Bloom Drone Developer Platform

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Drone platform for 12inch props designed specifically with maker and developer needs in mind. Recommended hardware includes: * 12 inch props * Motors between 800kv to 500kv featuring a 19 mm & 25mm bolt tie down pattern (tested successfully with 650kv MT3506 T-Motor) * Small 36mm x 36mm flight controller (tested effectively with Flip32) * Four-in-one 36mm x 36mm electronic speed controller (tested with Favourite 20Ax4) * Compact 25mw VTX with fixed antenna mount (tested successfully with Foxeer TM25) * Small FPV camera (tested with Foxeer Arrow V1) * VTX antenna * 30mm length x 5mm diameter round aluminum standoffs inserted inside motor arms; a screw is placed to absorb impact when hammering the standoff into the motor arm * Steel screws to hold motors and center plates (6mm recommended thread length) * Two 4s 1300mah lipos Motor boom printing recommendations: * Low infill values make booms lightweight, similar to carbon fiber counterparts or even lighter; unfortunately, this sacrifices strength. Alternatively, setting higher infill values makes it stronger but heavier. I tested these legs with 50% infill and 1mm wall thickness; they weighed the same as DJI flame wheel cousins and withstood minor 20ft crash landings. * To print without supports or rafts, print with the flat side towards the printing bed. * PLA is an acceptable material, while ABS is the recommended choice. * Depending on the calibration of the 3D printer, minor modifications may be necessary for the standoff inserts. CNC recommendations center plates: * I tested cutting 2mm thickness carbon fiber using a 3mm router bit. If you're new to cutting carbon fiber, start with a slow feed rate. Cut depth should be half of the tool's diameter. With a GEN 1 Shapeoko, it took me 30 minutes (extremely slow) to achieve this cut without any issues; more professional machines like a Laguna Tool can produce superb cuts in as little as 5 minutes. Dimensions: * All files are in mm.