matwelli
Member
Thought I would post this up, its a work in-progress but incorporates what we have learnt so far when flying with more than just your mates.
The Technical specs are based on the ones from GoDroneX from last year.
Technical Specifications
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SPEC Class
Motors - Maximum of 4 , allowed sizes 1804 max 2400KV 1806 or 2204 max 2300 KV
Propellers – 5” diameter, any pitch.
Battery - 3S Lipo- any capacity
Frame – no restriction, aprox 230 to 280 mm motor-to-motor
Weight – no restriction
Aero – no restriction
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OPEN Class
Motors – no restriction on size or number
Propellers – no restriction
Battery – no restriction
Frame – no restriction
Weight – no restriction
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Video Transmitters
Preferred 5.8 GHz
Frequencies in use 5665, 5705, 5740, 578, 5820, 5860, 5905, 5945 MHz
Frequencies must be able to be changed at the field
Output Power min 200mw max 600mw
Other Frequencies 2.3/2.5 GHz allowed at some events
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Video Receivers
The use of diversity receivers can cause issues, as they can be prone to pick up signals from other competitors during a race. If you are using one and experience bleeding of signal from another video source try disabling your diversity.
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Lost Model Alarm
Must be fitted and working, or some other clearly audible method for finding lost craft.
General - We are all here to have fun – its no fun when your stuff doesn’t work, and it frustrates everyone else. Make sure your gear is in good order, transmitters that have been crashed too often, damaged antennas, leads and loose connectors have caused all the issues to date. Make sure you know your gear, you know how to operate it.
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Event Rules
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Everyone –
Listen to and follow ALL instructions from the Competition Director (C.D.) or their designates.
We only walk onto the course when the racing has finished, not while people are still flying.
When you retrieve a multirotor after the race ensure it is powered down straight away, the next racers are getting ready.
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Pilots -
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Fly only in designated areas, Fly only at appropriate times.
Keep at least 8 meters away from the pilot area – flying any closer can cause your video transmitter to interfere with the other pilots reception . When finishing a race, land ON the race course, at least 8 meters away from the pilots.
When flying on the track, make sure you are located in the pilot area. Do not fly from any other area.
Only power up your multirotor/video transmitter while in the start/finish area (part of the track) ,we do not power up in the pits, or walking from the pits to the track.
If you need to check your Video channel/Change channel, this is done between rounds, Ensure you have a frequency peg for the frequency you wish to check.
If you are flying before the event, after the event or between rounds ensure you have a frequency peg for the frequency you are using. Make sure you have a spotter, someone who can see the area you are flying in and warn you of any approaching hazards (people/animals/vehicles).
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Spectators/Pit Crew –
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The event is fun to watch, and fun to talk about. Please keep away from the pilots while they are flying (keep away from the pilot area) unless you are acting as a spotter,as we need clear communication with the pilots for lap scoring, penalties, and warning of hazards.
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Race Rules
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There is approximately 7 minutes between heats, be ready on the start line a minute before your heat starts, race lasts for 2:30 – make sure you land on the TRACK , AWAY from the pilots, at least 8 meters. DO NOT enter course to retrieve your multirotor during racing. As soon as racing has finished, switch off your multirotor (to clear the video channel).
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Penalties –
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Missing an obstacle, flag, or cutting a corner, you must stop forward flight, and perform a stationary 360 deg turn in the air. Failure to do this can result in a disqualification for that race. Missing 3 obstacles in a race can result in a disqualification.
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Spotters –
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All flying must be done with spotters, looking over the course for any dangers, members of public, animals, other model fliers, low flying aircraft. You should help with spotting for the heat before yours. Spotters stand in the pilot area.
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Race Format
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There must be at least 5 pilots registered for a class (OPEN or SPEC) for it to be official
Open and SPEC class raced separately.
Minimum pilots per heat = 3 max =5
Each pilot will get 4-5 rounds per event, per class , your best 3 rounds count towards your placing for the day.
10 points for 1st, 8 for 2nd , 6 for 3rd, 4 for 4th, 2 for 5th . No points for not finishing, all pilots must compete all laps to count in the results
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Course Design
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Race length will be adjusted to be close to 2 ½ minutes, a number of laps to get close to this target will be determined by the C.D. before the start of the rounds.
The course will consist of a start/finish line, a number of corners a slalom area and 1 or 2 flyunders to create a “flowing” course that promotes smooth, competitive flying, and allows the maximum number of pilots to complete (too many obstacles results in DNF’s).
The Start/Finish line will be directly opposite the pilots, with the closest part of the track at a minimum of 8 meters away.
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Event Flow
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Course setup before 10am – NO flying before course is set up……get out there and help the organizers.
.
10am – Pilot Briefing
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10am to 11am – Practice time, FREQUENCY board is in USE, you must have a PEG for your frequency on your transmitter while flying/testing. SAFETY CHECK , all competitors multirotors will be checked, not checked no racing, you must bring your craft for checking during this time
.
11am Racing starts – 2 rounds then ½ hr break, followed by 2 more rounds. Will have 10 minute break between rounds for frequency changes
.
Finish approx. 3:30pm , walk the course for broken bits and pack up.
The Technical specs are based on the ones from GoDroneX from last year.
Technical Specifications
.
SPEC Class
Motors - Maximum of 4 , allowed sizes 1804 max 2400KV 1806 or 2204 max 2300 KV
Propellers – 5” diameter, any pitch.
Battery - 3S Lipo- any capacity
Frame – no restriction, aprox 230 to 280 mm motor-to-motor
Weight – no restriction
Aero – no restriction
.
OPEN Class
Motors – no restriction on size or number
Propellers – no restriction
Battery – no restriction
Frame – no restriction
Weight – no restriction
.
Video Transmitters
Preferred 5.8 GHz
Frequencies in use 5665, 5705, 5740, 578, 5820, 5860, 5905, 5945 MHz
Frequencies must be able to be changed at the field
Output Power min 200mw max 600mw
Other Frequencies 2.3/2.5 GHz allowed at some events
.
Video Receivers
The use of diversity receivers can cause issues, as they can be prone to pick up signals from other competitors during a race. If you are using one and experience bleeding of signal from another video source try disabling your diversity.
.
Lost Model Alarm
Must be fitted and working, or some other clearly audible method for finding lost craft.
General - We are all here to have fun – its no fun when your stuff doesn’t work, and it frustrates everyone else. Make sure your gear is in good order, transmitters that have been crashed too often, damaged antennas, leads and loose connectors have caused all the issues to date. Make sure you know your gear, you know how to operate it.
.
.
Event Rules
.
Everyone –
Listen to and follow ALL instructions from the Competition Director (C.D.) or their designates.
We only walk onto the course when the racing has finished, not while people are still flying.
When you retrieve a multirotor after the race ensure it is powered down straight away, the next racers are getting ready.
.
Pilots -
.
Fly only in designated areas, Fly only at appropriate times.
Keep at least 8 meters away from the pilot area – flying any closer can cause your video transmitter to interfere with the other pilots reception . When finishing a race, land ON the race course, at least 8 meters away from the pilots.
When flying on the track, make sure you are located in the pilot area. Do not fly from any other area.
Only power up your multirotor/video transmitter while in the start/finish area (part of the track) ,we do not power up in the pits, or walking from the pits to the track.
If you need to check your Video channel/Change channel, this is done between rounds, Ensure you have a frequency peg for the frequency you wish to check.
If you are flying before the event, after the event or between rounds ensure you have a frequency peg for the frequency you are using. Make sure you have a spotter, someone who can see the area you are flying in and warn you of any approaching hazards (people/animals/vehicles).
.
Spectators/Pit Crew –
.
The event is fun to watch, and fun to talk about. Please keep away from the pilots while they are flying (keep away from the pilot area) unless you are acting as a spotter,as we need clear communication with the pilots for lap scoring, penalties, and warning of hazards.
.
.
Race Rules
.
There is approximately 7 minutes between heats, be ready on the start line a minute before your heat starts, race lasts for 2:30 – make sure you land on the TRACK , AWAY from the pilots, at least 8 meters. DO NOT enter course to retrieve your multirotor during racing. As soon as racing has finished, switch off your multirotor (to clear the video channel).
.
Penalties –
.
Missing an obstacle, flag, or cutting a corner, you must stop forward flight, and perform a stationary 360 deg turn in the air. Failure to do this can result in a disqualification for that race. Missing 3 obstacles in a race can result in a disqualification.
.
Spotters –
.
All flying must be done with spotters, looking over the course for any dangers, members of public, animals, other model fliers, low flying aircraft. You should help with spotting for the heat before yours. Spotters stand in the pilot area.
.
.
Race Format
.
There must be at least 5 pilots registered for a class (OPEN or SPEC) for it to be official
Open and SPEC class raced separately.
Minimum pilots per heat = 3 max =5
Each pilot will get 4-5 rounds per event, per class , your best 3 rounds count towards your placing for the day.
10 points for 1st, 8 for 2nd , 6 for 3rd, 4 for 4th, 2 for 5th . No points for not finishing, all pilots must compete all laps to count in the results
.
.
Course Design
.
Race length will be adjusted to be close to 2 ½ minutes, a number of laps to get close to this target will be determined by the C.D. before the start of the rounds.
The course will consist of a start/finish line, a number of corners a slalom area and 1 or 2 flyunders to create a “flowing” course that promotes smooth, competitive flying, and allows the maximum number of pilots to complete (too many obstacles results in DNF’s).
The Start/Finish line will be directly opposite the pilots, with the closest part of the track at a minimum of 8 meters away.
.
.
Event Flow
.
Course setup before 10am – NO flying before course is set up……get out there and help the organizers.
.
10am – Pilot Briefing
.
10am to 11am – Practice time, FREQUENCY board is in USE, you must have a PEG for your frequency on your transmitter while flying/testing. SAFETY CHECK , all competitors multirotors will be checked, not checked no racing, you must bring your craft for checking during this time
.
11am Racing starts – 2 rounds then ½ hr break, followed by 2 more rounds. Will have 10 minute break between rounds for frequency changes
.
Finish approx. 3:30pm , walk the course for broken bits and pack up.
