Quad Black Widow Concept

To the FliteTest Community,

This article features Part 2 of our Creative Grant Project.  The first prototype proved to be a great starting point for us, learning the basics of quadcopters, what sizes to make things, hooking up electronics, and dealing with the KK2 learning curve.  Now it was time to move onto the next step of the Project, creating a multi functioning Quadcopter.  There was three functions on the quadcopter we wanted to accomplish, one was to be an aerial shooter, two was to withstand training flights, and three was to be a search and aid vehicle (the ability to house a package that can be dropped off as aid to a person in trouble.  These three functions were then broken down into design teams, and each group had to work together to create what you will see in this video.  Below are some pictures of the quad from its build to its maiden flights.  Next step is to finish the training body that will protect the aircraft during student trainings in basic flight and FPV.  Stay tune, there will be more videos on this project, if you have any suggestions or questions about this build, please feel free to comment below.

For more information about the MESA rcFoam Fighters, please visit us at: http://www.mesarcfoamfighters.com/ 

Thanks,

MESArcFF Team.

Here is the CAD drawings of our Landing Gear, headed by 7th grade student Ashton.

Here is the rest of the quadcopter CAD pieces, we used 1/8 MDF stock on the Laser Cutter for this project.

Here is the studens constructing the aircraft.

Jake and Jake having some fun with the top plate.

Testing to see if the canopy fits along with the FPV gear.

The landing gear mounted perfectly.

We used Plastic Dip for all the landing pieces, got it at ACE, kids suggested to use it to protect the bottom feet of the gear, it worked out great.

Here is the location of where our cylinder aid will go, attached with servos and rubber bands.

It flew amazingly smooth, and could handle the wind a lot better then our previous design.

Aerial shot on Board Danny's Quad.

Front view shot of the vehicle in the air.

We used the DX6i for this craft, and we highly recommend its use with the KK2 board, very smooth in flight.

Sepia shot on board the Black Widow

Getting high in the cafeteria.

Flying low in infrared.