Tarot 680 or 810

menor95

menor95

Member
Hi all,

This is my second post and in the coming weeks I am looking to begin my first build. Currently I am struggling to decide between the T810 or 680 frame. I will be using a Sony A5100 + GHT 3 axis Gimbal. My main question is if the 680 frame is adequate for lifting the a5100? I am expecting circa 10 min flight times with the 680 and a little more with the T810 frame. Also how much more rigid is the T810 frame. Is it worth the higher cost for it + components?
 

Motopreserve

Motopreserve

Drone Enthusiast
Welcome aboard!

I would definitely suggest the 810 for that payload. I had a 680Pro, and while it was a cool MR, I think it would struggle with the weight.

The 810 should have less flex with the larger booms. Also, I believe some of the components (motor mounts) are aluminum instead of the plastic supplied with the 680.

Have fun and fly safe.
 

Old Man

Old Man

Active Member
I have an 810 and the motor/ESC mounts are indeed aluminum. The frame is quite rigid using 25mm booms. It's a good gimbal platform but you have to plan your lower plate(s) to accommodate the selected gimbal, and batteries. You may want to purchase an additional lower plate. I think you could be disappointed with the 680 for your intended purposes. 16" props, max.
 

Motopreserve

Motopreserve

Drone Enthusiast
I'm assuming you're saying the 810 uses 16" max?

I think the 680Pro maxed out at 13" props without installing longer booms.
 

Old Man

Old Man

Active Member
Sorry, I can see how that could be confusing. So yes, using 15" props on the standard length 810 arms and frame plates, using the kit provided mounts and positioning the arms on the frame as the "instructions" call out leaves just about an inch of clearance between 15" prop tips. The props I'm using are a tad over 15" so I have 15/16" of an inch clearance between prop tips. 320 to 380kv motors work out well on 6s and above. Don't even think about 14" props if you want to carry any weight besides the aircraft.
 

Motopreserve

Motopreserve

Drone Enthusiast
Gotcha. That makes sense.

The 13" on the 680Pro was good for very light gopro gimbal and long(ish) flight times. I don't think it's meant for carrying the payload originally discussed.
 



Old Man

Old Man

Active Member
I get ~15+ minutes using Sunnysky 380kv motors, 40a ESC's, Vector, and some real bottom dollar Foxtech 15x5.5 carbon props, dual Tattu 6s 6200's, a bunch of FPV stuff and ballast in the gimbal at the moment. I have a Sony a6000 that will be going in the Arris as soon as I complete all the shakedown tuning, and change the props. I know I'm losing a lot of time to the crappy props. Much too much flex and twist. Buy the good stuff the first time. It's cheaper that way.
 


violetwolf

violetwolf

Member
I've been flying an 810 for about 2 1/2 years and am very happy with the frame.

When you start your build thread be sure to ask for us owners to post pics for you. It'd be great to see how others have theirs set up.
 


Old Man

Old Man

Active Member
6188g with 2 Tattu, 6s 6200ma flight batteries.
6264g with a single MaxAmps 6s 12000XL 100C battery.
5313g with one Tattu 6s, 7000ma flight battery. The 7000ma battery weighs the same (875g) as the 6200ma. Go figure.
 

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