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--- drone [2011/07/09 18:21] – donpdonp
+++ drone [2011/07/25 17:56] – donpdonp
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 ===== Drone Page =====
+** Drone sites **
+  * http://diydrones.com
+  * http://airhacks.org
 ** Existing Drone Projects **
   * http://vrhome.net/vassilis/category/quadcopter/
+  * http://store.jdrones.com
   * MikroKopter
     * http://vimeo.com/6194911 (FAST 8-rotor)
     * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nG7SrWn000 (Follow Me)
+  * QuadPod
+    * http://www.snelflight.co.uk/QuadPod.htm
 ** Wasp UAV **
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   * Design Decisions
     * frame: one-piece carbon fiber cut into a cross
+    * motor: 740kv http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLM1300 ($45)
+** huskerwr38's arducopter **
+  * Design Decisions
+    * It's an arducopter board
+    *  gps,
+    * alpha 450 890kv motors,
+    * 30A ESC,
+    * Turnigy 9x TX/RX,
+    * 10 inch props with 4.5 pitch.
+{{http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/5942063048_00197a904e_m.jpg}}
+** Vectored Thrust Ducted Fan MIT quadcopter **
+  * http://www.etotheipiplusone.net
+{{http://www.etotheipiplusone.net/pics/edf/edf46-mid.jpg}}
+  * Also a ballcopter
+    * http://www.spiegel.de/video/video-1138178.html
+{{http://www.etotheipiplusone.net/pics/edf/ball_bottom.jpg?377x214 }}
-** Design **
+** Design Categories and Parts Options**
   * 4 motor
   * 6 motor
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-** Parts **
   * Motor
     * http://store.jdrones.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=motor
   * Motor Controller
   * Inertial Measurement Unit
+    * Sparkfun Guide http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/167
   * Mainboard
     * picoITX
     * atmel-based
+    * GumStix
+  * Sonar (needed for accurate height on takeoff/landing)
   * Battery
+    * LiPo (R/C Airplanes)
     * 4400mAh http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6504
     * Reuse thinkpad battery?
+  * Software
+    * MultiWii http://www.multiwii.com/