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  1. filmfly

    Props - which are the best propeller brands?

    I would love to hear any and all preferences or biases people might hold regarding different props for different reasons. If it matters, my current build would be for a hex or Y6 flying Avroto M2814-11s (770kv), ideally with an AUW of around 5 kg (11 lbs), if possible.
  2. filmfly

    Props - which are the best propeller brands?

    Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check out some of those options!
  3. filmfly

    Props - which are the best propeller brands?

    Couldn't find this in another thread yet (though I'm sure it's been discussed somewhere): what brands of propellers do you guys prefer? It seems, as with all multirotor components, there are a lot to choose from. For a medium-sized hex or octo, what types (cf, wood?) should I look at, and...
  4. filmfly

    Frame Size - 900 or 1200?

    Might buy a manufactured frame and build from there. What makes you say 1000-1100?
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    Frame Size - 900 or 1200?

    Hi guys, I'm putting together a component list for my first aircraft built for aerial video work. I was originally planning a hex but reading on experience from people here I've decided to go for a Y6. The question now, though, is should I go with a 900mm frame or 1200mm? I haven't...
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    The next rig for Yonder Blue Films - "Less Is More"

    Hey Ben, love the thread and thanks for sharing your expertise and insight. I hope this new rig works great for your needs. Couple of questions: Ben, why would you choose the Y6 instead of an X8 like Bart went with? And Kloner, thanks for the note about Tiger motors and your thoughts on...
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    Multi-Rotor Heli abbreviations, acronyms, secret codes, etc.!

    This is great Bart, there's definitely a learning curve to catch up on these! Here's a few more I had to look up the first time I saw them... please correct anything I got wrong. OLED - Organic Light-Emitting Diode (tiny screen that allows programming without laptop) CAN - type of connection...
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    Launching into great things

    Hello everyone, I am pleased to meet you all. With a background working on Hollywood movies and as a pilot of real helicopters, it was of course only a matter of time before I found myself here. But it's so great to see what is already being accomplished by the members of this community, I...
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