I’m designing a frame and sourcing components for a multirotor with a takeoff weight of 60kg or more. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the best frame type to use for this kind of weight. Also, I’m looking for advice on the optimal motor, propeller, and ESC setup.
Currently, I’m considering an octoquad configuration, using 100kV motors, 80A ESCs, and 32-inch propellers, with a carbon fiber frame. I’m undecided on propeller material though: plastic or carbon fiber? What would you recommend?
I’d also really appreciate any recommendations you have for reliable component manufacturers.
I would recommend to design, build, and set up from scratch a simple quad, 7 or 10 inch copter. Than you would be able to think about plastic or fiberglass props.
Yes, I have already registered and played around with the settings of the motors and propellers, perhaps those who have already made large copters will tell me their experience.
I’ve been building quadcopters for quite a while now, ranging in size from 2.5 to 13 inches. For smaller drones, I usually prefer using plastic propellers because they smooth out the flight, and the frames are usually rigid enough.
Now I’m planning to move on to building larger drones, 26 inches and above, and I’ve been thinking about some of the nuances involved. It seems to me that for such machines, it might make sense to use stiffer propellers and a not-too-stiff frame. My experience with ArduPilot also shows that softer frames can be easier to tune.
Does anyone have experience building and tuning quadcopters of this size (26 inches +)? Please share your thoughts and experience on propeller selection, frame choice, and overall tuning! I would be grateful for any advice!