DIY Maviclone (DJI Mavic Clone)

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This is a groundbreaking DIY clone of the DJI Mavic, a project that began on September 26th, just hours before the official release of the original drone. I designed it using leaked images as my guide, and had most of the CAD work for the bottom frame sections and arms complete by the next morning. To showcase this incredible creation, I hastily put together a video demonstration, and then got to work on bringing it to life through 3D printing. Fast forward to today, October 21st, and I proudly present my flying DIY Maviclone, several days before the DJI Mavic has even shipped. While there is still much work to be done, the initial build log videos (linked below) feature a canopy and avionics plate constructed from foam board and duct tape. This was a deliberate decision to test-fly the drone first, rather than investing more time in the CAD design. Thankfully, everything checked out perfectly, so I am now moving forward with creating a proper avionics plate and battery bay. Additionally, I plan to upgrade the electronics to include a 4in1 ESC and PXF-mini flight controller shield from ErleRobotics, paired with a Pi Zero. As this is the release of V1, it's not perfect - parts require sanding for a precise fit (intentional, as I want a snug fit), and while mine flies smoothly, I cannot guarantee success for others at this stage. The files are provided as-is, but they are open-source and completely free of charge. Donations are greatly appreciated, and can be made through the links in my build update descriptions. If you spot areas where improvements can be made, please feel free to make them and upload your remixes! I'd love to see what others come up with. Thanks for checking out this project, and enjoy! Build Update Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXaMSDmL4_4_uWaUwMCM9qZoXfc4svYv Critical Update 10/24/2016: * BottomFrameRear STL and 123dx files were updated to include the necessary tabs for proper arm alignment. The old version has been removed. General Update 11/7/2016: * Canopy files have been uploaded, featuring extrusions to keep it in place on the horizontal axis. For now, secure it with zipties or a velcro strap - I'll decide on a more suitable method later (perhaps clips or bolts). Update 12/10/2016: * FrontArmLeft.stl, FrontArmRight.stl, and FrontArms.123dx have been replaced with updated versions to reflect the correct bolt pattern for most 2212/2213 motors. Print Settings: * Printer: Monoprice I3 * Rafts: Not necessary * Supports: Yes * Resolution: 0.22 Layer Height * Infill: 30% on arms, 10% on frame, 3-4 shells * Notes: Support is needed for the BottomFrameFront section, but the rest should print with minimal support required. A brim of 5-10mm is suggested, especially when printing with ABS, to prevent warping. Material used was ABS, printed at 50mm/s, 255C hot end temperature, and 100C bed temperature in an enclosed build chamber. Warping and delamination were completely nonexistent.