Time for change

I had almost forgotten about this blog so its time to start blogging again.

Because its winter here wit temperatures down to -20C i havent flown much but will start soon again.

Here is a video of my first RTH ( return to home ) with the Naza and GPS addon.

More to come :)

Naza and GPS

Got my other Naza today aswell as the GPS for my first Naza :) Going to mount the GPS on my 550 hexa and the other Naza on my Foldable Quad.

More to come soon.

*Update*

Here is a pic of the Foldable with its Naza and then my 550 Hexa with its GPS :)

 Cables are in their place temporary. Will be hidden in the frame.

And here is the GPS on my 550 Hexa that i use with GoPro and my Sony Nex5N. It has FPV equipment aswell.

Short video

First short FPV of the year.

550 Hexa and Sony Nex5N

Here is a pic of my 550 Hexa with my Sony Nex5N camera mounted. I am using gentled trigger to take pictures using my Futaba T8FG radio. Works perfectly :)

As u see i need to clean out the cables abit :)

FPV setup

Today i tried out my fpv gear on one of my RC cars just to check so everything works and is ok. I used my GoPro with live video out, Foxtech 200mw 5.8ghz tx with 305 Rx. On the Rx and Tx i used Blue Beam antennas and they seem to work really well.

I also bought a used 500mw Tx with yet another 305 Rx to use on my projects. Also when having dual recievers i can use Patch antenna on one Rx and a BlueBeam on another for diversity.

The used Rx/Tx combo comes with a set of cloverleaf antennas and a KX191 CCD camera. ALso got a spare fan for the Tx since they are prone to fail :)

A short video of my DJI 550 clone frame with Aeroxcraft landinggear. I have my SOny Nex5N hardmounted to the frame and cant say i have too much vibrations atm :)

Foldable Quad update

Here are a few pictures of my Foldable Quad. Still a few small things to do on it but looking good so faar :)

NAZA GPS upgrade

A few days ago i Pre-ordered the GPS for the DJI NAZA FC. I expect it to arrive in about 2 weeks or so. Its going to be really fun with GPS on my 550 Hexa.

I have also finished the 550 Hexa with all the bits and pieces including FPV gear and OSD.

More to come soon, I promise :)

FPV Gear

I will be putting the FPV gear on my 550 frame soon. Will be using a 200mw 5.8ghz rx/tx from foxtechfpv. Will be getting another Rx aswell to use both patch antenna and BlueBeam whip antennas.

                   Here is my current ground station. Doesnt look so good but works perfectly :)

                                                     EagleTree Eagleeyes fpv station.

                                                 Fatshark goggles and a 9" LCD screen.


And below is a picture of the things that will be mounted on the 550 frame. Eagletree E-logger v4, OSD Pro, GPS and video Tx. The antenna will be changed for a bluebeam. I will be using either a GoPro as FPV cam or a Sony 1/3 CCD cam.

550 Hexa test

I have done a few flights with my 550 size hexa with DJI Naza and it flies really good. I have mounted AeroXcraft landinggear on it and it looks good and is a really good LG. Really lightweight and sturdy with great mountings for camera and lipos.

I use RcTimer 2836 880kv motors, 25A Turnigy Plush and 10x4.7 APC Slowflyer props.

With a 3300mah 3s lipo i get around 6-7 minutes of hovering before my low voltage alarm starts beeping thats set to 3.4v/cell. Will maybe buy bigger battery to get more flight time.

Did a test with a gopro + a 5000mah Zippy 4s lipo mounted on the frame. With same 3300mah 3s  battery i still get 5 minutes of hovering and thats pretty good concidering the lipo weighs 530 grams.

So i only get 1-2 minutes less flighttime with 530 grams more weight on the frame. Thats good to know :)

After the 5 minute hover the esc are barely warm and the motors slightly warmer so its all good. I´d guess the esc and motors got up to around 35-40 degrees celcius and lipo the same.

                                     Here´s a few pics of the landing gear from Aeroxcraft

I had a big problem putting on the camera mount in the front ( the left in the pic ) and didnt know why until i got an email from the guys at aeroxcraft saying they sent out a few of the camera mounts that had the spacing wrong. He has already sent out a new one so its all good. Really good for a   company to admit problems and then correct them. Thumbs up to Aeroxcraft.

                         Here the 550 is near my Heavy lift hexa thats 950mm motor to motor.

                               I like the frame because its sturdy and lots of rooms for extras.

                                                                          UPDATE

Added a few more pictures of the 550 Hexa :)

Empty on top atm. I only hae the Rx there atm but will be moved and adding FPV gear on top instead.

Messy cables atm. Powering Naza first the ESC.

Naza inside :)

Hobbyking Bixler

Heres a pic of my Bixlers. One is for myself and other one i built for my brother. They have been modified with carbonrods in the wings and under fuselage, lengthened motor cables, washers removed.

Heavy Lift Hexa

Remembered that i havent posted any pics lately of my heavy lift hexa. Heres a few. Still need to clean up cables and some other small bits.

Heavy Lift Foldable Quad

Heres a few pics of the parts for my Heavy lift foldabe quad. Will be using AvRoto 2814 770kv motors, 30A Turnigy Plush, 4S lipo and 12" Props.

DJI 550 Clone

Heres a few pics of my DJI 550 clone with the new landinggear. Using 25A Turnigy Plush ESC, RcTimer 2835 880kv motors and 10" props.

                                                   Compared to my Heavy Lift Hexa

Landing Gear for my 550 Hexa

Heres a few pics of my new landinggear for my DJI 550 Clone.

                                                          Stationary GoPro mount

                                                               Gimbal for GoPro

                                                   Same gimbal from another angle

New Things

Yesterday i got a package from HobbyKing.

                                                                Nice size of the box :)

                                                2 Bixler and some other small bits

                                                Bought a small cell logger just to try it out. This version does not have USB so if you want that then order the 8S version.

                                                              Content of package

                                                                      Cell logger.

Nothing to say

Havent had any updates in awhile but deicided to make some. This weekend i will make some effort to take the Heavy Lift Hexa up in the air.

Will also try and do some FPV with my F450 frame if i find time.

Awaiting parts for my Foldable Heavy Lift Quad aswell.

DJI F550 frame + Landinggear also comming in the mail soon.

2 Bixler planes comming next week, one for FPV and other a birthday present for my brother :)

Pics of the HL Hexa coming tomorrow.

Thx

Hello again

I havent made an update in awhile because i have been traveling for about 3 months.

I have finished the Hexa and will post pics later today.