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[Andre]

I manage to get one off these frames.
wanted something strong. will fit the cc board on it at some point

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 djibox.jpg   128.2K   51 downloads

[Jose Angel]

A friend of mine has shown that this frame is not unbreakable
http://www.rcgroups....d.php?t=1582935

At least the CC survive the crash.

[dankers]

Be careful in the hobby industry and the massive marketing, there was a video of them "abusing" that frame to make it look strong but it had nothing attached to it so lacked the weight of the motors and batteries etc, I think that weight is what would cause the issues in a crash. Testing with an empty frame isn't representative of how the part is actually used, so a bit odd.

Looks a nice frame but I would put the old $25 Easyquad frame against it any day, alas, that was heavy beast and was made from steel.   Given the abuse James put it through (and it's still going with original arms) likely the same steel they make black boxes out of.

[flitelab]

I've heard the dji frame has flex issues as well, seems to flex and vibrate with some motors. It's also heavier than many frames.

[dankers]

Jose Angel, on 29 January 2012 - 11:08 PM, said:

A friend of mine has shown that this frame is not unbreakable
http://www.rcgroups....d.php?t=1582935

At least the CC survive the crash.

Oh, not a happy thread that one.

[K Wells]

Haaa!  Predictable!

[juz]

that's why I like this place

[nio]

juz, on 30 January 2012 - 03:56 AM, said:

that's why I like this place

if i know the thread goes end in that way, probably i wouldn't have posted it ...

[Jose Angel]

juz, on 30 January 2012 - 03:56 AM, said:

that's why I like this place

dankers, on 30 January 2012 - 01:38 AM, said:

Oh, not a happy thread that one.

Agreed
I prefer forums/threads/users using terms like: "In my opinion", "In my view", "maybe I'm wrong", "I would like to listen to other opinions", "I would like to share this with the community", "Sorry if I bother you", "please", "thank you", "you are welcome".
This is what I'm trying to transmit to my 3 years old son: respect.

Sorry if a little off topic.

[kevinv033]

Andre, that's a frame i had thought about trying. let us know your thoughts.

i thought it was unbreakable, but i guess you can't have it all

[DanZ]

Yes judging by some of the video's DJI released it did seem unbreakable. But as Dave mentioned the weight of all the motors and batteries etc. makes a big difference in a crash. I have two aluminium quad frames, one is a light setup (750g) the other is a heavy setup, bigger motors/props/battery etc and weighs 1500g, the lighter setup has been abused terribly, as that is the one I am learning to fly on, and It does seem indusctructible (I can't say the same for the motors and other components on the frame unfortunately lol). My heavier setup on the other hand has only been involved in one crash and the frame was a complete write off and needed a complete rebuild.

[Enthlapy]

It still a game of

Weight, Durability, Flight Time.  



You can only have 2

[Andre]

This is how far i am

think this frame is a bit on the heavy side just motors and frame without ESC = 600g

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 dji1.jpg   42.65K   54 downloads

when im done with Gopro and 4000mah Bat it will weight 1400g and will get around 8-9min flight ti,e and 11-12min hover.

Edited by Andre, 03 February 2012 - 03:36 PM.

[Andre]

Here is my progress so far

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 top.jpg   156.08K   55 downloads

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[Dado]

lookin good!

[nio]

looking good!! but how are you going to attach the CC to the frame??? i attached with velcro, but i'm not happy with that.... i think it's better make holes in the bottom plate....

[Andre]

i have used double sided type with metal peace in-between.

[nio]

If you could show me a pic, it should be great

Thanks in advance...

[Quad_Addict]

oh sure its a great frame. lol  here is my "2" takes on it.....  second video was with  the red/white version with different motors... i made because iw as accused of being to hard on the twisting so i let my 7 year old twist on it lol
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[Andre]

nio, on 17 February 2012 - 10:58 PM, said:

If you could show me a pic, it should be great

Thanks in advance...

well i have not test flight it yet will take a pic as soon as i can tomorrow. But its basically Double sided type on botom then metal then D/s type then CC.
its the same metal some heli guys used to mount the Gyro.