Anyone in to R/C Multirotors?

NOTM3 · 05-02-2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotorocious

I've thought about that, seeing some more domes recently.
Just for looks or would it protect any?

I'm OCD about adding weight. I'm planning on upgrading motors soon to get more flight time. Mine is right around 2300 grams.
I am getting about 9 minutes out of a 5000 mah 4S with the DJI 1038 props. Motors get a little warm but not hot enough yet where you can't hold them.

It will protect it slightly, its not that much weight that i noticed a difference, i am running the 6600 with the 8045 and get between 12-15min depending if I'm flying it hardcore or just hovering.

Rotorocious · 05-02-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NOTM3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

I've thought about that, seeing some more domes recently.
Just for looks or would it protect any?

I'm OCD about adding weight. I'm planning on upgrading motors soon to get more flight time. Mine is right around 2300 grams.
I am getting about 9 minutes out of a 5000 mah 4S with the DJI 1038 props. Motors get a little warm but not hot enough yet where you can't hold them.

It will protect it slightly, its not that much weight that i noticed a difference, i am running the 6600 with the 8045 and get between 12-15min depending if I'm flying it hardcore or just hovering.

That's with gimbal and everything?
That's not bad.

What type of batteries do you run? (Brand)

NOTM3 · 05-02-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotorocious

That's with gimbal and everything?
That's not bad.

What type of batteries do you run? (Brand)

yes I run Pulse

tlr · 05-08-2014, 12:22 AM

I was pointed here by Bretster in this thread.

DJI Phantom 1.1.1
Tarot T-2D gimbal
GoPro HERO3 Black
Fatshark Predator V2 FPV

NOTM3 · 05-08-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tlr

I was pointed here by Bretster in this thread.

DJI Phantom 1.1.1
Tarot T-2D gimbal
GoPro HERO3 Black
Fatshark Predator V2 FPV

how do you like the fat shark? thats the only thing i haven't done yet

tlr · 05-08-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NOTM3

how do you like the fat shark? thats the only thing i haven't done yet

It depends what you're going for. Flying FPV is pretty hard.

If you want the live video just for aerial filming I'd go with with a transmitter mounted LCD screen instead.

Goggles are great for immersion, but the Fat Shark Predators only have 25 degrees field of view so the immersion isn't that great. I'd probably go for something wider next time: http://www.fatshark.com/App_Theme/de...Comparison.png

Rotorocious · 05-09-2014, 03:09 AM

I'm planning on running a 9" monitor on top of my futaba. Always wanted to try the goggles tho

bosstones · 05-09-2014, 04:02 PM

Stop making me want to pick one of these up.

Rotorocious · 05-10-2014, 12:28 AM

Messing around, my first few flights with the gimbal. Nothing exciting but was pretty fun to fly from my car

NOTM3 · 05-11-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotorocious

Messing around, my first few flights with the gimbal. Nothing exciting but was pretty fun to fly from my car

looks good, i just ordered my lilliput 7" monitor and mounts for my transmitter, cant wait, i will post a video up soon

Rotorocious · 05-11-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NOTM3

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Originally Posted by Rotorocious

Messing around, my first few flights with the gimbal. Nothing exciting but was pretty fun to fly from my car

looks good, i just ordered my lilliput 7" monitor and mounts for my transmitter, cant wait, i will post a video up soon

Post up your mounts once you get them. I'm looking through a few different ones

Rotorocious · 05-13-2014, 04:37 PM

Motor upgraaade for my fat pig.

FPV gear on the way!

tlr · 05-15-2014, 05:55 PM

Another video I made:

Mr Tonka · 05-26-2014, 12:46 AM

if anyone is looking for a built RTF DJI 550 with gimbal, check this out. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2173603

I bought this from Bretster and realized i don't have the time for it and decided to sell it before i even attempted the maiden flight. Figured i'd rather not have to fix it before selling it! haha

^^ cool videos!

Lups · 05-26-2014, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotorocious

Messing around, my first few flights with the gimbal. Nothing exciting but was pretty fun to fly from my car

I need that toy. I need it so much. Gimme!

Rotorocious · 05-26-2014, 04:15 AM

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if anyone is looking for a built RTF DJI 550 with gimbal, check this out. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2173603" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.rcgroups....?t=2173603</a>

I bought this from Bretster and realized i don't have the time for it and decided to sell it before i even attempted the maiden flight. Figured i'd rather not have to fix it before selling it! haha

^^ cool videos!

Whatcha going with instead?
I always tell people flying multirotors with these flight controllers is actually easy compared to planes. Still easier then my cheapy $30 quad I first tried.

Lups, yes. Yes you do

Lups · 05-26-2014, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotorocious

Whatcha going with instead?
I always tell people flying multirotors with these flight controllers is actually easy compared to planes. Still easier then my cheapy $30 quad I first tried.

Lups, yes. Yes you do

Hey now, I ruin paint jobs better than you, be nice.

Mr Tonka · 05-26-2014, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotorocious

Whatcha going with instead?
I always tell people flying multirotors with these flight controllers is actually easy compared to planes. Still easier then my cheapy $30 quad I first tried.

Lups, yes. Yes you do

New rifle, 2 suppressors and 3 tax stamps. (2 suppressors and SBR)

Rotorocious · 05-27-2014, 09:05 AM

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New rifle, 2 suppressors and 3 tax stamps. (2 suppressors and SBR)

Those stamps could have paid for an sot

But we can't talk about that here

Rotorocious · 06-08-2014, 08:59 AM

Got my fpv setup running.
Only a few flights on It now.
Swinging some footer props now 12"

Rotorocious · 08-17-2014, 09:17 PM

Been a while.
Got a better frame and moved the guts over

Rotorocious · 08-17-2014, 09:32 PM

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Been a while.
Got a better frame and moved the guts over

Edited pic

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