Best rc vehicle propellers according to redditors

hezhixin Rechargeable LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D1K57WV?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

The charge time really isn't all that bad. It'll charge back up in 10-15 minutes. I really thought it'd bother me but I'm totally okay with it. This is the perfect starter copter to learn how to fly these things.

If it's really a deal breaker and you're okay with spending more, one of the cheapest way you're going to get significantly improved flight time would probably be a Hubsan X4, a 5 pack of batteries, a simple charger, and a prop guard for about $70 before tax.

I'd call that step 2 in the hobby though and would absolutely recommend the Cheerson CX-10 as step 1.

Which ones in particular? Here is 20 props for $8.99... Amazon

Gemfan 40mm tri blades. They are so so much better than stock props.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PDLCGC7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_UKCNDbG4W1MSG

Not only are these more durable, they also seem to stay really well on the motor shaft for my QX90 and QX95. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RE5US38/

Sure, I ran into some issues with a few lemme grab you a list

List:
[Makerfire 4pcs] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRJMVCC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf)

4PCS ML2206S 2400KV 2CW 2CCW Brushless Motor 3S-4S For RC FPV Drones QAV 210 250 300 Mini Quadcopter Multicopter

RAYCORP 5040 3-Blades 5x4x3 Propellers. 16 Pieces (8CW, 8CCW) Black & Green 5-inch Tri Blades Quadcopter & Multirotor Props + Battery Strap

[Uxcell a14120500ux0277 30Pcs M3 6Mm+40 mm Male-Female Nylon Hex Stand-Off Pcb Spacer Pillar[(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YM3SNAU?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf)


Wolfwhoop WT05 Micro AIO 600TVL Camera Only 3.4g 5.8GHz 48CH 25mW FPV Transmitter with Dipole Brass Antenna Combo for FPV Quadcopter Drone

FlySky FS-i6-M2 2.4GHz 6-Channel Transmitter

Makerfire FPV Goggles with DVR 5.8G 40CH Raceband Build-in 2000mAh Battery for FPV Racing Drone RC Quadcopter

I figure this may help anyone thinking about building a brushed micro, but didn't know where to start or shop. This is my list of preferred of components when I'm planning a brushed micro build. Happy New Year, and I hope this will bring in some more people into the custom built micro brushed multicopter world. Good Luck and happy building!

Websites and Threads I use for info:

• Micro Motor Warehouse Community Forum - Only a few months new, and already the best source for information regarding brushed micro builds.
  
  
• RCGroups 90mm-145mm brushed micro fpv build thread - Great thread for reading about other people's builds and tips on rcgroups. Run by a very knowledgable member: 1Hammer)
  
  
  Brushed Micro Frames:
  
  
• MMW Carbon Micro-H
  
  
• MMW Carbon Micro-Hex
  
  
• Phoenix Flight Gear 135mm Micro-H
  
  
• Phoenix Flight Gear 130mm Micro-Hex
  
  
  
• SOSx Micro-X V3 130mm
  
  
  
• SOSx Dragonfly V2 Micro-Hex 130mm
  
  
  
• Picnic Efficiency Racer Frames
  
  
  
• Picnic/MMW Reggae Shark V2
  
  
  Brushed Motors:
  
  
• [Hubsan H107C/D Replacement motors 8.5mm] (http://www.amazon.com/Hubsan-H107C-H107D-Original-Quadcopter/dp/B00SKUJL2K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448305571&sr=8-2&keywords=hubsan+motor) - Cheap and tame. Good for slower indoor builds.
  
  
  
• Multirotorsuperstore 0820-17 motors - Fast, efficient, and cheap. Good choice if you go through a lot of motors.
  
  
• MMW Chaoli 0820-15 "Fast" motors - Good mix of power & efficiency. Ideal for FPV platforms.
  
  
• MMW Chaoli 0820-17 "Dark Edition" motors - The fastest & most expensive of the bunch. Pulls the most amps too. Not suitable for Nano QX flight controls. Best with Beef's or Multiflite FC's.
  
  
  
  Flight Controls:
  
  
  
• Blade Nano-QX FPV 4-in-1 - Good for beginners, cheap, built in receiver, not the best board for acro, and lvc is annoying, but it's the cheapest DSM2/DSMX compatible board available, and no configuration needed.
  
  
• Beef's Brushed Board - Very nice 32-bit flight control. Fully tunable via cleanflight, accepts sat receivers, optional hex adapter available. Moderately expensive.
  
  
• Multiflite Nano-B - My personal favorite. Quad or Hex capabilities, built in spektrum sat rx plug & bind button. Built in jst connector for ftdi adapter (no messing with boot pins). Fully tunable via cleanflight, Most expensive of the bunch.
  
  
• Micro scisky 32bit - Newest 32-bit controller. So far reviews are very positive, and it's very affordable. Quads only. Same as the Hobby King Quanum Pico
  
  
  
  Propellers:
  
  
• Aflunta Clear Hubsan style props - Best hubsan style props available. Very durable. Quieter & more stable than stock hubsan props.
  
  
• JJRC 1000A Props - Ladybird style, but thicker, more flexible, and more thrust than hubsan props.
  
  
• Parrot Rolling Spider props - The most thrust, largest prop radius (73mm), & most expensive. A good match for CL-0820-15 "fast" motors.
  
  Batteries:
  
  
• Nano-tech 1s 750mah Lipo - The standard for micro FPV platforms. Good blend of punch and flight time. Maybe on the heavy side for some people. Yields about 5minute flights on avg with 8mm motors and full fpv gear.
  
  
• Nano-tech 1s 600mah 35C lipo - Good lipo if you are concerned about weight. Yields about 4 minutes of flight time w/ 8.5mm motors and fpv gear.
  
  
• Nano-tech 1s 950mah 25C lipos - My choice for micro-hex builds since they have no problem carrying the additional weight. Yields 5-5:30min flights with a micro-hex w/ 8.5mm motors and fpv gear.
  
  Cameras:
  
  
• RMRC 520tvl Pico Camera - 90 deg FOV. Great picture. Great for night flying, 3g, Moderately expensive.
  
  
• 600tvl micro wide angle camera - 170 deg FOV. CHEAP!!!! Not the best picture, but... CHEAP!!! You can install a 808 camera #16 wide angle lens to bring the FOV down to 120 deg. Not the best for night flying or for a really bright day.... dynamic range isn't that great... but it's CHEAP! Did I mention it was cheap?
  
  VTX:
  
  
• Altitude RC 25mw 5.8ghz vtx - My vtx of choice for micro builds. 25mw is enough to cover a full sized football field. Built in LC filter makes for a clean picture. Fatshark band only.
  
  
• FPV Hobby TX5810 - 10mw-100mw adjustable power, 50mw default. Needs a 5v step up and lc filter for reliable usage. Smallest form factor if you need to squeeze it into a tight space.
  
  
• Oversky 200mw micro vtx - For people who run boscam equipment. Needs a 9v step-up regulator.
  
  
• FX758-2 5.8G 200mW 24CH - Another popular option for boscam users. The page says 32ch, but in reality it's only 24ch. It covers both boscam high and low bands. Great if you are comfortable building your own vtx w/ a separate dip switch module, and you have a 32ch receiver.
  
  Antenna:
  
  
• FPV Hobby 1g micro antenna - Soldering required. Not for use with vtx's that require a U.fl connector (i.e. the attitude 25mw fatshark vtx).
  
  
• True RC Clover Leaf - Nice, expensive, works great. Best if you buy this bundled in the RMRC Component fpv kit w/ the pico camera and altitude rc vtx.
  
  LED's:
  
  
• Apex RC nano-qx led kit - Simple to use and install.
  
  
• Hubsan 3v Blue leds
  
  
• Hubsan 3v White leds
  
  
• Hubsan 3v green leds
  
  
• I do not suggest using the Hubsan Red led's on a custom build since you need to use a sub-2v drop down. The Red led's run on lower voltage, and you'll burn them out if you connect them directly to a 3v power source. Use 5v red led's if you want to have red led's in a DIY build.

Disclaimer: I am going to be linking to my own shop, Spintech Motors

There are 2 routes to go with a 3in build. One that runs 11XX motors, and one that runs 13XX or 14XX motors. A 11XX build would be for a more of an ultralight 3in, while a 13XX or 14XX build would fly more like a 5in quad. For me personally, I find 11XX motors better suited for 2.5in props, and even then, it is looking more like 11XX motors are going to be replaced by 13XX motors due to their increased efficiencies. For those reasons, I have prototyped a 13/14XX 3in frame and am bringing in a lineup of 13XX motors.

Keep in mind that not many frames will fit the split mini (2 boards), and a flight stack (3 boards with VTX). A lot of builds that use the split mini will use the HGLRC Zeus board which is a crazy AIO FC and ESC combo on one big ass board. It is limited to 13A though, so be aware of that, and would recommend only going 3s if you went this route.

On micro builds, HGLRC FC/ESC/VTX stacks are very good and very popular, I have an assortment of them available, also as packages with cameras, you can check them out here. You will find I have the cheapest prices available for these stacks, especially when purchased in a combo with the other electronics.

For motors, if you go the 11XX route, I would suggest the RotorX 1107, If you go the 13XX route, I would look into the RCX 1304 5000kV, and if you go the 14XX route, I would look into the RotorX 1404 motors. Keep in mind, micros have advanced quite a bit in the past year, so no matter which route you go, it will be fun to fly.

To answer your questions, PDBs aren't a thing on micros. Yes, most FCs have betaflight OSD, and if they don't, don't buy it. For 3in props, if you go for the 11XX or 1304 build that uses the T style prop mounting with 2 m2 motor screws, I personally like the Gemfan 3035. I have no personal experience with the single nut props, but Gemfan has a 3in version of their flash prop available. Their 2.5in version is the go to prop for 2.5in builds.

Here you go. And here's the Hull's.

Its probably worth it to get a decent transmitter. I would personally recommend the Taranis Qx7 but you could also buy a Spektrum Dx6 or a FlySky-I6. Keep in mind these use different protocols so make sure to get a compatible reciever.
A word about flitetest: Their power packs and speed build kits are kind of expensive as they use drone motors, waterproof foam board, and laser cutting. Their construction methods, while they make great flying planes, they are a bit involved (require curved, symmetrical cuts, a folding, sometimes soldering skill), and they are not durable in my experience (particularly their wings). For example, the Storch with PP-C would run $100. You can build a plane for ~$60 using Experimental Airlines methods(Not including reusable stuff like Transmitter and batteries).
I stared with an Experimental Airlines Noobtube and I would recommend either this plane or the EA Axon for any beginner. The Noobtube is a bit fast and has a front mounted propeller, though.
As far as gear, here are some components I personally use:
30A ESC
Turnigy 2826-6 2200kv
9g Servos ($1.80 each!)
Pushrods
6x4 props or even a 3-blade 6x4.
A couple more things you may find useful: servo wire extenders, landing gear, gift cards, and duct tape.

DALPROP T5045C CYCLONE Tri-blade Propeller 5" CW/CCW 5045 Prop
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTLFQ1X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hxtxzb6BFZ5BP

I got this one on Amazon. It's excellent and fairly cheap.

DJI Spark Gimbal Cover Camera Lens Guard Cover 3D Screen Sensor Protector Cap in Transparent Grey Helistar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0744KPR7T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_l6mMAbWDE5N9Z

Yea they are a little difficult to find. Here is a link if anyone else wants them.

https://www.amazon.com/Propellers-Compatible-6200-10000KV-Brushless-Transparent/dp/B074NP3LFF

I wish masterairscrew would stop using the word stealth, because it’s just bad marketing. Obviously they can do what they want but not one of their blades they offer are “stealth”. Just call them low noise props because stealth means I can not be seen or heard.

Thanks for the quick review. I don’t like they don’t fold because I have a case that perfectly fits my portable DJI charger that protects folding blades but won’t accept the non-folding style which means I’ll have to remove them after every flight to put them away. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Still night try them, been looking at Anbee’s offering. Their red is actually a nice bright red. LINK

Warning you - it gets expensive, haha. If you get the Hubsan there are a few other parts I would reccomend. THey may all be cheaper on Banggood (they ship from the US for some stuff too!)

Reccomended stuff:

Prop guard

Extra batteries to keep you flying longer

Extra props


Edit: also check out /r/multicopter

Aw man! I picked up a Hubsan x4 a couple months ago and I didn't know they had a camera version! And it's only $10 more than the one I got without the cam. Yarg! I guess I'll grab one with the camera when this first breaks.

To OP, if you get a Hubsan x4, the blade guard and crash pack are extremely handy. The quad just bounces off walls and the extra props/battery are fantastic.

You will lose a little bit of flight time with the stock battery and motors. The carbon frame is a tad bit heavier than the plastic.

I recommend these batteries now that you have the room and these props... I get around 12-13 minutes of actual flight time with that setup. No, not hover time... moderately aggressive flight time.

Be aware that your lift to weight ratio is now a bit smaller, and if you use the stock flight controller the craft will want to "dig" when you tilt forward to pick up speed quickly. With higher power motors this will likely not be as big an issue. Don't get me wrong though, it still flies like a beast, but it requires more attention than the original symmetrical layout.

Also, the LEDs are now extremely difficult to use for orientation. Consider purchasing some bigger ones to mount on the corners.

Good luck!

Edit: Here's mine with only new frame, battery, and props: http://imgur.com/bx9QRQg

Edit 2: The foil tape is a temporary measure to protect the original motor wires, which were too short to be secured to the body/arms. The new motors have much longer wires and will be secured properly while soldering in.

Amazon

DON'T get that kit - the pieces are ancient and on a 2200mAh battery that thing will barely fly.

Here's a suggestion: instead of a 5-inch, build a Whoop. The advantage of doing that is 1) it's much, much cheaper, and 2) you could fly the thing in the classroom if you wanted.

Shipping won't be a problem - we're getting everything from Amazon prime.

BetaFPV F4 FC - We start with this. My first thought was to use the much cheaper Silverware-based Lite board. However, the problem with that is getting a transmitter that works with it. So instead we're going to go with a Betaflight board. Part of what you can do is use the Project Mockingbird tune on it and explain how the settings impact flight.

Beta65S Frame (Package of 2) - Ideally, we would use the set that includes the frame and motors, but sadly that's currently out of stock so we're going to have to buy the frame and motors separately.

These 7x16 motors - The BetaFPV motors are better, but those are out of stock at the moment. Plus, you're not going to be racing this thing, so we're not going to worry about great motors for this project.

FPV Camera and VTX - Again, we're not going for the greatest quality here, just something that will work. If you have access to a 3D printer, you can print off a mount. Otherwise, we're going to secure this to the board with some outdoor mounting tape and small rubber band hair ties.

Props - We're going with 4-blade for thrust - You get 16 of them, so 4 pairs.

Now you have a quad. What's our total price (as of today on Amazon, all with Prime shipping)?

$87.94 - Yup, you have a Betaflight enabled quad with OSD for less than $100. And this quad will actually be a decent flying one too. The only thing you will need to solder are the power wires to the camera.

We also need batteries and a charger. For the charger we're going to go with a basic USB charger. Nothing fancy, but it will do. For batteries, these batteries will be fine for your purposes. And we get 4 of them. We're at $108.92, with Prime shipping.

Now we have our aircraft, battery, and charger. We still need a transmitter and some FPV gear. This is where stuff gets really expensive, but we have some options that will work for your project.

First, BETAFPV sells a really basic transmitter that uses FrSKY for $39. Normally, I'd say get a QX7, but we're artificially restricting ourselves to Amazon Prime for this. This really is a no-frills, toy-grade transmitter, but it works. And now our total cost is at $150.

For FPV, you have two options. The first is a bargain-basement headset. Here's one for $50. Is it going to be a great headset? Heck no! But it will work just fine.

The other option is to display the FPV feed on a TV. If you're going to do an in-class presentation, I'd go that way. Make sure you have a TV with an analog input though! Here's a cheap FPV receiver with analog output. $16! You don't get diversity, you don't get a great antenna, but again, we're just going for the basics. This receiver requires a 12V power supply, which could either be a 3S LiPo or a plug-in one. Since you don't have any LiPos, let's just go with a wall power supply. $13.

Either way, you're at under $200 all-in. For your project, you can show how to install Betaflight, show how different tuning parameters affect flight, and even fly indoors for an in-class demonstration! Plus, if you decide to get into the hobby, you can get yourself a QX7 and a better set of FPV goggles and have a decent quad for indoor flying.

I haven't included any soldering equipment - for this, you just need a fine-tip soldering iron. You just need to attach the four lines of the FPV camera to the board - red to positive, black to negative, the camera output to the camera input on the board, and the board video output to the VTX input on the camera. The connections will be VERY small, so this is where getting help would be a good idea.

For the camera mount, there are any number of them on Thingiverse that would work just fine. Otherwise, get some 3M mounting tape and the small rubber bands used for kid's hair. Put the mounting tape on the board and use the rubber band between the tiny little nubs on the side of the frame to secure the camera down. If you have access to a 3D printer, this camera mount will work just fine. 3D printing the parts can be part of your class project.

This would give you literally everything you need to fly, some opportunities to set up Betaflight and tune things, and is something you could actually use if you decide to fly FPV when the project is done. Plus, everything's on Amazon Prime so the shipping should not be a problem.

I’m pretty new to the hobby but yes, to a certain extent. Some props are made for slow flyers and some are made for performance airplanes. Here’s the one I’m using on my cub: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKR9BPY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here’s the link. Enjoy!

16pcs HQProp 3x4x3 Tri-Blade Propeller 3 inch Props for RC FPV Drone Quadcopter (Purple & Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KY7BZVY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TQIsDb5WYM672

Oh and get sine spare props as well https://www.amazon.com/Turtlemode-Propeller-Four-Blade-Propellers-TinyhawkS/dp/B07SVY1K6B/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=tinyhawk+props&qid=1573749851&sprefix=tinyhawk&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTzhXSUI1RkhVV1VNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDQxMTU1M1BDT0lGQzVON1RXNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDI0MDM5MUtHTFZDNzhYTUlKWiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

I had a close call during one of my first flights. Have yet to actually make contact with a bird though, fortunately.

Also, this is a great chance to replace those props if they're stock. Stock ones tend to fly off. These are my favorite so far.

Seems like everyone is assuming he wants a kit and to build it himself, but I don't see that you said that. So, is that the case?

Will this be his first multicopter? If so, I would recommend something that is ready to fly (RTF) right out of the box. There are lots of good options, but I really enjoy my Hubsan x4 simply because how easy it is to get replacement parts. The price and reliability are nice as well ;)

You can put him together a nice "kit" with a hard case, spare parts, extra batteries for about $175 $135 on Amazon. It will be RTF, but also give him room to learn about the platform and repair mistakes.

EDIT: Actually a little cheaper... if he has not flow before, this is a fun, cheap christmas present.

Complete Starter Kit for Hubsan x4 | ------------
---|---
Hubsan H107C | $54.00 |
Carrying Case | $24.99 |
Crash Kit | $17.50 |
5 Extra Batteries | $18.39 |
Battery Charger | $6.36 |
Prop Guard | $2.73 |
------------|------------
Total | $123.97

How about this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZ98E6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the desktop version of your link

Sorry they went oos. Bought them lady Wednesday had them Thursday. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MVNWYL2

yeah i got a BeeDuctrix care package (http://imgur.com/a/MfLtB) consisting of:

1x BeeBrain v.1

4x 6x15mm motor

6x Nitro Nectar batteries

1x 12-in-1 Battery charger parallel board

1x BeeDuctrix carrying case

1x NBD battery strap


Which essentially is all the components of an upgraded beeductrix kit minus props and a frame. My only issue is i dont have props or a frame, lol.

I laser cut out a Frame in acrylic just to lay everything out, mock up and test, bound the beebrain to my Flysky with XJT module, programmed and tested it with betaflight the only last issue from doing a test maiden is props, i tried the props from my proto-x FPV but those shafts seem to be maybe 1.5mm, the props from my smaller Proto-X fit but they were too small in diameter, so im waiting for some props to be available, the Inductrix ones on amazon (http://amzn.to/2dcSjol) say 1-2 months to ship. i hope and plan to do a write up on my website on the build.

These? https://www.amazon.com/AFUNTA-Transparent-Propellers-Quadcopter-Helicopter/dp/B00RE5US38

I've been pretty happy with these clear props:
http://www.amazon.com/AFUNTA-Transparent-Propellers-Quadcopter-Helicopter/dp/B00RE5US38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451986117&sr=8-1&keywords=hubsan+clear+props

They seem more bendable/durable than the stock ones.

Thanks, I have heard of the ladybirds now that you mention it. I picked up this set from Amazon:

Instead of the crash pack i'd suggest buying parts separately. Crash packs have some stuff youll probably never need. The only things you have to worry about replacing are props, motors, and propguard if your X4 didn't come with one (check underneath the plastic box insert, on some units it's taped there).

Great props: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RE5US38?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02

also sold as combo with propguards, although i've only tried clear ones that are only sold separately

Motors (for H107L): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SKVZMU4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

why not get the inductrix FPV RTF??

https://www.amazon.com/Blade-BLH8500-Inductrix-Quadcopter-Monitor/dp/B01MDJGKMA/ref=sr_1_6?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1484356564&sr=1-6&keywords=Blade+Inductrix+FPV

Get a better charger and 4 more batteries and you'll be in good shape.

I'd suggest getting spare frames and props too - and a micro phillips driver if you don't have one.


Also add:
A frame stiffener

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0PCQRL/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AGAPEEYYP9AEK

Some glue:

https://www.amazon.com/Homax-730657-Professional-Welder-Adhesive/dp/B005UJNH7E/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1484357233&sr=1-1&keywords=welders+glue

and some spare props

https://www.amazon.com/Blade-Prop-Set-White-Inductrix/dp/B01344STS8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484357289&sr=8-3&keywords=inductrix+props

Thinking of the 3 blade myself for my next round.