New Quad-Copter Frame
It's been a little while since I posted any updates on my aerial adventures.
This means I have been working hard and/or having lots of fun 
Here the middle size copter in my current fleet. (mini quad, quad, octo)
This quad-copter version 2.0 has an upgraded frame and computer (newer arduino mega).
I will try to edit and upload some of the video footage from it when I get some time.
Niagara Falls Quadcopter FPV – Scary Fail & Recovery
Wow.... Awesome footage!!! But I know it must have taken some quick change of the mental gears to recover from this. FPV->LOS->FPV...
Quad-Copter – Update
I have been pretty busy and have not had much time to work on my quad-copter. Since my last post, I have made a few more test flights and now have wireless avionics via XBee modems working.
My next goal is to upgrade the frame (ideas), attach video for FPV (GoPro HD) and integrate GPS (Google maps way-point control).
My new motivation c/o RCExplorer
Quad-Copter – Test Flight
So I managed to procure another set of ESC's, soldered them up, and finished the power harness. I still want to build some landing gear and move the battery to the bottom, but for now it will do.
I tested it briefly after work on Friday, but today I was able to tweak the programming and had a very successful test flight until one of my props broke. I ordered some more props for backup and will be back in the air soon. 
Thanks Robbie for shooting the video!
More detailed pics and information on the build process to come.
Quad-Copter – Intro
UPDATE --- 11/17/2010 - Avionics complete. Frame 95% completed.
TODO:
- Make up a power distribution harness for suppling power from the main lipo to the ESC's.
- Recieve and solder new set of H-KING 20a ESC's ( Was only able to procure 3 Turnigy Plush 18a 's before they went into BACKORDER..ahhhh)
- Solder female JST to Arduino for control power.
- Design and build some kind of landing gear and battery harness.
- Purchase and install Onboard video system. (Go-Hero HD??)
- Charge Batteries
- Wire management (CRAM everything in the box)
- Maiden flight
Twitter Updates
- Star Trek's Tricorder Becomes Reality With Scanadu's Scout on.mash.to/1a5D7xj via @mashable 2 days ago
- Nice job Jack! “@wired: Meet Jack Dorsey's sexy new cash registers. (what’s beneath the counter matters more) bit.ly/15Opkih” 6 days ago
- Yayyyyyy... It begins (@ Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) w/ 2 others) 4sq.com/19HwL7a 6 days ago
- 1.5 more days till beach!!! I'm so ready.. 1 week ago
- My 3d printer arrived today and is finally being assembled!!! @ Watchtower Educational Center instagram.com/p/ZJbqcbM12R/ 2 weeks ago
