Share your drone info thread

Hi everyone,

I'm creating this thread to share your drone/copter information. I believe, this would help immensely for newbies like me during the initial build. For example, the Chris's blog on cheap Hobby King quad configuration is really a good resource.

I don't want to burden anyone who is willing to share their info. Hence all fields are optional. Atleast the first 5 fields are ideal. Please find the list of fields to copy/paste at the end, so you can start filling :-).

Here goes information about my quad.

frame: Quadcopter (3DRobotics)
controller/autopilot: APM1
esc: 20A (3DRobotics)
motors: 850Kv (3DRobotics)
propellers: 10x47, APC (3DRobotics)
motor to motor distance: -- inches

battery: 4S 3300mAh (Turnigy nano-tech)
total weight: -- lbs
flying time: 15 minutes (average)

radio: Turnigy 9X
video/osd: none
other: Sonar, Xbee, GPS/Mag, Attopilot current sensor

Misc:

Turnigy 9X: Mode1 -> Mode2 change, Li-ion battery hack
photos:

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frame:
controller/autopilot:
esc:
motors:
propellers:
motor to motor distance: -- inches

battery:
total weight: -- lbs
flying time:

radio:
video/osd:
other:

Misc (hacks/mods):

photos:

Just Ordered My Hardware For My New Mini FPV:

-Hobbyking™ S250 FPV Racer Composite Kit 210mm
-AfroFlight Naze32 Acro AbuseMark
-HobbyKing Tiny OSD III (w/10Hz GPS and 80A Current sensor)
-Multistar Elite 2204-2300KV Set Of 4 CW/CCW (2/CCW 2/CW)
-TURNIGY Plush 18amp Speed Controller
-5030 3 Blade Carbon Fiber Propellers
-FatShark Teleporter V3 RTF FPV Headset System w/Camera and 5.8G TX
-Turnigy TGY-i6 AFHDS Transmitter and 6CH Receiver (Mode 2)
-Multistar High Capacity 3S 5200mAh Multi-Rotor Lipo Pack
-Plus a bunch of wire, connectors, screws, Nylon Spacers/Nuts/Bolts, Straps

Weight should be just under 730g (So a little heavy for a mini) - Looking for 15+ minutes hover

I hope it flies, any expert opinion/suggestions/concerns are welcome.

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estebanflyer September 23, 2015 at 9:15am

very nice octo! what is your maximum payload? (at around 50% throttle I mean)
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  - CliffN September 23, 2015 at 8:33am
    
    need I say more
    
    Flame wheel 450
    
    AR drone
    
    and two scratch builds
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  - CliffN September 22, 2015 at 5:55pm
    
    cool , what it needs now is wooden Props just to continue the theme. too bad we cant use compress air motor due to power efficiency. but it would be cool.
Matthew Hunt July 31, 2015 at 3:11pm

Just Ordered My Hardware For My New Mini FPV:

-Hobbyking™ S250 FPV Racer Composite Kit 210mm
-AfroFlight Naze32 Acro AbuseMark
-HobbyKing Tiny OSD III (w/10Hz GPS and 80A Current sensor)
-Multistar Elite 2204-2300KV Set Of 4 CW/CCW (2/CCW 2/CW)
-TURNIGY Plush 18amp Speed Controller
-5030 3 Blade Carbon Fiber Propellers
-FatShark Teleporter V3 RTF FPV Headset System w/Camera and 5.8G TX
-Turnigy TGY-i6 AFHDS Transmitter and 6CH Receiver (Mode 2)
-Multistar High Capacity 3S 5200mAh Multi-Rotor Lipo Pack
-Plus a bunch of wire, connectors, screws, Nylon Spacers/Nuts/Bolts, Straps

Weight should be just under 730g (So a little heavy for a mini) - Looking for 15+ minutes hover

I hope it flies, any expert opinion/suggestions/concerns are welcome.
- Matthew Hunt > Matthew Hunt August 4, 2015 at 11:44pm
  
  Kids, Math Matters... So I got my parts in and got her assembled. Jumps off of the ground at about 40% throttle, and very gently flew for a little over 30 minutes before I got worried the low battery alarm wasn't working. Tested it and the 5200mAh S3 battery still read 10.8 v (Wow 15min would have done). Considered going back to flying but the stress of a fresh $1000 CND ( about $650 US right now) floating around was getting to me. I spent a weak of working out pitch/size/thrust/efficiency/weight putting this together. Sent the Teleporter back before I even opened it, QVGA is too low (Have OSD), Predator V2 are coming in the mail. Took Scott Messe's advice and order some smaller batteries as this thing is a mini tank, Excited to go exploring in FPV shortly.
  - Matthew Hunt > Matthew Hunt September 23, 2015 at 10:35am
    
    So realizing that this hobby was going to be taxing my paychecks anyways, I purchased a 3D printer to save in the long run. 2 More drones using the same hardware as above, but with a battery tray designed to use either a 2200mAh Li-Po or a 5200mAh Li-Po, depending on if I want long flight or fast flight.
    - Gerhard Laubscher > Matthew Hunt September 24, 2015 at 10:40am
      
      Hi Matthew,
      
      Personal interest, which 3d printer did you buy and what is your experience in using it?
      
      What products have you printed sofar?
      
      I am interested in buy a 3D printer myself,
      
      so when I see comments e 3D printers, I try to find
      
      out more info from the 'man in the street'.
      
      Thanks for sharing!
      
      Regards
      
      gG
      - Matthew Hunt > Gerhard Laubscher September 24, 2015 at 12:39pm
        
        I'm Using a Print-Rite, $300 USD from hobbyking.com 210x210 non headed print bed. I do my modelling in Blender, (1 BU (Blender Unit) = 1mm). I slice using an upgraded version of the supplied Repieter-Host software. It's been fantastic once you figure out settings. Best print results are at 4mm for the first layer, then 2mm for the rest, but supports 1-4mm layers. Parts are strong.
    - Matthew Hunt > Matthew Hunt September 23, 2015 at 10:45am
  - Matthew Hunt > Matthew Hunt August 8, 2015 at 1:30am
    
    R.I.P. Mini Drone. At about 600 meters she started to oscillate then went into an uncontrollable free fall. I think one of the carbon fiber props either came apart or became unbalanced. Damage: Video transmitter, FPV camera lens, 3 props, screen on Emerson action cam, both wings, and battery. Worst part, Camera lost its recording... :-( Next build, Hex or Octo-X with motor failsafe.

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