"I'm in London UK. Have all the hardware in stock and will hopefully start these builds next week. Will have some proper updates then. Initial impressions are it is a great frame.
In reply to other comments:-
Power - Plan on using the RCTimer power…"
"I'm about to build a few DJI S900 with Pixhawks. Seems like a fantastic combo. I'm really impressed with the S900 so far.
I can let you know how it goes. We should get these builds and initial flight tests done next week.
"I went to the Saturday performance. I felt the drones weren't really integral to the show. Good to see them buzzing around. The audience seemed enthralled but was more just John Cale doing his thing and some dressed up multi-rotors buzzing around…"
"What is is doing when you engage alt_hold? shooting up in the air a few metres?
Usually that is a sign of vibration issues especially on the smaller size frames. I would enable the IMU logging and check vibration levels are within range. Easy…"
"nice.
I'm interested to see how you get on with the multi-star motors. I did a few builds with them but a motor failed within the first few flights. I have had much better results (motor wise) with the RCTimer 1806 2300KV.
I have been using the…"
If your idea of a dream job involves building the best open source multi-copters and camera gimbals AND you can work in London UK then please read through the job posting on our website. Given the consistently amazing support and knowledge I see…
"I checked out the D4RII. They look perfect. Thanks for the suggestion.
It's clear my admiration for the X8R was blinding me to some of the other receiver models in their range."
"@Justin
Haven't finalised what receivers and radios we will offer with it. Think we will do a barebones receiver ready version for those that want to choose their own radio, camera and fpv gear.
Isnt the D4R-II 4 channel only, or do you get 8 on…"
TL;DR - vibration problems solved. Look out for new 250 sized APM quads from onDrone.com soonWell it is confirmed - I have the 250quad bug that seems to be going around at the moment. After building so many big and stable multi-rotors these seem…
Firstly congratulations to all those that took part in the SparkFun 2014 AVC challenge on the weekend. Just showing off our new mid sized Ready To Fly APM Hexacopters. 2Kg payload test on vimeo We are offering them in both a barebones package (add…