A smaller hex-rotor with about 2kg lifting capability. Built to gain experience with a smaller vehicle before working on the big crane, which is just too scary if you don’t know what you’re doing…

Details:

  • Motors: NTM 28-26s (1000KV)
  • ESC: Multistar 18Amp with BLheli
  • Props: 9×5 or 10×4.5 (careful with those, as they overload the motor slightly)
  • Batteries: 2x Nanotech 2200mAh 4s in parallel
  • Flight Control: APMcopter on Pixhawk
  • Radio: Spektrum Satellite
  • Frame: in-house design 12mm square tubing
  • Landing gear: Pool noodles (so good)
  • Flying weight: 1.9 Kg
  • Max. payload: approx. 2 Kg

Settings:

Click on the image for the settings.

APM gains for the small hex-rotor

APM gains for the small hex-rotor

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