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[juz]

As more and more FPV pilots get their hands on this super cool frame from Hoverthings, we will need somewhere to share experiences and knowledge

I'll start with my build.


manual

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The frame is very similar to the prototype. Some changes include, more cut outs...making the frame lighter. Hooks on the arms to aid in assembly and re-builds. The motor mounts changed to move the motors slightly inboard. Addition of a top plate to protect electronic components.

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Frame is 327 grams

with top plate 352 grams

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For the basic quad build, I will install

OpenPilot CopterControl
frankenquad CC protective case
Spektrum AR 7010 rx
power distribution board
Turnigy Plush 25 amp ESCs
NTM 1200kv motors
NTM accessory pack
gaui 8 inch props

ESC programming card

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[juz]

Power distribution board and ESCs installed

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motors including 28 series accessory pack

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[juz]

Ready to fly. Installed...CC board, ar7010 rx, gaui 8 inch props and 3000mah 3S 25-50C nano tech lipo

I will also use 3300mah 3S nano techs

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AUW is 1043grams

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without flight battery 819 grams

UAV settings (same as prototype) flys beautifully in rate and attitude modes. (NOTE. settings not suitable for everyone)

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Maiden flights...sweet =]

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LEDs

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Next up is GoPro hero2 and FPV gear.

[juz]

FPV gear installed

800mW vTx
480 OSD camera
cloverleaf whip antenna or 3dBi omni antenna
camera cable
Tx cable
video jumper to connect camera cable to tx cable
370mah 3s lipo for cam/vtx

GoPro Hero2 for onboard recording
layerlens gopro protection

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AUW is 1315 grams

Maiden FPV flight

[Hayvosh]

This will be interesting to follow

[Felix Da Cat]

can´t see all the mounting holes... will there be lots of room for REVO+GPS+PipX+FPV gear... ? looks like it has lots of room to place gear...

i think this is going in the right direction....

and it might come a late summer project for me

thanks for sharing

[oz500]

This will be juz a big tease as the rest of us mere mortals wait for ours to arrive .

Thanks for getting this started juz.

[timbocan]

i wouldn't no my self with one of these. i'm getting use to my hobbled together frames. rubber bands - zip ties- velcro
what ever i can lay my hands on, but will be following with interest. looking better each build.

[J Regulator]

Looking good! Maybe a good summer project for me or after I log some more hours LOS.
I'm building my own spider quad prototype frame and it looks very similar - but has that certain "homemade" charm. Test flight yesterday went spectacularly well.

[z-axis]

reserved for build

Excuse me, I had a reservation here for 3:10 AM, and I am not Mr. Build, surely there has been a mistake!

[BayAreaCrasher]

man, Tom really cut out a bunch of material from the prototype eh? looks awesome and seems much lighter. interested to see what your AUW is Justin. me = waiting and waiting

[YouMadeMeDoIt]

I see hoverthings got pretty ballsy with the price. Looks like they're asking for some competition

[Enthlapy]

I see hoverthings got pretty ballsy with the price. Looks like they're asking for some competition

Not really, after looking into building my own frame, there is alot more materials loss producing less with this frame.

[astronutski]

Not really, after looking into building my own frame, there is alot more materials loss producing less with this frame.

If they only included a complete four arm replacement kit with every frame purchase, that would be very nice. Sorry, I'm just sick of how often and easily they break for me. I've learned not to stare at it too hard for fear of breaking something. So I just take a picture and stare at that as I drift off to sleep.... aaahhhhhhhhh.......
Or a "break 3, get one free" program or some discount card or something.

[Enthlapy]

If they only included a complete four arm replacement kit with every frame purchase, that would be very nice. Sorry, I'm just sick of how often and easily they break for me. I've learned not to stare at it too hard for fear of breaking something. So I just take a picture and stare at that as I drift off to sleep.... aaahhhhhhhhh.......
Or a "break 3, get one free" program or some discount card or something.

Thats why im trying to build my own....

[Felix Da Cat]

? never had this kind of frame...

but i thought they are really tough, aren't they?

[Gundamnitpete]

mine's been tough as nails. I've only broke one arm thus far....?

[Enthlapy]

Its a good balance between weight and strength, but once you add mass to it nothing is indestructable. Ive broken a couple armes and a few dozen landing gear.

[juz]

yeah they're tough. I have had many crashes where I just dust it off and fly again.
In a big crash, most quads will bend an arm or worse like a frame plate or other parts if the arms are too strong (I've seen this with the Zombie frame).

Worst crash that I've had with a hoverthings frame cost me 24 bucks. I think arms SHOULD be the weak point.

The last crash I had with the prototype killed my hero2 by shoving the lens into the camera. Very hard, high speed inpact into a carpark. Damage to frame = one arm. TOUGH.

Maybe Bill needs a DJI (unbreakable) frame

[Gundamnitpete]

Its a good balance between weight and strength, but once you add mass to it nothing is indestructable. Ive broken a couple armes and a few dozen landing gear.

that should just read:

"nothing is indestructable"


lol, if it don't break, we'll find a way to break it!