Falcon Drone System Frame plates.

[Motopreserve]

Is that price for 2 plates (an entire center section) or for 1 plate?

Thanks

 

[SamaraMedia]

I believe for both...I hope...that's my interpretation..."CF plates alone"

Maybe he will clarify with you in your email.

 

[Motopreserve]

That would be great. Hopefully the plural in plates is a good sign

 

[fltundra]

I'm currently using booms from Vulcan UAV but have just sourced a supplier to manufacture my own; they will be available in anodized red, black and silver. Hopefully I'll have them on hand in a few weeks. Until then, I offer the Vulcans in lengths of 350 mm ($21 each) and 500 mm ($26 each).

How does the weight, wall thickness, and dimensions compare to the standard Vulcan aluminum booms?

 

[SleepyC]

This is what I've learned from Tom so far:

The F1 CF plates alone are $125... They are 2.5 mm thick. They are designed for rectangular or square tubing. I'm currently using booms from Vulcan UAV but have just sourced a supplier to manufacture my own; they will be available in anodized red, black and silver. Hopefully I'll have them on hand in a few weeks. Until then, I offer the Vulcans in lengths of 350 mm ($21 each) and 500 mm ($26 each).

I don't know how much the motor mounts are. Sweet looking frames and pretty reasonable imo.

The frame plates are worth every penny. I can not stress to you enough how stiff this carbon is. Really High quality. The only nicer carbon I have ever seen is the Hexacrafter frame. But compared to the stock vulcan frame plates, it's a no brainer.

 

[Motopreserve]

Do you know if the price is for 1, or both top and bottom?

 

[SleepyC]

Do you know if the price is for 1, or both top and bottom?

$125 is for a top and a bottom plate.
TOTALLY worth it, especially f you already have a vulcan frame.

 

[Motopreserve]

Just got an email from Tom. New plates are now in the works....

 

[SleepyC]

Just got an email from Tom. New plates are now in the works....

You gonna love them!

 

[Motopreserve]

Did you add on any extras? Apparently there are some battery trays etc.

They have the ears already - not sure I'd need anything more than that.

 

[SleepyC]

Did you add on any extras? Apparently there are some battery trays etc.

They have the ears already - not sure I'd need anything more than that.

I did not, I just got the two plates and the little "spacers" that allow you to mount the Tarot retracts. (I think they are included in the price cause you'd them to hide the bolts and allow the retracts to mount flush.)

 

[SleepyC]

Got 3 flights in today on the Falcon plates. ROCK SOLID! Even with 4.5 lbs of ballast strapped to the rig!
A few more shake down flights and it's ready for the H6. Also the Avrotos are ROCKING, not even warm!

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[Racerx1962]

What the price of that frame?

The F5 X8 frame kit includes 2.5 mm CF center plates, (4) 500 mm aluminum booms, (8) 3 mm CF mounts, retractable landing gear w/ controller and all hardware for $490.

 

[Racerx1962]

Is that price for 2 plates (an entire center section) or for 1 plate?

Thanks

It's for a set; top and bottom.

 

[fltundra]

The F5 X8 frame kit includes 2.5 mm CF center plates, (4) 500 mm aluminum booms, (8) 3 mm CF mounts, retractable landing gear w/ controller and all hardware for $490.

I'm confused , why would you use carbon mounts when the aluminum will dissipate heat 100 fold?

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[Racerx1962]

I offer both aluminum and CF... The aluminum mounts cost a little more than the CF. These mounts are $19.99.
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[Mojave]

I'm confused , why would you use carbon mounts when the aluminum will dissipate heat 100 fold?

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Are you sure aluminum is so much better than carbon?
look here: http://www.christinedemerchant.com/carbon_characteristics_heat_conductivity.html

 

[fltundra]

Are you sure aluminum is so much better than carbon?
look here: http://www.christinedemerchant.com/carbon_characteristics_heat_conductivity.html

Your right, but i still think aluminum looks better.

 

[Motopreserve]

I think the heat dissipation, especially for motors like KDE that have heat dissipation designed into the bell, may be unnecessary for the mounts.

My motors never get warm enough to feel like they need additional help from the mounts.

 

[fltundra]

"So...Is Carbon Fiber a good heat conductor?
As usual the answer is "it depends." The short answer is NO not when regular carbon fiber is made up in regular epoxy and expected to conduct heat across the thickness. IF a highly carbonized pan fiber with graphite or diamond added, is measured for heat transmission in the length of the fiber it is very good and can rival and exceed copper."