Quadrotor

A quadrotor, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadcopter, is a multicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors.

Current Hardware



Propellers (final)



Weight target is 500g, Payload 250g, Lift 250g

  • Arduino 27g
  • esc 22g
  • motor 38g (spec)
  • propeller 7g

27+4*(22+38+7)= 295? (268 for motor + ESC)



~30/01/2013

  • Link -> WIFI
  • no gps
  • Beaglebone/linux + arduino
  • motor load ~ 7 amps @ ~ 250g lift
  • safety/testing -> glasses, net
  • regular workshop schedule -> every wednesday 7-9
  • budget -> ?
  • next meetup -> 6/2
  • smaller quadcopter ?

~Tasks

  • Investigate existing open source DoF/quadcopter platforms
  • buy propeller mounts and/or motors
  • Look at quadcopter kit prices

~Ideas

  • Buy quadcopter kit (cheaper ?) to get us started