X-Copter v2 (2005)


Frame

Carbon fiber tubes, D=5mm, d=4mm

Aluminium/hardwood cross connector

Dimensions

Width (gear shaft to gear shaft): 365mm

Height (bottom to gear shaft): 95mm

Weight (take off): 235-255g

Microcontroller

Microchip Pic16f876@16Mhz (2pcs)

Sensors

Angular rate: Analog Devices ADXR150/300 (3pcs)

Acceleration: Freescale MMA7260Q

Receiver

Schulze Alpha 435/535

Propulsion Unit

GWS IPS-DX2BB-AXCS

Gear ratio: 5.86 (82/14)

Airscrew

MPI EPP1045 (10x4.5inch)

Accumulator

Lithium polymer, 2 cells, 830mAh

Payload/Options

CMOS camera with wireless downlink (2.4GHz)

Flight Video

The X-Copter is operated by Ingo Gretser, who made significant contributions to the X-Copter development, especially for dynamic flight control.


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