Recent content by silastyler

SleepyC, I have a set of Photohigher Retracts for Skyjib 8 V1 that I'd love to offload. Asking $650. Contact me via PM if you're interested.

Lot of 8 Axi 4120/20 Brushless Outrunner Motors for Heavy Lift Multirotor. These motors are "Like New," in that they have been spun up only once to verify they work. Total run time less than 5 mins. The motors come with prop adapters (One per motor), and 24" Leads. I purchased these motors more...

Can't update firmware on hfpro same. Thought it was something I was doing wrong. Glad to hear its server side.

More than half way through my build. I'm 2/3 of the way through my build. I've decided to go with a small 3S 1000mAh pack for the Hoverfly FC that is independent of the main power source in order to avoid having to step down from the 6S main batts and add a LC filter in between. Since the...

Vortex, I didn't mean to make it seem like I brushed off your OP. between you and Lanzar there is obviously a strong feeling that 6s is a better fit for the motors in question. I may just have to test both configurations in order to understand the difference and to see the results first hand. I...

Thanks koolkiwikat, that's definitely a nice way to streamline the wire loom. Cheers!

I'm not sure where the 4kg payload number is coming from Lanzar, my payload will be closer to double that. What prop motor configuration would you suggest using 6s then?

Thank you for chiming in Photronix, it's great to hear this list of components is not far off the mark, regardless of what ecalc says! What prop size/pitch are you using if you don't mind?

Are you taking away two motors for dual redundancy? eCalc says I need 71% to hover with 8, 77% to hover with 7, and 84% to hover with 6. I dont know if I've put in the information correctly, but if I can still maintain a hover with 6 even for 20 seconds safely, I can definitely descend under...

I am in total agreement. Is there anyone out there that has worked out an approach for critical component replacement schedules?

This really is the seminal issue here for those of us building for professional use. I'm a cinematographer, and this is a platform for aerials, and as such needs to be reliable and safe. I am in total agreement with all the calls for redundancy, but I also completely agree with jess111 that by...

I'm really glad you mentioned the Anderson connectors, I was looking for something with a little more heft than the hobby-grade stuff out there. And the real world ratings are a blessing. Thanks for that. Your suggestions about bundling for the loom are awesome, I've seen video of guys wrapping...

Thanks Jonathan, I will make sure to keep this thread as up to date as I can as I begin my build. It's really good to know I'm not the only one that has these components and am stressed out about the PDB. When I talked to Al at Hoverfly I thought I had made up my mind about going with an...

jes1111: I completely agree. The 5s 11,000mAh I'm looking at will have 10AWG tails, and I plan to maintain that gauge straight to the wire bundle (soldered together) of leads from the ESCs. So, 10AWG (30Amps x 120V = 3600W / 18.5V = 194 Amps from each battery before the wiring begins to...

JLO: I contacted Castle Phoenix directly and this is what they said about the ICE controllers: "Silas, I am brand new to Multi rotor platform. I have a simple flame wheel to get me going. We have a support forum on RC Groups and there are many endusers there sharing their experiences which seem...