Aeronavics / Droidworx Aeronavics Skyjib X4 build

[Vizjournalist]

Hi everyone! John from Portland, OR here. Well it's taken me a sec but I promised to post some images of my SkyJib x4 build. I'm still working on a few bits and pieces but the airframe and electronics are pretty much finished. My goal was to take images during each step of the process but that didn't really happen. You know how it goes...one minute you have everything laid out and the next you realize 6 hours have gone by and you're finished. I'll post what I have for now and hope that it won't be image overload. I'll keep this thread updated as I progress.

My ship includes the following components:
- Aeronavics Skyjib x4 Ti-QR
- Aeronavics retracts
- Boom Nacelles
- A2 Flight controller
- Iosd Mk2
- Herkules III
- T-Motor 4014-11 330kv
- T-motor 15.5 Props
- Castle BEC
- 400mw 1.3 transmitter
- ccd flight cam
- Green and red leds
-2 Maxamps 5450 6s 120c lipos running in parallel - Question: The total continuous amp draw of these batteries in parallel is 1,308 amps. I'm clearly not going to come anywhere close to this number so I'd love some recommendations for reasonably priced packs in the 6-8 amp range I can run in parallel? I know there is another thread on this topic but I wanted to pose the question here so you have an idea of my setup.



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Herk III mounting: Mounting the Herk III was a bit of a challenge but thanks to some tips from Baja-King I was able to make it happen. I ended up drilling holes in the top frame for the herk mounting posts.

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Motors and LED:
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[Vizjournalist]

I should also add that I am getting 13 minutes with an alarm at 3.6v/cell without a gimbal. I'll be attaching an AV200 idd with alexmos (moving to Phobotic Centerpiece when it is available).

 

[Mrtarango32]

Nice build. How is that Hercules working out for you?
And the quick release on the new skyjibs?

 

[Vortex]

How much clearance do you have from the bottom of the camera rails to the ground??

Thanks

 

[Vizjournalist]

Mrtarango32: Thanks man! There's still work to do but it's coming together. I'll post more images as it progresses. I don't have empirical data on the Herk as I have yet to setup it's telemetry but I can tell you that so far it's great. It was very easy to install and configure, the active breaking is nice, and seems pretty bulletproof. I'm use to working with individual ESCs and I like how this cleans up the install. The only down side is if one of the controllers fail you have to replace one of the boards. That said, I've never heard of a Herk 3 failing.
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The quick releases are very convenient. They make transfer relatively quick and seem to keep everything together well. Besides that, I really don't have a lot to tell you. Seems to me that they just work.

 

[Vizjournalist]

Vortex: There are 32cm between the bottom of the quick release plate and the ground.

 

[Vortex]

Vortex: There are 32cm between the bottom of the quick release plate and the ground.

Thank you

 

[baja-king]

Nice Work :tennis:

 

[Aeronavics]

Looks fantastic. I see the Vortex got an answer finally on length. :friendly_wink:

 

[Cheshirecat]

Very nice, what RC are you using?

I have just finished setting up Futaba Telemetry with the Herkules III, a few hoops to jump through but works great.
Considering quick release upgrade but a bit pricey and basically a complete dismantle so keen to hear what others think of the real value in the real world.

 

[Vortex]

Looks fantastic. I see the Vortex got an answer finally on length. :friendly_wink:

Hey Nic, Yes I got an answer on ground clearance........I'll ask about the length of that piece if string later

Regards,

Lance

 

[aerial imagery]

Can you please post a pic of the craft folded up mate?