Build advice appreciated

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pfisher101

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First, I must confess last fall I bought a DJI Phantom to fly my Gopro on. Well as I'm sure you're all aware, I outgrew it fast. No more fooling around for me, I want a real multirotor. Below is a parts list I have assembled, I would appreciate it if you guys could look it over and see if I have made any mistakes. I really tried to do all of my research before hopping on the board and asking noob questions. Regardless, I am still a noob and I apologize in advance for my ignorance. My goal is a stable video platform my camera/gimbal/FPV payload is about 500g.

Frame (I believe it's an f550 clone)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html


Flight Controller (this is my major concern, will I be able to accomplish GPS lock with this. Also does this need a compass or is that part of GPS)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html


Motors 6X (I am concerned about lift, should I be?)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html


ESC 6X
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html


Props
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html


Battery 2X (with my lift conern, it seems I may be able to increase thrust by going to a 14.8v battery, will this affect Flight Controller/ESC)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html


TX/RX
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

Thanks Gang, I really appreciate your feedback.
 


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pfisher101

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I do have a charger..Didn't bother listing it or a few other odds and ends..thanks for the tip about hobbyking. Any suggestions for other places to purchase?
I appreciate pointing out the reviews. I'm not easily scared off by a little tweaking and learning of the board. I am open to any other flight control/GPS setups..altitude and position hold are important to me..the naza lite isn't out of the question but I am getting close to my budget limit, also I am a big fan of open source technologies.
I'm very curious about 3s vs. 4s batteries.
 

Benjamin Kenobi

Benjamin Kenobi

Easy? You call that easy?
I would highly recommend 4S over 3S. Longer flight times and it's easier on components (less heating).

What is your budget and where in the world are you?
 

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pfisher101

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Benjamin Kenobi said:
I would highly recommend 4S over 3S. Longer flight times and it's easier on components (less heating).

What is your budget and where in the world are you?
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Thanks Old Ben Kenobi, That's the info I was looking for. I'm in Saint Louis, MO USA. Where are you located I'm guessing it's not Tatooine.
I'm trying to stay under 500USD with a MAX budget at this time of 700. I'd like to be able to upgrade easily as I grow into this hobby and want to fly my bigger cameras.
 

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