Apex UAV- Icarus 2D Gimbal Quadcopter

[ApexUAV]

After months of engineering and testing, we are proud to say that the Icarus 2D gimbal quadcopter is going into production and is expected to ship at the end of February.

The Icarus 2D features a forward facing 2 axis gimbal stabilized using licensed AlexMos code. The gimbal is CNC'd from aircraft grade aluminum and is compatible with the GoPro hero 3 and 3+. Our gimbal design is extremely lightweight allowing for longer flight times and further FPV flying.

**Note Photos show prototype. Production models will have gold anodized aluminum gimbal components.

Includes:

Top and bottom frame halves with integrated power distribution board.
Anodized aluminum 2 axis gimbal.
Vibration dampers and pitch control arm.
Pre-flashed AlexMos gimbal control board and IMU.
2: T-Motor GB2208 gimbal motors.
Velcro battery and camera straps.
Servo extensions
Hardware: standoffs, screws, bolts, and nuts.

Recommended Setup

DJI 920kv motors.
30A ESC's "SimonK preferred"
Graupner 9x5 or 10x5 E-props.
DJI Naza V2 or Naza M Lite
6 or more channel radio system
3300mAh- 4500mAh 4s battery
3300mAh is optimal for approximately 14 mins of flight time.


Retail price $399
We are taking refundable deposits of $25 on our website. Buyers must pay the remaining amount before product ships. You will be updated and notified via email.

Pre-order here:http://www.apexuav.com/multirotors/icarus-2d-gimbal-quadcopter

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Questions and feedback are welcome

 

[jondrew]

I'm assuming the wings don't fall off in sunlight?

 

[chipwich]

Very nice looking design. A few questions please. Seeing that the pitch gimbal is on the aircraft and camera's left hand side, is there a way to get video out of the GoPro for FPV? What size is this quad as measured diagonally motor spindle to spindle? Lastly, of the 9 and 10 inch props, which works best with the 3300 and configuration as shown? Thanks.

 

[bruce365]

Why buy this when you can get the real deal from TBS Discovery Pro for $600 with many more extras / sophistication, huge support group and far better quality product?

 

[chipwich]

Why buy this when you can get the real deal from TBS Discovery Pro for $600 with many more extras / sophistication, huge support group and far better quality product?

Maybe, but it seems to me that you are making a lot of assumptions about the Icarus, sight unseen. I like the Disco, but there are lots of players in this segment. So let's see how this one shake out. I am interested in the PDU and the location of the solder points, etc. And $200 more or less buys your motors and ESC. Competition is good for all of us.

 

[ApexUAV]

Why buy this when you can get the real deal from TBS Discovery Pro for $600 with many more extras / sophistication, huge support group and far better quality product?

Not sure what you mean by "the real deal" but our design is of high quality and performs as well as any other gimbal on the market.

Very nice looking design. A few questions please. Seeing that the pitch gimbal is on the aircraft and camera's left hand side, is there a way to get video out of the GoPro for FPV? What size is this quad as measured diagonally motor spindle to spindle? Lastly, of the 9 and 10 inch props, which works best with the 3300 and configuration as shown? Thanks.

Thanks Chip. We designed the gimbal to work with the HDMI out on the GoPro using the 90 degree cable that ready made rc sells so FPV is no problem. The measurement diagonally is 460mm and we have had the best performance, when using stock DJI motors, with 10" props. Even with 10" props, they are not in the cameras view Also, here is a picture showing our power distribution circuit. Please note that this is a photo of an older prototype board, and more additions have been made since this photo was taken, but they are all secret
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[ApexUAV]

Features/Specs
1460g takeoff weight "includes FPV gear"
460mm wide when measured diagonally
2 axis gimbal with tilt control
Frame halves with integrated PDU

Here is the video demonstrating FPV Mode and Stable Mode.

Can really see the gimbal doing work at the end of the video

 

[ApexUAV]

First video of Icarus 2D in action.

 

[chipwich]

Just curious how the project is coming guys.

 

[ApexUAV]

Just curious how the project is coming guys.

We are still waiting on one of our manufacturers for the gimbal control boards. The Chinese new year has caused us many delays so far.