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Reddit mentions of RCmall Flysky FS-i6 2.4G 6CH RC Transmitter and Receiver FS-iA6 for Airplane UAV Multicopter Drone
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of RCmall Flysky FS-i6 2.4G 6CH RC Transmitter and Receiver FS-iA6 for Airplane UAV Multicopter Drone. Here are the top ones.
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This radio system uses a high gain and high quality multi directional antenna,it covers the whole frequency band. Associated with a high sensitivity receiver,this radio system guarantees a jamming free long range radio transmission.Works in the frequency range of 2.405 to 2.475GHz.This band has been divided into 142 independent channels,each radio system uses 16 different channels and 160 different types of hopping algorithm.Each transmitter has a unique ID, when binding with a receiver,the receiver saves that unique ID and can accepts only data from the unique transmitter.this avoids picking another transmitter signal and dramatically increase interference immunity and safety.This radio system uses low power electronic components and sensitive receiver chip.The RF modulation uses intermittent signal thus reducing even more power consumption.Package included: 1 X FS-i6 transmitter, 1 X FS-iA6 Receiver, 1 X Manual. Thank you. If you need bulk order, please click RCmall to contact us.
Specs:
| Height | 8.31 Inches |
| Length | 15.91 Inches |
| Weight | 0.84 Pounds |
| Width | 2.89 Inches |
As a big Arduino fan I kinda hate saying this but buying a purpose built board is going to be the most rewarding route until you've had enough drones that you wouldn't need to ask us. That is meant in a kind way.
https://www.getfpv.com/acro-naze32-flight-controller-rev6-w-pin-headers.html
Something like a naze is incredible for the weight to computational power, and efficiency ratings. Nothing you build by hand will beat it on all three factors until you start printing your own pcbs and custom components.
If you were like me, and wanted to just learn some shit, then first off the rpi lacks the inputs to get smooth servo inputs for a controller like this: RCmall Flysky FS-i6 2.4G 6CH RC Transmitter and Receiver FS-iA6 for Airplane Heli UAV Multicopter Drone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BXS0BWO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_prVOBbYFW6PDA
These controllers will help keep your WiFi channel clear and give you a range beyond the 300ft or so your rpi 0 w so you can fly beyond video and not just fall out of the sky. In theory you can increase the antenna on the pi to get signal even further. I am not very versed in that subject but it seems "possible".
The rpi 0 w can do some pwm outputs which are suitable for driving your escs. They may expect a higher voltage than 3.3v to function properly. I used an Arduino uno and then a Curie to run my quad. Both operated at 5v and the escs drove the motors as expected.
Protip, never learn to arm and use escs with the blades attached.
The Arduino line also had analog inputs which were great for taking the 6 channels in from the controller dongle. The Curie had a built in 6 dof (might have been 9) which is the next thing you will need for "stable" flight. You really want a 10 dof imu as you can do some extra fun physics homework by reliably knowing the change in time.
Additionally you will need a component for converting 12v down to 5 for the rpi, Arduino is tolerant of a 12v pack (6-18v).
So, in a shorter answer. Yeah, it could run a "drone" but it wont be super functional, especially at ranges, and it will need additional components beyond just a board. I could see a smartphone app and rpi pairing be pretty cool for a small indoor drone.
Back from a Google search, someone's done it already: https://hackaday.com/2016/02/16/a-quadcopter-controlled-by-a-pi-zero/
I ordered it here