H-Quad vs Spider Quad

Posted by Ismail_ID on August 16, 2014 at 8:17am

Hello everyone! greeting from indonesia arducopter user!

3 months later...i wanna taken a school plan to holiday in Bali :)

Now,i plan to build a quadcopter(except X-Copter)for aerial filming and photo in bali 

My question is...what should i made?H-Quad or Spider Quad?seen from,the stability for Aerial photo,AC setup,the baggage for FPV cargo in the future,and the last is the weight saving.

My biggest thanks for someone answer to my question :)

Greeting from Indonesia!
~Ismail :)

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  • MR60
    Forrest Frantz August 16, 2014 at 3:24pm

    The X spider is lighter, stronger, stiffer, lower vibrations, and easier to make (only 3 pieces).

    If you are interested, I have a free Excel based CAD system that for any frame configuration.

    - calculates camera Field of View between the forward propellers

    - calculates the length of each motor mast

    - locates the motors x/y coordinates

    - checks for optimal propeller spacing 

    If you don't have Excel, tell me the FOV you plan to use with your camera and I'll make the calculation for you.

    I have several blogs on making them.  One is:

    http://diydrones.com/group/arducopterusergroup/forum/topics/buildin...

    • Ismail_ID > Forrest Frantz August 17, 2014 at 4:17am
      Hi frantz...thanks for your fast answer!
      Does the spider frame has a problem with the stability?
    • MR60
      Forrest Frantz > Ismail_ID August 17, 2014 at 7:04am

      A video of one that I just built showing it's stability.

      https://www.dropbox.com/s/23ax7ijptztcn6r/Test%20Flight%20Video.mp4
      If you are planning to make yours:
      - what size propellers (drives the size of the ship)?
      - what FOV (determines the angle of the motor masts)?
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    • Ismail_ID > Forrest Frantz August 17, 2014 at 7:22am

      my plan is
      ~Motor:SunnySky 2212 980kv
      ~prop:9X5

      ~Multistar 30A ESC

      ~APM 2.6 
      ~Cam:Gopro 3 BE with 1 axis servo gimbal

      FOV:What is your opinion to give it best stability?

    • Ismail_ID > Ismail_ID August 17, 2014 at 7:28am

      now,i am already understand with your excel!...what a great app!Thanks!

    • MR60
      Forrest Frantz > Ismail_ID August 17, 2014 at 8:04am

      The GoPro has about a 90 degree FOV in medium mode.

      First, did i understand that you will travel on an airplane with the quad?  If so, will a ship that is 20" wide x 13" long fit in your baggage?  Or does it need to fold? 

    • Ismail_ID > Forrest Frantz August 18, 2014 at 5:15am
      I have got a plan which have 16.6" long and 18" wide...and that plan have a compact size that can fit to my holiday bus baggage...and now...lets build it!thanks a lot sir for your very well response!
      ~Ismail
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