After my quad became a smoking hold in the ground on Friday (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BGHvz1Owe0), I decided it's time to research redundancy for a motor/prop loss. I've been searching and reading. And not surprisingly, there is a lot of conflicting information. So I figure I'll ask here and probably get a straight forward answer.
Y6 vs flat hexa. I want to be able to bring it home and make a reasonably controlled landing. I expect it will not be a work of art, but I'd like to bring it home in one piece. Assumptions being that it is well balanced, not overloaded and can hover at no more than 60% throttle when all is well.
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Flat hex won't survive.
Y6 should.
Good luck and fly safe.
Thanks! I figure I might as well have some fun with my loss. Can't change it, so might as well make the best of it. I've ordered a a 3DR Y6 frame kit and replacement wires for the ones that broke. I have the motors, props, and electronics already. Can't wait for it all to arrive and get back in the air.
I also have a LiPo that I'm not sure I should trust anymore after the impact. It isn't puffed, but it is staying outside lately.