Astrus_STHLM
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Hi guys,
After long time playing with the idea of a tilting arms multirotor concept and several proof-of-concept prototype tests (see Youtube video below) we're ready to show you what's coming guys: a tough, sleek, aerodynamic, efficient and fast (super fast!) tilting arms multirotor.
Name: TILT
Unlike traditional frames that tilt the whole body to acquire forward and lateral velocity, rotating the arms provides greater performance:
We started from the ground up, (literally, EVERYTHING has been assumed it can be improved) and we've re-designed the preliminary system shown in the Youtube video (see attached pictures) to exploit new materials and manufacturing technologies for a tough hybrid frame made of 3D printed carbon fiber/polyester blend and traditional CF 3K woven plates and tubes. Other materials are being reviewed to reach a much better toughness but still weight contained overall system.
We can say we are in right track for releasing soon a commercial tilting arms multirotor with improved design, aesthetics, aerodynamics and speed.
Main specs (being expanded and will update them):
The tilting system is governed by an open source code that anyone will be able to tune (although it will come with pre-defined modes for those not wishing to modify it).
Keep an eye here, we'll be posting the development and (probably next week) a maiden of the new system!
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After long time playing with the idea of a tilting arms multirotor concept and several proof-of-concept prototype tests (see Youtube video below) we're ready to show you what's coming guys: a tough, sleek, aerodynamic, efficient and fast (super fast!) tilting arms multirotor.
Name: TILT
Unlike traditional frames that tilt the whole body to acquire forward and lateral velocity, rotating the arms provides greater performance:
- Less mass to move to acquire forward velocity: higher acceleration
- Better aerodynamics (especially with a well-designed canopy): higher top speed
- And more to come
We started from the ground up, (literally, EVERYTHING has been assumed it can be improved) and we've re-designed the preliminary system shown in the Youtube video (see attached pictures) to exploit new materials and manufacturing technologies for a tough hybrid frame made of 3D printed carbon fiber/polyester blend and traditional CF 3K woven plates and tubes. Other materials are being reviewed to reach a much better toughness but still weight contained overall system.
We can say we are in right track for releasing soon a commercial tilting arms multirotor with improved design, aesthetics, aerodynamics and speed.
Main specs (being expanded and will update them):
- Dynamic tilting arms system designed for reliability, simplicity while lightweight.
- 330 system for up to 7 in props. Can use bigger props just changing the woven CF arm tubes (standard D16 mm tubes in the current version, tougher arms coming).
- Low profile, super tough hybrid frame (3D printed CF + regular woven CF plates). We won't compromise on this, this system must be fast and tough! Extra rigidifiers not shown in the pic below
- Front and back replaceable plates. They are being designed to absorb as much energy as possible in case of a crash. They will allow for mounting different things like different cameras.
- Motor mounts ready for X8 configuration
- Battery tray system that avoids continuous CoG balance every time you change the battery, even if they are different.
- Aerodynamic canopy to reduce drag and protect the system.
The tilting system is governed by an open source code that anyone will be able to tune (although it will come with pre-defined modes for those not wishing to modify it).
Keep an eye here, we'll be posting the development and (probably next week) a maiden of the new system!
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