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    Brushless gimbal H8 design idea? CAD or cutting help please

    I have been mulling over a coax H8 copter design Centralized around a brushless gimbal (not sure which one yet)to hold a NEX5n or slightly larger camera. Think QAV500 but much larger to handle bigger props and weight of gear. I think with the camera directly at the CG of the copter combined...
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    4.5-5kg Y6 battery and prop selection questions

    Well Droider convinced me and I tore my flat hex uap1 down and converted her to a Y6. I am now waiting for some final bits to have nex5n downlink but have a couple of questions about batts and props. AUW minus batteries is 3.5kg AUW W/2x 4500 4S nanotech batts (i have 'em) is 4.5kg I can't...
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    ?H8 copter design idea??

    I am thinking about a build for 2013 centered around a brushless gimbal holding a nex5n. What I imagined is an H8? (xy8 type copter but in an h layout) with a lower top to bottom profile than I currently see. Maybe 8-12" from ground to top. I am thinking much like a QAV500 layout with the gimbal...
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    coax prop pitch selection

    OK guys I have been trying to wrap my mind around this one. With coaxial setups ie: y6 or x8 (btw what is xy8?, i don't get that one) What is the deal with prop pitch? Some guys use the same ones top and bottom? Why? Some guys use a deeper pitch on the lower motors? Why? I heard one theory that...
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    Wanted CC3D conus

    I am looking for a CC3d board if you have one you don't want. . . CONUS only please. Hit me with your offers :)
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    Hi from Maryland

    Whats up guys, I'm Sean. . . Living around Baltimore, Md. for right now. I have been in RC for 5-6 years. . . . BIG into FPV since '11. . . . Playing with multirotors for about a year. I am cruising along what seems to be the natural progression from fun RC to "hopefully" more of a professional...
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    Newbie Naza Questions

    I am about to maiden up with the build and FW of my 1st NAZA. (not my 1st multi rotor) I have: Built RTFM Configured TX set TX failsafe for 30% throttle and center sticks Made sure nothing can hit the FC in flight (Thanks kloner) Calibrated ESC's Balanced props Gone through the naza GUI setup...
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    Which FC for my needs

    I am at a bit of indecision for a flight controller on my next multi. Rig info: Rusty's uap1 hexa rusty's diy 2 axis gimbal flying a NEX5 or similar cam avroto motors using simonk flashed esc's Flight goals: 1. SOLID altitude/position hold 2. smoooth forward flight. . . . not so much fast...
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