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Title: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Johnny OrganDonor on September 18, 2010, 06:37:27 AM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvH2f-AewX8

Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: kopfjäger on September 18, 2010, 06:48:28 AM
That thing is bad ass.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: kopfjäger on September 18, 2010, 06:50:57 AM
Hexakopter mit GoPro HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uZg49Kkv3U#normal)
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: numbskull on September 18, 2010, 06:59:16 AM
Pretty impressive capabilities.
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Howie on September 18, 2010, 08:50:03 AM
Amazing!  I expect a significant increase in flying saucer sightings.
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Fresh Pants on September 18, 2010, 10:31:48 AM
Aaaaaaaahhhh!!! Killer bees!  [laugh]
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Grappa on September 18, 2010, 11:09:18 AM
I want one!!  Where can I buy one??
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Johnny OrganDonor on September 18, 2010, 11:31:48 AM
Quote from: Grappa on September 18, 2010, 11:09:18 AM
I want one!!  Where can I buy one??

I found this site but they're not cheap.  I'm trying to figure out how to justify it as business equipment.

http://shop.quadrocopter.us/HexaKopter-quotFULLY-LOADEDquot_p_10.html (http://shop.quadrocopter.us/HexaKopter-quotFULLY-LOADEDquot_p_10.html)

Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Speeddog on September 18, 2010, 01:46:03 PM
Quote from: Wedding Pants on September 18, 2010, 10:31:48 AM
Aaaaaaaahhhh!!! Killer bees!  [laugh]

*That* was the description I was looking for.   [clap]

Granted, that's a lot'o'cash, but the capability of that aircraft is quite high.
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Rameses on September 18, 2010, 02:58:23 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on September 18, 2010, 01:46:03 PM

Granted, that's a lot'o'cash, but the capability of that aircraft is quite high.




They sell them as kits also, as opposed to fully turnkey, for a fraction of the price.


Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Speeddog on September 18, 2010, 03:18:34 PM
Quote from: Rameses on September 18, 2010, 02:58:23 PM

They sell them as kits also, as opposed to fully turnkey, for a fraction of the price.


Yeah, but no radio.  :'(

Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Grappa on September 18, 2010, 03:34:24 PM
$4500-$9600    :o :o     Shit, I could just make one with an Erector set and some loose odds and ends from the garage.   [roll]
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: Rameses on September 18, 2010, 05:13:40 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on September 18, 2010, 03:18:34 PM
Yeah, but no radio.  :'(





Oh.  Shit, I missed that.


Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: MendoDave on September 19, 2010, 03:18:04 AM
I'm sure that Marine recon has bought a few already.
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: TAftonomos on September 19, 2010, 04:05:56 AM
You can do that for a ton less...

Trex700, and a bunch of gyros.

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: erkishhorde on September 19, 2010, 08:40:10 AM
Wonder how fast it eats through "fuel" with so many props.
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: mookieo2 on September 19, 2010, 01:15:41 PM
Quote from: Johnny OrganDonor on September 18, 2010, 11:31:48 AM
I found this site but they're not cheap.  I'm trying to figure out how to justify it as business equipment.

http://shop.quadrocopter.us/HexaKopter-quotFULLY-LOADEDquot_p_10.html (http://shop.quadrocopter.us/HexaKopter-quotFULLY-LOADEDquot_p_10.html)



At least they throw in the USB cable.
Title: Re: MikroKopter/HexaKopter - Cool as beans
Post by: muskrat on September 19, 2010, 06:01:33 PM
I sooooo want