This is a work in progress.
I am considering replacing the ReadytoSky motors (due to poor quality) with Sunnysky X2212 980kv or Emax MT2213-935KV motors.
Other items to add to this drone include:
- Raspberry Pi 3 companion computer (for image recognition, interface with GoPro etc)
- Gimbal for GoPro Hero4
- Cellular data capability (using RP3 with 4G usb dongle or an Andorid phone)
- Multiple batteries (depending on flight time and weight)
- Ultrasonic range sensor
- LEDs
First Test Flight:
Didn't go so well. Firstly, the thrust was a bit sluggish. Shortly after the first test flight at my local park, a dog decided to try jump over my drone while it was spooling up. Unfortunately, he landed on the drone and broke the GPS stand and a couple of props. Only a minor setback - on the brightside, I wanted to replace the props and buy a new GPS stand anyway.
Regarding the sluggish throttle - I am looking at some different props and motors. I will update once I have done a bit more research. All feedback and recommendations welcome!
Photos
Part List
Show stores (6)Guides & Reviews
AirbladeUAV has done it again and this time they've brought long range to the 5" class! Based on the popular Transformer Mini, the new Transformer 5" Ultralight adopts a lot of the same design philosophies with larger props and more payload capacity. It can fly upwards of 20 minutes on a 4 cell Li-Ion battery pack and in ideal conditions it's got a range of over 4 to 5 miles. In this guide I'll walk..
Read more
With the release of the DJI FPV Drone cinematic FPV has become a lot more accessible, but you certainly don't want to crash a $750 drone! The QAV-CINE Freybott is a compact, lightweight cinematic FPV drone that can take a hit and keep going. It's a lot safer to fly indoors and around people. With a naked GoPro or the SMO 4k you can capture some great stabilized footage. In this guide I'll show you..
Read more
Hi - please, tell me if you are done with this project. I like the frame and also looking at building something similar, or possibly hexacopter. If you are done - what is the flight time? Which battery are you using?
Hi mate, I haven't finished with the project because I've moved to a new house temporarily and haven't unpacked my workshop. The battery I was testing with was 3000mAh 3S 10C however the plan was to fit 2 larger batteries if possible. It was something I was going to play around with. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to test flight time.