? 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 | $$Shipping https://amzn.to/2Iors9l
HQProp 7x4x3 V1S
$3.99 @Pyro
Gemfan Flash 7042-2
$3.79 @Pyro | 16pcs=$17 @Amz https://amzn.to/30JtA1o
Gemfan 6042-3
$3.99 @Pyro | 12pcs=$12 @Amz https://amzn.to/2K6CdNx
Pyro-Drone 30.5mm to 20mm conversion plate
59 cents @Pyro http://bit.ly/2WoECd4
RunCam Mini FPV DVR
$18 @Pyro http://bit.ly/2WwmRc0 | $18 @Gfpv | $23 @Amz https://amzn.to/2K6CdNx | $25 @Amz https://amzn.to/2Wp0uoE
FrSky 900MHz Dipole T Antenna IPEXI for R9 Slim / Slim+ Receiver FCC Version
$5.39 @ Bang, but you can find cheaper http://bit.ly/2Lx44Ic
? My 7″ Quad:
? iFlight XL7; Foxeer F405 AIO; Holybro Tekko32 32 F3; Lumenier Zip 2407 1700KV
? BlackLabel X 6S
BeF 4.0; 8k/8k/DShot1200
? Build: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/16968
? My Quad Components, Gear, & Parts pinned in the comments section below.
? My 5″/6″ Quad:
? Strix Screech 6″; Helio Spring v1; AK32 4in1 v2; Emax LS2207 1900KV
? BlackLabel X 6S
BuF 3.6.6/IMUF 1.1.0; 16k/16k/DShot1200
? Build: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/16766
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SECTION ONE
iFlight XL7 V3
$43 -$3_Coupon | $45 direct form iFlight | $39 @Bang (also check for lowrider versions)
Lumenier ZIP 2407 1700kv Motor Non-POPO (i won from GetFPV)
Non-POPO: $26 | POPO: $27
Foxeer F405 (i won from Viper_FPV )
@Gfpv
Holybro Tekko32 F3 35A 3-6s BLHeli32 ESC (Set of 4)
$59/4 @Gfpv | $15ea @Gfpv
Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV Camera
$20 @Gfpv
Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW Transmitter
$17 @Bang | $27
FrSky R9 Slim+ 915MHz Long Range Receiver
$29 @Gfpv | $27 @Bang | $34
Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (tough boogers)
$35
Hawkeye Firefly Micro Cam 2 160 Degree 2.5K HD
~$50 on promotion or coupon or BG-points @Banggood
Clear Silicone Non-Slip Gel Pads 65mm*75mm (generic battery pads) ?
$11
HQProp 7×4.5 V1S Bi-Props
~$3 @Gfpv | $$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
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? Featured in this video: (Only Amazon & Banggood are affiliate)
SECTION TWO – My Stuff
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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

Gemfan Windancer 5042
$3.05 to $2.44 in bulk Bang:
? My 5″/6″ Quad’s Components ()
? 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
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? MY STUFF:
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:
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? My 5″/6″ Quad’s Components ()
? 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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