This is where we discuss all things related to the 3DR Arducopter Y-6, from Tuning, to issues, to mods.
Does anyone still build these? What's the state of affiars for DIY and coaxial hexacopter builds?
I've been fascinated with Y6 designs for years and have been wanting to craft my own but never had the finances to do so. FInally came into some extra cashflow and want to put it towards a drone. I just became FAA certified and have been doing this commercially as a side hustle in tourism. I currenlty have experience with DJI products.The allure of creating my own has always stuck though, as a fun side project. I've seen Y6 builds that are big enough to carry a DSLR and that's the direction I…
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Sudden tail Drop on the Y6, still not sure what is causing this, below is a video of it happening. I noticed this when I test flew it that is looked like it wanted to flip. I did not notice this behaviour before,
New firmware update completely messed up any connection possibility with Y6 anyone know where to get last version of APM Planner?
Kyosho Zeal Vibration Absorption Sheet Z8006
I cut 4 squares and mounted the APM to the frame. The APM is on there solid and minimizes vibration. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kyosho-Zeal-Vibration-Absorption-Sheet-Z800...
What are the best mounting tape/foam or method for mounting a pixhawk? (Mounted it backwards at first with the original foam squares).
Pretty sure cloverleaf antennas on 433 or 915mhz is not the best option. For 433, you should use a Dipole or a Monople like the one linked below[1].
The antenna in the pic looks like a 5.8ghz antenna, which will probably perform horribly if it's plugged into a 433 or 915mhz tx.
[1] http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&a...
And how your sonars on all sides working is very interesting too...
Yanjun Zang can you please give me link where you find cloverleaf antenna for radio(I need 433MHz)Thank you...about your Y6...maybe you can do all the wires under main plate at bottom not top and make your multi not that high...
I am a documentary photographer, I prefer to use damping to obtain subjective images. Gimbal will bring another kind of vision, need to more load.
Finally got my Y6 setup to fly Mission planner. This is the short version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTYVgw1KY6w&list=UUSEwlp71GfmWvn...
To mount the gimbal shown below I printed a small bracket but it's probably easier to just bend up a bit of ali or similar...
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