SGrog
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Quad "A" Tail Design Questions (Design Log)
Hello all!
I am new to Multi-Rotors and RC Aviation in general, the most experience I have is with Microsoft Flight Sim (most of the time in Helicopters).
I am looking at doing a Quad design that is essentially a modified V tail. The foam board prototype I am developing currently is laid out like a Tri Copter with three booms, but the rear has a structure literally shaped like an "A" with both motors tilted 30 Deg and spaced such that they can accommodate up to 10" Props. I am intending to use it initially to learn on, and eventually outfit with FPV gear, and possibly a Multi-Rotor recovery system. I could have probably stated the previous in fewer words, but here is the build list:
Booms: 1/2" x 1/2" Balsa - Updated to 3/4" x 3/4" 1/8"walls Aluminum
Electronics Mount: 1/8" Polycarbonate with spacers.
FCB: Hobby King KK2.1
ESC: Turnigy Multistar 30 Amp Multi-rotor Brushless ESC 2-4S
Motors: NTM Prop Drive 28-30S 800KV / 300W Brushless Motor
Props: 10x4.5 SF Props 2pc Standard Rotation/2 pc RH Rotation (In both Florescent Yellow and Orange)
Battery: ZIPPY Flightmax 2200mAh 3S1P 25C (X-Thin)
If I may ask for opinions on the selection it would be greatly appreciated! My Biggest concerns are the ESC and what battery I should use.
Thank you!
Hello all!
I am new to Multi-Rotors and RC Aviation in general, the most experience I have is with Microsoft Flight Sim (most of the time in Helicopters).
I am looking at doing a Quad design that is essentially a modified V tail. The foam board prototype I am developing currently is laid out like a Tri Copter with three booms, but the rear has a structure literally shaped like an "A" with both motors tilted 30 Deg and spaced such that they can accommodate up to 10" Props. I am intending to use it initially to learn on, and eventually outfit with FPV gear, and possibly a Multi-Rotor recovery system. I could have probably stated the previous in fewer words, but here is the build list:
Booms: 1/2" x 1/2" Balsa - Updated to 3/4" x 3/4" 1/8"walls Aluminum
Electronics Mount: 1/8" Polycarbonate with spacers.
FCB: Hobby King KK2.1
ESC: Turnigy Multistar 30 Amp Multi-rotor Brushless ESC 2-4S
Motors: NTM Prop Drive 28-30S 800KV / 300W Brushless Motor
Props: 10x4.5 SF Props 2pc Standard Rotation/2 pc RH Rotation (In both Florescent Yellow and Orange)
Battery: ZIPPY Flightmax 2200mAh 3S1P 25C (X-Thin)
If I may ask for opinions on the selection it would be greatly appreciated! My Biggest concerns are the ESC and what battery I should use.
Thank you!
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