DJI O3 Air Unit - Maiden Flight - TANQ DEADCAT FRAME - No Frame or Props in View
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- I finally got my hands on my own DJI O3 setup, and have been able to finish designing and prototyping my new Tanq Frame to fit the system. Here is my maiden flights with the Tanq DeadCat Frame and new TPU Camera Mount, specifically designed to keep the props and frame out of view of the DJI O3 Camera.
This is just some onboard recording footage from the O3 air unit to show what it is capable of. The idea is that you should be able to fly without a GoPro and take advantage of the high quality onboard 4k Recording capabilities and built in stabilization options.
You should be able to see the quad shaking in straight flight, because this quad is not tuned, yet. It is on stock tune, and has some vibrations from bent motor bells. Hopefully, this will help you see how rock steady handles the shaking as I cross over the soccer field, flying straight.
This is an awesome idea to be able to convert this frame from x to deadcat. I have one concern about motor protection on the front arms of the deadcat version. It seems the the arms are almost 90 degrees to forward flight which would mean the carbon spurs on the arms are not going to do much in a frontal crash. Maybe the arms could have a 30-45 degree bend before the motors or a second spur projecting forward like the AOS 5. Great work on a fantastic frame:)
I am working on changing that exact thing.
Great to hear-
Hey Shwan, could you please show us more footage of this frame and O3? maybe even a picture how it looks carrying the new system.
BTW.. your frame looks sick!
Hey buddy. Thanks for the interest. I have moved away from this design, because it was not very durable. I have a new design that I’m working on, and I think it is much better and is definitely much more durable. It also has zero drawbacks to flight characteristics. I will have some video of it soon. Definitely keep an eye out for it.
@@LetsFlyRC hey, I appreciate your honest answer! I’ll keep an eye on your vids, I really liked the looks of the tanq. Somehow reminded me of my skateboarding time haha
I definitely like the idea of using a super beefy frame like the Tanq with the O3 and not worrying about the extra frame weight because you no longer are carrying a heavy action camera. Plus you don't need to worry about damaging an expensive action camera. Dead cat design so no props in view. Very appealing! The Tanq has definitely moved to the top of my list for next frame to get. 😀
I did notice the shakiness in straight flight and was disappointed when I first saw it, but then I read the full description and saw your explanation so glad there was good reason for it. Definitely interested in seeing some footage with some fresh motors installed!
Yeah. ThanQs Dave. I was in a hurry, so I pulled components off of a used quad.
I will do it again with some fresh motors.
After seeing these results, I am much more excited about the possibilities.
First time I flew the O3 on Drew’s quad I didn’t like it, but, I only got 1 pack, with someone else’s drone on someone else’s rates. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Nice Shawn . Nice Rippin Brah
ThanQs flyzone
That is absolutely sick. Loved the design. Thanks for the video Shawn.
Building my own tanq now with the kit from rotor riot. Awesome flying tex!
That is awesome. You will love the TanQ. It won’t let you down
just ordered my tanq from rotor roit with the o3 can't wait to get it
That’s Awesome, Tommy. I can’t wait for you, too. :). Check out my thingiverse page for some upgrade 3d prints I have been coming up with for the o3
Nice dude! great to see the differences applied !
ThanQs buddy. I need to do it again with fresh motors. The one bell was bent pretty bad.
That looks pretty sick!
Yeah. I was impressed.
The first time I flew the O3 was with Drew’s quad and I didn’t like it.
This felt very comfortable and normal to me.
The footage looks good.
It was a very sunny day, tho.
I’ll see what the footage looks like on a cloudy day.
I, for one, would love to see this made. I'm just waiting and keeping my eyes open.
We have some great tools in the tool box nowadays!!! Nicely Done! PS.....why is there always a guy pulling up in a Kia Soul right next to ya when there is a whole parking lot?!?!🤣😁😂
Lmao. ThanQs Gardo
What there is a DC option!!! Do tell... Great looking flight by the way!
Looking good 🤩 was that with our without an nd filter ? I need to order some and test with filters also a little protection does not hurt
Only reason to use a filter (besides protection) is to set your shutter speed lower to get motion blur. If you don’t want motion blur there is no need for the filter - they do not affect image quality.
@@glidesfpv totally 🤘
No ND in these flights, Danish
Special request.... Pleeeease make it so that you can use the exact same body so that I can swap arms to switch my TANQ from X to deadcat and back to X if I need to!! :D
Oh but with that awesome antenna set up and video I'm sure you don't need one.
Super awesome groovy. Hey where's your spotter :-)
Groooooooooovy. You were there spotting me. You didn’t see yourself? Hiding behind that tree, there. :)
Diggin it
Do you have issues with vibration or jello when using the o3, with either the GoPro conversion camera mount 3d print, or the normal o3 tpu print? I used the skyliner MK3 with the o3 in the past, and I have had lots of jello issues, so I was just wondering if this frame might have similar problems as well.
Hey great flight, just Subd! I am assuming the pic in the YT vid is without the thicker arms? You just trying out the swept arms? Looking forward to getting this frame. I would buy the standard Tanq frame but not available on the RR site?
ThanQs Afterburner. The std tanq frame is in the store, but, it sold out in 5 days. Had no idea how popular it would be. Very grateful. They have already been re-ordered and are on the way.
The thumbnail is a prototype - I still modding and changing the arms with carbon I bought on Amazon (they don’t have 8mm, 😂)
Once I get some more flights in, and test durability, and get it tuned right, I will get some upgrade arms ordered and added to the store - should be a couple weeks.
love the proportions in dead cat config. Is that going to be for sale soon?
Thanks for the interest. It was not durable enough in dead cat form. It didn’t live up to the name TanQ.
I have a 3d print available on my Thingiiverse that achieves the same goal as deadcat - no props or frame in view, but, is crazy durable, and doesn’t sacrifice flight performance at all.
Thingiverse.com/letsflyrc
Nice piloting by the way you rip
ThanQs Bryan
1:30 birds nest on the lights!
Cant see a big difference wether you fly with or without rocksteady. Seems you fly too smooth. Well done 👌🍻
Haha. Thanks. I didn’t see any difference either. I was hoping it would have cleared up some of the jello caused by a bent motor shaft, but, it didn’t fix it
Hell yeah man! Im just curious how much heavier this is compared to something like an Apex? Also i am a huge fan of your videos and you are a massive inspiration to me as a 13 year old FPV pilot! Thanks!
ThanQs Launch. I show the weight in the build video on the RotorRiot channel.
I will update this deadcat version soon.
Can i buy this at Rotor Riot yet as a pre built pro spec? I have been waiting for this deadcat! Lmk! Thanks bro! 👍👍🇺🇸👊
Thanqs for the interest.
Unfortunately, this version turned out to not be durable enough for me to satisfy the name TanQ.
I have a 3d print that achieves same goal of keeping props and frame out of view, but maintains the same, if not better flight performance as the original tanQ. Look on thingiverse.com/letsflyrc and find the long neck design.
The 3d print is insanely durable, and doesn’t modify the current frame.
I will have a 7/8” version coming soon with deadcat style, in which it isn’t as necessary to be a basher, and the durability will be sufficient.
oooh i want it
There is a better, more durable (props out of view) solution on my thingiverse page in a 3d print. This (deadcat) design turned out to not be as durable as I would expect from the name tanQ. The original tanQ is still a beast, but, the dead cat put components too far out in front, and the aluminum took all the hits, but, wouldn’t continue to take hits over and over.
Hi there! Was about to pull the trigger on the Tanq but had a few questions. 1. With a DJI O3 Air unit, is the antenna able to be kept close to the frame to protect from rear impacts like with other antennas? 2. I saw that this deadcat configuration wasn't durable enough so you made a 3d printed part to move the camera of the O3 Air unit forward to get the props out of view. Does the metal cage still protect the camera in this configuration? Any pictures or videos of the build in this configuration? Thanks!
Nice! Totally usable hd footage for freestyle. Whats the AUW?
ThanQs. I’ll check and get back to you. :)
Is this the same tpu mount you get with the rotor riot o3 conversion kit? Love how you cant see the frame or the props. May be my next go to kwad
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How is the camera mounted, is the lens touching the side of the frame? Seems to have a bit of jello. great flight
ThanQs for watching, Jae.
I addressed the jello in the description
Bent motors, stock, untuned quad.
Camera is mounted in a tpu housing. Soft mounted.
@@LetsFlyRC Oops should have read the description, My Bad. Rock Steady seems to help. Awesome frame!!!!
This is nice. Where can I buy this frame?
It is on RotorRiot.com - currently out of stock, but will be back very soon.
Fantastic video, Lets Fly RC, I'm a big fan. Are you selling the an O3 Air Unit TANQ frame yet on rotor riot?
It should be available. The arms are still being perfected for deadcat style.
Frames are on the way - currently out of stock. :) thanQs for the interest. I hope they get here very soon. Couple weeks probably.
I just got that frame and can't figure out how to fit the 03 conversion kit on in the camera cage how do you do that
hi bro!! great video, I will buy this Tank frame soon, however into the Rotor riot webpage I cant see the deadcat arms, is this change referred just with front arms, or do we need to replace rear as well?
The deadcat version doesn’t have good durability.
I have a 3d printed mount that achieves the same goal, without affecting performance, and it works with the standard arms. No props or frame in view. Works with o3 dji, original dji, and walksnail cameras. It has INSANE DURABILITY.
Thingiverse.com/letsflyrc.
I have abandoned the 5” deadcat version, because it wasn’t durable.
I plan to release 7” deadcat arms, soon.
@@LetsFlyRC umm. Make sense. Thx for the quick answer!!!!
Hey man, your brilliant frame is out of stock? I want one.
ThanQs for your interest. It really makes me feel great that people like mu design. I didn’t know how popular it would be. We have more on the way. Couple weeks. :)
I just ordered the Tanq with the O3. What mah batteries do you like to fly with it?
Just was thinking I need a new frame for the 03 air that doesn't have the standoffs in view.
Yessssssss. I have been working on this design for weeks, but didn't get to test it until today.
You have the files for the prints I can use on the regular TANQ?
Will the deadcat version be available for us europoors somewhere without getting hit with extra taxes and a giant fee for "inspecting" the package?
Would love to buy it!
I wish I had a solution for you. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to fix those problems. :/
@@LetsFlyRC No problem! I'll import it regardless of the extra costs :) Any news on the updated deadcat design?
@@aviatoFPV I am rethinking the need for dead-cat based on another person’s suggestion to mount the camera where the gopro normally goes.
I am doing testing.
Are there any 3d printed parts in your build?
When's this deadcat q available? Keen
A couple weeks. Gotta get the carbon cut and shipped. :)
When can i buy one to try?
When will they be back in stock.
Couple weeks. They are on the way - on the slow boat from manufacturing. :)
Am I seeing some slight vibrations there even when eis is turned on?
Bent motor bell - I mentioned it in the description. I built the drone with used parts. I plan to do more flying with fresh motors
@@LetsFlyRC ah cool. I found I had one also. Only noticed it while editing a take off video I recorded from my phone.
How do u tune it to delete the vibrations? I’ve recently changed from x to D and I have this issue…
Did you ever solve this problem? I plan on buying one and was wondering how I could prevent yellow and camera shakes if I do. Thanks
@@duaneheadworth6275 I never could sadly so I sold it and bought a new RTF
Why aren't people just mounting the O3 camera where you would with a gopro? That way you don't have to run dead cat, maybe just loose some protection
That is an idea I haven’t thought of.
I’ll look into it.
The more I think if it, that may be the best option.
I am going to try to create a tpu protection mount - like I did with the gopro.
Any new news when this will be available?
It’s on the way. In the mail. :)
@@LetsFlyRC awesome thank you 😎
What do you prefer? WS or new DJI?
I am still making that decision.
I can tell you there are definitely obvious uniqueness about both, and those uniqueness may steer you one way over the other.
For example, walksnail has an ultra light 1s version, and DJI can give you onboard 4k stabilization and possibly remove the need for a gopro.
I have all systems, and I think I use them all depending on what my needs are.
@@LetsFlyRC nice! What about for the tanq. Does this current setup you just tested add too fragility to the tanq
@@Mr_CrowFPV I have been crashing a lot and haven’t broken anything so far. It protects the camera well, too
Can I buy this or do I have to build it?
The dead cat frame was not durable. It was a good thought, but it didn’t work out, as well as I thought it would. There’s a 3-D printable part on my Thingiverse page that achieve the same goal, but keeps better durability. I need to make a video about it, but I have been too busy.
@@LetsFlyRC what would you recommend for a durable freestyle quad, preferably a BnF. If not what build do you recommend??
@@BrandinoTheFilipino I think you misunderstood.
The TanQ is the most durable quad I have ever flown.
It is available at RotorRiot.com
As a bnf
The deadcat version was a bad idea. It didn’t hold up as well as I would have hoped in that configuration.
If you want a durable TanQ - build it in its normal configuration.
If you want a durable TanQ with an o3 air unit, with props out of view, use my 3d print (long neck camera mount - tpu). It is insanely durable’ keeps the props out of view, and doesn’t sacrifice performance, like a dead cat will.
www.thingiverse.com/thing:5657483/files
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