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Scout Drone - Video Update

Posted by Jonathan Meringer on October 27, 2014 at 11:44pm

First Ascent Scout Drone - Video Update

A few weeks ago I posted a short write up on a compact, autonomous drone I was helping to develop:

http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/hobbyist-friendly-drone

We've put together some video footage, kind of a summary and current status of the project. If you have any comments, suggestions or just want to stay informed about the drone please email us at BackcountryDrones@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/BackcountryDrones

3d, autonomous, co-axial, compact, drone, print

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AKRCGUY October 30, 2014 at 8:02am

Excellent work and design!
Joe Renteria October 29, 2014 at 9:53am

This is fantastic. Outstanding work.
Have you considered creating a quadcopter that is equally compact/durable/collapsible?
naish October 29, 2014 at 3:14am

I really love this project.... have you guys considered the use of Lisa/s Autopilot? I think will be the best for this platform.
Branson October 28, 2014 at 8:25pm

Love it well done real innovation
David L. October 28, 2014 at 5:06pm

Oh wait could this spell the end of mutltirotors and rise of co-axial. Hmmmm...
David L. October 28, 2014 at 5:04pm

Awesome, i like the size and simplicity. Looks like something it could fit perfectly on my mountain bike bottle cage as i travel cross country. I don't have to carry my quads in my back packs soon. Looking forward to see it in production. :)
Jack Crossfire October 28, 2014 at 4:43pm

You could probably hack a Blade MCX to use folding blades to get a smaller form factor.
Jonathan Meringer October 28, 2014 at 11:54am

Thanks John, on a similar note, this drone should be more than capable of sending text messages (though not currently incorporated). The thinking was if you get into a sticky situation in a canyon or valley it could be deployed to broadcast your GPS coordinates to authories, friends and family. Also, really like the solar charging concept.
John October 28, 2014 at 11:35am

Excellent concept! This can also be used as a beacon if you install high intensity LEDs on it. Especiall helpful if it is capable of solar charging.
Phillip Schmidt October 28, 2014 at 11:21am

Very Cool.