I was gonna buy a Blackout Mini H, but didn’t want to part with $150 and the long wait. So I cut some scrap 1/4 Polycarbonate sheet (lexan) with a reciprocating Skill saw with fine tooth blade and in about 20 minutes I had a super strong quad frame. Its incredibly strong but you could…
The quad I build last weekend didn’t work out. All the junky Hobbyking motor mounts broke in one flight. I had to make new arms and moved components around so everything fits better. Here it is rebuilt with the 6×3 props:
Built this this weekend. This thing is a beast, flys great with a ton of power! DIY carbon fiber frame, 12mm arms. HK-GT550 plates. Silicone vibration isolation, Tarot 10mm donuts Flytron 433Mhz LRS PPM APM 2.6 w/Ublox HMC5983 high precision magnetometer 3DR power module 20A Qbrain ESC w/ heatsink removed max draw 10A (lighter than…
This beautiful beast just got put together this weekend. Features long range radio that can go miles, long run-time depending on what battery is used, water resistant, live two way telemetry, APM Arducopter autopilot. Heavy lifting too! Would be great for farming surveys or filming. Flies really smooth with no vibration. All up weight without…
Flight Test just did a great interview with the inventor of this new style of quad that uses a single motor and super maneuverable. Watch the video and check out Curtis Youngbloods website! via hackaday
The Autopilot system includes the IMU (compass), GPS, airspeed sensor, temperature and barometer sensors as well as other sensors. The radio receiver’s signals are routed to the autopilot where sensor considerations are made and then data is outputted to the servos and speed controllers. It is responsible for the full automation of the whole system…
There are several types of mini HD cameras on the market today, they are all relatively similar. Whichever one you choose, I suggest that you install a coated polarizing or UV filter over the lens. It will reduce sun glare and as a bonus it will protect the lens from scratches and crashes. Brands: B&W,…
This thing is ingenious! Great job Swiss Laboratory of Intelligent Systems. source: http://robohub.org/insect-inspired-flying-robot-handles-collisions-goes-where-other-robots-cant/
The Turnigy Accucell 6 charger is a nice smart charger and its small and inexpensive, about $23 at Hobbyking. BUT, it doesn’t work straight out of the box. You will require a power supply. You will need at least 10 amps on the 12v supply rail. Yes, the Accucell says it only requires 6 amps but…
Available in October, or pre-order yours today. They will also be releasing a new cross platform mission planner. This is a bit of a big deal. Source: https://store.3drobotics.com/products/3dr-pixhawk/