QAV 250 Quadcopter 360 Camera Mount

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Here's a 360 camera mount for an action camera (GoPro fixing) that lets the camera spin freely around the drone during flight - It offers an exciting viewpoint! On one end is the camera and on the other is a counterweight which keeps it balanced - I used some plasticine as this was my first mock-up but you could use weights or even extend your power cable and run your battery out there...? To make the rig, simply print the files and insert some 8mm tubes, rods or dowel (I used 8mm aluminium tube) into the 3D printed parts. An M4 bolt is used to secure the cap/stopper to the main plate so the swivel doesn't come loose. I printed this at 0.15mm resolution to ensure the rotating parts and tolerances were precise. Check out the video of it in action: