jfro
Aerial Fun
Currently flying home designed xy8 (Rusty's Frames with 21.5mm arms) with avroto 2418-11's , (updating now to plush 40amp esc's), hoverfly pro flying with around 12 lbs using 2 - 5000 mah batts & 11 " props & sometime 12" props. On occasion get 8 mins flying time, but usually a little less. Mostly fly with GH2 or Gh3 and occasionally a GoPro. Using 2 axis brushless gimbal that's mid weight in size. With THE 40 AMP ESC's * 12" props, I may take a shot at flying my 5D mark II for photo's only. Everything else so far is video. I assume at some point I'll want to go from a 2 axis to 3 axis gimbal and that extra weight may put me over my current config's capability.
I'm contemplating building another unit or modifying this, mainly to get more flight time. But, I'm also wondering if I need a bigger unit for 3rd axis with gh2, gh3, and possibly my 5d mark 2 (5d for photos only).
Idea 1.
Build a quad with low KV motor & 6s batteries that will fly for 15-18 minutes with GOPro 3. Also consider being able to upgrade this to x8 later for heavier loads.
Idea 2.
Keep current config and just 1 MR upgrading to 370-400kv motors with 6S batteries and use existing new 40amp esc's, on existing frame.
Big question is the 21.5mm arms strong enough for xy8 when carrying up to 2.5lb camera for steady video....
Idea 3
Same as 2, but sell existing unit and build new unit with stronger frame and low KV motors & 6s batts.
Idea 4
Build quad for gopro not using low kv motors. Go with higher speed motors and smaller props. Very light weight.... Still want quality video with longer flying times.
I could go on, but I'm hoping someone can give me some things to consider.... First goal is something to carry gopro for 15-20mintues.
Sorry for being all over the place, but thought I'd put thoughts out there and see what others suggest...
thanks in advance....
I'm contemplating building another unit or modifying this, mainly to get more flight time. But, I'm also wondering if I need a bigger unit for 3rd axis with gh2, gh3, and possibly my 5d mark 2 (5d for photos only).
Idea 1.
Build a quad with low KV motor & 6s batteries that will fly for 15-18 minutes with GOPro 3. Also consider being able to upgrade this to x8 later for heavier loads.
Idea 2.
Keep current config and just 1 MR upgrading to 370-400kv motors with 6S batteries and use existing new 40amp esc's, on existing frame.
Big question is the 21.5mm arms strong enough for xy8 when carrying up to 2.5lb camera for steady video....
Idea 3
Same as 2, but sell existing unit and build new unit with stronger frame and low KV motors & 6s batts.
Idea 4
Build quad for gopro not using low kv motors. Go with higher speed motors and smaller props. Very light weight.... Still want quality video with longer flying times.
I could go on, but I'm hoping someone can give me some things to consider.... First goal is something to carry gopro for 15-20mintues.
Sorry for being all over the place, but thought I'd put thoughts out there and see what others suggest...
thanks in advance....