Disclaimers: This is still called a DEV kit... things may change in real production version.
Full disclaimer, I am the Canadian reseller of 3DR stuff, but people knowing me know that I keep it true and if there is something I don't like I will point it out!
So my IRIS RTF arrived Guess what I did... yeah pictures time!
First of all... the box is HUGE!! (30 X 21.5 X 7.5 inches...!)
It has no issues with Fedex, I think because of it's size carrier will maybe handle it a bit better... hard to toss this one around... but could it has being smaller a bit... let's open it up...
Oh... shipping with props on... !!! that is a first for me... was it really necessary guys? I mean installing props is something we do (or should do) everytime we go flying and for safety I am always saying to remove them when done flying/crashing :)
I think it's one critical step that I like to leave for the customer to do...
There is space optimization too where 3DR could have fit this all in a smaller box (but not much, Radio is cleanly secured, IRIS arms are solidly held in place in the cardboard cutout and tape.
Let's see the parts we get!
Wow a LiPo Bag! yeah! now we are just missing a small LiPo Alarm/bench tester to complete the kit (as the included charger has no voltage display... plugging in the LiPo to the IRIS and starting up Mission planner to check voltage is not intuitive...)
So here we go with the inventory (remember, DEV kit, subject to change, bla bla bla)
1 X IRIS craft (yeah... will get back at this later but the first time you touch it to take it out of the box you feel how strong and rigid the arms and shell are... wow)
1 X Radio FlySky FS-TH9x (basic, proven, comes with the FrSky 2.4GHz DJT module so reliable signal) - no battery included, need 8 X AA regular batteries or a power pack...
1 X IMAX B3 charger... basic, simple, does the job, 1 LiPo at a time
1 X bag of cables (international plugs for charger
1 X very nice user manual!
4 X spare props (10x4.5 APC composite)
3 X LiPo (not sure this is standard, I think you only get 1 LiPo unless you order more... I feel special!)
What is missing... Tool bag... USB cables... I think It is included, manual refers to an included Alen key and a supplied custom wrench for the prop nuts... Also there should be a Tablet/USB cable and a PC/USB cable (referenced in manual)
So I think that was all in one bag that is missing from my DEV early shipped box... not a big deal for me but not fun for someone new to the hobby. (guys put a checklist in the box for the content, it helps a lot and customers like to review it too)
Love the included pre-flight check list and the sticker for Radio switches flight modes (wish it was pre cut but again maybe an early version)
Belly side up
(more pictures in next post, reached the max for now)
Comments
Carl, you can spot them being used/tested in BayAreaCrasher's IRIS Gimbal Test video on vimeo --
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/3dr-iris-gimbal-testing-flight
?? Shawn... I still do not think that this would work in the snow... it will just pierce through... nice clearance for camera but not for winter fun. I really need to remind folks at 3DR what snow and winter looks like in Canada!
hehehe
Yeah, some ESC's have problems, but I try not to buy those ones. (you want external oscillators).
The next revision of my all-in-one control box is going to have hand warmers. No, seriously. Heaters underneath the mounting plate where you rest your hands. Will need external power supply for that though. 12V car input or something.
Picatinny rails are freaking genius. so versatile!
Cool!! That would work in the snow ;-)
Dany, 3DRobotics are already on it!
http://instagram.com/p/fD6NcEH0TA/
Great work keep it up and can'[
t wait for it to be released late nov
Agree with Robert, Winter flying is fun!
the only thing to watch for is proper warmup time and that your ESC are not complaining that they lost min/max end points... if they beeps you may need to redo ESC calibration.
we also need longer legs and skids/skies so it doesn't bury itself in snow! :) I can see some custom add-ons coming to the store if there is demand for it!
Not sure, but the shell look more thick than the shell of the Phantom, and I say the Phantom fly during winter. Ok, it was a sunny day and pretty much the best winter condition possible for a fly. My biggest concerne would be to have a snow clear launching/landing pad, since you don't want snow on the motors and electronique. I fly my quad over my head once, at like 3 feet in stationnary and it move the air alot.
I'll let you all know when I fly one, most probably this winter. Just waiting on my favorite distributor to have some in stock ;-)
I've flown in the cold quite a bit, down to -20C with no issue. My hands suffer much more than the machinery!
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