FQuad

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Foldable Pixhawk Quadcopter for Camera Carrying ### Inspiration As an avid videographer, especially when traveling, I began contemplating a foldable flying platform capable of carrying cameras such as Sony, GoPro, or even slightly larger ones like the Olympus TG6. Initially, I envisioned building a hexacopter with retractable gears and a stabilized camera holder, but time constraints made this project less feasible. Thus, I decided to create something simpler. The following characteristics were essential for me: * The copter must be able to carry cameras weighing up to 300g (or more). * It should be foldable for easier transportation. * The camera holder must be easy to replace; a stabilized holder is planned for future implementation. * The copter must allow for smooth flight with an FPV CCD sensor, as this option is less sensitive to sunlight overexposure. * It should have maximum geolocation support (GPS). ### Components List With all printed components available, I'll list the hardware used. This equipment may serve as a reference or alternative for others. Once the copter is tuned, I'll add configuration settings for Arducopter with optimal PID tuning. * **ESC**: Afro 20A * **Propellers**: Gemfan 10 x 4 * **BLDC**: Turnigy 1000KV * **MPU**: Pixhawk PX4 * **FPV camera**: Sony EXviewHAD CCD II * **RC receiver**: FrSky D4R-II * **Battery**: LiPol 3,3Ah * **FPV transmitter**: TS832 Boscam FPV 5.8GHz 32CH ### Current Status The copter has been in the air several times; pitch and roll PID are tuned. The last step is to tune yaw, which I hope to accomplish soon. After that, I'll add Arducopter parameters and a sample video for reference.