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Page 1: Quad Copter Basics

Quad Copter BasicsMatt Barton | University of Kentucky Agricultural Communications Specialist

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DJI Phantom Quad Copter

• First mass produced quad copter• Holds a Go-Pro Hero3 camera• Half mile range• Flight time averages 7-8 minutes• GPS fail-safe flies it home• Ready to Fly (RTF)

• It’s a toy• Shaky video• Difficult to modify

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Types of Quad copters

• H-Frame Quads (450mm)• Anti-vibration built into frame• Foldable prop arms• Longer flight times• Can handle a gimbal

• Mini-H Quads (250mm)• Fly in small spaces• Super portable• Fast

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Octo Copters for heavy-duty use

• Greater range

• Can handle full size DSLR cameras

• Safer flying with extra motors

• Great for research instruments

• Expensive

• Some require two people to fly

Eight blade Mikrocopter with a full-size still camera

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How are people using quad copters?

• Environmental Study

• Search and Rescue

• Film & TV industry

• Real Estate Agents

• Agricultural Uses

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First Person View (FPV)

• Transmits a live video feed to the ground station

• Transmitter (TX) on the copter, Receiver (RX) on the ground

• Most use 1.3GHz or 5.8GHz frequencies

• 10” LCD screens or video goggles

• GoPro camera as FPV camera is risky• Older cameras lock up• Slight video delay• Battery dies and you’re blind!

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How does it fly?

• Flight controller does all the work• Keeps it level• Adjusts the prop speed to steer• Helps lands the craft safely

• GPS models • Auto-fly home in case of trouble• Can accept waypoints on a map• Compensate for the wind to maintain position

The orange box is the (FC) flight controller

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What’s it really cost?

• Quad copter $500

• Camera $300

• Gimbal $200

• First Person View Kit $350

• Case & Extra batteries $300

• Miscellaneous $250• SD cards, antennas, extra cables, props, etc. $1900

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Legal Considerations

• Do not fly above 400 feet

• Do not fly within 3 miles of an airport

• Do not fly over large crowds of people

• Commercial use requires FAA approval

• Keep aircraft in visual range

Current FAA Rules that apply to hobby aircraft

Do not write graffiti with your quad

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My Advice

• Buy micro quad copter for training

• Learn to fly line of site (LOS) before using FPV

• Always have a second person tracking the craft

• Watch out for power lines, medical helicopters, trees

• High voltage lines & antennas can jam your controls

• Write your phone number on the copter


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