I have been searching for a replacement for T-Quad for some time, now that my flying skills have improved. And I am less likely to crash.
I have settled on the Turnigy Talon V2. Because it will save me some weight approx 150grams. And it has enougth space to fit the NAZA and power board inside.
The only modification I have made to the frame is to cut the arms, so its 400mm motor to motor. Compared to 550mm motor to motor.
I have also upgraded my motors to Tiger MT2212-11 1100kv. These are custom made motors and are only available from a few places.
I end up getting them from rcrotorpro.com.
How do they compare to my NTM 2826 1200kv motors? Very smooth and quiet, and very powerful. So much power that I had to go down to 8x4.5 propellors. Was using 9x4.7 on the NTM's. (The Tiger MT2212-13 980kv would probally be better suited to 9x4.7 props)
Everthing else is the same as T-Quad. So the only thing I have changed is the frame, motors and propellers. and saved approx 150grams.
Total AUW weight now is 1330grams. Thats with everything including my brushless gimbal.
I am using the following hardware:
Frame: Talon V2
Flight controller: DJI Naza V1 (Firmware 3.12)
Motors: Tiger MT 2212-11 kv:1100
Propellors: Gemfan 8x4.5 carbon/nylon mix (balanced)
ESC: CarbonBird 18a
Battery: Zippy Compact 3s 4000mah 25c
FPV camera: CarbonBird
Video Transmitter: 1.3ghz 400mw
Brushless Gimbal Controller: Alexmos (Firmware 1.3)
Brushless Gimbal: 2 Axis (Home Made)
http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?11332-DIY-Brushless-Gimbal-with-Wire-Rope-Isolation
Camera: Gopro 3 Black (1080p 50fps, medium lens)
Radio: JR DSX9 MK2 2.4G DSM2 Transmitter
AUW: 1330 grams
(My PVC T-Quad weighed 1475grams with the same setup, though with NTM 2826 1200kv motors)
Hover time: 11 minutes
Flight Time: 8 minutes