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    Hi from South Africa

    Adam Oxford from HTXT sent me this not so long ago-Basically if its lighter than a certain weight and doesn't carry a camera or fly above a certain height restriction its legal. I cant remember all the specifics so id recommend giving it a read. Ill pop you a PM I'm still busy planning it out...
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    Hi from South Africa

    I dont blame you :P Fortunately (and unfortunately) South Africa is sunny for most of the year well atleast where I am. Indeed it is big! Near Richards bay with is on the south eastern side of South Africa, Lots of SUgar Cane farms on this side of the country. Im not entirely sure yet. I plan...
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    Getting into Multirotors - first build

    Done some more reading and thinking... Im dropping the Devo 10 transmitter and receiver because they are just costly and will be ordering a th9xb. Come with a reciever and is simmilar to the th9xr in that the modules seem to be swappable. Will maybe look at flashing the firmware but thats a...
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    Getting into Multirotors - first build

    Yeah. I've done a whole life to more reading today and those 2212-13 motors are pretty darn good. I'll order a 11inch and 10inch prop (apc and emax respectively) and see how it goes. I'll also be picking up a prop balancer. can't find a lot on the devo 10 transmitter...
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    Getting into Multirotors - first build

    Ive done some more research and found a small handful of people using the NTM 28-26A Has a slightly higher KV but on the plus side has a higher max wattage and can run on a 4s battery The only problem is the Prop adapters ... Anything anyone else can recommend? Ill order from anywhere in the...
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    Getting into Multirotors - first build

    This is what I've come up with so far .... Only problem is that I'm now running over the limit of the motor with 1047 props (well according to ecalc that is) Manufacturer details have the motor listed with 11" props (pulling 191W) also whats the best way to increase my flight time? throwing...
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    Getting into Multirotors - first build

    Redid an ecalc with the x2212 motors: <tbody> Remarks: </tbody> <tbody> Battery <tbody> Load: 15.79 C Voltage: 10.39 V Rated Voltage: 11.10 V Flight Time: 3.8 min Mixed Flight Time: 5.3 min Hover Flight Time: 14.7 min Weight: 420 g 14.8 oz </tbody> Motor @ Optimum...
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    Getting into Multirotors - first build

    Why do you suggest these over the ones I am thinking of getting? Im guessing you have experience with one or the other :) EDIT: okay now i see... Didnt notice that the Emax had a longer shaft... Id like to put as big as possible props on the copter so 11" is probbably where i will go if i...
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    Hi from South Africa

    HI all. Quick into here Im from South Africa. I have many interests and hobbies (which equates to lots of time trying to manage my money :() Just to name a few: heavily into photography (partly why i want a copter) , Im very much into DIY, Always loved playing with Arduinos and electronics...
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    Getting into Multirotors - first build

    Hi guys! So ive been eyeing building myself a multirotor for at least 3 years now. I finally have a job and some cash to spend over the next 2 months. I am placing an order for a Hubsan X4 107D to get some practice on (as well as a few extras blades and such) At the same time I plan to start...
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