OpenDrone Project v2.3

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The Open Drone project seeks to create a generic quadcopter 3D-printed frame fully equipped with FPV and autonomous navigation capabilities. Traditional quadcopter frames often offer little or no space for all different electronic components required for a full-equipped drone. The Open Drone project offers an alternative for those who like tinkering and building their own projects from scratch. The Open Drone frame has gone through various iterations and offers the following features: One switch controls all electronics, turning them on instantly. A charging bay allows easy charging of the drone without removing the battery. A servo-controlled system can be used to deliver cargo. Space is provided for a GPS receiver on top of the drone for optimal reception. Space is available for an FPV camera, motors, and controller. Space is allocated for a Pixhawk flight controller in the middle of the drone. Space is designed for electric distribution, separated from main electronics. Space is reserved for a remote control transmitter, telemetry transmitter, and video transmitter (FPV). Space is available at the bottom of the drone for easy access to a large battery. For a complete list of parts, please visit: https://github.com/ljbotero/OpenDrone/wiki/Configurations-&-Parts To contribute your ideas, please visit: https://github.com/ljbotero/OpenDrone Recent updates (3/6/2016) v 2.3: The overall material has been reduced from 337cm3 to 229cm3 (or about 134g of PLA). The front-mounted camera gimbal was removed due to issues caused by propeller vibrations. A new flight controller and GPS mount were created, allowing the GPS to be skinned out of its shell to reduce weight. The previous version, 2.2, remains available for use.