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I build a F450 X8 to test / validate the A2. If the A2 behaves - this would then end up on this frame: http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?21228-Gryphon-GD-X8-1200-build Maiden flight tomorrow - this thing should skyrocket with 8 motors and no payload :-)

This thing really lifts comfortably a GH4? DJI ad says it lifts 2.5kg....and the setup is already very close to 2kg...? GH4 Zenmuse: 1260g GH4 camera body: 560g Olympus lens: 130g Total 1950gr...

Done with the core wiring

Day #3 - lots of soldering !

Day #2 - On the ESCs, they were recommended by Gryphon Dynamics who also are flying those on their models...? Build goes ok so far but requires good planning for placement of the electronics.

Arms complete. I am not planning to mount the ESCs in the carbon arms. Quality of components so far outstanding!

Starting build with motors. Lot of screws. Lots of threadlock.

Neatly arranged packaging. I bought the whole set from Gryphon Korea directly and they were very helpful and very quick to respond to questions.

So the package finally arrived. GD X8 with Z shaped booms, X motor upgrade, 1200mm U7 420 motors / 19" props Hobbywing Platinum pro 60A ESCs Gryphon powerboard/BEC Flight controller: TBD, despite A2 picture...I am still not sure I want to trust this frame with this one....

another perspective, same place

rice terraces, Lobo, Philippines

Well that really depends on you mount it...which points to the main advantage of 550 -> fully configurable. But the phantom is easier to carry...

Well you also need to contract mandatory special insurance for your bicycles :-)...at the same time insurance is relatively cheap. It is more a problem for those who don't know and assume that flying a little 'toy' needs no special coverage.

but that is because you are a pro right?

yeah well in Switzerland you need an insurance with coverage of $1.1 million if your drone is above 500grams - so there is a business here - pretty sure many newcomers to RC through Phantom had no clue about this...but it is in the law...

The proof that drone 'crashes' are becoming a general public topic: This is a commercial for a Swiss insurance company. No need to understand French. Self explanatory :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Cp-m4CByvWk

I guess in anticipation of a 4K version in fall?..

I think that fundamentally the problem is the usage of those drones outgrew and outpaced manufacturers and regulators. DJI found themselves - opportunistically - in a market segment which maybe they did not intend to compete in and they did not fully understand the implications. All because...

Anyway for now the regulation is so confusing the whole RC community is putting all activities on hold until they are sure flying a phantom does not land you a $12K fine. Great stuff.

yup, a 'facilitating payment' in other terms... :-)