I already wrote many articles about the Parrot AR. Drone and the DIY Arducopter, but it would not be fair to ignore all the other solutions existing in this market which seems to grow fast. True that these drones are quite amazing "toys".
Draganflyer V Ti RC
The Draganflyer V Ti R/C Quadrotor is just 30 inches in diameter with an ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber body and stylish lines. This DranganFlyer uses a heading-lock yaw gyro which helps simplify flight in all conditionsand gives you complete control over yaw, pitch, and roll - full aerial maneuverability - using a patented control board (proprietary).
The Draganflyer V Ti's can be equipped with an optional wireless color video system to capture video. This drone comes with an infrared stabilizers will automatically restore a stable hover within half a second. Thermal Intelligence eliminates most of the dangers and provides both safety and fun while training and flying. If you run low on batteries, the innovative electronic control system prevents battery over-discharge by limiting available power. Lose transmitter signal, It will descend safely and autonomously. Incorporated into each Draganflyer V Ti's patented control board are four infrared heat sensors and three state-of-the-art piezo gyros.
Priced at around 675.00 €, this drone is certainly not an inexpensive solution. On the other end, this quadrotor certainly profits from the experience gained by DraganFly with its professional line of products.
GAUI 330X-S and 450X Quad Flyer
The Gaui 330X-S quad flyer is an UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) design that uses a quad rotor configuration for extremely stable flight characteristics. it has been designed as a platform for aerial photography. Attach your camera to the 330X-S and start creating images, or recording footage.
The high quality design and component finish are apparent throughout this kit. The high strength carbon fibre frame is impact resistant, the rotor blades and other components can be removed and repaired or replaced easily.
The 450X is a larger size quad flyer UAV that offers even greater stability and payload capacity. It meets the demands of both recreational and commercial users. Fitted with the advanced GU-344 3-axis gyro, it also allows the option of fitting various different combinations of motors,ESC, electronics and batteries.
With the opposing propellers spaced 450mm apart, the 450X creates a very stable platform for aerial photography and video. Included in the kit is a carbon fibre 2-axis camera gimbal that can be controlled by two servos (not included) with optional gyro stabilising. Small to medium sized digital cameras can be mounted on the gimbal.
Supplied in kit form. Requires radio and battery to complete. The 330X-S kit is priced at 410.00 €, the 450X is priced at 590.00 €
Features:
XAircraft X650 QuadRotor
XAircraft X650 is a remote control four rotor mini helicopter delivered either with a glass-fiber or a carbon-fiber frame . It Supports 13 sensors as flight attitude, height, direction, position (XAircraft GPS Module-Require additional purchase), temperature, and power consumption. With the help of XAircraft flight control algorithms, the X650 is easier to fly than other types of helicopters, and has quite good stability. 
Flight controller:
It Provide 12-channel control signals input, X650 quadrotor need 4 channels for basic flying at least, if you want to adjust the shutter and the camera angle, you need two additional channels, the remaining channels for extension using, such as GPS fixed-point, fixed height, fixed direction.
X650 Flight Control Unit:
Features:
MikroKopter
MikroKopter.de offers "all you can imagine" related to quadrotor. Frames, controllers, motors, accessories, sensors, and a very active community related to QuadRotor. Prices' Kits range from 700.00 to 1900.00 €. But all parts can be bought separately.
Either by curiosity or by necessity, anyone intereted in quadrotor should visit http://www.mikrokopter.de/
AeroQuad, Another Open Source QuadRotor
This kits is another DIY kits which offers different choices for each parts. The frame is standard, but the controller, the motors and propellers can be choosen between different options. But what is particular with this quadrotor is the fact that the basic version uses a simple Arduino Uno as controller, the ''advanced'' option is based on a Arduino Mega. Like the ArduCopter, a very active community exchange information, tips and tricks about the AeroQuad. The AeroQuad wiki and forum are really informative. Another site you should consult if you have interest in QuadRotor.
Current Features
Other Frame.
Last but not least, the Carbon Y6 frame. It looks like Spock designed it for Captain Kirk. A frame made entirely of carbon. Not so expensive, it will cost you 225.00 €, just for the frame. Carbon Y6 frame HERE.
Conclusion
Do not jump on the first thing you see. Search and compare, there are plenty of solutions. Not all of them are listed here and remember, the more your solution is opened, the more you will be able to reuse components from one quadrotor to the next one, which can be a really cost-saver.
Draganflyer V Ti RC
The Draganflyer V Ti R/C Quadrotor is just 30 inches in diameter with an ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber body and stylish lines. This DranganFlyer uses a heading-lock yaw gyro which helps simplify flight in all conditionsand gives you complete control over yaw, pitch, and roll - full aerial maneuverability - using a patented control board (proprietary).
The Draganflyer V Ti's can be equipped with an optional wireless color video system to capture video. This drone comes with an infrared stabilizers will automatically restore a stable hover within half a second. Thermal Intelligence eliminates most of the dangers and provides both safety and fun while training and flying. If you run low on batteries, the innovative electronic control system prevents battery over-discharge by limiting available power. Lose transmitter signal, It will descend safely and autonomously. Incorporated into each Draganflyer V Ti's patented control board are four infrared heat sensors and three state-of-the-art piezo gyros.
Priced at around 675.00 €, this drone is certainly not an inexpensive solution. On the other end, this quadrotor certainly profits from the experience gained by DraganFly with its professional line of products.
GAUI 330X-S and 450X Quad Flyer
The Gaui 330X-S quad flyer is an UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) design that uses a quad rotor configuration for extremely stable flight characteristics. it has been designed as a platform for aerial photography. Attach your camera to the 330X-S and start creating images, or recording footage.
Gaui 330X-S quadrotor
The high quality design and component finish are apparent throughout this kit. The high strength carbon fibre frame is impact resistant, the rotor blades and other components can be removed and repaired or replaced easily.
The 450X is a larger size quad flyer UAV that offers even greater stability and payload capacity. It meets the demands of both recreational and commercial users. Fitted with the advanced GU-344 3-axis gyro, it also allows the option of fitting various different combinations of motors,ESC, electronics and batteries.
Gaui 450X
With the opposing propellers spaced 450mm apart, the 450X creates a very stable platform for aerial photography and video. Included in the kit is a carbon fibre 2-axis camera gimbal that can be controlled by two servos (not included) with optional gyro stabilising. Small to medium sized digital cameras can be mounted on the gimbal.
Supplied in kit form. Requires radio and battery to complete. The 330X-S kit is priced at 410.00 €, the 450X is priced at 590.00 €
Features:
- Flight Efficiency: Standard battery (2S2000mAh) flight times more than 12min, with a high-capacity battery, the flight time will be more than 20 min or more!
- High stability: Contains GU344 (three-axis stabilizing system) for very stable flight
- Additional payload capabilities: The 330X-S will carry a payload up to 700g (including battery), allowing installation of cameras, video recorder, and other systems.
- System Extensibility: can be used with GPS positioning system and navigation system on 330X-S without any modification
XAircraft X650 QuadRotor
XAircraft X650 is a remote control four rotor mini helicopter delivered either with a glass-fiber or a carbon-fiber frame . It Supports 13 sensors as flight attitude, height, direction, position (XAircraft GPS Module-Require additional purchase), temperature, and power consumption. With the help of XAircraft flight control algorithms, the X650 is easier to fly than other types of helicopters, and has quite good stability.
Flight controller:
It Provide 12-channel control signals input, X650 quadrotor need 4 channels for basic flying at least, if you want to adjust the shutter and the camera angle, you need two additional channels, the remaining channels for extension using, such as GPS fixed-point, fixed height, fixed direction.
X650 Flight Control Unit:
- 3-axis gyroscope
- 3-axis acceleration sensor
- Optional 3-axis magnetic field sensor
- Output: Euler angles (Pitch, Roll, Yaw) (units deg), 3-axis angular velocity (in deg/s), 3-axis acceleration (in g)
- 12-channel remote control input
- 12-channel control signal output, ALL channel support UltraPWM ESC, General Electric Adjustment, high-speed digital servo, general servo.
- 2 built-in modules: input control signal module and output module
- 5 expansion module interface for connecting AHRS, GPS, RF modules.
- 1 Link interface for connecting USB-Link or wireless module.
Features:
- Embedded AVR and 51 chips, MCU structure, balance control guarantee.
- Three highly reliable axis gyroscopes and accelerometer.
- USB interface for communication between PC and X650.
- Compatible normal aircraft remote control as Futaba FF9, JR9X2 and new 2.4G radio etc.
- Weight:900g(Excluding receiver and battery)
- Payload Capabiltiy:700g
- Airborne Period;>12min(with 3S 33oomAh battery, payload under 1500g)
- The X650 PC software only supports on windows XP or above, such as Windows 7.
This quadrotor will cost you between 430.00 and 780.00 € depending of options
MikroKopter
MikroKopter.de offers "all you can imagine" related to quadrotor. Frames, controllers, motors, accessories, sensors, and a very active community related to QuadRotor. Prices' Kits range from 700.00 to 1900.00 €. But all parts can be bought separately.
Either by curiosity or by necessity, anyone intereted in quadrotor should visit http://www.mikrokopter.de/
AeroQuad, Another Open Source QuadRotor
This kits is another DIY kits which offers different choices for each parts. The frame is standard, but the controller, the motors and propellers can be choosen between different options. But what is particular with this quadrotor is the fact that the basic version uses a simple Arduino Uno as controller, the ''advanced'' option is based on a Arduino Mega. Like the ArduCopter, a very active community exchange information, tips and tricks about the AeroQuad. The AeroQuad wiki and forum are really informative. Another site you should consult if you have interest in QuadRotor.
- Gyro stabilized flight with separate PID loops for roll, pitch and yaw axes
- PWM update rates to ESC's increased to 400 Hz
- Single pole low pass filter implementation for reducing sensor noise
- Improved calibration process for gyros and accelerometers
- Additional user defined values able to be saved to EEPROM
- Code restructured to allow for easier user modification
- XBee for long distance communication
- Capability to fly in + or x mode
- 3 axis magnetometer for heading hold capability
- Voltage detection/warning of battery level
- Windows configuration application
- Realtime graphs of flight data
- GUI for configuration of PID and other flight parameters
- Hands Free Auto level flight utilizing low cost 6DOF IMU
- GPS for transmission of location and determination of altitude
- Custom shield for On Screen Display of live video
- Customizable flight LED display pattern
Other Frame.
Last but not least, the Carbon Y6 frame. It looks like Spock designed it for Captain Kirk. A frame made entirely of carbon. Not so expensive, it will cost you 225.00 €, just for the frame. Carbon Y6 frame HERE.
Conclusion
Do not jump on the first thing you see. Search and compare, there are plenty of solutions. Not all of them are listed here and remember, the more your solution is opened, the more you will be able to reuse components from one quadrotor to the next one, which can be a really cost-saver.
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