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If you're interested in a quad loaded with open source software right out of the box, take a look at the Sky Viper v2450 GPS. It runs about $150. It runs full
by EdwardMSmith 9y ago
If you're interested in a quad loaded with open source software right out of the box, take a look at the Sky Viper v2450 GPS. It runs about $150.
It runs full ardupilot code, has a ublox gps chip, a taoglas gps antenna, and the video board and transmitter software is open source.
It runs a tiny webserver that allows you to configure any of the ardupilot variables, and is compatible with most of the ardupilot ground control software.
http://sky-viper.com/product/info/V2450GPS-sd http://sky-viper.com/product/info/V2450GPS-sd
http://ardupilot.org/ http://ardupilot.org/
https://github.com/SkyRocketToys https://github.com/SkyRocketToys
- StavrosK 9y agoJeez, all that for $150? That's almost for free, the parts alone must cost more! Can I connect a custom RX to it so I can use it with my Taranis? Although I guess I'll have to reconfigure everything in that case... EDIT: Now I kind of wish there were a version of this drone with just the body, so I could save money on the radio (as I already have one).
- Ardren 9y agoI think it's DSM2/DSMX so you'd need a OrangeRX module for your Taranis http://ardupilot.org/dev/docs/skyviper.html http://ardupilot.org/dev/docs/skyviper.html
- ptero 9y agoDo you know how physically robust the Sky Viper is -- the article reports Bayangtoys X16 as being able to take a lot of beating; it would be great if Viper is robust as well.
- sp00ls 9y agoTotally different classes, the bayangtoys is a brushless copter while the sky viper is a very lightweight brushed copter. Brushless will have an insane amount of power compared to brushed motors. Plus the ones on the sky viper are tiny. The sky viper will hold well in crashes, you can pick up the non-gps version at Walmart. It's a kids toy so its made to be durable. That being said..if you're crashing your GPS assisted quadcopter you're already doing it wrong. I'm not really sure what applications a brushed GPS assist copter has though. It isn't powerful enough to carry any sort of payload and the camera quality is limited severely by that fact. Maybe useful for learning/tinkering with the code without the blender-ing capability that brushless motors have I guess.
- Nexxxeh 9y agoIs it not a toy for grown kids? I'm pretty sure I'd get a kick out of messing about with one, and I'm an adult age-wise.
- sp00ls 9y agoMaybe I worded that incorrectly. What I mean is that you would be fine giving a kid a brushed quadcopter without worrying that they're going to filet themselves (for the most part. Yeah they could cut themselves but the damage would be order of magnitude less than with a brushless). Giving a brushless quadcopter to a kid without any instruction would be totally irresponsible. They're still toys yeah but can be pretty dangerous if you're careless.
- exhilaration 9y agoI'm trying to understand the difference between the two types of motors and found this: https://lifehacker.com/are-brushless-cordless-tools-worth-the-cost-1652673079 https://lifehacker.com/are-brushless-cordless-tools-worth-th... They talk about the more efficient battery use but not the added power or danger of brushless motors. Can you find a link that does explain it?
- pbhjpbhj 9y agoBest I can find in UK is £100 on Amazon, http://amzn.to/2jblHQP http://amzn.to/2jblHQP (affil), https://www.amazon.co.uk/Viper-V2450HD-Streaming-Video-Drone/dp/B071H8J91G/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Viper-V2450HD-Streaming-Video-Drone.... Toysrus is £120, http://www.toysrus.co.uk/pdp/product.jsp?productId=TRUP212260001&_requestid=3985762 http://www.toysrus.co.uk/pdp/product.jsp?productId=TRUP21226... Smyths is £130, https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-cars/drones-and-flying/sky-viper-streaming-drone-with-gps/p/159083 https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-ca...
- WaylonKenning 9y agoYour Amazon link I think is for an older model that doesn't mention GPS I believe?
- pbhjpbhj 9y agoAh, yes, I think you're right - why do companies use the same model numbers over again. Do they really have more than 26000 models, or whatever.