Hi All
After adding my FPV equipment my quad’s weight is 1.2kg (Still want to add my GoPro 2). How much can the standard Ardcucopter take ?
My setup:
ArduCopter Quad v1.0
Motor AC2830-358 850kv
2800 battery
Thanks!
Willie
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Mine weighs 1800g. It is a custom build with 2836-9 880 Kv using 11 X 4.7 props.
It flies well. If you ever owned a boat the propeller pitch and diameter works similar.
Propellers are like selecting transmission gears around what the engine can deliver over the RPM range and torque.
The Horsepower (work) will curve across the rpm's. What is important is to not have a propeller stall if the weight is too much.
It all depends on the prop size you're using, and the voltage of the battery.
But, with a typical 850kv running 3s batteries, and 10" props, you're generating 800-900 grams of thrust per motor. That'll be nearly three times your 1.2kg weight, at the top end. No wonder it took off like a rocket. Also, if you use 11" props, you're going to getting over 1.kg per motor.
My quad weighs 1400grams with 4s3300 so adding your 200gram gopro should not be an issue.