What I flew, why I chose it, and what happened next.

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AIRFRAME // 01

Aircraft and builds

The complete configuration for each quad, including later changes.

Custom five-inch: frame, motors, stack, video system, receiver, props, batteries, weight, and tune.
Nazgul DC5 ECO: crash record, compatible replacements, repair cost, and return-to-flight checks.
Whoops and smaller aircraft: indoor practice, tight-space control, and what transfers to a five-inch.

LINKS // 02

Video and control systems

What connects the pilot to the aircraft and what to check when that connection fails.

DJI O4 Pro: integration notes, image problems, settings, and observed limits.
ExpressLRS: radio, receiver, binding, packet rate, and troubleshooting references.
Goggles and antennas: setup notes tied to the places and aircraft where they were used.

POWER // 03

Batteries and charging

Pack size, connector, charger, field power, safe handling, and the flight behavior that followed.

BENCH // 04

Build tools

Soldering, inspection, electrical testing, fastening, configuration, and the tools that saved a repair.

FIELD // 05

Flight-day kit

Props, tools, storage, cameras, safety equipment, and the parts worth carrying when the bench is miles away.

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