Long Range Build

BlueLineFPV · Dec 16, 2018

Hey everyone. Thanks for taking the time to look at this post. Iam in the process of building a mid to long range drone now that I have my R9m in. So far it's been working great for me. But anyhow the thing that is the most limiting is flight time when it comes to long range. To combat that, I will have to build a more efficient quad. I've heard that a bigger propeller on a bigger motor with lower kv would increase efficiency.
What would be some motor recommendations if that were true??

RENOV8R · Dec 17, 2018

What frame are you using?

BlueLineFPV · Dec 17, 2018

RENOV8R said:
What frame are you using?

I had planned on using the Hornet FS 277.

RENOV8R · Dec 17, 2018

6 inch?

BlueLineFPV · Dec 17, 2018

RENOV8R said:
6 inch?

Yes the 6 inch version.

RENOV8R · Dec 17, 2018

Here's a link to a 6" mid-long range build with parts list I did using the Flyno Aether. Different frame, but it'll give you an idea of components used
Flynoceros Aether 6S

BlueLineFPV · Dec 17, 2018

RENOV8R said:
Here's a link to a 6" mid-long range build with parts list I did using the Flyno Aether. Different frame, but it'll give you an idea of components used
Flynoceros Aether 6S

Thanks man! What kind of flight times are you getting?

RENOV8R · Dec 17, 2018

Somewhere around 8 minutes if I take it easy, I have an 1800mah graphene ordered with a lower C rating, hoping to get over 10 minutes

BlueLineFPV · Dec 17, 2018

RENOV8R said:
Somewhere around 8 minutes if I take it easy, I have an 1800mah graphene ordered with a lower C rating, hoping to get over 10 minutes

I've been looking at several 2207 motors to get. Iam not trying to break the bank too bad with them. Lol however I wouldn't be planning on crashing this rig like I do my freestyle one.

RENOV8R · Dec 17, 2018

If you're looking to save a bit and still have a decent quality motor, I'd look at the Xilo motors
XILO 2207 1750KV Motor

BlueLineFPV · Dec 17, 2018

RENOV8R said:
If you're looking to save a bit and still have a decent quality motor, I'd look at the Xilo motors
XILO 2207 1750KV Motor

I'll look into that motor. Have you heard anything about RDQ motors? They have a 2207 1700kv that I was thinking?

RENOV8R · Dec 17, 2018

I don't have any experience with these motors but I was going to recommend them as well. I deal pretty well exclusively with RDQ, their products are great quality and customer service is second to none.

rtkDarling · Dec 17, 2018

I love the HQ Prop 6x4x3 v1s, I can get 10-12 minutes easy on 1500kv 2208s with a 1400 or 1500 Mah 4s. Most of my builds have been 6s capable "long range" style (though admittedly heavy) but I don't have the radio or video setups to get that far away. I built them for the flight time because they're primarily video platforms, and I run them on 4s, with some 5s "Turbo packs" up my sleeve. I got desync and occilation on 6s and never really stuck with it, but with the top 20% of the throttle cut off I was getting 12 minutes plus on a 1300Mah 6s

I know it's crazy, but I did one with Tmotor f80s, those are 2408 1900kv monsters. Smooth power on tap, awesome response, and they're surprisingly efficient on 6". I could get to 10 minutes if I flew gently, or you can set your stack on FIRE if you put the petal to the floor (which I did, an HGLRC 4in1). They're pretty heavy though...

For the range I'd consider smaller motors too. I like the numbers on this one
(7 grams lighter than the Xilo, that's almost 25% weight savings):
Hyperlite 2205.5-1722KV HV EDITION

Good looking frame you chose BTW

BlueLineFPV · Dec 18, 2018

RENOV8R said:
I don't have any experience with these motors but I was going to recommend them as well. I deal pretty well exclusively with RDQ, their products are great quality and customer service is second to none.

Iam with you there. All I ever buy from anymore is RDQ, which is why I asked you about them motors lol I had just picked up the 2205 2450kv the other day and iam about to test them today, but not for this purpose here of course.

BlueLineFPV · Dec 18, 2018

rtkDarling said:
I love the HQ Prop 6x4x3 v1s, I can get 10-12 minutes easy on 1500kv 2208s with a 1400 or 1500 Mah 4s. Most of my builds have been 6s capable "long range" style (though admittedly heavy) but I don't have the radio or video setups to get that far away. I built them for the flight time because they're primarily video platforms, and I run them on 4s, with some 5s "Turbo packs" up my sleeve. I got desync and occilation on 6s and never really stuck with it, but with the top 20% of the throttle cut off I was getting 12 minutes plus on a 1300Mah 6s

I know it's crazy, but I did one with Tmotor f80s, those are 2408 1900kv monsters. Smooth power on tap, awesome response, and they're surprisingly efficient on 6". I could get to 10 minutes if I flew gently, or you can set your stack on FIRE if you put the petal to the floor (which I did, an HGLRC 4in1). They're pretty heavy though...

For the range I'd consider smaller motors too. I like the numbers on this one
(7 grams lighter than the Xilo, that's almost 25% weight savings):
Hyperlite 2205.5-1722KV HV EDITION

Good looking frame you chose BTW

I'll have to give those props a try that you mentioned there. And yes the Hornet Fs277 is one awesome frame! Its held up to the beating I put it through as well as the other team pilots lol could not ask for anything better at its price point. I prolly will never run 6s batteries just because of how much more expencive they are compared to 4s. But I do plan on getting some 5s packs just for this rig iam building here. Thanks for the advice!!!