menor95 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hello all. I have not been on here for a while and I am now starting to get back into the hobby. I need to build a quad copter capable of lifting 500 grams to 1kg. I have been reading Tims quad build thread and would his set up be sufficient? I am looking to mount a special camera and different lenses mean that It can weigh anything from 500 grams to 1kg. Could someone please advise me on a set up. I am looking to spend no more than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tamiyacowboy Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 my quad weighs in a 1.3kg fully loaded, it carrys a gopro like camera (100g) its flight time is short at around 10-15 mins max. there are quads that will lift a kilo payload but your looking into a bigger machine with more cost. simple build cheap but cost can spiral. 400kv motors these run around 20-30 each 14 inch props x4 25amp esc's x4 kk2 flight controller ( lcd version) frame is key here, its need to be light weight, so carbon rod/square tube. a smallish center plate to hold the large X arms. now once built, you need to work on a battery mod. battery wise you want around 10,000mah , this setup will keep you airborne for over an hour possible more in a stable hover. carry wise its going to have the lift but that hover time is going to come way down to like 20mins 30mins pushing with a dslr under it. brainwise you can get away with a cheapy kk2, but for added efficencey you could add the naza m lite and have a gps position hold and atti mode handy for long duration/video /camera work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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