ZMR250 Fiberglass Mini Quadcopter Review

by MaxPower | August 3, 2014 | (5) Posted in Reviews

The following videos are my journey building a 250 size racer quadcopter on a budget. I wanted to see if I like the 250 size quads before fully investing in more expensive parts.

Breakdown of parts and cost (just to build the basic quadcopter not including radio and batteries):

  • Frame: ZMR250 Fiberglass Quadcopter Frame: $20
  • Motors: ZMR 1804-2400kv: $10 each
  • ESCs: EMAX Simon Series ESC: $12 each
  • Flight controller: KK2 - $30
  • Props: 5030 Gemfan: $5
  • FPV Camera: Sony CCD: $18
  • Transmitter: 200mw mini transmitter: $32

So far I am really liking this quadcopter, it's loads of fun.

 

ZMR 250 Mini Quadcopter Review - Part 1 - Overview of the Frame

 

ZMR 250 Mini Quadcopter Review - Part 2 - Setup and Flight

 

ZMR 250 Mini Quadcopter Review - Amp Draw Test

 

ZMR 1804-2400kv Motor Review and Thrust Test

 

Some pictures:

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COMMENTS

FLYitRC on August 19, 2014
I have these Motors on my QAV250, pretty much the same set-up. using a flip 1.5 instead of a KK2. Mine flys the same on a 2200MAH, I use nanotech 1300's for great performance 45C. and cruising/footage im using a zippy compact 1800MAH 25C, onlyt weighs 15 grams more than the 1300MAH.


1300MAH battery:
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20751__Turnigy_nano_tech_1300mAh_3S_45_90C_Lipo_Pack_USA_Warehouse_.html

1800MAH battery:
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24614__ZIPPY_Compact_1800mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack_USA_Warehouse_.html
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MaxPower on August 19, 2014
Thanks I'll check out the 1800mah for sure.
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royce.meredith on August 20, 2014
Be aware that if you purchase this frame, the fiberglass is VERY cheap. I bought this quad, hit a tree, fell from about 6 feet and broke an arm. The fiberglass that is used in the arms is very weak. I have heard much better things about the carbon fiber version. Good luck in your flying!
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PaladinDG on August 18, 2014
Great review... I have been considering this exact frame and motors, so this was VERY helpful!
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TiagoNunes on January 8, 2016
Hey guys. I have another frame but I really love those red spacers in this frame. Can i get it separate somewhere? or simmilar?
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wanabeRCexpert on January 20, 2017
links?
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ZMR250 Fiberglass Mini Quadcopter Review