Distributor Comment by Dany Thivierge on April 16, 2012 at 9:20am

Like your idea, sure we all had it at some point but only few implemented it! nicely done

now a bit of constructive comments: 

Lose the wheels all together... rotate the legs to the part that is round hit the ground first and it will act like a skid... 

you may need to find the optimal angle and all to make ti fold but this is the same principle as the X1 quads we sell. 

http://www.canadadrones.com/ArduCopter-X1-Frame-Kit-p/x1-quad-kit1.htm

Your solution is stronger as the X1 only uses a regular spring so adding a shock is nice.  

Dany

Comment by Veikko Vierola on April 16, 2012 at 1:12pm

Have you considered this type of wheels? Would give free movement to every direction when ground taxi-ing.

Comment by Luiz Miranda on April 16, 2012 at 2:36pm

yes Ellison, this would definitely be lighter, some thing to think about...tks 

Comment by Luiz Miranda on April 16, 2012 at 2:41pm

Veikko, that is a good idea also, just need to find a very light one...

Comment by Alex on April 16, 2012 at 5:47pm

Tooooooooooo Heavy

Comment by Luiz Miranda on April 16, 2012 at 6:43pm

hummm, not too bad Alex if I fly without the GOPRO i don't even feel any difference, but I want to upgrade my motors and ESCs anyways, I am thinking getting the AXI 2814, what do you think? does it worth investing on the frame or should I get a Droidworks or something like that?

Comment by Alex on April 16, 2012 at 7:12pm

Luiz,

With all gears you have ,maximum recommended take off weight must be 1600gr

Actually total weight frame, motors ,ESC and radio with APM average 1000gr, plus battery 2200Mah 200gr

Total 1300 . You have left 300gr for gimbal and camera.

For training flights I would recommend flights without camera. You don’t need huge landing gears. Landing must be gentle and smooth.

Training training and  training. Don’t rush to spend a lot of money for new gizmo

Comment by Luiz Miranda on April 16, 2012 at 7:31pm

thanks Alex for you advise, I have this thing in my mind that I am always trying to improve things, I am a designer and when something bother me I want to fix it.....or improve it..., but you are correct I need more training..and training....thanks again

Comment by Alex on April 16, 2012 at 7:37pm

Luiz, your design is Ok, but for all flying objects on first place durability and less weight

Comment by Alex on April 16, 2012 at 7:40pm

My quadro has very strong frame Total weight with camera and gimbal 1485gr

 

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