๐ Overview of my iFlight XL7 Build
๐ As requested by RCing in SC
๐ details ๐ in the description ๐
๐บ RCing in SC
โช https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_S7qUKKYzwwgzJcHTuipiw
๐ 12 minutes later…. This quad will go about 1 kilometer with my 100mW TX. It still needs some tuning but flies nice enough as is. BeF 4.0.2; needs more D at least or maybe the other props will make for a smooth and luxurious ride.
โช 0:00 intro of components used
โช 1:43 overview of build layout logistic
โช 2:52 kaptop tape helped reduce FPV feed noise
โช 4:20 upgraded antennae T’s receive way better than original antennae
โช 5:30 recommend against caddx F2
โช 7:58 battery pads!! ๐
โช 9:44 have props, will fly
๐ Featured in this video: (Only Amazon & Banggood are affiliate)
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iFlight XL7 V3 ๐
โช $43 -$3_Coupon @Amz:https://amzn.to/2ZfbqDZ | @Bang:http://bit.ly/2StyDzn | $45 direct form iFlight http://bit.ly/2DfWwEc | (also check for lowrider versions)
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Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
โช Non-POPO: $26 http://bit.ly/2DaOdtd | POPO: $27 http://bit.ly/2DgGwlo
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Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
โช @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2Di84Xh
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Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
โช $59/4 @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DeBl5c | $15ea @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DhaVA1
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Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
โช $20 @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DdVZT2
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Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
โช $17 @Bang:http://bit.ly/2xZ6ers | $25 @Amz:https://amzn.to/2Y689Vz | Stronger “S” $24 @Bang:http://bit.ly/2Y2CuEA
โ
FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver ๐
โช $29 @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DeCnOC | $27 @Bang http://bit.ly/2Lzzca8 | $34 https://amzn.to/2Irtci6
โ
Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
โช $35 http://bit.ly/2DNy5hz
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Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
โช ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Bang:http://bit.ly/30UkvlL
โ
Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ๐
โช $11/20 https://amzn.to/2BSGz8y | $5/15 https://amzn.to/30sgdld| $5/10 https://amzn.to/2YQrhbk
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HQProp 7×4.5 V1S Bi-Props
โช ~$3 @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DgJjuN | $$Shipping https://amzn.to/2Iors9l
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HQProp 7x4x3 V1S
โช $3.99 @Pyro
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Gemfan Flash 7042-2
โช $3.79 @Pyro | 16pcs=$17 @Amz https://amzn.to/30JtA1o
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Gemfan 6042-3
โช $3.99 @Pyro | 12pcs=$12 @Amz https://amzn.to/2K6CdNx
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Pyro-Drone 30.5mm to 20mm conversion plate
โช 59 cents @Pyro http://bit.ly/2WoECd4
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RunCam Mini FPV DVR
โช $18 @Pyro http://bit.ly/2WwmRc0 | $18 @Gfpv | $23 @Amz https://amzn.to/2K6CdNx | $25 @Amz https://amzn.to/2Wp0uoE
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FrSky 900MHz Dipole T Antenna IPEXI for R9 Slim / Slim+ Receiver FCC Version
โช $5.39 @ Bang, but you can find cheaper http://bit.ly/2Lx44Ic
๐ My 7″ Quad:
โช ๐ iFlight XL7; Foxeer F405 AIO; Holybro Tekko32 32 F3; Lumenier Zip 2407 1700KV
โช ๐ BlackLabel X 6S
โช โ BeF 4.0; 8k/8k/DShot1200
โช ๐ง Build: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/16968
โช ๐ My Quad Components, Gear, & Parts pinned in the comments section below.
๐ My 5″/6″ Quad:
โช ๐ Strix Screech 6″; Helio Spring v1; AK32 4in1 v2; Emax LS2207 1900KV
โช ๐ BlackLabel X 6S
โช โ BuF 3.6.6/IMUF 1.1.0; 16k/16k/DShot1200
โช ๐ง Build: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/16766
โช ๐ My Quad Components, Gear, & Parts pinned in the comments section below.
๐ My TPU Thingiverse:
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Looks like a great build! I haven’t tried anything bigger than 6″. Looks like fun!
1๏ธโฃ Featured Parts & Gear in this video.
2๏ธโฃ My personal best parts and gear links.
๐ค THANK YOU for considering any affiliate links below.
๐ HUGE Thank-you’s to our community for all the youtube support!
SECTION ONE
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๐ Featured in this video: (Only Amazon & Banggood are affiliate)
โ iFlight XL7 V3
โช $43 -$3_Coupon | $45 direct form iFlight | $39 @Bang (also check for lowrider versions)
โ Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
โช Non-POPO: $26 | POPO: $27
โ Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
โช @Gfpv
โ Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
โช $59/4 @Gfpv | $15ea @Gfpv
โ Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
โช $20 @Gfpv
โ Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
โช $17 @Bang | $27
โ FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver
โช $29 @Gfpv | $27 @Bang | $34
โ Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
โช $35
โ Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
โช ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Banggood
โ Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ๐
โช $11
โ HQProp 7×4.5 V1S Bi-Props
โช ~$3 @Gfpv | $$Shipping
โ HQProp 7x4x3 V1S
โช $3.99 @Pyro
โ Gemfan Flash 7042-2
โช $3.79 @Pyro | 16pcs=$17 @Amz
โ Gemfan 6042-3
โช $3.99 @Pyro | 12pcs=$12 @Amz
โ Pyro-Drone 30.5mm to 20mm conversion plate
โช 59 cents @Pyro
โ RunCam Mini FPV DVR
โช $18 @Pyro | $18 @Gfpv | $23 @Amz | $25 @Amz
โ FrSky 900MHz Dipole T Antenna IPEXI for R9 Slim / Slim+ Receiver FCC Version
โช $5.39 @bang | $3 @Horus | $3.49 @RDQ | $3.45 @MyFPV
SECTION TWO – My Stuff
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๐ My 5″/6″ Quad’s Components ()
โ RMRC Strix Screech 6″ ๐
โช RMRC:$28 | 6″ arm:$10
โ HelioRC Spring v1 IMU-F โ Butterflight Stable
โช Amzn: (v1) | Pyro: (v2)
โ Aikon AK32 35A 4in1 v2
โช Amzn: | Pyro:
โ EMAX LS2207 1900KV ๐
โช Amz: | Bang: | Gfpv:
โ R9 Mini 900MHz Long Range Receiver
โช Bang:$23 | Gfpv:$20 | Pyro:$20 | RMRC:$21
โ Caddx Turbo SDR1 ๐
โช Bang: | | Gfpv:
โ Eachine VTX03
โช Amzn: | Bang:
โ FarVew๐ Pagoda-2 Rev B Combat Edition RHCP
โช
โ Pigtail 5cm RP-SMA Female to UFL/ipx (5cm) Pack of 2
โช $3.86
โ JHE42B 110dbi Finder Buzzer Built-in Battery with LED Light (7.4grams)
โช $10 (USA warehouse)
โ Black Label X 6s LiPo’s
โช
โ Gemfan Windancer 5042
โช $3.05 to $2.44 in bulk Bang:
๐ My 7″ Quad’s Components ()
โ iFlight XL7 V3
โช $43 -$3_Coupon
โ Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
โช Non-POPO: $26 | POPO: $27
โ Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
โช @Gfpv
โ Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
โช $59/4 @Gfpv | $15ea @Gfpv
โ HQProp 7×4.5V1S Bi-Props
โช ~$3 @Gfpv | $$Shipping
โ Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
โช $20 @Gfpv
โ Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
โช $17 | $27
โ FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver ๐
โช $29 @Gfpv | $27 @Bang | $34
โ Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
โช $35
๐ฎ My Gear
โ 900Mhz COMBO KIT: R9M Lite Module + Super 8 + R9 Mini Receiver + T-Antenna
โช Bang:
โ FrSky x-Lite Transmitter
โช Bang: | GearB: | Gfpv: | Amzn:
โ Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ๐
โช $11
โ iFlight M5 Quick Release Prop Wrench Tool
โช $10 Amzn:
โ Eachine ROTG02 Android Adapter (has been very useful for dvr)
โช $20-$25 Bang: ๐
โ EV-Peak C4 80W Battery Charger (i have 2!) (~33mins from storage to full 1100mah 6S)
โช $50
โ 60W ESD Soldering Iron Kit ๐
โช $28-$33 Amzn:
โ RDQ/Bengineering Labs Smoke Stopper (must have)
โช ~$7 Gfpv: | Amzn:
โ Hawkeye FireFly Action Cam 1080p (catastrophically destroyed)
โช Bang: | GearB:
โ Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
โช ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Banggood
๐ Useful Parts
โ Helping Hand Third Hand Soldering Tools Flexible 360ยฐ Stainless Steel Arms 3X Magnifying Lamp […] by NEWACALOX ๐
โช $41
โ “A more complete” WLine M3 Screws 12.9 Grade w/ NUTS
โช $12 Amzn:
โ USA warehouse 7 gram JHE42B 110DB Lost Buzzer/LED
โช $10 Bang:
โ USA warehouse 4.3 gram 1 hour JHE42B_S 110DB Lost Buzzer/LED
โช $11 Bang:
โ Lipo Battery Voltage Tester 1S-8S Buzzer Alarm
โช Bang:
โ Pigtail 10cm PCI U.FL/IPX to RP-SMA Female Pigtail (connects to VTX03)
โช $1.58 1x or $1.36 bulk (China)
โช $3.70 1x (USA)
โช $8 5x (USA)
โช $12.90 10x (USA)
โ Pigtail UFL/IPEX to Female RP-SMA (2inch/5cm) (Pack of 2) (USA)
โช $3.86
โ Pigtail UFL/IPEX to Female RP-SMA (4inch/10cm) (Pack of 4) (China)
โช $3.46
โ FrSky R-XSR RX 16CH 2.4Ghz
โช Amzn:$24 | Bang:$24 | Gfpv:$21 | Pyro:$20
โ iFlight 20pcs 150mm 2.4Ghz Receiver Antenna Gen4 RF113 IPEX
โช $12 Amzn:
โ 5 PCS 5V Active Alarm Buzzer (not super loud)
โช Bang:
โ “YouMic” Lavaliere Microphone
โช $13-$17 Amzn:
โ PoP voice Upgraded Lavalier Lapel Microphone
โช $11 Amzn:
โ PoP voice basic Lavalier Microphone with single EarBud
โช $10 Amzn:
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You do really food work man!!! I could never build a drone but i will learn one day!!!! As soon as i got into this hobby my wife had our 1st kid! So time is spent with her well most of it!!! But when she gets older i plan on learning how 2 build and getting her into this awesome hobby!!!! Thanks 4 all you do man!!
Great Build & Great Channel!!!
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I LOVE DRONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very cool!
Nice review. I’ve been to Thibodaux before for two weeks on a project when I still worked at John Deere. Love it out there! I miss Bubba’s!
Outstanding video! I am glad I came across your channel! I’ve never seen someone create such magnificent work! Very impressive! I can’t wait to
see what’s next.
Thanks for sharing my friend
Greetings Marc
Nice sir๐
Thats a nice build man. Never used kapton tape before, just ordered it. Looks like a good idea. Thanks for sharing my friend
Good vid buddy and looks like a really tidy build too. I yet have to build a 7โ… itโs coming
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๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ $9.99 16x Pink 51466 props
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ $22 AA / $19.91 AAA 100x Amazon branded batteries
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๐ค THANK YOU for considering any affiliate links below.
๐ HUGE Thank-you’s to our community for all the youtube support!
๐ Featured in this video: (only Banggood/Amazon are affiliate)
—
โ iFlight XL7 V3 ๐
โช $43 -$3_Coupon @Amz: | @Bang: | $45 direct form iFlight | (also check for lowrider versions)
โ Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
โช Non-POPO: $26 | POPO: $27
โ Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
โช @Gfpv
โ Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
โช $59/4 @Gfpv | $15ea @Gfpv
โ Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
โช $20 @Gfpv
โ Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
โช $17 @Bang: | $25 @Amz: | Stronger “S” $24 @Bang:
โ FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver ๐
โช $29 @Gfpv | $27 @Bang | $34
โ Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
โช $35
โ Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
โช ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Bang:
โ Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ๐
โช $11/20 | $5/15 $5/10
โ HQProp 7×4.5 V1S Bi-Props
โช ~$3 @Gfpv | $$Shipping
โ HQProp 7x4x3 V1S
โช $3.99 @Pyro
โ Gemfan Flash 7042-2
โช $3.79 @Pyro | 16pcs=$17 @Amz
โ Gemfan 6042-3
โช $3.99 @Pyro | 12pcs=$12 @Amz
โ Pyro-Drone 30.5mm to 20mm conversion plate
โช 59 cents @Pyro
โ RunCam Mini FPV DVR
โช $18 @Pyro | $18 @Gfpv | $23 @Amz | $25 @Amz
โ FrSky 900MHz Dipole T Antenna IPEXI for R9 Slim / Slim+ Receiver FCC Version
โช $5.39 @ Bang, but you can find cheaper
๐ MY STUFF:
—
๐ My 5″/6″ Quad’s Components ()
โ RMRC Strix Screech 6″ ๐
โช RMRC:$28 | 6″ arm:$10
โ HelioRC Spring v1 IMU-F โ Butterflight Stable
โช Amzn: (v1) | Pyro: (v2)
โ Aikon AK32 35A 4in1 v2
โช Amzn: | Pyro:
โ EMAX LS2207 1900KV ๐
โช Amz: | Bang: | Gfpv: | Emax:
โ R9 Mini 900MHz Long Range Receiver
โช Bang:$23 | Gfpv:$20 | Pyro:$20 | RMRC:$21
โ Caddx Turbo SDR1 ๐ (SDR2 released)
โช Bang: | Gfpv:
โ Caddx Ratel (Starlight Sensor)
โช $30 @bang: | $30 @Amz:
โ Eachine VTX03
โช Amzn: | Bang: & “S”
โ FarVew๐ Pagoda-2 Rev B Combat Edition RHCP
โช
โ Pigtail 5cm RP-SMA Female to UFL/ipx (5cm) Pack of 2
โช $3.86
โ JHE42B 110dbi Finder Buzzer Built-in Battery with LED Light (7.4grams)
โช $10 (USA warehouse)
โ Black Label X 6s LiPo’s
โช
โ Gemfan hurricane 51466 ๐
โช $3.50 to $2.80 in bulk @Bang: | @Amz: |$3.29 to 2.30 bulk @Pyro:
โ Gemfan Windancer 5042 ๐
โช $3.05 to $2.44 bulk @Bang:
๐ My 7″ Quad’s Components ()
โ iFlight XL7 V3 ๐
โช $43 -$3_Coupon @Amz: | @Bang:
โ Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
โช Non-POPO: $26 | POPO: $27
โ Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
โช @Gfpv
โ Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
โช $59/4 @Gfpv | $15ea @Gfpv
โ Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
โช $20 @Gfpv
โ Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
โช $17 @Bang: | $25 @Amz: | Stronger “S” $24 @Bang:
โ FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver ๐
โช $29 @Gfpv | $27 @Bang | $34
โ Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
โช $35
๐ฎ My Gear
โ RunCam Mini FPV DVR (BUT there is another version “-S” on runcam.com)
โช $18 @Pyro | $18 @Gfpv | $23 @Amz | $25 @Amz
โ 900Mhz COMBO KIT: R9M Lite Module + Super 8 + R9 Mini Receiver + T-Antenna
โช Bang:
โ FrSky x-Lite Transmitter (Obsolete)
โช Newer “S” @Bang: | Newest “Pro” @Bang: | “Pro” @Amz:
โ Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ๐
โช $11/20 | $5/15 $5/10
โ iFlight M5 Quick Release Prop Wrench Tool
โช $10 Amzn:
โ Eachine ROTG02 Android Adapter ๐ (has been very useful for dvr)
โช $20-$25 Bang:
โ EV-Peak C4 80W Battery Charger (i have 2!) (~33mins from storage to full 1100mah 6S)
โช $50
โ 60W ESD Soldering Iron Kit ๐
โช $28-$33 Amzn:
โ RDQ/Bengineering Labs Smoke Stopper (must have)
โช ~$7 Gfpv: | Amzn:
โ Hawkeye FireFly Action Cam 1080p (catastrophically destroyed)
โช Bang:
โ Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
โช ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Bang:
๐ Useful Parts
โ 100 AA Amazon branded batteries
โช $22
โ Helping Hand Third Hand Soldering Tools Flexible 360ยฐ Stainless Steel Arms 3X Magnifying Lamp […] by NEWACALOX ๐
โช $41
โ “A more complete” WLine M3 Screws 12.9 Grade w/ NUTS
โช $12 Amzn:
โ USA warehouse 7 gram JHE42B 110DB Lost Buzzer/LED
โช $10 Bang:
โ USA warehouse 4.3 gram 1 hour JHE42B_S 110DB Lost Buzzer/LED
โช $11 Bang:
โ Lipo Battery Voltage Tester 1S-8S Buzzer Alarm
โช Bang:
โ Pigtail 10cm PCI U.FL/IPX to RP-SMA Female Pigtail (connects to VTX03)
โช $1.58 1x or $1.36 bulk (China) hhttp://bit.ly/2O9s4Dx
โช $8 5x (USA)
โช $12.90 10x (USA)
โ Pigtail UFL/IPEX to Female RP-SMA (2inch/5cm) (Pack of 2) (USA)
โช $3.86
โ Pigtail UFL/IPEX to Female RP-SMA (4inch/10cm) (Pack of 4) (China)
โช $3.46
โ FrSky R-XSR RX 16CH 2.4Ghz
โช Amzn:$28 | Bang:$22 | Gfpv:$21 | Pyro:$20
โ iFlight 20pcs 150mm 2.4Ghz Receiver Antenna Gen4 RF113 IPEX
โช $12 Amzn:
โ “YouMic” Lavaliere Microphone
โช $13-$17 Amzn:
โ PoP voice Upgraded Lavalier Lapel Microphone
โช $11 Amzn:
โ PoP voice basic Lavalier Microphone with single EarBud
โช $10 Amzn:
๐ #nerdCopter ##nerdCopter ###nerdCopter