Hi all still very new to all things multirotor , just wanted to know a few things about the actual shape of the quad frame , firstly im thinking of getting a TBS quad but wanted to know the differences in the actual main chassis , the TBS has a large main body but most others i see have the circular main body , is there any difference in the flying of the quad or its potential to carry greater weight , i understand you can put longer arms on the tbs for more lifting power along with larger props and stronger motors ,but is there any reason for the actual shape ??
differnet quad body shapes
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The dissymmetric moments moments of "Dead Cat" frames, (E.G. TBS Disco), theoretically make them more stable in fast forward flight. In a conventional "spider" multi frame, the moments are equal in any direction. Hence, the aircraft's response/stability/flight is equal in any given direction of flight. With a conventional frame, there really is no back or front, it will travel in any direction equally well. In reality, the dead cats are popular with young, hot-dog style, flyers because they "look cool".
lol Dead Cat i like that , well im not buying one because the "young, hot-dog style, flyers because think they look cool" im 47 and in no way could i be called a hot dog style flyer , i eat them lol
for a newbie to quads would you say " spider " type frame would be better to learn with
for a newbie to quads would you say " spider " type frame would be better to learn with
PeteDee
Mr take no prisoners!
Take it from this older guy that the TBS frames are fantastic, love my Disco and Disco Pro.
That said I highly recommend getting something like a basic 450 symetrical frame to get started, the problem of course with all of them is that there is not much space to mount extra gear like FPV equipment. Not really a problem because by then you will want a new lot of gear to go with the new frame anyway.
Pete
That said I highly recommend getting something like a basic 450 symetrical frame to get started, the problem of course with all of them is that there is not much space to mount extra gear like FPV equipment. Not really a problem because by then you will want a new lot of gear to go with the new frame anyway.
Pete
Yes, and yes again. LOL.
Treg
Captain Fudpucker
Here is one that I am building myself from scratch soon to be complete.
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Mojave
Member
Nice - I recognize those arms by Michael Maymi (http://www.multirotorforums.com/sho...r-dji-flamewheel-frames&highlight=Readymaderc). I am planning to make an XY8 using them later based on an F550 board.
Mojave
Member
How did you decide on the material for the frame and how did you cut it?
Treg
Captain Fudpucker
Almost finished, need 1 motor 1 is defective, adding GPS now, I hope to maiden fly next week.
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Nice job!
I've been doing a lot of design and build lately as a way to keep myself busy while stuck in the house. I recently completed a Y6 design and prototype build for a client that turned out so well I decided to build a copy for myself. It's taken a couple weeks of work in the random spare half hour here and there but it finally flew for the first time a couple days ago. Two flights so far and from what I saw on those flights I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with this one, flys really smooth and quite nimble. Built entirely out of 3D printed ABS with the exception of the alloy tube arms, I'll post a couple pics as soon as I get the time and opportunity to take some and post them up.
Ken
I've been doing a lot of design and build lately as a way to keep myself busy while stuck in the house. I recently completed a Y6 design and prototype build for a client that turned out so well I decided to build a copy for myself. It's taken a couple weeks of work in the random spare half hour here and there but it finally flew for the first time a couple days ago. Two flights so far and from what I saw on those flights I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with this one, flys really smooth and quite nimble. Built entirely out of 3D printed ABS with the exception of the alloy tube arms, I'll post a couple pics as soon as I get the time and opportunity to take some and post them up.
Ken
Treg
Captain Fudpucker
Finished finally, 1 motor defective waiting for replacement then maiden flight. Added some lighting for effect, the front ones flash.
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Motopreserve
Drone Enthusiast
That's some nice work Treg!
I've been flirting with the idea of building a custom "dead cat" design. I've been scouring the Internet looking at the various designs (Disco, QAV, iconic etc). Finally decided I needed to just dig in and do it - ordered some 6061 aluminum today for the arms. At first, the center frame plates will be made from 6061 as well since I have a mill to work with. Ultimately it might make better sense to learn to cut carbon or G10. Going to attempt to keep the motors symmetrical despite the FPV style frame - so that something like a SuperX might work for the FC.
Good luck on the maiden flight!
I've been flirting with the idea of building a custom "dead cat" design. I've been scouring the Internet looking at the various designs (Disco, QAV, iconic etc). Finally decided I needed to just dig in and do it - ordered some 6061 aluminum today for the arms. At first, the center frame plates will be made from 6061 as well since I have a mill to work with. Ultimately it might make better sense to learn to cut carbon or G10. Going to attempt to keep the motors symmetrical despite the FPV style frame - so that something like a SuperX might work for the FC.
Good luck on the maiden flight!
jfro
Aerial Fun
Beautiful looking y6. It looks like you are using his short arms up front (2) and longer arm on the back. Am I seeing that correctly?
What motors, props, and battery you using and what are you hoping for on flight times. AUW?
Cool
Treg
Captain Fudpucker
You are correct the back arm is 50mm longer, the motors are 3D Robotics 850kv, the props are also 3D Robotics 1047, the battery is 4s 40c 4400mah, as far as time I will be happy if it just flys lol
Motopreserve
Drone Enthusiast
Thanks, point taken. I think I was looking at this first go-round as a prototype to see if I could even get it close to what would work for me. Aluminum is just what I have in the shop at the moment. The real challenge for the H-4 style frame will be cutting enough away to save weight but leaving enough for support and strength.