Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

MG42Maniac · 7 Jan 2020 at 15:03

Andybtsn said:
I love the fact you got burnt with an eBay purchase and then go and buy another second hand one - I'm really wary of buying electrical goods on there and if I did, I'd opt to go pick it up rather than have it delivered so I can see it in action etc.

At least your second is all good. I'm off walking in the moors this weekend so aim to get some good footage, it's great just being able to take the mini literally anywhere I go, even in its bag its easily transportable.

Yeah, I spoke with eBay and the representative was adamant that I was going to receive a full refund and even encouraged me to purchase another one

I wanted it for Christmas so was impatient and bought another one while sorting out the first one. I paid on credit card so was protected. I did email the seller of the second one and ask a few questions and he came across as totally genuine so I took a gamble, which in this instance did pay off. I figured that any fundamental issues would be pretty obvious quite quickly. First flight was mainly hovering and slow down my road.

Yeah, I think I will purchase a rucksack to put mine in as carrying around a hardened case is somewhat annoying and attracts too much attention.

MadMossy · 7 Jan 2020 at 15:24

weight said:
The revenue they get from Amazon will pay to police it.
And I know I said I wasn't going to register, but I did (20/20 by the way) and I will share why.
If you did get the Police called out to your flying site. Because some misery decides your having to much fun, and makes up whatever reason. The first thing they are going to ask you for (regardless of validity of reported offense) is your registration and operators detail. If you cant supply them your in trouble, even if untill then you haven't done anything wrong.
If you turn round and offer your operators details then I'd say that would probably be the end of it.
Remote ID will be the same. Fine untill Joe Shmoe reports you for whatever, and you get asked as part of the routine.

Good thing the only drones I fly are all sub 250g 3" quads or smaller (even though they are capable of speeds in excess of 110mph)

Cyclone · 8 Jan 2020 at 09:33

The_Abyss · 8 Jan 2020 at 14:38

Pointless.

Lakeland · 8 Jan 2020 at 15:36

Could be useful for pictures or image stabilisation on videos

Cyclone · 10 Jan 2020 at 07:40

Another video of the Autel Evo II.

Skidder · 13 Jan 2020 at 07:30

Anyone recommend me some 3d printer quadcopter projects? Not planning to race, more photography and tinkering orientated. I have experience with RC planes and helis. What are recommendations? There are a load of options on thingiverse but many are old designs.

Rilot · 13 Jan 2020 at 09:04

Have a go at the the one I designed. It flies nicely. Small too.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3900801

If you fancy a tricopter then this one is great and flies well.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:526082

Skidder · 13 Jan 2020 at 09:22

Thanks. Yours looks good. How do tricopters fly? Is there reduced stability?

rhysduck · 13 Jan 2020 at 10:15

Skidder said:
Thanks. Yours looks good. How do tricopters fly? Is there reduced stability?

Not at all. The rear arm is usually the yaw. Mine flies great but is a DIY tricopter from fibreglass and wood arms.

Skidder · 13 Jan 2020 at 11:32

Interesting, I like the neat, contained design of that tri-copter.

Rilot · 13 Jan 2020 at 11:39

Tricopters fly great. More aeroplane like in forward flight than a quad.

fez · 2 Apr 2020 at 14:25

How do I go about stopping some **** from flying his drone in a built up residential area. Its doing my head in hearing the whine of the drone for hours on end.

Erm yeah that’s hard to pick one · 2 Apr 2020 at 14:40

fez said:
How do I go about stopping some **** from flying his drone in a built up residential area. Its doing my head in hearing the whine of the drone for hours on end.

Report it as clearly not aware of the rules.
Get a microwave out.
Launch something at it.
Go find and have a word. Ask for his registration details

MOOGLEYS · 2 Apr 2020 at 15:05

Big stick and a good throw.

MarcLister · 2 Apr 2020 at 15:25

fez said:
How do I go about stopping some **** from flying his drone in a built up residential area. Its doing my head in hearing the whine of the drone for hours on end.

https://www.cpsa.co.uk/

Deluxe1 · 2 Apr 2020 at 15:30

fez said:
Its doing my head in hearing the whine of the drone for hours on end.

Must had a crap load of batteries then.

crinkleshoes · 2 Apr 2020 at 15:59

Deluxe1 said:
Must had a crap load of batteries then.

That’s what I thought... even the beastly 2 huge battery pro drone I got for work can only manage 20 mins!

SimonCHere · 2 Apr 2020 at 16:04

Put on some goggles and join in for the ride? then see where they land?
*only applicable if it's a fpv racing drone

Greebo · 2 Apr 2020 at 17:33

Train a raptor to catch it.