Black Edition Arrived Today

ATU · Feb 12, 2016

damoncooper said:
Resonance isn't something you can see easily with the naked eye but it can cause vibrations at certain speeds that can adversely affect the props, airframe and cause artifacting in aerial video. Properly engineered hubs can limit resonance and its transfer to the airframe.

Thanks for the info on resonance. Going along that line, how much R&D has LP done on those prop adapters to specifically address the resonance issue? I don't see any write up on this on the Rise Above website that specifically sells the LP Prop Adapter+14" T-Motor props, albeit at a rather pricey premium.

damoncooper · Feb 12, 2016

ATU said:
Thanks for the info on resonance. Going along that line, how much R&D has LP done on those prop adapters to specifically address the resonance issue?

He went through three versions as I understand it to settle on the current design. He had a group of beta testers and a few engineers over 8 months working on it last year.

ATU · Feb 12, 2016

damoncooper said:
He went through three versions as I understand it to settle on the current design. He had a group of beta testers and a few engineers over 8 months working on it last year.

Would you happen to have any links or point me to any info on the testing? I would think it would be an important unique selling point to list for these adapters if it is a big issue to have spent the time and resources to research and test it, but I did not see any info on their website that their prop adapters addresses the resonance issue. Not doubting you and please pardon my ignorance or scepticism. I just need more information to decide on these $200 LP prop adapters when others seem to be flying fine without them.

damoncooper · Feb 12, 2016

ATU said:
Would you happen to have any links or point me to any info on the testing? I would think it would be an important unique selling point to list for these adapters if it is a big issue to have spent the time and resources to research and test it, but I did not see any info on their website that their prop adapters addresses the resonance issue. Not doubting you and please pardon my ignorance or scepticism. I just need more information to decide on these $200 LP prop adapters when others seem to be flying fine without them.

No, sorry. Why don't you contact them directly?

Raphael Dahan · Feb 13, 2016

damoncooper said:
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Hi Damon , one thing that kept my eyes , the material of the arms they looks different , can you explain this?

damoncooper · Feb 13, 2016

Raphael Dahan said:
Hi Damon , one thing that kept my eyes , the material of the arms they looks different , can you explain this?

Yes the carbon fiber weave is a much more uniform pattern.

My white v1 has a kind of patchwork pattern that has texture to touch.

The carbon fiber on the this new one though is uniform and glass-smooth to touch.

Mad_angler1 · Feb 13, 2016

damoncooper said:
Yes the carbon fiber weave is a much more uniform pattern.

My white v1 has a kind of patchwork pattern that has texture to touch.

The carbon fiber on the this new one though is uniform and glass-smooth to touch.

Really does look great

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Raphael Dahan · Feb 13, 2016

damoncooper said:
Yes the carbon fiber weave is a much more uniform pattern.

My white v1 has a kind of patchwork pattern that has texture to touch.

The carbon fiber on the this new one though is uniform and glass-smooth to touch.

So they are more resistant ?

damoncooper · Feb 13, 2016

Raphael Dahan said:
So they are more resistant ?

Not sure I understand the question?

Raphael Dahan · Feb 13, 2016

damoncooper said:
Not sure I understand the question?

The arms, are they more resistant to choke , because in the past I had an accident and my bird felt form 1 m high and the one arm was broken.

Raphael Dahan · Feb 13, 2016

damoncooper said:
Not sure I understand the question?

I mean the tube that rely two motors.

Jacky Poon · Feb 13, 2016

Hi Damon, your black bird is looking completely awesome mate!

Quick question: looks like you've got the external batteries onboard already but the stock black battery isn't wired yet? Or have you done a mod to attach the externals directly to the bird?

Cheers buddy

damoncooper · Feb 13, 2016

Jacky Poon said:
Hi Damon, your black bird is looking completely awesome mate!

Quick question: looks like you've got the external batteries onboard already but the stock black battery isn't wired yet? Or have you done a mod to attach the externals directly to the bird?

Cheers buddy

Correct. I have 7 new black edition batteries inbound and when they arrive the 4 TB48's are going straight out for modification to Tom Parker. Going to use all-black XT60 connectors and wire.

damoncooper · Feb 13, 2016

Raphael Dahan said:
The arms, are they more resistant to choke , because in the past I had an accident and my bird felt form 1 m high and the one arm was broken.

Ah, are they more resistant to shock. I doubt it. But I don't want to find out

Raphael Dahan · Feb 13, 2016

damoncooper said:
Ah, are they more resistant to shock. I doubt it. But I don't want to find out

Thanks, I just ordered the CF T-Motor from your friend .

Adelberg aerial imaging · Feb 13, 2016

What smart charger is that which accepts the dji battery? Is it sequential or paralell

Jacky Poon · Feb 13, 2016

damoncooper said:
Correct. I have 7 new black edition batteries inbound and when they arrive the 4 TB48's are going straight out for modification to Tom Parker. Going to use all-black XT60 connectors and wire.

Yesss sounds sweet buddy!

Although IMO I would prefer having the external batteries connecting straight to the AC instead of DIYing each battery... if you know any real solution to that please do let me know!!

damoncooper · Feb 13, 2016

Jacky Poon said:
Yesss sounds sweet buddy!

Although IMO I would prefer having the external batteries connecting straight to the AC instead of DIYing each battery... if you know any real solution to that please do let me know!!

Working on that as a side project, yeah.

I have a guy who will mod my Tb48's. Does great work, saves me the hassle. $75/each.

Raphael Dahan · Feb 13, 2016

damoncooper said:
Working on that as a side project, yeah.

I have a guy who will mod my Tb48's. Does great work, saves me the hassle. $75/each.

Is tais guy can buy for me 4 TB48, make the mod and send them to me in France? I am ready to pay as much as it cost.
Thanks

damoncooper · Feb 13, 2016

Raphael Dahan said:
Is tais guy can buy for me 4 TB48, make the mod and send them to me in France? I am ready to pay as much as it cost.
Thanks

If you don't feel like doing the modification yourself, there are companies out there now that will do it for you for a fee, usually in the $75/battery range. I am aware of these two, ping me if you know of others and I can add them here:

In the US:

Inspire 1 Power Mod - Midwest Horizon FPV Antennas

In the UK:

Inspire 1 3 Power Mod V2