Remember this frame is meant for extra range. If what you want is sweet GoPro footage then you want this one's bigger brother the RAD Li-ion here:ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4rwsv-dNwyk.html
I'm new to FPV and have a pretty good idea of what I want, but I've struggled a bit with some of what I see on the market. I love landscape photography and I love flying. Being able to surf a beautiful landscape like a bird and capture the footage in HD is VERY intriguing! I am leaning heavily toward a Hero 11 Mini build, but might also consider a build without an action cam if the O3 can deliver. I think your Lion and Scout build might be right in line with what I'm thinking.
If you are interested in recording nice crisp video the RAD Li-ion is the way to go. THe Rd Scout is more about getting some extended range. The rad li-ion with 6s2p 18650 will go as far as most people need though.
How do you feel about using 20x20 stacks for 6S 21700 with 7"? I feel like this build could be flown safely on a 40A stack with the right motors. There are also 65A 20x20 6S ESCs. Also, have you flown O3? I've just switched to O3 as an analogue fan. It's great for LR and lets you fly closer to tree line etc because you can resolve more branches, power lines etc
I think a good quality 20x20 stack would be fine as long it was built light and the motor aren't too high a kv. When it's built light like this the amp draw is really most of the time, like 10 or less. But up to 30 or 40 amps on a good burst of throttle, a good 20x20 4in1 should be able to handle that easily. I really wanted to test out 8s with mine so I had to go with a 30x30 4in1 esc to be confident in the build.
Hi, great frame and range. Try iflight 2604/1350kv motors with gemfan 7042-2 props. I got 37km flight with them. Gemfan 7035 are good for flight, but they exploded on me
The O3 will not give anything in quality and will archive the longest flight than the test. As always... an excellent video, and a great inspiration to flight.
Hello Falconrad, This is exactly the type of frame I'm looking for but, living in France, as an hobbyist (not a pro), I'm limited to a maximum weight of 800gr (all included). A 6" version ... (I know it is not what you're flying but who knows)?
800g is a tough limit for building a long range. Ya maybe a 6" would be a bit better suited to it. I have thought about making a 6" as well but it wouldn't be any time soon. I already have two more frames to release in the next little while.
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Check out my frame links in the descriptions. They ship to europe, I've been told that the shipping cost was reasonable, although that was a year ago, it may be a bit more expensive now. If that doesn't work for you I am working on a website and hoping to eventually be making them more widely available.
Maybe not a good one to start with. For a first drone you really should start with something that is durable. If you start with a 7" drone you'll likely smash it on the 1st or second flight. A 5" can take a real beating and keep flying. EVERYONE CRASHs A LOT at first. You need something very durable. 400 to 800 for a drone prebuilt.
@@FalconRadFPV I have a lot of hours of flight with some DJI's but not an FPV one, I think I can handle it. Can you please answer my question about the relative price of the build ? I appreciate your concern thou, I can see you are very passionate about FPV drones and you have plenty of experience. Thanks.
Are you running gemfan 7035 tri or bi blade? I'd have thought 2306 motors would spin 7" bi blade okay. But aren't they just a little too small for tri blade? I'd have guessed 2506 are the minimum for 7" tri blade props.
Listen to the voice over for the last few minutes of the video. I talk about exactly that for a couple of minutes. Yes 2306 is too small, for fast flight but VERY efficient for less aggressive flights.
If you are interested in getting a RAD Scout frame I can make up a Runcan 5 Orange mount for you. Email me at falconradfpv@gmail.com to confirm that you're still interested.
It will fit most 19 or 20mm cameras. There are cam mounts for single hole as well as the double hole DJI style camera. It has a 20x20 M2 mount in the rear for a vista unit.
I did 37 min flying at about 50kph on a so/so quality li-ion pack. With better quality cells it'll go an extra 3 min at least. If you fly at 30 kph I bet it'll go for 45 or 50 min. This is all with a full size FC and ESC and a 19x19 camera. Without the braces and with a light weight FC, ESC and camera it should get more flight time. Also as you asked about, li-ion cells put out more mAh when run at an ambient temperature of about 25c to 35c.
