My FPV Reptile Frame with APM 2.5 / Arducopter

[Jumpy07]

Thought would share a pic of one of my FPV frames..  cheap Reptile frame off Ebay

Mystery 2212/13 Motors
Skywalker Quattro ESC (about to change to SimonK F30as)
Rctimer Arduflyer 2.5 (APM clone)
433mhz Radios
ImmersionRC 5.8Ghz tx
Fatshark Spiros
WDR 600 TVL FPV Camera
Ultrasonic Maxbotix
APM Power Module (Ubec and Voltage and Current Monitor)
NEO-6 flashed with 3DR config
Rctimer 9x4.7 Carbon props.. (love these.. great value)
MiinimOSD flashed with MinimOSD extra
LC Filter for video power feed.

[g.collins]

Looking great bud, how dose it perform, or is it still a virgin.
:) G

[Jumpy07]

Its been flying well.. still needs some pid tuning.. but getting there.. got a wee wobble on yaw.. just need some dry weather...

Got a few things still to do to it..  antenna straws being one..

Also need to move the gopro over as getting one of the props in view..

[g.collins]

Lol, Good luck with the weather, I took my one out today down the beach, its so windy, I cant set anything up.
:) G

[Coyote]

I like it, like a TBS Disco without the price tag :)

[Oatcake]

I had my eye on one of those frames - are the plates just plates or do they come with power distribution built in like some of the DJI flamewheel style quad frames?

Like the props too - waiting for the same albeit 1047 ones to come through the post that I ordered prior to Christmas.

Interesting that you still getting the props in view as that's the main reason for this type of frame, at least the reason I was looking at them.  :+

[Jumpy07]

I had my eye on one of those frames - are the plates just plates or do they come with power distribution built in like some of the DJI flamewheel style quad frames?

Like the props too - waiting for the same albeit 1047 ones to come through the post that I ordered prior to Christmas.

Interesting that you still getting the props in view as that's the main reason for this type of frame, at least the reason I was looking at them.  :+

No there is no power distribution..   but I dont find that a problem..

The Rctimer Carbon props are great for the money.. I have the 1047's on my HAL frame. They are good, but the 9047's look much better and are a different design.



The reason the prop is in view is due to the position of GoPro.. which I am going to move slighly to the centre and move the FPV camera over a bit.... should be ok once thats done..

[Oatcake]

So if you moved the gopro and you had 1047 props on do you think you'd still see the props?

[g.collins]

The Go Pro is on the wrong side relay, if you flip the frame plats over, the GoPro would be on the other side and the lens will be more central.
:) G

[Jumpy07]

Yep..  you are right its on the wrong side

[Jumpy07]

Have now replaced the Skywalker Quattro all in one ESC with the four SimonK Flashed F30a HK ESC's.

As I had it in bits, have relocated some bits and pieces.. GPS is now on two stand-offs above APM FC, also moved 3DR Radios to rear above battery, and video tx is now located in between the two plates.

Also moved the ultrasonic underneath.. made a small bracket up to hold it slightly recessed so it doesent get damaged.

I have also swapped over top and bottom plates so that GoPro lens is now in centre (I had it the other way for my old camera)

Calibrated ESC's and had a quick flight... lot more responsive to the throttle now..

[g.collins]

Looking great bud, are the blades out the shot now.
:) G

[Jumpy07]

Yeah its fine on the 9s..

Craig