Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Quadcopter...s?

I had to build one myself.


But then I really had to build a second one.

All the layering makes most quads not have any big flat surfaces. I wanted only a top and bottom layer so that I could have a very reconfigurable platform.

Next will be a hexacopter... Maybe something like this:

Saturday, June 02, 2012

QuadCopter!!!!

It took me a while to fully commit, but these things are amazing. Much easier logistics than an R/C plane, and terrifying to learn to fly! This this is a VC-450 from Witespy Quad. It's got a Quadrino flight controller, four 20-Amp motors, 20 Amp ESCs (Electronic Speed Controller), Spektrum 8-channel receiver, and came with a 2200mAh LiPo battery.
I also attached a GoPro. The ping pong ball is for the operator's orientation. The ball faces forward. And this is just the tip of the iceberg...