fixing-Seat-QAV-Receiver-Antenna-Fixing-Seat-Transparent-p-986935.html

 

ESCs you will need 4

 

http://www.banggood.com/Sunrise-BLHELI-12A-30Hz-499Hz-Brushless-ESC-For-RC-Multicopter-p-957747.html

 

Motors again you will need 4

 

http://www.banggood.com/DYS-BE1806-2300KV-Brushless-Motor-Black-Edition-for-Multicopters-p-946416.html

 

Battery strap

 

http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-1X-20cm-Tie-Down-Strap-For-11_1-3S-2200-LiPo-Battery-AKKU-TREX-450-RC-helicopter-p-40249.html

 

Frame

 

http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-ZMR250-V2-PCB-Frame-Kit-Carbon-Fiber-With-LED-Board-p-1001925.html

 

 

Flight Controller

 

http://www.banggood.com/OpenPilot-CC3D-Flight-Controller-STM32-32-bit-Flexiport-p-937044.html

 

Props

 

http://www.banggood.com/Gemfan-5x3-Inch-Plastic-5030-Propeller-CWCCW-For-240-250-Frame-p-937866.html

 

Battery plug

 

http://www.banggood.com/XT60-Male-Plug-10AWG-10cm-With-Wire-p-77537.html

 

Battery

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301705286510?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

Lipo charger

 

http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__58285__IMAX_B6AC_V2_Professional_Balance_Charger_Discharger.html

 

Transmitter and receiver

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flysky-FS-i6-6ch-Transmitter-Receiver-for-Radio-Control-Mode-2-Free-UK-post-/231744358215?hash=item35f50a4747:g:f4YAAOSwQoFWPPyh

 

Camera and Tx

 

http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-CCD-700tvl-110-160-Degree-Camera-Lens-w-5_8G-FPV-Transmitter-p-977402.html

 

Rx

 

http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-FPV-5_8G-32CH-Wireless-AV-Receiver-RC832-p-975426.html

 

 

Cloverleaf (mushroom aerials), upgrades to stock aerials

 

http://www.banggood.com/5_8GHz-Petals-Clover-Mushrooms-Antenna-For-FPV-System-p-1004176.html

 

Goggles

 

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__78128__Quanum_DIY_FPV_Goggle_V2_w_5_inch_LCD_Monitor_Kit_UK_Warehouse_.html

Edited April 30, 2016 by codeman_cas

[stimpy 10]

Agree and disagree with some of the above.

 

2204's on a 250 frame would be better suited rather than 1806 and the battery wants to be smaller Mah and 4cell such as 1300mah 4s 45c. 2200mah 3s 25c is not enough and too heavy, especially with 1806 motors. Once you get the hang of it you will be wanting to draw more than it can provide. You will also need to go to 20a esc such as the littlebees if you go 2204's and 4s.

 

The joys of quads.... there are limitless combinations!