quadcopter frame 500 "PodCopter"

this is an evolution of my previous design "Pandora's box", designed for increased simplicity and minimal part amount, various improvements made to original structural strength and reduced weight over the "Pandora" frame. In addition there is increased space inside the frame for electronics and battery compartment will accomodate a 3s 4400mah lipo aswell as 2200mah (dual or single)

Flight characteristics are similiar to "pandora" however the venting not only helps reduce internal heat it also seems to reduce drag or sidewind effect on the frame.

current setup-

APM 2.6

6m GPS

Keda 2217/20 kv860 (Turnigy rebrand these and add a tenner for the sticker)

Q-brain 25amp (will be changed to "Emax 30Amp Simonk shortly)

11x5 or 10x4.5 props (11" high stability-more thrust, 10" better response-more maneuverable)

Overall the frame flys very well, very stable in the air, weight is around the 1700g mark with a 4400mah onboard, on a 2200mah it'll stay airborne with a lot of high throttle moves for about 6-7 minutes, with a 4400mah it was around the 12 minute mark (worth note that there not the youngest batteries and Id expect to see those flight times improve notably with fresh lumps in there).

frame is also very rugged, slammed it headlong into a very thick and particularly aggressive bush while trying to push it to its top end speed, whoopsie me. resulting damage was to props alone and a quick swap out and it was in the air again none the worse for the experience.

PS. I hadnt yet fitted the arms designed for this frame in the pictures but have since done so, will try to add a flight video when I get a chance (currently already working on a new frame..... so many ideas, so little filament lol)

PPS, please ignore the visible wires in pictures, there only there till I swap out the quad ESC, at which time the new Esc's will be housed inside the arm covers more or less were the wire bundles are now and the wires themselves will be trimmed back to suit.