Mikrokopter Is mikrokopter finished??

[Macsgrafs]

Nope! I didn't know what weight you were flying but I see now it is an SJ8, so now I see your need for something besides the BL's.

The downside to MK...they don't make a powerful enough BL & when you consider most of us use our MR's for photographic or film use, then w will be carrying more weight, therefore bigger motors, so its about time MK upped thier game as regards that aspect.

Bart, thanks for the info on kopterworx having larger BL's...will check them out, but not sure if my mrs to be will let me spend any more of her money without an increase in shoe allowance

Had a look & can't find any BL's accept the MK ones
Ross

 

[jrlederer]

Just noticing that no-one has made mention of the Herkules III boards for heavy lift necessity in conjunction with MK boards?

 

[Macsgrafs]

Just noticing that no-one has made mention of the Herkules III boards for heavy lift necessity in conjunction with MK boards?

I think that's the boards Bart might be talking about, thanks for the name...i'll have another look.

 

[BorisS]

japp Herkules II for MK
ESC32 for MK, but not capable for the A needed.
Ultra ESCS also have I2c 20A version 35 A version 4 - 6s

but 50a in general is a lot ?

 

[smartaquad]

Hi guys!
Im flying an MK OKto XL with a CX 730 now with the MK gimbal.It flys good and can get prety steady footage from it if the wind doesnt exceed 10-15 kn on witch the copter flys good but the gimbal is not solid enough..heres my last video, it has no post stabilization, http://vimeo.com/56944551

On the other side, industry standarts require 5D or Epic quality.. I totally agree with the MK bl limitacion but before investing a large amount into a new choper or Hercules boards and 8 new motors I think Im gonna use the 12 motor, Hexa Coax configuration that you can see on this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUjFpNjDElw

Regards

 

[Macsgrafs]

Boris that PH is spot on!

 

[Pjtyros]

Hi guys!
Im flying an MK OKto XL with a CX 730 now with the MK gimbal.It flys good and can get prety steady footage from it if the wind doesnt exceed 10-15 kn on witch the copter flys good but the gimbal is not solid enough..heres my last video, it has no post stabilization, http://vimeo.com/56944551

On the other side, industry standarts require 5D or Epic quality.. I totally agree with the MK bl limitacion but before investing a large amount into a new choper or Hercules boards and 8 new motors I think Im gonna use the 12 motor, Hexa Coax configuration that you can see on this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUjFpNjDElw

Regards

Hi, on Friday I had a full day shoot with my Okto XL/AV200 360 lifting a 5D. The logs show a peak amp draw of 22 amps on one bl and that was with 12 flights, most flights the peak on any bl was around 16 amps, max temp 58 degrees. I find the Epic is now a little old hat and the 5D is finding favor with most film companies I am talking to.

Regards

 

[Bartman]

Pj,

What's the total weight and with what motors/props?

Thanks,
Bart

 

[Pjtyros]

Pj,

What's the total weight and with what motors/props?

Thanks,
Bart

Hi Bart,

AUW is 5.77Kg that includes 2 x 5000mah 4s lipo's plus 2 1000mah lipo's on the gimble and a Canon 5D MkII with 17-35 lend. Apc 12x3.8 props and standard MK3638 motors.

Here is a link to it

https://vimeo.com/55513356

Cheers
Paul

 

[smartaquad]

Hi Bart,

AUW is 5.77Kg that includes 2 x 5000mah 4s lipo's plus 2 1000mah lipo's on the gimble and a Canon 5D MkII with 17-35 lend. Apc 12x3.8 props and standard MK3638 motors.

Here is a link to it

https://vimeo.com/55513356

Cheers
Paul

O waw! Whats the air temp? with my setup bl are runing at 70-80C and thats with a CX 730 and MK gimbal...

 

[BorisS]

concerning the topic dead. I don't know if you guys caught on to this but its official in the german MK forum, they are developing and already pushed out beta software for a Android based Groundstation app for waypoint flying. Addtionally to that they seem to be pushing out a bluetooth expander for the communication.

 

[Pjtyros]

O waw! Whats the air temp? with my setup bl are runing at 70-80C and thats with a CX 730 and MK gimbal...

Air temp 10c , but notice that my BL's are open to the air, I use an open crash cage, if you use a closed dome the the temp goes through the roof.

Paul

 

[smartaquad]

Air temp 10c , but notice that my BL's are open to the air, I use an open crash cage, if you use a closed dome the the temp goes through the roof.

Paul

Yar, my one has a hole in the top but maby could do with a few more
Nice set up by the way, I though that MK frame would be to bendy for AV200 + 5D. I just tied a cable around the end of the booms and it has totally knoked out the horizontal moves.,Have you stabilazed the footage in post?
Regards,
Alex

 

[Pjtyros]

Yar, my one has a hole in the top but maby could do with a few more
Nice set up by the way, I though that MK frame would be to bendy for AV200 + 5D. I just tied a cable around the end of the booms and it has totally knoked out the horizontal moves.,Have you stabilazed the footage in post?
Regards,
Alex

Yes plenty of post stab etc, using the Skyline so until they sort the rubbish firmware then I just have to put up with it. My next build will use a Vulcan frame, they are very strong, and a Cinistar gimble/Radian. Photohigher will never get my custom again.

Regards

Paul

 

[smartaquad]

Yes plenty of post stab etc, using the Skyline so until they sort the rubbish firmware then I just have to put up with it. My next build will use a Vulcan frame, they are very strong, and a Cinistar gimble/Radian. Photohigher will never get my custom again.

Regards

Paul

Looks interesting that Vulcan frame! Yee, Cinestar is my dream!sun come!