Gatehunter RS5 Flip Stick Canopy

I have to admit, the hype is real: Flip sticks work much better than any fin. Saved me a couple of times during last weekend's race :-) The frame that fits this canopy is the [Gatehunter RS5](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3687749). All .dxf files are available. Thanks to a lot jadi_rc and his [remix of the SLS3 Canopy](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3735414) for the inspiration! **Main advantages:** - Much higher than a fin so it works even in taller grass - The quad ALWAYS lands in the exact same position with both rear props up an nice clearance to the ground **Please read:** - You need a 5mm diameter polyamide (nylon) stick or similar - Don't use a carbon stick or anything that doesn't flex in a crash! - The fitting is really tight on purpose. Use a small hammer to get the stick in. **Setup and recommendations:** =========================== **2019 Best Value Build** --------------------------------- - **FC+ESC:** [Mamba F4](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/K3D3E6CvAU) This is just the best cheap stack out there! I have a bunch of them and never encountered any issues. - **Motors:** [Emax Eco 2207](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vGKK5orsBS ) I use the version 1900kv on 6S with a throttle limit between 70-90% depending on the track. These motors are hands down the best value for money available at the moment. - **VTX:** [This one](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/D33Dp75OUa ) from HGLR is a super cheap alternative to the TBS unify nano if you are on a budget - **FPV Cam:** [The Micro Swift 2](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vv3mdMW0vK ) is a classic. Can't go wrong with that one. - RX:[Frsky R-XSR](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GGG3FD7iSk ) - **Antenna:** [Foxeer Lollipop](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3KvKPLczRD) **2019 High End Build:** ---------------------------------- - **FC+ESC:** I'm personally not using anything fancy in terms of ESCs. My favourite is still the [Holybro Kakute F4](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DmmGPaCUyT) because it has been super reliable and performs great. Since the Mamaba F4 offered such a great value for money I'm super excited about the new [Diatone Mama F7](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/mDvGtlr2Yo) but couldn't test it yet. What I wouldn't recommend is the Hobbywing Stack. It performs fine but I really didn't link the layout and that you have to use a shitty connector with stiff wires for hooking up the cam and VTX instead of direct soldering. - **Motors:** [IFlight Xing 2206](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KKmmFLCAeM) These motors are super beautiful! I use the 2206 instead of the more common [2207](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DDvvFlIJ7d) to shave off some weight (28 vs 31g). The 1850kV on 6S have more than enough power and I usually have a throttle limit. - **VTX:** [TBS Nano32](https://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:unifypro32_nano) to save a few grams - **FPV Cameras:** I personally prefer the new big sensor CMOS cameras with their nice almost HD looking FPV feed like the [Ratel](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vv3mHoIHEz) , the [Micro Eagle](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/D3vDVOZVyF) and especially the [Phoenix Oscar](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3GvDtoIPyj ) I tried all of them and they are all really good in my opinion. I guess it finally just comes down to personal preferences around the field of view etc. Check out some YT videos if you aren't sure. - **RX:** [Crossfire Nano RX](http://bit.ly/2Kq2G8Z) - **Antenna:** [Foxeer Lollipop](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3KvKPLczRD)