500mm of flying ABS

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I added a reinforced base plate with enhanced strength to the project. I also attached a camera mount that points downward, allowing for face-down camera placement if desired. Mounting spots are provided for front-facing cameras as well. A gimbal mount is available for this quadcopter, but it's too heavy for these 900kv motors. The gimbal can be found here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1943377. The camera used in the mount is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0148HVZIQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I'll be revising the base plate shortly, as I've gained a better understanding of how the quadcopter flies and what improvements would make it an even more effective machine. Additionally, the extending arms will be thickened to withstand crashes and other impacts. With 920kv motors and 10-inch props, this drone is extremely fast and shouldn't be a problem weight-wise. The final modifications will focus on the comm and top sections. I'll add holes where zip ties can be used more effectively, eliminating the need for drilling. A new part arriving soon will be a light bar that fits into the triangle-shaped holes on the arms. The light bar's design is showcased in these videos: https://youtu.be/DCtqxmih5CE and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_McspxJ7iw&feature=youtu.be. Five months ago, I conceived an idea to build a quadcopter entirely from scratch using ABS materials. After facing numerous setbacks and challenges, the project has finally taken flight. The frame is robust and surprisingly strong after multiple attempts at building it. With all electronics, props, and motors, the drone weighs approximately 1200 grams. When equipped with two 2-cell lipos in series, the total weight increases to around 1800 grams. The arms can fold towards the back for transportation purposes, making it easy to fit them into a car's back seat. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on this project. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. I apologize for the confusion regarding file names; simply follow the number of each .stl file and it will all work out seamlessly. The work-in-progress aspect of this project involves adding legs later on. Here's a list of supplies required for building the frame: * M3 Bolts (16) 50mm, (8) 25mm, and (10) 15mm screws for electronics * A large quantity of ABS materials * Patience For electronic components, you'll need: * Any generation of APM with an anti-vibration plate * Four 30a ESCs * Four motors with 950kv or lower ratings * FPV gear * 12ga wire * A radio receiver * A power distribution board Print settings for the frame include: * Printer: Wanhao Duplicator i3 * Rafts: Yes * Supports: Yes * Resolution: .1-.2 * Infill: 60-80% * Notes: Decide on infill based on weight, and choose a suitable resolution as desired.