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That's the ticket.Yeah I should have updated my post to Why buy a M100 when I can build a X4 for less. And carry more payload.
Hello Kris,That's the ticket.
I just built a f550, e310 propulsion, A2, Lightbridge, H4-3d with H4, retractable skid. Same if not less than M100. Still fully cudtomizable, not sure about developer angle tho.
I can purchase or make arm extensions and add larger motors specifically the E800
Could do the same with the F450. Same quad experience less hassle
Hello outoffcontrol.Can you build a kit to perform just like the Matrice for a little less.
Hello outoffcontrol.
What companies offer kits like that? Thanks, Robert
Hey Robert
I have learned that there are compromises. I found a product that can possibly out last the Matrice100's flying time but you are limited in payload. For your needs to carry a mirrorless or DSLR hands down you need either a Hexa or Octocopter.
I would stay away from a Quad to carry $$$ camera gear. You want redundancy in horsepower and stability.
In my case I am building an X4 Quadcopter to haul my FLIR but if and when I decide to haul my 5DIII the X4 is expandable enough to become a X4 with a second set of motors under the top motors.
Here is a video of an X4 that has been upgrades to an X8 quadcopter.
I went with a X frame quadcopter because I wanted larger props. The larger the props along with a slower KV motor will be able to carry heavier loads with a more efficient energy use = longer flight time. This is not an exact science but following these theory should provide me with an outstanding solution.
Wow that is one big machine! I was looking for something smaller, but that could fly a mirrorless camera. The Canon M3 weighs 360 grams and a 55-200 lens 270, so around 700 grams total.
Any ideas for that setup? I will do some more searching now with your comments. Thanks!
Hello Robert, sorry for delay, shooting in Hawaii at moment. Wow, great videos and pics.Hello Kris,
I wish to build a UAV primarily for still photography using a high end DSLR or mirrorless camera like Sony A7RII. Can you recommend a kit company for that purpose that might have similar control features of the Inpire? Thnaks very much for your informative posts!
Robert