(08-Apr-2021, 01:04 PM)iFly4rotors Wrote: Hi amped_fpv,

All three criteria do NOT have to be on the same flight. 

I agree with V-22 that the best Fly Time probably won't get you to 10k and getting to 10K will likely shorten the fly time. But that is ok, for the challenge. Just need to meet all three criteria. It looks like your build might be able to accomplish that.

Criteria:  

AUW less than 250 grams {with battery}
Be able to FLY {be in the air} for 30 minutes
Be able to FLY a total distance of 10K {does not have to be out and back, can be large circles, just make a 10K total distance flown}

Do you have a build thread for this guy?  If you do and want it in the challenge {I would}, then I will add it to the list, but I do need a build thread.

Hi iFly4rotors,

Thanks for the explanation, that makes perfect sense.

I didn't start a build thread for the NanoLR.
In hindsight, I definitely would've started one in the beginning, but I found this forum during my build and didn't know about all these things!
I'm slowing figuring things out though.
There's a great community of helpful and encouraging members here!

Not sure if it's worth starting a build thread for it now.  Maybe I will though.  At least then I could record any further mods and/or flights.  
I don't think it's in the running for the challenge, because I don't think I could get it to fly for 30min.

I'm thinking of starting a new build specifically aimed at the challenge.  It sounds like a lot of fun and I have some ideas for it.

Thanks again for the info!

Hi Guys, great to see your builds!

i did my own Version of Dave_Cs Nanolongrange by modifying his frame to use a carbon-sandwich CP and a printed bottom+cammount


more pics are on my website: https://der-frickler.net/modellbau/planes/nanolongrange

Parts i used:
Flightcontroller: JHEMCU Play F4 Whoop Flight Controller AIO
Motors: 4x HGLRC AEOLUS 1202.5 11600KV with Gemfan-Hurricane-3018 Props.
ESCs: HAKRC HK10AX4 BLHeli_S 10A 1-2S 4 in 1 ESC Dshot600
RX: Frsky XM+
Battery: Sony US18650VTC6 1S LiIon 3000mAh
Thrust: 4x
Frame: 1.1mm CFK and modified printed parts from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4769576
FPV: Caddx Ant 1.8mm + HGLRC-Zeus-nano-VTX
FlightTime: 15min on 1 Sony VTC6 18650

It flies quite well for 15min, but got heavier than i hoped. Could have a bit more power ;-)
The Batholder is quite heavy with its nearly 9g, but i don't want to miss this clip-on effect...

Next try will be a 2.5" version with 1203 Motors and Gemfan flash 2540, Batclip will be a lighter printed one integrated into the carbon frame  - hope this will be flyable on 1S LiIon and 2S Lipo for the short fun.

(12-Apr-2021, 12:27 PM)derFrickler Wrote: Hi Guys, great to see your builds!

i did my own Version of Dave_Cs Nanolongrange by modifying his frame to use a carbon-sandwich CP and a printed bottom+cammount


more pics are on my website: https://der-frickler.net/modellbau/planes/nanolongrange

Parts i used:
Flightcontroller: JHEMCU Play F4 Whoop Flight Controller AIO
Motors: 4x HGLRC AEOLUS 1202.5 11600KV with Gemfan-Hurricane-3018 Props.
ESCs: HAKRC HK10AX4 BLHeli_S 10A 1-2S 4 in 1 ESC Dshot600
RX: Frsky XM+
Battery: Sony US18650VTC6 1S LiIon 3000mAh
Thrust: 4x
Frame: 1.1mm CFK and modified printed parts from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4769576
FPV: Caddx Ant 1.8mm + HGLRC-Zeus-nano-VTX
FlightTime: 15min on 1 Sony VTC6 18650

It flies quite well for 15min, but got heavier than i hoped. Could have a bit more power ;-)
The Batholder is quite heavy with its nearly 9g, but i don't want to miss this clip-on effect...

Next try will be a 2.5" version with 1203 Motors and Gemfan flash 2540, Batclip will be a lighter printed one integrated into the carbon frame  - hope this will be flyable on 1S LiIon and 2S Lipo for the short fun.

Nice build!
Your 2S build looks very interesting as well.
I'm just starting to work on a design for a 2S or 3S long range build as well, so it will be interesting to see how everyone progresses.
I'll start a build thread soon also.

I also considered using a CF plate with the battery holder, but because of the heavy weight of the holder, I found that a 3D printed frame with integrated holder seemed to be be lighter.

(12-Apr-2021, 02:12 PM)amped_fpv Wrote: Nice build!
Your 2S build looks very interesting as well.
I'm just starting to work on a design for a 2S or 3S long range build as well, so it will be interesting to see how everyone progresses.
I'll start a build thread soon also.

I also considered using a CF plate with the battery holder, but because of the heavy weight of the holder, I found that a 3D printed frame with integrated holder seemed to be be lighter.

Thanks!
Yes, the 2S seems to work fine aswell, much more power compared to the 1S. Need to add the GPS now and see how that works with the Caddy Turtle V2.

I printed the Thingi frame with the integrated holder, but it was still 25g compared to 18+9 for the original one, and i don't know if the holder will take the forces needed to get good battery contact. I did an other frame from 1.4mm CFK which sums up at 22g, might swap my hardware to that one.


This is what the 2.5" version with 1203 Motors and Gemfan flash 2540 will look like: *Motors and Props will be changed.


Design is derived from the eyefly Sting frame - thanks Nic! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4743636
18650 integrated into the frame with printed holder, alternativ to use 2S with XT30. Should be around ~110-115g with the Hawkeye Whoop HD cam.

(13-Apr-2021, 07:06 AM)derFrickler Wrote: Thanks!
Yes, the 2S seems to work fine aswell, much more power compared to the 1S. Need to add the GPS now and see how that works with the Caddy Turtle V2.

I printed the Thingi frame with the integrated holder, but it was still 25g compared to 18+9 for the original one, and i don't know if the holder will take the forces needed to get good battery contact. I did an other frame from 1.4mm CFK which sums up at 22g, might swap my hardware to that one.


This is what the 2.5" version with 1203 Motors and Gemfan flash 2540 will look like: *Motors and Props will be changed.


Design is derived from the eyefly Sting frame - thanks Nic! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4743636
18650 integrated into the frame with printed holder, alternativ to use 2S with XT30. Should be around ~110-115g with the Hawkeye Whoop HD cam.

 
Wow, I love the simplicity of that printed battery holder!
Curious what the XT30 is for?

And that frame is seriously innovative!
eyefly does some great work.

(13-Apr-2021, 01:24 PM)amped_fpv Wrote:  
Wow, I love the simplicity of that printed battery holder!
Curious what the XT30 is for?

And that frame is seriously innovative!
eyefly does some great work.

Thanks! Actually the holder was done quite easy in Tinkercad ;_)




The XT30 is to use normal 2S Lipos instead of the 1SLiIon, 2S450 fits in fine instead of the LiIon Cell.

https://rekonfpv.com/products/rekon-3-na...e-fpv-quad

The Rekon3 is all about simplicity and convenience! This tiny quad is designed around a single, standard 18650 Lithium-Ion cell. You insert the battery just like you would in a TV remote and immediately you are ready to fly for over 15 minutes. This means you can fit enough batteries to fly for several hours in your pocket!  The Rekon3 is also extremely quiet and small; Perfect for flying in your back yard or a public park without bothering anyone, exploring an epic mountain landscape or simply cruising along wherever you want.

But despite its small size and simplicity, do not underestimate the Rekon3: The cruising speed is higher than you probably expect and since it is equipped with a powerful 350mW VTX the Rekon3 has several kilometers of video signal range

Key Features:

Running on a standard 18650 battery (high c rated cell required, we recommend Sony VTC6 or similar)
Specific Rekon 1202.5 11600kV Motors running 3” props
Small and light (62.5g without battery, 140mm motor to motor)
Supports WIFI tuning via Speedy Bee on your mobile phone
Powerful 350mW video transmitter for several kilometers of video range
Electronics configuration allows you to fully discharge the cell down to 2.6V

Looks great - as most of Dave's designs.
I think Carbon Arms and Printed Frame is the way to go.

the idea for daves printed frames is just about availability for everyone and price, ability to get a new frame over night.... about technical view inflight, weight stiffness/resonances, carbon way better.
nice example with carbon!

Check this out! Someone managed to fit an OpenHD setup in a nanolongrange build:
   

(24-Apr-2021, 03:32 PM)V-22 Wrote: Check this out! Someone managed to fit an OpenHD setup in a nanolongrange build:

Wow, thats amazing.
He's managed to fit a lot of stuff in there!
This is the first time I've heard OpenHd... I'll have to look into that... And I happen to have a RaspberryPi Zero W sitting around doing nothing... although, between home projects and hobby projects, I'm pretty maxed out right now! Lol

I'm also waiting for a CF frame to show up for the nano.

https://rekonfpv.com/products/rekon-3-na...0295670954
the pnp

needs gps stock