My first build, how do my choices look?

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jjd1911

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Ok so fist let me say thanks to the community, I have been flying rtf smaller units for some time and no matter my search term my googling always seems to lead me here...

so now I am ready to invest a bit in a larger unit, but as this is my first build I was hoping for some opinions on my options.

I will us it with my current tarot gopro gimbal, I also want to keep using my current Spektrum DX9

So heres what I was thinking,

Frame:

Tarot T960 Hexacopter Frame Set USD $399.90
http://www.helipal.com/tarot-t960-hexacopter-frame-set.html
why? seems like a lot of frame for the $

also add on the TL96018 Battery Mounting Plate USD $19.90
and the TL96014 Mounting Rail USD $24.90

Controller:

DJI Combo (WKM + Bluetooth Data Link + iOSD MKII) USD $1199
http://www.helipal.com/dji-wookong-...-w-gps-free-2-4ghz-data-link-50-waypoint.html
again looked like good bang for the buck, I had looked at the a2 but from what I can tell its still rather flakey and does not play all that nice with spektrum is the older controler a mistake?


ESC:

Hobbywing Platinum 30A-OPTO Pro ESC (B Type) USD $25.90 x 6
http://www.helipal.com/platinum-30a-opto-pro-speed-controller.html

Motor:

Vici PS4010 High Power Brushless Motor (370kv) USD $49.90 x 6
http://www.helipal.com/vici-ps4010-high-power-brushless-motor-370kv.html

Blades:

Tarot 1555 Carbon Propellers (Two Holes / CW and CCW) USD $28.90 x 6
http://www.helipal.com/tarot-1555-carbon-propellers-two-holes-cw-and-ccw.html


My Budget is ~3k so I guess what would an experienced builder change? am I missing anything? I appreciate the opinions!

Thanks!

-Jeff
 



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ImCole

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jjd1911 said:
Thanks for the suggestions! I have a DX9 and receiver I will use.
I was thinking about 4 of these batteries used 2 at a time http://www.helipal.com/storm-22-2v-5000mah-25c-lipo-battery-pack.html

what do u think?

i wasn't sure about blade length at all so I had just picked one that showed up as often bought with the frame. So thanks for the blade suggestion.

anyone else have any feedback?
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Hmm, I've never done two batteries but I have seen it. Just wondering, why you are spending so much on a first quad? Is it going to be for video?
Oh and also you should look for a canopy for that frame to protect some of your parts. http://www.radioc.co.uk/Carbon-Fiber-look-canopy-for-Tarot-680pro-p/3034.htm
That's what they will look like somewhat. I know tarrot makes them but I cannot find any, but with some searching I'm sure you can find one.
 
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jjd1911

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It's not my first it's my 5th (currently own 2) it's just my first build. Every other one has been a ready to fly.
 


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