They use the Orange RC T six from Hobby King. Which really surprises me, since they used to use Spektrum. So I noticed the price increased by $100 and they switched to a $60 tx and a $6 rx. Makes me wonder where they get the ESCs and motors and other major components from. I was initially considering one but think I will wait for now to see what the verdict is on these.
SteadiDrone QU4D - Foldable GoPro 3 Quadcopter!
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They use the Orange RC T six from Hobby King. Which really surprises me, since they used to use Spektrum. So I noticed the price increased by $100 and they switched to a $60 tx and a $6 rx. Makes me wonder where they get the ESCs and motors and other major components from. I was initially considering one but think I will wait for now to see what the verdict is on these.
R_Lefebvre
Arducopter Developer
Honestly, I think that's an upgrade. I wouldn't use a Spektrum system if you gave it to me.
Alexandro8100
Member
The display you present for us is inspiring and very professional.Certain two facts in this video shows unequivocally the best we have all had.Top quality completely prepared to fly collapsable quadcopter.I also have one of its promo video in my PC,where the quad is flying around that fast and dynamic.
I will be next time post here.
I will be next time post here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7FKvlIhrCek no issues on our maiden flight
maxwelltub
Member
want one
Duran the designer of this quad is super helpful in the facebook group. He answers questions everyday almost. Plus they just released a gimbal as well. http://www.steadidrone.com/ Check out the gimbal they have put out pre-order started today on it. And $495 for a carbon fiber gimbal is not a bad price either.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/283605021770387/297219223742300/?notif_t=group_activity Here is the facebook group with the designer in it. very responsive group.
Just got ours delivered- a great unboxing was had by all! One thing though- not all the motors look absolutely 'true' on the arms, and one of them is at least a degree or two 'round' the arm. Is this an issue? I ask as the manual shows no specific procedures to align the motors on the arms, and yet I would have thought this has to add some rotational torque to the aircraft in flight.
check here for the best help the designer is always here and helping Duran https://www.facebook.com/groups/283605021770387/
The main way to ask question is on the website and at this email. info@steadidrone.com
Lol. I like that. "You can lie to the fans, but not the players."
I never heard of this platform, but I like the foldable quad. This is what we will see more of.
dazzab
Member
Well, we will see. As you say the proof is in the flying. I have a strong feeling that the APM is going to surprise a lot of people. It's advancing very quickly and is extremely sophisticated. My opinion may not be relevant though as I don't have any experience with commercial flight controllers other than watching others use them. I refuse to pay someone $500 just to unlock features that are already in the code. IMHO that's simply monopolistic exploitation of your customers. I have no issue with businesses running their business any way the like but I'm certainly glad there are other choices out there. One thing for sure, it's interesting times and things are changing very quickly.
ChrisViperM
Active Member
You guys really rock....I will be in Cape Town from August on.....looks like first thing to do is going to Knysna. Get the beer cold, I'll bring the braaivleis :tennis:
Chris
Chris
SMP
Member
R_Lefebvre
Arducopter Developer
That works both ways. Kloner still has yet to post a video from another system with a rigid mounted camera that does not 'wobble around'.
ChrisViperM
Active Member
It's like with any RC stuff....buying and trying. But the Steadydrone stuff looks like you don't take too much risk.....and they are willing to help you.
Chris