Custom heavylift drone (build video)

I have built this huge custom heavylift drone from scratch, using a design from Tom Stanton.
Its main constrution is based on carbon fibre and 3D prints.
In this video I show you how I built it. The sponsor of this video is PCBWay who have sponsered the CNC cut carbon fibre plates as well as the 3D printed parts made from PETG
Contents of this video:
00:00 - Intro
02:18 - Unboxing
03:20 - Props
04:07 - Motor mounts
06:26 - ESC soldering
06:46 - Arm mounts
06:10 - Leg mounts
07:40 - Issue with arm mount
08:13 - Overview and comparison
11:55 - Test flight
13:16 - Outro
Video sponsor: pcbway.com/g/2QL1Yz
Tom Stanton: / tomstantonengineering
Tom's walkthrough of his design: • I CNC'd a Drone
Joshua Bardwell: / @joshuabardwell
Shopping list:
Motors:hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-a...
Flight controller and ESC: www.speedybee.com/speedybee-f...
Carbon fiber tubes:www.hyperflight.co.uk/product...
Transmitter: Frsky X9D plus(Get a newer one)
Receiver:hobbyking.com/en_us/frsky-x8r...
Battery: www.gensace.de/gens-ace-5000m...
Props: hobbyking.com/en_us/multiroto...
DJI Goggles (get the new ones): store.dji.com/dk/product/dji-...
DJI airunit and camera(get the new one): store.dji.com/dk/product/dji-...
Variuos screws, nuts, zipties and cables

[@user-vq7jm9sc7c]

I just came upon this, Kasper. I think I'm going to repeat your build. I loved the drilled holes mistake - it was truly a human moment - and made the success that much sweeter. I don't understand the flight control systems out there, so I'm still doing research. I just wanted to tell you the video was great.

[@kaspersorensen]

Hi Kurt Thanks, I really appreciate that. I hope you succeed in your build.

[@taylormayhew369]

Hey thanks for the detailed parts list and the advice about the drill press!!!

[@ajpereira2868]

The GPS being farther away from the electronics will help. You can also twist the cable for EMF mitigation.

[@kaspersorensen]

I will try that!

[@1993VolkswagenPassatGLXVR6]

I was planning to build myself a massive drone with a separate propellor in the rear, like a mashup behind a mq9 and a drone, but my 3d printer crapped itself, so I have to buy a new one.

[@slyasastech]

Use the naza m lite FC you will never hve flip over problems😊

[@alonzo2339]

Great build! Glad you went into detail in the manufacturing process. Would you mind sharing what dimensions you cut your carbon fiber arms and landing gear to? I'd like to do a similar build.

[@kaspersorensen]

Thanks man. The legs are 25 cm, and the arms protrude 32 cm from the hub so their total lenght is about 35 cm

[@josephherring4633]

Kasper - great video! Do you have any issue running those motors with the 4-in-1 50A esc? I have the same FC/ESC combo and I am considering reproducing your build in the next few weeks.

[@caldercleavelin]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it. I'm working on designing my own heavy lift system based off of this design, and I have one question about your arm mount issue at 7:40 - would it have worked to simply shim the top plate up with some washers to give the proper clearance over the arms? As I understand it, angled arms offer some stability advantages. Is there any reason why some washers or a slightly taller top half of the arm mounts would have caused problems?

[@kaspersorensen]

You are right, and I also think washers could have solved it, still I believe it is a design flaw.

[@eprohoda]

Kasper! interesting ,📽

[@kaspersorensen]

Thanks!

[@asmrworld8301]

I want to start a business so that why i need drone

[@timlehnhardt6980]

If you buy a drone at the beginning its easier to start

[@woodpeckereconomics]

Have you tested its payload yet ?!

[@kaspersorensen]

I have not done any max test, but it easily lifts 2,2 kg.

[@ProspectorFrank]

​@@kaspersorensenDo you mean 2.2 KG ?

[@anismessaoud131]

Can u share the 3d file please, id like to build it

[@kaspersorensen]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:4089842

[@hoangvanthong8493]

What is the maximum weight it can lift?

[@kaspersorensen]

I have not done any max test, but it easily lifts 2,2 kg.

[@user-eu4de1ct2o]

How much does the whole thing weigh?

[@kaspersorensen]

Hi Josh Total flying weight is 2850 gram. Where the batteri is 750 gram of that

[@jjmcwill1881]

HOW MUCH IS THE BUILD

[@kaspersorensen]

About 1000 USD excluding radio and DJI goggles. If you have a 3D printer you can shave about 200 dollers off.

[@yoyogi52]

How much can it lift

[@kaspersorensen]

I have not done any max test, but it easily lifts 2,2 kg.

[@mokshthesaxlord527]

How much does it cost?

[@kaspersorensen]

About 1000 USD excluding radio and DJI goggles. If you have a 3D printer you can shave about 200 dollars off.

[@mokshthesaxlord527]

@@kaspersorensen sick man! thats quite a bargain for a drone with such great utility. nice work