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AeroQuad development.

Posted by Niall on May 3, 2010 at 11:01am
I think this AeroQuad project is an excellent platform for a DIY drone, from looking at their website. I have been evaluating which way to go with these Multi-rotor aircraft as there are some good looking projects out there.

Mikrokopter Oktokopter would have been my first choice in so far as features, stability and maturity is concerned... but it is a hell of expensive. Conrad Quadrocopter is another very good option as it only costs about £230 ex VAT and is RTF.

I would love to see a Quad UAV that has GPS waypoint navigation and autonomous landing and powering down. If this could be done with GSM commands via SMS or GPRS, that would be amazing. 

I have seen some people using the BrainyBee board to achieve some of this advanced functionality, but I am sure that there are many options. 

I think DIY drones or AeroQuad should be putting together ARF kits that can be sold through this site or AeroQuad. If this doesn't happen many people will just go for Mikrokopter kits or Conrad Quadrocopters as they present an easier, if more expensive, option to get into Quad flying. I see there are many parts available from the AeroQuad site but not in a "kit" form which would be helpful for newbies like me. 

Anyway, I look forward to seeing the development of this project. 


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  • Jeffrey batista September 23, 2010 at 12:27pm
    Thanks guy jani but which one is better both of them have different prices, i already have enough money to buy my self the 2 boards gps and radio and receiver the rest next month :) finally after 1 year
  • Earl May 6, 2010 at 9:14pm
    This quad basic kit from openpilot for $25 looks like a good candidate
    http://wiki.openpilot.org/OpenPilot_Easy_Quad#Introduction
    The landing gear is only $4 also.
    This could be a really good starting point. Add motors, ESC, props eetc..
    Earl

  • 3D Robotics
    Chris Anderson May 3, 2010 at 1:16pm
    Yes, needless to say we agree on all counts and are working with the AeroQuad team to get there as soon as possible. Stay tuned!
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