Just wondering if anyone flies one of these as a plain airframe with an APM? Does Sensefly even sell the airframe on it's own? And how does it fly as a pilots airplane, or in FPV?
Really like the look of the airframe, but want to do my own build.
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I had the same thought.. I spent 4 hours prototyping and came up with this platform..
Very easy to fly. 7 flights so far in tuning APM and only have done 1 auto takeoff. I hope in the week to get a param file and black EPP version cut.
Link to complete system
http://www.gunsetttech.com/projects/mapping-platform/testing-001.JPG
I gues someone deleted my post so I will ask again;how do you plan to protect camera lens...belly of your plane is flat.....
We have built many X5 versions for APM and photography and it works very well but you need a good launch method such as a bungee or a catapult,
We are moving to the newer X6 with plug in wings which has a lower take off speed even when loaded with cameras etc. The X6 is easier to ship and is modular with a larger load / battery capacity. It more expensive and the build is longer. very impressed up to now except for the terrible motor mounting method which we replace completely.
Test results next week if the weather holds.
Ive seen multiple air frames that look similar to the Sensefly
there is the Skywalker X-6 to X-8 line - http://www.bevrc.com/-airplane_c10.html
and the Skywalker X-5 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__27131__skywalker_x_5_fpv...
And the Phantom - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__53814__Phantom_FPV_Flyin...
I'm in the process of building up a new mapping platform, but I havent decided on the Phantom, X-5 or the bigger Skywalker 1900mm.
As for the Sensefly...they suggest buying extra bodies when you purchase them..do Im assuming they sell them. Just before I left my last job, I purchased a Sensefly. Unfortunately, they are still 4 months out from being able to fly, due to certifications.
its been discussed here before..
http://diydrones.com/xn/detail/705844%3ABlogPost%3A1084925
.that is actual from Parrot AR who bought Sensefly recently
http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/parrot-adds-gps-and...
Why not get one of these, almost the same
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17969__Hobbyking_Teksumo...
Nah - that's just a normal wing - I'd really like the eBee - looks a really tiny airframe, with removable wings and everything.
I have been wondering the same thing I have an X8 and want something a little smaller. So if you find it let me know.
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