Silverburn
Member
Hi all,
I'm currently prototyping a new quad frame design, with the aim of commercial sales for xmas 2013.
I will have around 4 "alpha" frames in July, with plans for 4 "beta" frames in September, with sales starting in December.
I will be using the "master" as my own testbed for improvements, but would be interested to know what the correct method is for engaging fellow flyers for testing?
My initial thoughts are:
- Provide them with alpha and beta frames for free, in return for constructive design alteration ideas
- Set out my test objectives
- Possible inclusion of preferred battery and/or FC on understanding it/they are returned.
- Generous incentive for production frame if they are happy enough with it (eg: 50% off price, or even free).
- Part of the test is how adaptable the frame is to load outs; they provide and test their own internals.
- I set out the ideal testers pool. Ideally an experienced quad builder, an experienced X8 builder, a newb and a video pro
Legal bits:
- I accept no liability for their use of this frame, or any injuries or material damage it may cause to them or third parties
- They sign a commercial NDA (there may be patents involved)
...or am I doing it all wrong? My concern is that 3 months per build is too short.
I'm currently prototyping a new quad frame design, with the aim of commercial sales for xmas 2013.
I will have around 4 "alpha" frames in July, with plans for 4 "beta" frames in September, with sales starting in December.
I will be using the "master" as my own testbed for improvements, but would be interested to know what the correct method is for engaging fellow flyers for testing?
My initial thoughts are:
- Provide them with alpha and beta frames for free, in return for constructive design alteration ideas
- Set out my test objectives
- Possible inclusion of preferred battery and/or FC on understanding it/they are returned.
- Generous incentive for production frame if they are happy enough with it (eg: 50% off price, or even free).
- Part of the test is how adaptable the frame is to load outs; they provide and test their own internals.
- I set out the ideal testers pool. Ideally an experienced quad builder, an experienced X8 builder, a newb and a video pro
Legal bits:
- I accept no liability for their use of this frame, or any injuries or material damage it may cause to them or third parties
- They sign a commercial NDA (there may be patents involved)
...or am I doing it all wrong? My concern is that 3 months per build is too short.
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