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Dear Friends
in this video I present the first flights made ​​with the new frame designed by Virtualrobotix.
The frame drawn using last generation 3D Cad , is made of carbon fiber and aluminum.
The frame is designed for users who want to have a frame strong, lightweight, reliable and easily customizable.
The version presented in the video and 'the naked version, we are also ending the production of the cover.

This is a render of cover developed for VR Copter X4-8

The current configuration of the drone is:

• VR Brain 4.5
• GPS 3DR
• Arducopter32 rev 3.0.4 Firmware
• 4 ESC Turnigy 30 AMP with firmware SIMONK
• 4 Engines MK 3638
• 4 Props APC 12 can 'mount up to helices 14-15
• Zippy 5800 mah battery support until 10000 mah 3S 
• GoPro hero3 white.
• Futaba radio module with Jety 7-channel PPM.
• Is possible to implement the VR Copter also as coaxial X8 as in the render 

All electronics  mounted on six dampers it is easily removable and can be inspected.
The battery is mounted above the distribution board to limit the vibrations transmitted to the VRBrain 4.5

Weight without GoPro and 1490 grams without battery
Take-off weight of 2068 grams including battery and GoPro
Flight time from 5800 mah battery with 14 min of flight with 70% of battery used.
The final version of the frame should weigh 150-200 grams less.

The maximum payload is 1 kg .
The frame will be available in kit form in the month of September.

We are working also to some option as VR Gimbal frame for GOPRO and small DSLR.

I Fly this frame for 2 hours with my VRBrain 4.5 and firmware Arducopter32 rev 3.0.4 

The results is very impressive , the loiter is great , return to home ,too :) 

See the video .... 

If you have some suggestions about the frame are welcome :)

for more info : http://www.virtualrobotix.com/profiles/blogs/vr-copter-a-new-frame-for-your-vrbrain-with-fantastic-arducopter3?xg_source=activity

Best

Roberto