Bartman
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With one Mikrokopter Okto flying well and the possibility of work being secured in the future I'm starting to think about what the next multi-rotor in my fleet is going to look like. It's going to be based on the Mikrokopter FC/NAVI/GPS suite of electronics and it's going to be another flat-eight motored craft. THe problem though is that the Mikrokopter kits leave a lot to be desired regarding certain features so I won't be buying a kit MK again.
Here's a list of what I can reasonably surmise I'll buy, feel free to chime in
Mikrokopter FC 2.1
MK Navi board
MK GPS
Diversity board for MK/JR radio
I2c buffer board (the single board, not the individual I2c condoms)
giant box of wires, hardware, connectors, batteries, etc.
As for a frame, I'm thinking the Droidworx frame would be best but I'm not sure. My intention with this frame would be to have a camera mount capable of carrying a Canon 5D MkII but I wouldn't buy the camera myself. I'd probably fly my own T2i and carry the 5D if someone has one (like a wedding videographer) and they want me to use it. Of course this could change as things/opportunities evolve so who knows?
Anyway, the big variable for me is what motors and ESC's to use. I don't want to use a hard framed power distribution board like MK supplies with their kits. If I upgrade motors in the future I want to also be able to upgrade the ESC's. What's motors would be considered professional grade? What ESC's are compatible with the MK electronics?
Between the motors and the frame I'd like to turn at least 11" props although 12" props would be even better.
And then there's the camera mount. I'm not that impressed with any of them to be completely honest so I'll just cross that bridge when I get to it.
I'm not sure when or if I'll pull the trigger on this project but I'd like to have some of these details ironed out. This discussion will also help someone else that may have the same idea so I thought I'd kick it off with a fresh post.
My Son-of-Okto build will still proceed at some point but not before this new XL Okto if I can start getting business commitments in the near future.
Thanks!
Bart
Here's a list of what I can reasonably surmise I'll buy, feel free to chime in
Mikrokopter FC 2.1
MK Navi board
MK GPS
Diversity board for MK/JR radio
I2c buffer board (the single board, not the individual I2c condoms)
giant box of wires, hardware, connectors, batteries, etc.
As for a frame, I'm thinking the Droidworx frame would be best but I'm not sure. My intention with this frame would be to have a camera mount capable of carrying a Canon 5D MkII but I wouldn't buy the camera myself. I'd probably fly my own T2i and carry the 5D if someone has one (like a wedding videographer) and they want me to use it. Of course this could change as things/opportunities evolve so who knows?
Anyway, the big variable for me is what motors and ESC's to use. I don't want to use a hard framed power distribution board like MK supplies with their kits. If I upgrade motors in the future I want to also be able to upgrade the ESC's. What's motors would be considered professional grade? What ESC's are compatible with the MK electronics?
Between the motors and the frame I'd like to turn at least 11" props although 12" props would be even better.
And then there's the camera mount. I'm not that impressed with any of them to be completely honest so I'll just cross that bridge when I get to it.
I'm not sure when or if I'll pull the trigger on this project but I'd like to have some of these details ironed out. This discussion will also help someone else that may have the same idea so I thought I'd kick it off with a fresh post.
My Son-of-Okto build will still proceed at some point but not before this new XL Okto if I can start getting business commitments in the near future.
Thanks!
Bart