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Quadcopters anyone?

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by Btnewman, Oct 8, 2013.

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  1. Dec 4, 2014 at 3:42 AM
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    :laugh: all right, I am getting my new hexa tomorrow :yes:
     
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  2. Dec 4, 2014 at 5:27 AM
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    Good I honestly didn't think you could have to many props. Yeah I got it from getFPV.com but didn't get any of the fpv set up yet. Going to get comfortable with flying it first. I was liking at making one from some parts that I had found from different websites, but given that I've never even seen one before in person if this type wanted to make sure I got everything with the first order. Although I found some decent parts and frames I might consider for a second one down the road. Plus my desire for the travel case really pushed me in the direction of the qav250. Couldn't find cases for just any other design that was quite as good.
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2014 at 7:52 AM
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    And so it begins... Welcome to the multicopter addiction :)
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2014 at 5:48 PM
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    Addiction is right lol I blame mike .. He got me hooked
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2014 at 6:54 PM
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    It's a vicious cycle. I started with a small plane, a ready to fly champ from parkzone, got tired of being at the mercy of the wind, so I got a traxxas mini revo to bash around with.

    Then an indoor plane, and a move that put me near a good indoor rc car track.

    So I am saving up for a short course truck to race. In the mean time I just practice with my revo, and got a micro quad to play with in down time at the track.

    Now I "need" a bigger one that can be flown outside easier. :-D

    Got my eye on one from 3D robotics, think it's the x8. Should keep my amateur self busy fora while. :p
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2014 at 9:32 PM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    :anonymous:
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2014 at 9:33 PM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    if you get the 3dr x8, make sure you get the + version.
     
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  8. Dec 5, 2014 at 10:24 AM
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    An X8 is a pretty big step up heh, they are not toys by any means. There is a thread on reddit showing people getting hurt and sometimes killed by them
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2014 at 12:07 PM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    meh... this 28" prop quad will kill you a lot faster... lulz :p

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Dec 5, 2014 at 2:39 PM
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    Aren't they releasing an X8 conversion kit for that thing?
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2014 at 8:52 PM
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    Can't x8 config with those legs
     
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  12. Dec 5, 2014 at 10:08 PM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    Not with this one as far as I know... Their Mavrik model which is smaller comes in either quad or x8

    There are some companies that have giant x8s swinging similar sized props... I believe Velodyne (Lidar) is one of them...
     
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  13. Dec 5, 2014 at 10:15 PM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    This one is x8 and spins 28"

    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Dec 8, 2014 at 7:06 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    So Ive accepted a side job writing equipment reviews for a new 'drone' magazine that will be hitting the shelves early next year... :p

    should get some free stuff in the process :D
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2014 at 7:13 AM
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    :eek: :goingcrazy:

    How did you manage that?
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2014 at 7:24 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    networking... :D

    I know people who know people... lulz
     
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  17. Dec 8, 2014 at 7:27 AM
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    Did you tell them that when you cut yourself, props and ESCs bleed out?
     
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    I've always been impressed by the size of the one in this picture. any idea what it is?

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Dec 8, 2014 at 9:48 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    It's a homebrew
     
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  20. Dec 9, 2014 at 6:18 AM
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