Looking to build a hexacopter

Hey im new to all this, i would like to build a hexacopter with live video that i will be using at my hunting camp to locate deer, the area im covering is about 3.3km x 1km squared. In the past i would go to the local air strip and take a helicopter ride which cost me about $2000 a month so i figured i buy my self a r/c copter.

Anyway i need help because im new, can someone give me some ideas or a parts list to start my project thanks

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DeveloperPermalink Reply by jasonshort on August 6, 2012 at 11:08am

I just got a talon hex a frame from Hobby King. Love it.

Here is my list:

The controller I use:

I would choose the Ublox GPS option it's many times more accurate than the default choice.
You'll need these props:
I fly with these 3S (3 cells in series for 12v) batteries and you can expect 8-9 minutes of flight with 1
This is a good balancing charger, but there are cheaper options:
Always charge in a Lipo pack to avoid a house fire:
A cell spy to prevent flying on a dead battery:
These are good prop adapters- buy extras in case you smash or bend one in a crash:
I just switched to these prop adapters, love them!:
Here is a decent sodering station:
make sure you get a pencil tip.
Grab some shrink tube to do your motor to ESC connections. I always solder mine and don't use bullet connectors.
Here are some servo extension leads that you may need:
If you want telemetry and ground control you'll need these radios:
For FPV equipment, try http://www.dpcav.com/xcart/home.php?
Pro tip: Lookup team blacksheep on vimeo or youtube.
You'll also need a radio and receiver.
I have a Futaba Faast 7ch
Or you can get this one:
8mm socket tool for the prop adapters with nuts:
Super nice foam tape, get lots:
You'll also need plenty of zip ties.

Permalink Reply by Alex on August 6, 2012 at 11:21am

what is the flight time? and range?

i need something with about an hour of flight time


ModeratorPermalink Reply by John Church on August 6, 2012 at 1:35pm

Alex,

If you can get an hour with any useful payload (or an hour with even a bare frame) you will be a superstar. I hate to discourage you, but maybe a fixed-wing is in your future.

If you look at some of the record-holding multicopters you will see high pole count, low kv motors, "special" batteries and large rigid props.


DeveloperPermalink Reply by R_Lefebvre on August 7, 2012 at 10:17am

Hey Jason, you like that Hex?

I'm building an Octo based on those parts.  I ordered all the arms and aluminum bits, and will just custom cut a center section.

Permalink Reply by Mike Boland on August 6, 2012 at 2:18pm

An hours flight time really puts you in fixed wing territory.

I am running 13000mAh to get 24 min on a hex, and that is 1.1kg of battery.

To get an hours flight time in a heavily loaded fixed wing, I run 15000mAh.

In a fixed wing with a lot less equipment you could do that with ease, our take off weight was 9.3kg.

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