SpyD's Model UAV Lab

At long last, this model is ready for professional filming.

The addition of hte VectorDD Brushless GoPro Gimbal, which replaced the Jakub Quadframe gopro Gimbal on Jakub Quadframe  Landing Legs, makes the difference on this machines fliming attributes!

In this rebuild, we tear down Otto, which is a small 25cm class UAV with an ArdupilotMega w/GPS navigation and turn it into an OpenPilot sport quad!
We start by removing the top protector plate and exposing the GPS module.

The initial design started with a simple hexagon that would allow the inclusion of all the holes

Next I had to map out where the holes would go, keeping in mind that this was a universal plate design for both upper and lower deck.

When I last worked on Icarus, it looked like this:

So I have the following items on the way, to evaluate and review. 

Glyder-600 an ECILOP Easy style frame with gravaty assisted gimbal (prototype shown here)

This frame is a variation on the ECILOP Easy:

I will aslo be giving these Tiger motors a try:
 

I Originally built the Kurgan to fly with a TMF AQ50D pro flight controller,

So I decide to get the KK2 flying and tuned up for a small performance type quad. Icarus is a samll CF frame with powerful motors and 8 inch props, perfect for the experiment.

First I removed the KK board that was on on it.

Next I needed a mounting system, so I used a trusty 45 degree FC adapter/ PDB from GLB

SO this started as a desire to build one quad that could have interchangeable motors, ESCs and flight controller but ended up being a way more fun that it should have been :)

I started with my newest favorite frame, teh Hobby king SK-450 which is an Xaircraft Clone.

Using my handy flashing rig from hobbyking:

And my trusty KK Programming software, I updated all my old ESCs to new firmware and they now out perform most ESCs you can buy today.

As I have explained in the past, RD28 was an experiment that never flew safely. Although I always wanted a shrediquette, It was not practical and never flew correctly, so by recycling it, I have 6 motors, ESCs and a CopterControl to repurpose.