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* Propellers
 
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** If a stronger motor is chosen a larger battery is needed, e.g. the [http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9184__Turnigy_5000mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html 5000mAh 3S 20C lipo pack], this weights twice as much as the other one, but it the total flight time seems to be 150% of the smaller one
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** If a stronger motor is chosen a larger battery is needed, e.g. the [http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9184__Turnigy_5000mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html 5000mAh 3S 20C lipo pack], this weights twice as much as the other one, but the total flight time seems to be 150% of the smaller one
 
** [http://multicopter.forestblue.nl/lipo_need_calculator.html Lipo battery calculator]
 
** [http://multicopter.forestblue.nl/lipo_need_calculator.html Lipo battery calculator]
 
* Camera stabiliser thingies (ah, "gimbal" is the name for it)
 
* Camera stabiliser thingies (ah, "gimbal" is the name for it)
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$62 excl shipping
 
$62 excl shipping
  
[http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1885026 Thread about this copter]
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[http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1885026 Forum thread about this copter]
  
 
* [http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24656__OrangeRX_DSMX_DSM2_2_4Ghz_Transmitter_Module_JR_Turnigy_compatible_.html?strSearch=dsm2%20turnigy OrangeRX DSM2 RF module] (Turnigy compatible)
 
* [http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24656__OrangeRX_DSMX_DSM2_2_4Ghz_Transmitter_Module_JR_Turnigy_compatible_.html?strSearch=dsm2%20turnigy OrangeRX DSM2 RF module] (Turnigy compatible)

Revision as of 13:21, 2 January 2014

Projects
Participants Narya
Skills Soldering, Electronics, Coding, Cameras
Status Getting parts
Niche Electronics
Purpose Fun

The idea

Make a quad copter that can make pictures

  • so stability is preferred over stunting
  • would be nice if I could add auto navigation, but this is not required
  • want to control the camera from the ground
  • budget ~250 euro

Related and inspired by:

To do

  • Gather info about comparable quad-copters
  • Estimation of the weight, and figure out which parts are needed
  • See which camera would be suitable (programmable simple lightweight cam)
  • Think about the design
  • Order parts
  • Make the thing
  • Learn to fly

Parts

A more detailed list is here: Parts-NarCopter.ods

Totals with components of Justa_copter_1 and AnusCopter as basis
Weight incl camera: 1160g
Excl camera and mount: 904g
Total costs: 245 euro
Parts-NarCopter.ods

Spare

  • battery
  • motor
  • props
  • frame parts
  • ...

NarCopter mini

Before I make a big one I'd like to get some flying experience with a small RTF (ready to fly) copter

$62 excl shipping

Forum thread about this copter

Ordered

1 January 2014

  • Transmitter with RF module
  • Parts for the NarCopter mini

Dutch law about recreational RC flights

Dutch law recreational flights (Dutch)

In short:

  • Officially flights are not allowed, but an exception is made for recreational flights
    • Commercial use of copters is not allowed without permission
    • Recreation use is allowed and you don't have to ask for permission to fly
  • Weight should be below 25kg
  • The operator must be able to see the copter from the ground
    • Using camera's (first person view, FPV) to fly the copter outside of this range is not allowed
    • Camera's on the copter are allowed
  • Safety
    • Do not fly above (groups of) people, buildings, sculptures, railways and highways
    • Flying above 30km roads in urban areas and 60km roads outside the city is allowed
    • Height: maximum 450m. Be sure to let someone else check if there is no aircraft nearby if you fly above 150m. The flight should not endanger aviation