Alex posts some good news: he's going to be selling his nicely-made multicopter frames for those who want alternatives to the standard ArduCopter frame:
"I'm starting off offering Quad frames and will soon be offering Hexa and Octo frames along with stabilized camera mounts. I will update this blog as things progress.
So now the offerings. First is a simple quad frame no electronics box...You can add your own CD Case top , Tupperware, or do what Kinderkram has done and find yourself one of those fancy surveillance camera domes and bolt it directly ontop. Second I will offer a frame plus electronics box with plenty of space to protect your expensive electronics. The frame and motor mounts are made out of expanded PVC it makes for a nice stiff but vibration dampening platform perfect for those sensitive accelerometers and smooth FPV/AV cameras. Arms can be ordered either in Aluminum or Carbon Fiber. I will include with any frame ordered two extra sets of motor mounts in case you have an accident.
The simple frame version (frame, arms, and motor mounts) will be $65.00 with aluminum arms and $95.00 for protruded carbon fiber arms. And the full frame set the one including the electronics box will cost $125.00 for aluminum arm version and $140.00 for the protruded carbon fiber arms. This is all in US currency and shipping is not included.
Until I get a steady order stream, frames will be made to order so please expect 3-5 day delay from day of ordering to day of shipping. I will request a 50% deposit on ordering and the remainder before shipping."
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Jeremy I am not associated with the DIYDrones, I just use their excellent flight control hardware. Making frames is a side project that I started once I became addicted to UAV's. =) I have built some complete systems for other people already once they saw the little bugger flying around. Please pm though if you want some more information on what I can make for you. And lliak it looks like its about $45 US for shipping to France.