HobbyKing Quad Frame Hands On

3689390762?profile=originalMy shipment from HobbyKing arrived today.  Among a few other things, the new Quad Frame V1 was in the box.  I  was pretty excited to get this and see if it was worth the $14.  

 

When I opened up the shipping box I noticed that HK packaged the frame parts in its' own box instead of having just a bag of parts.  I opened that up and to my surprise, the arms had been pre-assymbled!  Everything was grouped and packed nicely in bags.  The only thing that I did not see...Instructions!  Who reads them anyways, right?  

 

I pressed on and started to dry fit everything.  All of the pieces clipped together nicely and in no time, I had the frame mocked up. I am very happy with the construction, it seems to be well done.  The only thing that I think will be a problem is the landing gear.  Right now it just seems too flimsy to last.  I did not glue/screw anything together yet, but I don't think that will change much.  Also, as you can see in the first photo, the gear orientation is for + flying setup only.  I'm sure I can mod it to work for X without much effort.   I was wrong, I figured it out.

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Overall I would have to say that this frame will do just fine.  Once I get everything installed I'll give you all an update, but at this point I would easily recommend this frame, especially since it cost less than I paid for the materials to build my own.  Mine did not have gear or a camera mount!

 

Here are some stats and additional photos, I hope it helps.

 

Motor to Motor distance: 19.5"

Ground Clearance (without camera mount): 4.5"

Inside area: ~5"

Inside Height: 2" 

Dry Fit Weight: 5.7 oz

 

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  • Thanks CyborgCNC!
  • ops..and the site for all the drawings and files....

     

    https://openkopterframe.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/openkopterframe/

  • Go to rcgroups, and do a search for that....there was a full designed published a few months ago, and it also included a Y-copter as well
  • Are dxf files for this quad published? So many manufacturers make this design.
  • It's BEAUTIFUL!!
  • It's Ugly!
  • Everything has been installed and my QUAD took to the air again tonight. .  I think there is room for improvement, but I still recommend this.  The gear is still an issue, it will need reinforcement. Also, the motor mount holes did not match up for my motors. I was able to make it work, but I almost wish they would have left that out and just let us drill our own.  All in all I still feel that this is a good product for the price.
  • That's a great looking frame you have there. I would much rather have it done in G10, but I don't have access to a CNC. I made my first frame from aluminum tubes and G10 that I cut with a table saw and jigsaw. Not the best way to do it, but it worked. I think HK did a good job for their first version, I bet they will do v2 even better.
  • That is a good looking frame...Amazing what Hammer from the MikroKopter forums created with his frame design.....you can see my version here:

    http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1093510&page=13...

    I cut it on my CNC machine out of G10....but for the price HK is charging for this...who can resist?

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