Wooden Tricopter

By FalcoFPV on Jul 27, 2016

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Wooden clone of rcexplorer frame. Build goal was an inexpensive as possibly, decently flying machine.

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AcroFPV   Jul 29, 2016  
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This reminds me of my first build. Great job! Tricopters are awesome, I am a firm believer that all multirotor pilots must build at least one tricopter in their lifetime :D

FalcoFPV   Jul 29, 2016 
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Thanks! It's been a great build and plenty cabable for my first build. I've learned a ton through the process about both building and flying.

Whiffles   Jul 28, 2016  

I bet that was a fun project, but just don't crash it!

FalcoFPV   Jul 28, 2016 

It's been a blast. As my first build I've learned a lot. It's been crashed a several times but held up very well. The plywood arms in the picture have been replaced with 1/2" poplar and its done great since then. Only broken one prop in over 30 packs.

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