Qav500 Type Quad copter

[jamiedco]

Hello all
im starting to build my new quad copter . the design is based on the qav500 . i want to use it for fpv and ariel footage . if requested i can share the plans . in dxf or sw or pdf . im using hobbykings dst1200 motors . woth ss 15/18 esc's that will be eflashed with simon k . the frame iss going to be cut from single sided pcb . i am also planning to use the copper to run the power to the esc's and the bec . i will be posting a build log .

[colorex]

Nice addition of foldability... Are you going to use wooden or aluminum arms?

[jamiedco]

I haven't decided yet im going to see if i have enough alu laying around . other wise it will be wood .

[jamiedco]

cutting in progress

[jamiedco]

[dezertdog]

Are you going to run the bobbins on the camera mount plane?

http://www.getfpv.com/orange-rc-bobbins.html

[jamiedco]

ja i just cast new silicon ones in the new mould i made .
http://flitetest.com/articles/silico...tion_dampeners
unfortunately etching the copper off is taking longer than i thought . so far its been 2.5 hours

[jamiedco]

The vibration bobbins mould

the system will be capable of parallel and have a cut off plug

[jamiedco]

the arms

[jamiedco]