? Overview of my iFlight XL7 Build
? As requested by RCing in SC
? details ? in the description ?
? RCing in SC
↪ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_S7qUKKYzwwgzJcHTuipiw
? 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.
↪ 0:00 intro of components used
↪ 1:43 overview of build layout logistic
↪ 2:52 kaptop tape helped reduce FPV feed noise
↪ 4:20 upgraded antennae T’s receive way better than original antennae
↪ 5:30 recommend against caddx F2
↪ 7:58 battery pads!! ?
↪ 9:44 have props, will fly
? Featured in this video: (Only Amazon & Banggood are affiliate)
✅ iFlight XL7 V3 ?
↪ $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)
✅ Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
↪ Non-POPO: $26 http://bit.ly/2DaOdtd | POPO: $27 http://bit.ly/2DgGwlo
✅ Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
↪ @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2Di84Xh
✅ Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
↪ $59/4 @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DeBl5c | $15ea @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DhaVA1
✅ Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
↪ $20 @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DdVZT2
✅ Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
↪ $17 @Bang:http://bit.ly/2xZ6ers | $25 @Amz:https://amzn.to/2Y689Vz | Stronger “S” $24 @Bang:http://bit.ly/2Y2CuEA
✅ FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver ?
↪ $29 @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DeCnOC | $27 @Bang http://bit.ly/2Lzzca8 | $34 https://amzn.to/2Irtci6
✅ Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
↪ $35 http://bit.ly/2DNy5hz
✅ Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
↪ ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Bang:http://bit.ly/30UkvlL
✅ Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ?
↪ $11/20 https://amzn.to/2BSGz8y | $5/15 https://amzn.to/30sgdld| $5/10 https://amzn.to/2YQrhbk
✅ HQProp 7×4.5 V1S Bi-Props
↪ ~$3 @Gfpv http://bit.ly/2DgJjuN | $$Shipping https://amzn.to/2Iors9l
✅ HQProp 7x4x3 V1S
↪ $3.99 @Pyro
✅ Gemfan Flash 7042-2
↪ $3.79 @Pyro | 16pcs=$17 @Amz https://amzn.to/30JtA1o
✅ Gemfan 6042-3
↪ $3.99 @Pyro | 12pcs=$12 @Amz https://amzn.to/2K6CdNx
✅ Pyro-Drone 30.5mm to 20mm conversion plate
↪ 59 cents @Pyro http://bit.ly/2WoECd4
✅ RunCam Mini FPV DVR
↪ $18 @Pyro http://bit.ly/2WwmRc0 | $18 @Gfpv | $23 @Amz https://amzn.to/2K6CdNx | $25 @Amz https://amzn.to/2Wp0uoE
✅ FrSky 900MHz Dipole T Antenna IPEXI for R9 Slim / Slim+ Receiver FCC Version
↪ $5.39 @ Bang, but you can find cheaper http://bit.ly/2Lx44Ic
? My 7″ Quad:
↪ ? iFlight XL7; Foxeer F405 AIO; Holybro Tekko32 32 F3; Lumenier Zip 2407 1700KV
↪ ? BlackLabel X 6S
↪ ⚙ BeF 4.0; 8k/8k/DShot1200
↪ ? Build: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/16968
↪ ? My Quad Components, Gear, & Parts pinned in the comments section below.
? My 5″/6″ Quad:
↪ ? Strix Screech 6″; Helio Spring v1; AK32 4in1 v2; Emax LS2207 1900KV
↪ ? BlackLabel X 6S
↪ ⚙ BuF 3.6.6/IMUF 1.1.0; 16k/16k/DShot1200
↪ ? Build: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/16766
↪ ? My Quad Components, Gear, & Parts pinned in the comments section below.
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Looks like a great build! I haven’t tried anything bigger than 6″. Looks like fun!
1️⃣ Featured Parts & Gear in this video.
2️⃣ My personal best parts and gear links.
? THANK YOU for considering any affiliate links below.
? HUGE Thank-you’s to our community for all the youtube support!
SECTION ONE
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? Featured in this video: (Only Amazon & Banggood are affiliate)
✅ iFlight XL7 V3
↪ $43 -$3_Coupon | $45 direct form iFlight | $39 @Bang (also check for lowrider versions)
✅ Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
↪ Non-POPO: $26 | POPO: $27
✅ Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
↪ @Gfpv
✅ Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
↪ $59/4 @Gfpv | $15ea @Gfpv
✅ Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
↪ $20 @Gfpv
✅ Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
↪ $17 @Bang | $27
✅ FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver
↪ $29 @Gfpv | $27 @Bang | $34
✅ Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
↪ $35
✅ Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
↪ ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Banggood
✅ Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ?
↪ $11
✅ HQProp 7×4.5 V1S Bi-Props
↪ ~$3 @Gfpv | $$Shipping
✅ HQProp 7x4x3 V1S
↪ $3.99 @Pyro
✅ Gemfan Flash 7042-2
↪ $3.79 @Pyro | 16pcs=$17 @Amz
✅ Gemfan 6042-3
↪ $3.99 @Pyro | 12pcs=$12 @Amz
✅ Pyro-Drone 30.5mm to 20mm conversion plate
↪ 59 cents @Pyro
✅ RunCam Mini FPV DVR
↪ $18 @Pyro | $18 @Gfpv | $23 @Amz | $25 @Amz
✅ FrSky 900MHz Dipole T Antenna IPEXI for R9 Slim / Slim+ Receiver FCC Version
↪ $5.39 @bang | $3 @Horus | $3.49 @RDQ | $3.45 @MyFPV
SECTION TWO – My Stuff
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? My 5″/6″ Quad’s Components ()
✅ RMRC Strix Screech 6″ ?
↪ RMRC:$28 | 6″ arm:$10
✅ HelioRC Spring v1 IMU-F ⚙ Butterflight Stable
↪ Amzn: (v1) | Pyro: (v2)
✅ Aikon AK32 35A 4in1 v2
↪ Amzn: | Pyro:
✅ EMAX LS2207 1900KV ?
↪ Amz: | Bang: | Gfpv:
✅ R9 Mini 900MHz Long Range Receiver
↪ Bang:$23 | Gfpv:$20 | Pyro:$20 | RMRC:$21
✅ Caddx Turbo SDR1 ?
↪ Bang: | | Gfpv:
✅ Eachine VTX03
↪ Amzn: | Bang:
✅ FarVew? Pagoda-2 Rev B Combat Edition RHCP
↪
✅ Pigtail 5cm RP-SMA Female to UFL/ipx (5cm) Pack of 2
↪ $3.86
✅ JHE42B 110dbi Finder Buzzer Built-in Battery with LED Light (7.4grams)
↪ $10 (USA warehouse)
✅ Black Label X 6s LiPo’s
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✅ Gemfan Windancer 5042
↪ $3.05 to $2.44 in bulk Bang:
? My 7″ Quad’s Components ()
✅ iFlight XL7 V3
↪ $43 -$3_Coupon
✅ Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
↪ Non-POPO: $26 | POPO: $27
✅ Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
↪ @Gfpv
✅ Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
↪ $59/4 @Gfpv | $15ea @Gfpv
✅ HQProp 7×4.5V1S Bi-Props
↪ ~$3 @Gfpv | $$Shipping
✅ Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
↪ $20 @Gfpv
✅ Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
↪ $17 | $27
✅ FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver ?
↪ $29 @Gfpv | $27 @Bang | $34
✅ Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
↪ $35
? My Gear
✅ 900Mhz COMBO KIT: R9M Lite Module + Super 8 + R9 Mini Receiver + T-Antenna
↪ Bang:
✅ FrSky x-Lite Transmitter
↪ Bang: | GearB: | Gfpv: | Amzn:
✅ Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ?
↪ $11
✅ iFlight M5 Quick Release Prop Wrench Tool
↪ $10 Amzn:
✅ Eachine ROTG02 Android Adapter (has been very useful for dvr)
↪ $20-$25 Bang: ?
✅ EV-Peak C4 80W Battery Charger (i have 2!) (~33mins from storage to full 1100mah 6S)
↪ $50
✅ 60W ESD Soldering Iron Kit ?
↪ $28-$33 Amzn:
✅ RDQ/Bengineering Labs Smoke Stopper (must have)
↪ ~$7 Gfpv: | Amzn:
✅ Hawkeye FireFly Action Cam 1080p (catastrophically destroyed)
↪ Bang: | GearB:
✅ Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
↪ ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Banggood
? Useful Parts
✅ Helping Hand Third Hand Soldering Tools Flexible 360° Stainless Steel Arms 3X Magnifying Lamp […] by NEWACALOX ?
↪ $41
✅ “A more complete” WLine M3 Screws 12.9 Grade w/ NUTS
↪ $12 Amzn:
✅ USA warehouse 7 gram JHE42B 110DB Lost Buzzer/LED
↪ $10 Bang:
✅ USA warehouse 4.3 gram 1 hour JHE42B_S 110DB Lost Buzzer/LED
↪ $11 Bang:
✅ Lipo Battery Voltage Tester 1S-8S Buzzer Alarm
↪ Bang:
✅ Pigtail 10cm PCI U.FL/IPX to RP-SMA Female Pigtail (connects to VTX03)
↪ $1.58 1x or $1.36 bulk (China)
↪ $3.70 1x (USA)
↪ $8 5x (USA)
↪ $12.90 10x (USA)
✅ Pigtail UFL/IPEX to Female RP-SMA (2inch/5cm) (Pack of 2) (USA)
↪ $3.86
✅ Pigtail UFL/IPEX to Female RP-SMA (4inch/10cm) (Pack of 4) (China)
↪ $3.46
✅ FrSky R-XSR RX 16CH 2.4Ghz
↪ Amzn:$24 | Bang:$24 | Gfpv:$21 | Pyro:$20
✅ iFlight 20pcs 150mm 2.4Ghz Receiver Antenna Gen4 RF113 IPEX
↪ $12 Amzn:
✅ 5 PCS 5V Active Alarm Buzzer (not super loud)
↪ Bang:
✅ “YouMic” Lavaliere Microphone
↪ $13-$17 Amzn:
✅ PoP voice Upgraded Lavalier Lapel Microphone
↪ $11 Amzn:
✅ PoP voice basic Lavalier Microphone with single EarBud
↪ $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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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 sir?
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 7”… it’s coming
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??? $9.99 16x Pink 51466 props
??? $22 AA / $19.91 AAA 100x Amazon branded batteries
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? THANK YOU for considering any affiliate links below.
? HUGE Thank-you’s to our community for all the youtube support!
? Featured in this video: (only Banggood/Amazon are affiliate)
—
✅ iFlight XL7 V3 ?
↪ $43 -$3_Coupon @Amz: | @Bang: | $45 direct form iFlight | (also check for lowrider versions)
✅ Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
↪ Non-POPO: $26 | POPO: $27
✅ Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
↪ @Gfpv
✅ Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
↪ $59/4 @Gfpv | $15ea @Gfpv
✅ Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
↪ $20 @Gfpv
✅ Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
↪ $17 @Bang: | $25 @Amz: | Stronger “S” $24 @Bang:
✅ FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver ?
↪ $29 @Gfpv | $27 @Bang | $34
✅ Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
↪ $35
✅ Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
↪ ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Bang:
✅ Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ?
↪ $11/20 | $5/15 $5/10
✅ HQProp 7×4.5 V1S Bi-Props
↪ ~$3 @Gfpv | $$Shipping
✅ HQProp 7x4x3 V1S
↪ $3.99 @Pyro
✅ Gemfan Flash 7042-2
↪ $3.79 @Pyro | 16pcs=$17 @Amz
✅ Gemfan 6042-3
↪ $3.99 @Pyro | 12pcs=$12 @Amz
✅ Pyro-Drone 30.5mm to 20mm conversion plate
↪ 59 cents @Pyro
✅ RunCam Mini FPV DVR
↪ $18 @Pyro | $18 @Gfpv | $23 @Amz | $25 @Amz
✅ FrSky 900MHz Dipole T Antenna IPEXI for R9 Slim / Slim+ Receiver FCC Version
↪ $5.39 @ Bang, but you can find cheaper
? MY STUFF:
—
? My 5″/6″ Quad’s Components ()
✅ RMRC Strix Screech 6″ ?
↪ RMRC:$28 | 6″ arm:$10
✅ HelioRC Spring v1 IMU-F ⚙ Butterflight Stable
↪ Amzn: (v1) | Pyro: (v2)
✅ Aikon AK32 35A 4in1 v2
↪ Amzn: | Pyro:
✅ EMAX LS2207 1900KV ?
↪ Amz: | Bang: | Gfpv: | Emax:
✅ R9 Mini 900MHz Long Range Receiver
↪ Bang:$23 | Gfpv:$20 | Pyro:$20 | RMRC:$21
✅ Caddx Turbo SDR1 ? (SDR2 released)
↪ Bang: | Gfpv:
✅ Caddx Ratel (Starlight Sensor)
↪ $30 @bang: | $30 @Amz:
✅ Eachine VTX03
↪ Amzn: | Bang: & “S”
✅ FarVew? Pagoda-2 Rev B Combat Edition RHCP
↪
✅ Pigtail 5cm RP-SMA Female to UFL/ipx (5cm) Pack of 2
↪ $3.86
✅ JHE42B 110dbi Finder Buzzer Built-in Battery with LED Light (7.4grams)
↪ $10 (USA warehouse)
✅ Black Label X 6s LiPo’s
↪
✅ Gemfan hurricane 51466 ?
↪ $3.50 to $2.80 in bulk @Bang: | @Amz: |$3.29 to 2.30 bulk @Pyro:
✅ Gemfan Windancer 5042 ?
↪ $3.05 to $2.44 bulk @Bang:
? My 7″ Quad’s Components ()
✅ iFlight XL7 V3 ?
↪ $43 -$3_Coupon @Amz: | @Bang:
✅ Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
↪ Non-POPO: $26 | POPO: $27
✅ Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
↪ @Gfpv
✅ Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
↪ $59/4 @Gfpv | $15ea @Gfpv
✅ Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
↪ $20 @Gfpv
✅ Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
↪ $17 @Bang: | $25 @Amz: | Stronger “S” $24 @Bang:
✅ FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver ?
↪ $29 @Gfpv | $27 @Bang | $34
✅ Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
↪ $35
? My Gear
✅ RunCam Mini FPV DVR (BUT there is another version “-S” on runcam.com)
↪ $18 @Pyro | $18 @Gfpv | $23 @Amz | $25 @Amz
✅ 900Mhz COMBO KIT: R9M Lite Module + Super 8 + R9 Mini Receiver + T-Antenna
↪ Bang:
✅ FrSky x-Lite Transmitter (Obsolete)
↪ Newer “S” @Bang: | Newest “Pro” @Bang: | “Pro” @Amz:
✅ Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ?
↪ $11/20 | $5/15 $5/10
✅ iFlight M5 Quick Release Prop Wrench Tool
↪ $10 Amzn:
✅ Eachine ROTG02 Android Adapter ? (has been very useful for dvr)
↪ $20-$25 Bang:
✅ EV-Peak C4 80W Battery Charger (i have 2!) (~33mins from storage to full 1100mah 6S)
↪ $50
✅ 60W ESD Soldering Iron Kit ?
↪ $28-$33 Amzn:
✅ RDQ/Bengineering Labs Smoke Stopper (must have)
↪ ~$7 Gfpv: | Amzn:
✅ Hawkeye FireFly Action Cam 1080p (catastrophically destroyed)
↪ Bang:
✅ Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
↪ ~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Bang:
? Useful Parts
✅ 100 AA Amazon branded batteries
↪ $22
✅ Helping Hand Third Hand Soldering Tools Flexible 360° Stainless Steel Arms 3X Magnifying Lamp […] by NEWACALOX ?
↪ $41
✅ “A more complete” WLine M3 Screws 12.9 Grade w/ NUTS
↪ $12 Amzn:
✅ USA warehouse 7 gram JHE42B 110DB Lost Buzzer/LED
↪ $10 Bang:
✅ USA warehouse 4.3 gram 1 hour JHE42B_S 110DB Lost Buzzer/LED
↪ $11 Bang:
✅ Lipo Battery Voltage Tester 1S-8S Buzzer Alarm
↪ Bang:
✅ Pigtail 10cm PCI U.FL/IPX to RP-SMA Female Pigtail (connects to VTX03)
↪ $1.58 1x or $1.36 bulk (China) hhttp://bit.ly/2O9s4Dx
↪ $8 5x (USA)
↪ $12.90 10x (USA)
✅ Pigtail UFL/IPEX to Female RP-SMA (2inch/5cm) (Pack of 2) (USA)
↪ $3.86
✅ Pigtail UFL/IPEX to Female RP-SMA (4inch/10cm) (Pack of 4) (China)
↪ $3.46
✅ FrSky R-XSR RX 16CH 2.4Ghz
↪ Amzn:$28 | Bang:$22 | Gfpv:$21 | Pyro:$20
✅ iFlight 20pcs 150mm 2.4Ghz Receiver Antenna Gen4 RF113 IPEX
↪ $12 Amzn:
✅ “YouMic” Lavaliere Microphone
↪ $13-$17 Amzn:
✅ PoP voice Upgraded Lavalier Lapel Microphone
↪ $11 Amzn:
✅ PoP voice basic Lavalier Microphone with single EarBud
↪ $10 Amzn:
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