Flight test after adjusting PID settings on my quadrino multiwii FC. My usual quick test flight involves...climbing hard, diving, recovering, low fast forward flight, and hovering. I didn't get past step 3 =]
The spare parts to repair the frame cost $21. (one arm and two legs -
Hoverthings.com)
VC-450 quad frame (
hoverthings.com)
quadrino multiwii FC
Turnigy 35C 3s Lipo 2200mah (or 3000mah) flight battery
Turnigy TR 28-30B 14A 1050Kv Brushless Outrunner motors
Hobbyking SS Series 15-18A ESCs
10x4.5 Props -
cnchelicopter.com
AR7000 RC rx / JR DSX9 tx
1.3 ghz 300mW video tx IBCrazy inverted vee antenna (460mah lipo)
RMRC 480 camera
eagletree elogger and OSD
Hobbyking LEDs
Gopro HD hero for aerial recording
weight 1300 to 1430 grams depending on battery used
flight times around 6 minutes depending on battery used
Base station
2 x 1.3Ghz recievers with 8dBi patch and 3dBi omni antennas
Eagletree EagleEyes FPV station (diversity)
Fatshark goggles
All running off a 2200 mah 3s lipo
mounted on a camera tripod.