Crafty Copters Triclone v1 prototype speed testing

by RCTV-UK | September 19, 2014 | (0) Posted in Projects

In this video Malc shares a little footage of the prototype Triclone tricopter in flight. The intension of the outing was to test the new airframe components for strength and rigidity, 1960kv Cobra motor set up for compatibility while running 4S and to gauge flight time.

08.25hrs Sept 15th Triclone crashed at high speed backwards to test yaw mech crash resistance - result = 1 broken prop.
08.37hrs Triclone crashed in full speed level flight resulting in head over heals rolls hitting both front arms and yaw mech from the side - result zero damage battery adjusted and continued to fly.
09.10 battery test resulting in 6 minute acro flight from 1000mah 4s.

Summary - Triclone v1 successful crash test subject.
Yaw mech - Incredible.
Flight characteristics - fly's like a much larger vehicle but with incredible speed and agility.
Balance and weight - Exceptional light weight platform with perfect CG using current set up.

Kit used.....

Crafty Copters Triclone V1
200mm Tricopter capable of 7inch props.
Cobra CM2204 1960kv motors
Zippy compact 4s 1000 battery
Cobra 12A ESC's
ORX 7ch RX
2 x 3 blade gemfan & 1 x 5030 gem fan two blade.
KK2.0 Flight controller giving the performance of it life!

COMMENTS

x3mperformance on September 20, 2014
It would be really nice to post some pictures of this monster...
You posted two films, but noone knows what it looks like, We might know what it sounds like...
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Crafty Copters Triclone v1 prototype speed testing