techpod prototype

I finally have a prototype of the molded epo Techpod ! i will have it in my hands in a couple weeks .

when i receive it I will test fly it and if everything goes well I will launch my  kickstarter campaign . I need $40,000 for the first run and molds . I have pored my heart and sole into this design for more then 3 years . I did it because I believe the UAV community and society deserves a high performance  no compromise airframe that does not come with a $10,000 price tag . it will go for ~ $225 $180 for the kit including everything in the top picture .please keep me in mind and consider supporting this project . I also have a new home on the web http://hobbyuav.com/featured/uav-kit/

here are some links with more info and background on the project

http://diydrones.com/video/techpod-alfa

http://diydrones.com/video/techpod10-remzibi-osd

http://diydrones.com/video/705844:Video:46848

http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/techpod-epo-foam

http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/techpod11-1

http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/techpod10-ready-to-ship

thank you for your support

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Tags: airframe, techpod, uav

Comment by Kenneth Young on May 28, 2012 at 5:47pm

VERY NICE! It looks like the perfect platform to replace my HK FPV168 which is so tail heavy it's not funny.

Comment by wayne garris on May 29, 2012 at 2:12am

Thanks , with 2 x 2500 mah lipos it balances perfect .who knows mabe HK will be selling these in the future . lol

andrew ,

  here is what i have used a little but like you said , steep curve  http://www.caelinux.com/CMS/

they a have a great open foam , ubuntu based ISO and live cd .  

Comment by wayne garris on June 22, 2012 at 11:03pm
Update :
The prototype was hung up in costumes for the last couple weeks . My partner in the bay area has picked it up amd has shipped it to me in Seattle.It should me here on Monday.will be posting lots of pics !
Comment by arashi on June 23, 2012 at 12:07am

I read that you were going to use Kickstarter?

Comment by wayne garris on June 28, 2012 at 7:11pm
@arishi
Ya that's the idea .
@ everyone
I have received the prototype . I have pics up at hobbyuav.com .I will be building it tomorrow and posting a build blog .

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