DJI F450 Naza M V2 GPS and H3-2D Kit List Help - Calling all Guru's

sixtring74

New Member
Hi guys/Gals,

I bet this has been covered many times but please entertain me.

I've just bought the ARTF DJI package with F450, Naza m V2 GPS and H3-2d Gimbal. Could I ask your recommendations with the following?


  1. What radio TX/RX to get? Whats the minimum spec/channels I need for full functionality. I'm liking the look of Futaba but not sure if I can get away with a 6ch.
  2. What are the recommended batteries and chargers?
  3. Also and tips and tricks for the best setups?


Thanks in advance.

Rob
 
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papatango

Member
Depends how far you want to take your 450- photo attached; but I'd recommend spending the time to do your homework.

If I were you?

Futaba 8 with an S-bus RX

3s 4500mah Zippy compacts

Hyperion Duo Charger

24v power supply

Graupner 9X5" e-props

Dubro prop balancer

Recom 12v stabilizer

Ferrite rings.

Fat shark 5.8 25mw

Diversity Vid RX

Circular Wireless Antennas

....... that should be a good start!

PT
 

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I am very new at this as well but I have the following below on my F550 which is I think similar to how you want to build your F450.. My F450 is more of a hauling *** type of setup, very minimal on it..

DJI F550
NAZA V2 - http://www.floridauav.com/dji-naza-m-v2-with-gps/
GoPro Hero 3
DJI 5.8GHZ Video Downlink (Transmitter + Receiver) - http://www.floridauav.com/dji-5-8-ghz-video-downlink/
DJI Zenmuse h3-2d Gimbal - http://www.floridauav.com/dji-zenmuse-h3-2d-for-gopro-3/
DJI IOSD Mini - http://www.floridauav.com/dji-iosd-mini/
Photoship One Landing gear - http://www.floridauav.com/photoship-one-landing-gear/
1x Pulse 4500 mAh LiPos - http://www.floridauav.com/pulse-lipo-4500-mah-14-8v-35c/
Futaba T10chg Transmitter
Futaba R6208SB


DJI F450
NAZA Lite - http://www.floridauav.com/dji-naza-lite-gps-combo/
DJI Flame Wheel landing Gear - http://www.floridauav.com/dji-fw450-550-landing-gear-set/
1 Pulse 4500 mAh LiPos - http://www.floridauav.com/pulse-lipo-4500-mah-14-8v-35c/
Futaba T10chg Transmitter
Futaba R617FS

Charger - HYPERION EOS720I NET 3 - http://www.floridauav.com/hyperion-eos720i-net-3/


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sixtring74

New Member
love your rigs guys. Not sure I'll be making the quad version of airwolf like papatango's but what an amazing craft.

I suppose this is all part of the research stage. It's great to see others examples of what they've done.

In the UK everywhere seems to be sold out of the Futaba 8J and RX but am still looking.


Please keep the info coming. It's great to see your kit ans read the spec.

Rob
 

papatango

Member
In the UK everywhere seems to be sold out of the Futaba 8J and RX but am still looking.

I think the 8's worth the wait, or pick up a used 14 with telemetry. I run a 10CG, but after playing with the s-bus @ Advance RC last week, I have to say it's a simple solution to a lot of hassles, and there's a ton of programming advice available online.

The little black bird was just an exercise in "how much stuff can I cram on a 450". She's loaded to the gills, and slightly overweight, but flies like a dream on 8X 900 kv motors on 4S. The retracts are made from old 16mm carbon tail booms, and a pair of e-flite focke wolfe 74* retracts. Works like a charm on a spare channel.

Definitely go through the tutorials at Circular Wireless, and learn your radio inside out. It will help you solve ton of issues up front.

The DJI props are adequate, but I've already broken one in flight; they fatigue at the root quite easily, wich is a shame because they have soft, supple flight characteristics, even when the gains are moderately high.

The E-props are an excellent upgrade, but be sure to balance them PERFECTLY, and add a 8mm washer between the prop & motor to resolve the clearance issue. Pick up a DuBro 6-8-10mm prop reamer; it's an essential tool, and dirt cheap. You'll probably need to drop your gains down a little if you use e-props, as they offer a crisper response.

The 450 has limited room; take your time to do the layout of the power system and Naza wiring, and you'll be happy boy. Get lots of double sided tape for mounting and re-mounting, and be really careful with your balance, IMU placement, and measurements for Naza setup.

If you're getting an OSD, go with the iosd 2, as it eliminates the need for the can-bus, and offers a few more specs worthy of note.

I've used both the DJI & Immersion/fat shark systems, in 5.8. The fat shark is a good system to get into, and with some basic wire work plugs & plays as easy as the DJI, but is lighter and IMHO, more adaptable to other systems.

Olivier- in this forum- has done some really nice lightweight travel rigs, and HGT(High Gain Tuning), does great coax mods, and was an inspiration for the X8 shown previously.

Take your time, wait for deals, and learn the ways of the DJI. It's not difficult to have a perfectly flying rig, your first time out.

Cheers,

PT
 

OneStopRC

Dirty Little Hucker
Don't buy a 6 channel and regret it later, because you will. Get the 8 channel, import it if you have to unless you use a different frequency for where you are. I run the T8J with s-bus and it has been a great radio, when you get the radio, make sure you check YouTube for information on how to set up fail safe and return to home.
 

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