What Hex does everyone agree is good?
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Both Droidworx and Cinestar will do the job and are constructed from high quality materials, I own versions from each company. As Denny notes some of the Chinese manufacturers are starting to catch up in terms of build and material quality although most of their designs are slightly modified copies of the high end brand name frames.
If you plan to use the frame for business purposes, consider the ability to obtain parts as part of the decision, are you able to wait a week or more for parts to arrive from a single source in China, or does it make more sense to buy a frame that has parts stocking vendors world wide. I've been able to quickly source any parts needed for my Droidworx frames from several sources, a definite plus IMO. The Cinestar also has good parts availability although I have to say I have not needed to replace any parts on it so far, that includes having sustained one moderate crash from roughly 30 feet in altitude and a couple tumbles on takeoff and landing, the Droidworx I've owned longer and has taken a few harder hits.
Ken
If you plan to use the frame for business purposes, consider the ability to obtain parts as part of the decision, are you able to wait a week or more for parts to arrive from a single source in China, or does it make more sense to buy a frame that has parts stocking vendors world wide. I've been able to quickly source any parts needed for my Droidworx frames from several sources, a definite plus IMO. The Cinestar also has good parts availability although I have to say I have not needed to replace any parts on it so far, that includes having sustained one moderate crash from roughly 30 feet in altitude and a couple tumbles on takeoff and landing, the Droidworx I've owned longer and has taken a few harder hits.
Ken
I have 2 of Rustys frames and they are the perfect frame to experiment with. I have pulled apart and reconfigured my frames multiple times to build different configurations. Essentially you get frame plates, clamps and motor mounts and from there you can build what ever you want as small or as large as possible. Also Rusty is very fast on shipping, has a broken parts replacement policy that nobody else tries to match and is a hell of a nice guy. Top end customer service.
R_Lefebvre
Arducopter Developer
I'm a fan of the Tarot frames too. Don't have one yet, but I like what I've seen from others. Spare parts? You can buy 5 complete frames for the price of one frame from the Kiwis.
I have decided that the ability to fold is a high priority for me. I intend to travel with it for business and would need to put it either in the back of small sedan or in a pelican (or similar) case.
The Tarot frames look nice but all that aluminum weight concerns me.
The availability of parts is also important to me, which is partly why I asked about Rusty's frames.
The Tarot frames look nice but all that aluminum weight concerns me.
The availability of parts is also important to me, which is partly why I asked about Rusty's frames.
I have a few of Rustys frames, none currently flying. Thing I found about them is they're HEAVY, roughly 1 1/2 to 2X the weight of comparable frames of the same size from any of the Chinese vendors. They are good if you want to try different configurations, the basic design makes them perfect for adding and subtracting arms to allow for anything from a Y6 up to an Octo.
As far as foldable frames go, you won't find too many heavy lift capable frames that also fold, most of what's available does allow for reasonably quick disassembly/reassembly but that isn't really practical for short distance transport via car, good for longer distance via airline though.
If the breakdown and packing is a high priority, there's always the S800 if you don't mind being locked into the world of DJI...
Ken
As far as foldable frames go, you won't find too many heavy lift capable frames that also fold, most of what's available does allow for reasonably quick disassembly/reassembly but that isn't really practical for short distance transport via car, good for longer distance via airline though.
If the breakdown and packing is a high priority, there's always the S800 if you don't mind being locked into the world of DJI...
Ken
I just saw the latest brand new DJI Evo S800 in a dealers shop and I have to say that it is impressive, no flexing with this one. but When the GoPro4 becomes the standard for 99% of what you do then I would buy a Phantom and learn how to use it and the gopro software properly and you might with a little luck and some talent see a return on your investment. Remember that statistically speaking one person in a thousand will probably just about get a return on their investment. The rest will screw it up for the people who can deliver.
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The people who can deliver will make it and prosper. If you cant make it work its not because of someone else, its because you didnt get all the many variables sorted out.
When I first started in commercial photography back in 1989 all the pro's of the time told me that it was all falling apart because too many people were coming in to it not knowing what they were doing and screwing up everything. 25 years ago.
Now its my generation of photographers telling all the new people coming in the same thing.
Its the same with everything. Adapt and prosper, sit still and complain about others screwing things up and you will fail.