Comment by John Maffetone on December 22, 2012 at 8:07pm

Very nice! What frame is that and landing skid?

Comment by Jean-Baptiste on December 22, 2012 at 9:33pm

Where did you have the dome made?

Comment by Jethro Hazelhurst on December 23, 2012 at 4:01am

I found this website, if it helps. DOME

Comment by Steven Tisseyre on December 23, 2012 at 7:54am

@John - Its a 3DR HexaCopter frame.  Although mine is the first version, version B is now available - http://store.diydrones.com/3DR_ArduCopter_Hexa_B_Frame_Kit_p/kt-ach...

 

@Jean-Baptiste - The Dome was commisioned by a local company in the UK.  More can be made if required.

Distributor Comment by Guto Santaella on December 23, 2012 at 5:06pm

Well done Steven, looks super cool!
Professional finishing...

Comment by Darrell Burkey on December 23, 2012 at 5:21pm

I love it! How did you go about having this made? I wonder if 3DR can use their new 'injecting mold skills' to produce similar products? I'm using the covers from 100 stack of DVDs which is just about the perfect size but I'd really prefer a dome like yours. I do think the plastic on the arms looks a bit odd. I'm also using 'pool noodles for shock absorbers on the landing gear but vertically rather than horizontally like yours. Anyway, that' a slick looking drone. Have a great time with it!

Comment by Jean-Baptiste on December 23, 2012 at 6:04pm

Anyone know of a company that can do a made to measure transparent nose cone?  Approximately 5cm in diameter and 10cm in length.

Comment by Steven Tisseyre on December 23, 2012 at 6:07pm

Thanks Darrell. My new skids have got coloured pool noodles which I hope will give better orientation than the grey pipe lagging. Although the hollow pool noodles were a hell of a job to source in the UK.

The dome was reasonably priced and does look superb in the flesh. As I say, more can be made if required.

LOL re the shrink wrap, I've left it on whilst still tinkering just to prevent the arms getting scratched. I'm fussy like that :-D

Comment by Veikko Vierola on December 25, 2012 at 8:13am

Cool, does it float with the noodles?

Comment by Simone Chiaretta on January 3, 2013 at 9:23am

@Steven: I live in Belgium.. can you give me some info on the company that made it? like price, and other info?

Thx

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