Greetings,
I'm building a QAV400 and I'd like to share my experience. I'll skip documenting the frame build because there's already an excellent resource with great photos here:
http://www.fpvmanuals.com/2013/02/26/qav400-manual/
My initial build will be as follows:
- Lumenier FX2216-9 1100KV motors
- Lumenier 30A SimonK ESCs
- APM 2.6 flight controller with uBlox GPS/compass kit
- Graupner 8x5 E-Prop
- QAV Quick-mount 2-axis brushless gimbal with a GoPro 3 camera
- Lumenier CS-600 FPV camera
- Lumenier 3300 35C 4S battery
Initially, I'll be testing the quad without the gimbal or the GoPro. I'll be using 5.8gHz for FPV and my Taranis radio with its internal module for control. Eventually I'll add more features and probably move to a LRS and 1.3gHz for FPV.
I'll be posting photos and questions I'll have during the build. Hopefully this thread will become a learning resource for everyone.
PLEASE post any suggestions you have during my build! I'm here to learn!! =)
Thanks