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Alternative ArduCopter frames now available

 

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Alex posts some good news: he's going to be selling his nicely-made multicopter frames for those who want alternatives to the standard ArduCopter frame:

 

"I'm starting off offering Quad frames and will soon be offering Hexa and Octo frames along with stabilized camera mounts. I will update this blog as things progress.

So now the offerings. First is a simple quad frame no electronics box...You can add your own CD Case top , Tupperware, or do what Kinderkram has done and find yourself one of those fancy surveillance camera domes and bolt it directly ontop. Second I will offer a frame plus electronics box with plenty of space to protect your expensive electronics. The frame and motor mounts are made out of expanded PVC it makes for a nice stiff but vibration dampening platform perfect for those sensitive accelerometers and smooth FPV/AV cameras. Arms can be ordered either in Aluminum or Carbon Fiber. I will include with any frame ordered two extra sets of motor mounts in case you have an accident.

 

The simple frame version (frame, arms, and motor mounts) will be $65.00 with aluminum arms and $95.00 for protruded carbon fiber arms. And the full frame set the one including the electronics box will cost $125.00 for aluminum arm version and $140.00 for the protruded carbon fiber arms. This is all in US currency and shipping is not included.

 

Until I get a steady order stream, frames will be made to order so please expect 3-5 day delay from day of ordering to day of shipping. I will request a 50% deposit on ordering and the remainder before shipping."

 

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  • Jeremy I am not associated with the DIYDrones, I just use their excellent flight control hardware. Making frames is a side project that I started once I became addicted to UAV's. =)  I have built some complete systems for other people already once they saw the little bugger flying around. Please pm though if you want some more information on what I can make for you. And lliak it looks like its about $45 US for shipping to France.

     

  • I believe that i want one just like the first pic. I have started building my own desighn but built with plexyglass .Now while been waiting on parts from HK for a month I have had time to second guess my setup.I built the platform from the glass and used copter x 450 booms for arms( this is a tricopter).i have got atleast $280 invisted so far and think i might just sell everything and buy this kit. How much for that frame and control board. well how much for ready to fly where all i got to do is add my reciever,Thanks
  • What would be the shipping cost for the Europe ?
  • Yes Taylor they are included in the full frame kit. Right now I can fit my GoPro no problem with this gear, later Hexa versions will have gear able to accommodate small handheld HD Video Cameras. Stay tuned in the next week or two  for some pics of the Hexa with full stabilized camera mount.
  • I saw this on his RCGroups blog and I have to say that I really like his design.  I might just have to give it a try.
  • Will the landing struts be included in the kit? Will there be different height struts for different size cameras and camera mounts?
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