Inexpensive Hexacopter builld $300 ,Three part Video

by rctestbench | December 27, 2012 | (8) Posted in Projects

The Challenge was to try to build a hexacopter as a new FPV platform for less than $300 not including a radio.

3 part video series goes over all the parts needed and how to quickly put together this Hex that flys awesome.


Parts list from Hobby king with links

Hexacopter Build

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Slow Fly Electric Prop 9047 SF (4 pc - Green) 
$2.66 x 1 (recommend getting an extra one)

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Slow Fly Electric Prop 9047R SF (4 pc - Green Right Hand Rotation) 
$2.66 x 1 (recommend getting an extra one)

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NTM Prop Drive 28 Series Accessory Pack 
$1.89 x 6 (recommend getting an extra one)

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Hobbyking KK2.0 Multi-rotor LCD Flight Control Board 
$27.99 x 1

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NTM Prop Drive 28-26 1000KV / 315W 
$15.99 x 6 (recommend getting an extra one)

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H550 V2 Glass Fiber Hexcopter Frame 550mm - Integrated PCB Version 
$26.99 x 1 (recommend getting an extra one for extra parts)

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10CM Servo Lead (Futaba) 32AWG Ultra Light (10pcs/set) 
$1.99 x 1

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PolyMax 3.5mm Gold Connectors 10 PAIRS (20PC) 
$1.50 x 2

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TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller 
$11.54 x 6 (recommend getting an extra one)



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COMMENTS

rctestbench on December 31, 2012
I added a parts list with links to the hobbyking.com site.
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rctestbench on January 4, 2013
the non pcb frame is the same you will just need to order the octocopter poswer distribution (they dont make a Hex) and stick it to the bottom level of the frame. Otherwise you would have to solder 6 esc power leads together witch is a pain if you need to replace one.

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Sirglider on January 3, 2013
Thank you for your complete walkthrough. You brought my interest now on an hexacopter instead of a quadcopter. What would you recommend to begin? It looks like the hexacopter is much more stable.
Thank you for the article!
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Sirglider on January 4, 2013
Unfortunately that frame is not backordered anymore by HK. Does the standard 550mm hex frame is the same one just without PCB? Thx
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rctestbench on December 28, 2012
i have a short flight at the end of the third video which is actually the first time i put it in the air and it flew perfectly.
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santiago404 on January 3, 2013
Very nice! This is the kind of info i look for when i visit this website, congratulations.
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rctestbench on January 3, 2013
Thank you, I really appreciate that.
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wacko911 on December 28, 2012
Links to all your parts would be handy. Referal links if they are allowed ;)
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dadi3 on December 30, 2012
Nice... I'm working on a tutorial for quad
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rchacker on December 28, 2012
Nice, hows it fly?
I have been waiting to build mine but it arrived without screws. Apparently they are in the mail 6 months later!
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