This build log will attempt to capture the steps required for my first RC build since 1998 when I put together an electric motor glider.

I've got some tiny RTF Quads, and I also have a 500 sized 3D Robotics IRIS. I decided I wanted something in between for my first build. I was looking for something a bit more sturdy than the IRIS, yet something that could still carry a small camera. It seemed the 250-sized quadcopters would fit that requirement. A bit more research led me to the HoverThings Flip FPV 260 frame.

http://www.hoverthings.com/frame-set...0anodized.html

Other key components include:

• DragonFly32 Pro flight controller ( a Naze32 clone) http://multirotormania.com/32-bit-/2...fly32-pro.html

• SunnySky X2204S KV2300 Brushless Motors http://www.buddyrc.com/sunnysky-x220...ess-motor.html

• Velotech Magic 12A ESC http://www.buddyrc.com/velotech-magi...am-no-bec.html

• Diatone PDB with 12V and 5V BEC and 12 LEDs http://www.buddyrc.com/diatone-power...c-and-led.html

Other key components will be listed as they come into the build. For now, a couple of photos of the initial steps of the project.