Why are 3 “Racequads so interesting in Germany?
In Germany (and in some other countries) there is a magic number: 250g. Drones and quads over 250g are subject to the strictest conditions in Germany. Copters under a quarter of a kilo (and the HGLRC XJB-145 is one of them) are considered toys, and it’s so much easier to fly legally.
Under 250g but strong enough for a GoPro
What makes the 3 “class but especially interesting: It is possible to assemble a 4S Racer here, which likes to fly its 130 Km / h or mount a GoPro Session and shoot in incredible quality.
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Ok, admittedly – with a GoPro it is very close to the 250g, maybe you have to counter something with the battery. But it’s possible! What I’ll do: I’ll get a Möbius mini camera – the quality is not as high as in the GoPro session, but it is much easier. So I have all options open.
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The best 3″ racing drone
There are 2 hot contenders for the title “The Best 3 Inch Racing Drone”. After the HGLRC XJB-145 came out, the Diatone GT M3, which flies an incredible 150 Km / h. A <250g drone !!! Which is better now, I believe in the eye of the beholder. The 3 “class is definitely the most interesting class for Germany and other regulated countries and the two models are simply UNBELIEVABLE in terms of performance, quality, and speed.
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Shopping list for the HGLRC XJB-145
But I chose the XJB 145mm. Here is my shopping recommendation:
HGLRC XJB-145 (Drone): €140 Banggood (Blue / Red ), Gearbest , Amazon
FrSky D8 (Receiver): €9 Banggood , Amazon
Flysky FS-A8S Receiver Alternative: €8 Banggood , Amazon
GemFan Flash 3052 (Props): 3 € Banggood , Amazon Mobility
Mini (Camera): €60 Banggood , Amazon
Tattu 850mAh 4S 14.4V 75C XT30 (Battery): €20 Banggood ,Amazon
Zip Ties (Cable Tie ): Banggood , Reusable
options
LDARC X8 Transmitter (spark): €30 Banggood , €40 Amazon
Bandicoot Patch Antenna:
RealACC Pro Plus Divercity Module
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