ChrisViperM
Active Member
That thing should do the trick for all water addicted Copter pilots:
http://aquacopters.gostorego.com/
Chris
http://aquacopters.gostorego.com/
Chris
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Diving Copter...ideal rig for kloner
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ChrisViperM
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Running brushless motors under water is no problem. Check this vid and read the comments on the vids Youtube site:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdlsQhqXlw8
However it's not that simple....obviously some parts of the motors (bearings, contacts, etc...) could be affected in the longer run. Most of it is covered in the Youtube Comments section of that vid.
I guess the idea is not to dump the copter on porpose all the time under water, but I see it more as a sleek safety feature if you fly a lot over water.
When we were in our RC-car madness, we used to make the motors and ESC's waterproof (mainly Crawlers and Monster Trucks) in order to drive in snow or rain puddles, and never had a problem. You could also make the motors from this copter waterproof (some people even dunk parts of the motor in Epoxy and machine it down...) , take ceramic bearings and use a lot of liquid electrical tape, the question is just if it's worth the efford.
Chris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdlsQhqXlw8
However it's not that simple....obviously some parts of the motors (bearings, contacts, etc...) could be affected in the longer run. Most of it is covered in the Youtube Comments section of that vid.
I guess the idea is not to dump the copter on porpose all the time under water, but I see it more as a sleek safety feature if you fly a lot over water.
When we were in our RC-car madness, we used to make the motors and ESC's waterproof (mainly Crawlers and Monster Trucks) in order to drive in snow or rain puddles, and never had a problem. You could also make the motors from this copter waterproof (some people even dunk parts of the motor in Epoxy and machine it down...) , take ceramic bearings and use a lot of liquid electrical tape, the question is just if it's worth the efford.
Chris
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R_Lefebvre
Arducopter Developer
Awesome! I love it! Just what I've been looking for. Thanks guys!
I have lots of opportunity to fly over water, and would like the peace of mind. My current quad has already been in the lake once. Heck, even if it wasn't waterproof, I think it's a great frame design!
I have lots of opportunity to fly over water, and would like the peace of mind. My current quad has already been in the lake once. Heck, even if it wasn't waterproof, I think it's a great frame design!
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DucktileMedia
Drone Enthusiast
I'm getting one! I'm all about water.
R_Lefebvre
Arducopter Developer
Not having watched the full video (because I'm at work...) how do you mount the battery?
DucktileMedia
Drone Enthusiast
I'd hook it up to a "Clapper." 
DucktileMedia
Drone Enthusiast
I dont think Im gonna get one of these by the time I leave for Hawaii though. Next time. I'm gonna call my quad "Wilson."
Aquacopters
New Member
I dont think Im gonna get one of these by the time I leave for Hawaii though. Next time. I'm gonna call my quad "Wilson."
I see that you are not far from us... we are just over the hill in the far reaches of the East bay. When are you leaving for Hawaii?
DucktileMedia
Drone Enthusiast
I'm leaving monday but as we all know there is more than just the physical building, I would need time to tune, balance, FPV it, pack it. Just too much for fun only. I appreciate the offer though. where are you guys? And how do you deal with battery installation/ turning on/off? I like your product and hope you guys do well with it. I know setting up for a mold like this is not cheap.