QAV400 Build / Review

Here is my QAV400 Build / Review Video

Parts used in this build

Frame: QAV400 with aluminum arms
Landing Gear: QAV400 Delrin Landing Gear
Motors: Tiger MT2216 1100kv Motors
ESC's: Afro 30amp ESCs
Props: HQ 8x5 E Prop
Flight Controller: Naze32 Acro
Battery:Turnigy 3300mAh 4s 30-40C Battery
Video Camera: GoPro Hero 3+
FPV Camera: FatShark 600TVL Camera
FPV TX: FatShark 5.8Ghz 250mW Transmitter
FPV Goggles: FatShark Attitude SDs

Here are all the things you will get minus the landing gear. You have to buy them separately. I went with the delrin one because they attach with zip ties.

MT2216-9 1100kv V2.0 or you could use the Lumenier FX2216-9 1100kv V2.0. They seem to be identical and from what I've heard Tiger Motors make them for Lumenier. I went with the higher KV motor because I wanted the punch

Afro 30 amp ESC's I have used these on some other builds they are pretty cheap and seem to work really good. I did not flash them or upgrade them in any way they are completely stock.

HQ 8x5 E Carbon Composite Prop this is the first time i used these props and I'm really liking them. They have minimal flex and needed very little balancing. I would compare them to the graupner 8x5 E Prop i have used on other builds.

For the flight control board I'm useing the Naze32 Acro. If you have used the KK2.0 or KK2.1 and are wanting a better flight control board around the same price dont be afraid to try it out. The performance far exceeds the KK2 in every way. (Note when mounting the Naze32 on the QAV400 take note that the receiver input pins get in the way of the suport so i soldered some servo leads directly to the FC for a much cleaner build)

For the Battery pack i've been useing the Turnigy 3300mAh 4s 30-40C. It gives me about 9 min of flight time with the QAV400 full of FPV gear and a GoPro.

If you wud like to see how i built it please watch the video!

So far this Quad has far exceeded my wildest expectations and given very good vibration free video. If you are looking for a quad that can take take very smooth video but to stunts with the best look no farther then the QAV400.

Special thanks to Juz and Midwest Rob for inspiring me!

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