Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for all the help.
So ive been doing research for the last month or so and am starting to make a plan. The only things I knownfornsure at this point is I'm going to be using a f450 frame and I want GPS so I can have some kind of fail Safe/RTH.
Power and ESCs...I realize the 450 frame has a built in PDB but I'd rather not have everything "fixed in place" but have the ability to remove, replace, repair upgrade etc. What are your opinions of q-brains vs separate ESCs and power breakout cables? I'm planning on using 25amp to allow for future motor upgrades.
Flight control...originally I was thinking Naza-m lite w GPS but then noticed the multiwii pro seems to have all the function of the Naza-m v 1/2 at a fraction of the price. Are the functions like RTH, position hold etc inherent or part of an add on autopilot? Does it have the smart flight mode for idiot newbies like me? The price both attracts me and make me wonder if it is junk or very hard to configure...thoughts?
TX...I definitely don't have the budget for a high end futuba or spectrum but I want to be able to use the different flight modes. What are your opinions on the OrangerRx or the hobbyking ?
Motors....it seems I will be needing 1000-1500kV. I gather from reading here that short shafts are good and Collette style prop adapters are bad. Is there a?lot of difference in power between motors of same size but different makers...sunnysky, tiger hobbyking etc? Also not sure how to tell which is which with shaft length and prop style when looking AR sites like hobbyking?
So ive been doing research for the last month or so and am starting to make a plan. The only things I knownfornsure at this point is I'm going to be using a f450 frame and I want GPS so I can have some kind of fail Safe/RTH.
Power and ESCs...I realize the 450 frame has a built in PDB but I'd rather not have everything "fixed in place" but have the ability to remove, replace, repair upgrade etc. What are your opinions of q-brains vs separate ESCs and power breakout cables? I'm planning on using 25amp to allow for future motor upgrades.
Flight control...originally I was thinking Naza-m lite w GPS but then noticed the multiwii pro seems to have all the function of the Naza-m v 1/2 at a fraction of the price. Are the functions like RTH, position hold etc inherent or part of an add on autopilot? Does it have the smart flight mode for idiot newbies like me? The price both attracts me and make me wonder if it is junk or very hard to configure...thoughts?
TX...I definitely don't have the budget for a high end futuba or spectrum but I want to be able to use the different flight modes. What are your opinions on the OrangerRx or the hobbyking ?
Motors....it seems I will be needing 1000-1500kV. I gather from reading here that short shafts are good and Collette style prop adapters are bad. Is there a?lot of difference in power between motors of same size but different makers...sunnysky, tiger hobbyking etc? Also not sure how to tell which is which with shaft length and prop style when looking AR sites like hobbyking?