3DR ArduCopter kits are back in stock at the 3D Robotics store. The kits have gone through a slight redesign both in mechanical design and documentation. Our new facility in Tijuana, Mexico as well as better suppliers for parts have allowed us to greatly improve the quality of these kits as well as offering them for lower prices. The new frames also look stunning!
The main change to both of the kits is the new arms, the arms are now 40mm shorter which translates to about 10 grams lighter per arm. This allows for the motor cables to be shorter and reduce the weight of the vehicle overall. The motors are no longer mounted through the entire cross section of the arm which caused the old 3DR arms to sink, the motors are not mounted to the top face of the arm providing a better mounting surface. The two frames are significantly smaller and will allow for easier transportation. The arms now come in two colors, blue and black. Each kit will contain 2 blue arms and a spare black arm (3 black arms for the Quad kit and 5 black arms for the hexa kit), this will allow you to build your vehicle in either + or x configuration with the front indicated by a blue arm(s).The center plates on the Hexa-B have been redesigned to accommodate for the shorter arms and large props.
The manuals for both of the kits have been re-written, we took all your feedback and produced a better set of assembly and set-up instructions. 3DR will also be providing a parameter file for these specific frames and keep it current as the code evolves to provide the best possible performance with these frames. The first iteration of this param file should be available shortly.
The full flight electronics quad and hexa kit have been upgraded to APM2.5 .
3DR ArduCopter Quad-C
3DR ArduCopter Quad-C Frame Kit $99.99
3DR ArduCopter Quad-C Frame + Motors Kit $249.99
3DR ArduCopter Quad-C Frame + Motors + Full Flight Electronics Kit $449.99
3DR ArduCopter Hexa-B
3DR ArduCopter Hexa-B Frame Kit $129.99
3DR ArduCopter Hexa-B Frame + Motors Kit $349.99
3DR ArduCopter Hexa-B Frame + Motors + Full Flight Electronics Kit $549.99
3DR ArduCopter kits will begin shipping today!
Comments
i lifted 2kg with 3DR Hex, 880 motors, 11x47 props, 4s 5000Mah turnigy battery
As a test, I lifted 3 pounds with my 3DR Hex and 880 motors.
Lars: It really depends on what motors you choose. The 3DR ones only come with 850s or 880s. The larger ones will take you to 3-4 lbs of capacity. If you want more, you'll need to get even bigger motors or switch to an Octo.
Ryan: bigger motors/props tend to mean shorter flights (but larger lifting capacity). A Hexa with the regular motors can already carry a DSLR. With larger motors, you're talking Hollywood ;-)
Chris,
Thanks for the reply. Honestly I didnt know the larger motors would change tuning. Planning on lifting cameras and things I have not yet thought of :) like most people. Just figured as long as I am getting started might as well start with the big motors. If there is an advantage to starting with the smaller motors please let me know and I might use those first.
Thanks
Ryan
Ryan: The code defaults should be a fine starting point. The ArduCopter code is optimized for the 3DR frames (although you've chosen bigger motors than the default; what are hoping to lift?)
Hi,
I just ordered a 3DR ArduCopter Hexa-B along with the electronics. I can not find a configuration file for the apm 2.5 for this machine. I will be using the 880 kv motors with the 11x4.7 props if that makes a difference.
A link or some info on where to find the configuration file would be great
Thanks
Longer arms like the ones used in the previous kits are now back in stock at the 3DR store. HERE
Very Nice!
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