3" Racer Ready to Launch
By DetMultirotor on Oct 27, 2016
This build was a test build of a prototype Detroit Multirotor Company racing frame. It's a 3" stretched X using uni-arms. In this prototype, the arms are spread pretty far to give the props lots of room to breath. Roughly 160mm MTM.
By mounting the battery sideways, I can use it as a pivot that gives the quad the perfect launch profile.
The sidewalls are printed out of TPU. I chose this instead of a full on pod because the CF top provides better frame rigidity while still keeping most dust and debris out.
ESCs and FC were treated with Autobotix Drone Dry so that I could run in the rain. An especially handy feature in the fall and winter.
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