Monday, October 19, 2015

Walkera Voyager 3 RTF RC FPV Drone

Walkera Voyager 3 RTF RC FPV Quadcopter Drone with DEVO F12E Transmitter GCS Device


Item specifics:
Connectivity:APP Controller,Remote Control,Wi-Fi Connection
Action Time:22min
Camera Integration:Camera Included
Remote Distance:About 1.5-2km
Brand Name:Walkera
FPV Operration:Yes
Frequency:5.8GHZ
Camera Features:1080p HD Video Recording,4K HD Video Recording,Wide Angle Lens
Gyro:N
Main Rotor Diameter:N
Control Channels:6 Channels
Model Number:Voyager 3
Motor:Brushless Motor
Charging Voltage:110-240V
function:Return-to-home function
Color:white
is_customized:Yes
Condition:Brand New



Features:
  • The perfect all-inclusive FPV solution
  • 4K camera for cinematic filming
  • Detachable and unrestricted 360°gimbal for a view out of this world
  • Package includes a professional 12 channel FPV radio,
  • 12 channel FPV radio
  • 5.8GHz frequency, 5’’ LCD monitor
  • Telemetry function allows users to monitor real-time voltage,
  • Temperature and GPS data
  • 4K HD Camera
  • Designed specifically for aerial-photography with a cinematic experience
  • Flight time of up to 25 minutes



Large capacity 29.6V 3000MAH * 2 lithium-polymer battery
Intelligent flight battery- capable of showing remaining capacity and low voltage warning; provides up to 25 minutes of flight time.

GPS Position Hold
Newest GPS flight control system, providing more accurate flight and position hold capabilities.

Auto-cruise function
The aircraft can automatically cruise around the perimeter of a customizable flight radius.

Return-to-home function
The aircraft autonomously return to and land at the take-off location when the return-to-home function is activated.

Return-to-home failsafe
If the aircraft strays beyond radio range, the aircraft will autonomously return to the take-off location.
Retractable landing gear,easy maintenance:only remove four screws around the hood

GPS and GLONASS dual-navigation (Russian GPS) system
Control with GCS app and Devo with a remote control possible, even with mutual control over between app and Devo

4K camera,cna shoot high-defintion pictures and video
vodeo
video Resolution:4K 20FPS
Micro High speed SD card: Max 64G
Video Fomat:mov
imgaging Sensor:2,000,000 Pixels
Photo: 1920x1080 Pixels
5.8G wireless
5.8G wireless image transmission
FCC Bind B section: 4 channels
FCC Bind B section: 8 channels
FCC Output Power≤200mW
FCC Output Power≤25mW

3D gimbal has independent design,aerial photography is exposed 
Weight:320g
Size:94.5mmx80mmx136mm
motor: WK-WS-28-012/013/40-001
Control accuracy:0.02°
Contor range:Pitch rotation-120°~+60°;
·Horizontalz±360° continuous rotation



Specification:
Main Airfoil Diameter:382mm 
Product Size:473*463*300mm
Flight Weight:≤3750g 
Flight Time:25mins
Control Distence:1km-2km 
Figure Transmission Distance:500m-1km
Battery:29.6V 3000mAh *2 
Charger:E8
Motor Specifications:WK-WS-42-002 
ESC Specifications:Voyager 3 dedicated
Flight Control System:Voyager 3 dedicated
Remote Control:DEVO F12E
Figure Transmission Equipment:5.8G 
frequency:FCC/CE 
Gimbal: Voyager 3 dedicated
Camera: 4K Camera Voyager 3 dedicated 
Ground Station GCS:BT2401A/B(FCC/CE Optional)




Package list:
1 * Walkera voyager 3 Hexrcopter
1 * DEVO F12E Transmitter
1 * 4K camera
1 * Gimbal
1 * E8 charger
1 * 30A power supply
1 *29.6V 3300 MAH Battery
1 * CD
1 * English Manual


WALKERA Voyager 3 RC drone

6 Tips to Extend Battery Life of Your drone

Here are 6 tips to extend the battery life.

1. Ditch the Camera




It's awesome that you can connect a camera to your automaton and record your flight, however unless you're not kidding about ethereal photography or videography, you might need to discard the camera. 
Not just does a camera add weight to the automaton, yet numerous cameras likewise associate with the copter, depleting its battery life at a much speedier pace. The extra weight of the camera makes it more troublesome for the automaton to fly and obliges it to utilize more energy to make up for the included weight.

2. Choose a Battery with a Higher mAh



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Most drone come equipped with mid-range batteries that really don’t offer you the longest flight time possible. If you really want longer flight times, you’ll need to upgrade to a battery with a higher mAh. Check your machine’s specifications for the maximum mAh your model can handle.
Keep in mind that a higher mAh will only be beneficial to a certain point. The bigger the battery is, the heavier it will be. If the battery is too heavy, the added weight will only negate the extra power. Just keep the battery’s weight in mind when choosing an upgrade.

3. Experiment with Propeller Size




The size of your propellers can have an effect on the amount of power you use. If you’re planning on attaching a camera to your device, you may want to consider a larger propeller.
If you’re not attaching a camera, a smaller propeller may be the better option.
Begin with the propellers size that the manufacturer recommends and experiment from there. Make note of how long your battery lasts to see which propeller size gives you the longest flight time.

4. Fly in the Right Conditions

Flying in the right conditions is also important. If you’re flying your device outdoors, you want to avoid flying during windy or rainy conditions. Wind will make it more difficult for your copter to turn, hover and remain stable, which will drain more power from the battery than usual. Rain can have the same effect.

Ideally, you want to fly your droneduring fair whether with a light breeze at most. This will allow you to get the most out of your battery life.

5. Follow the 40-80 Rule




At one time, it was good practice to charge your rechargeable batteries to full and then drain them completely before recharging.
Things have changed, and if you’re using a lithium-ion battery to power your drone, you may actually be shortening its life by draining the battery completely.
The average lithium battery can be fully charged and drained between 300 and 500 times before it needs to be replaced.
Each time you drain the battery, it becomes weaker and your battery life continues to diminish. You can easily extend the overall life of your battery by simple filling it up only halfway, or between 40 and 80 percent. As a general rule of thumb, you also want to avoid overcharging the batteries as well.
The temperature can also have an effect on the battery’s life. Charging your battery in a room that’s 100 degrees F can actually reduce the battery’s capacity by 35%.
Bottom line: Charge only halfway and recharge in a cool environment.

6. Charge at the Right Time


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Do you have a habit of recharging your battery days before you plan on using your new shiny toy? If so, you may be inadvertently shortening the life of your battery. Ideally, you want to charge your battery just a few hours before you plan on using your drone. A rechargeable battery will lose a percentage of its charge each day that it’s left off of the charger.

These tips can help you get more flying time out of every charge, but don’t expect miracles. If your copter boasts a 10 minute flight time, it’s unrealistic to hope for a 20+ minute flight time after making these tweaks. For this reason, you should always have an extra set of batteries on hand so you can continue the fun even after your first battery dies.
What you do think? What is your best tip to build the battery life? If it's not too much trouble share your suggestions and contemplations in the remarks beneath.

Parts diy drones parts at Pixhawk Autopilot

Pixhawk Autopilot

PIXHAWK is a high-performance autopilot-on-module suitable for fixed wing, multi rotors, helicopters, cars, boats and any other robotic platform that can move. It is targeted towards high-end research, amateur and industry needs and combines the functionality of the PX4FMU + PX4IO.


Key Features

  • 14 PWM / Servo outputs (8 with failsafe and manual override, 6 auxiliary, high-power compatible)
  • Abundant connectivity options for additional peripherals (UART, I2C, CAN)
  • Integrated backup system for in-flight recovery and manual override with dedicated processor and stand-alone power supply (fixed-wing use)
  • Backup system integrates mixing, providing consistent autopilot and manual override mixing modes (fixed wing use)
  • Redundant power supply inputs and automatic failover
  • External safety switch
  • Multicolor LED main visual indicator
  • High-power, multi-tone piezo audio indicator
  • microSD card for high-rate logging over extended periods of time

Where to Buy

Order this module from:
United Kingdom:
Germany:
Switzerland:
If out of stock the software-compatible but not connector-compatible versions can be used:

Specifications

Processor

  • 32bit STM32F427 Cortex M4 core with FPU
  • 168 MHz
  • 256 KB RAM
  • MB Flash
  • 32 bit STM32F103 failsafe co-processor

Sensors

  • ST Micro L3GD20H 16 bit gyroscope
  • ST Micro LSM303D 14 bit accelerometer / magnetometer
  • Invensense MPU 6000 3-axis accelerometer/gyroscope
  • MEAS MS5611 barometer

Interfaces

  • 5x UART (serial ports), one high-power capable, 2x with HW flow control
  • 2x CAN (one with internal 3.3V transceiver, one on expansion connector)
  • Spektrum DSM / DSM2 / DSM-X® Satellite compatible input
  • Futaba S.BUS® compatible input and output
  • PPM sum signal input
  • RSSI (PWM or voltage) input
  • I2C
  • SPI
  • 3.3 and 6.6V ADC inputs
  • Internal microUSB port and external microUSB port extension

Power System and Protection

  • Ideal diode controller with automatic failover
  • Servo rail high-power (max. 10V) and high-current (10A+) ready
  • All peripheral outputs over-current protected, all inputs ESD protected

Voltage Ratings

Pixhawk can be triple-redundant on the power supply if three power sources are supplied. The three rails are: Power module input, servo rail input, USB input.

Normal Operation Maximum Ratings

Under these conditions all power sources will be used in this order to power the system
  1. Power module input (4.1V to 5.7V)
  2. Servo rail input (4.1V to 5.7V) UP TO 10V FOR MANUAL OVERRIDE, BUT AUTOPILOT PART WILL BE UNPOWERED ABOVE 5.7V IF POWER MODULE INPUT IS NOT PRESENT
  3. USB power input (4.1V to 5.7V)

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Under these conditions the system will not draw any power (will not be operational), but will remain intact.
  1. Power module input (0V to 20V)
  2. Servo rail input (0V to 20V)
  3. USB power input (0V to 6V)

Schematics

Connectors

The RC IN port is for RC receivers only and provides power. NEVER connect any servos, power supplies or batteries to it or to the receiver connected to it.

Pinouts

TELEM1, TELEM2 ports
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+5V
2 (blk)TX (OUT)+3.3V
3 (blk)RX (IN)+3.3V
4 (blk)CTS (IN)+3.3V
5 (blk)RTS (OUT)+3.3V
6 (blk)GNDGND
GPS port
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+5V
2 (blk)TX (OUT)+3.3V
3 (blk)RX (IN)+3.3V
4 (blk)CAN2 TX+3.3V
5 (blk)CAN2 RX+3.3V
6 (blk)GNDGND
SERIAL 4/5 port - due to space constraints two ports are on one connector.
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+5V
2 (blk)TX (#4)+3.3V
3 (blk)RX (#4)+3.3V
4 (blk)TX (#5)+3.3V
5 (blk)RX (#5)+3.3V
6 (blk)GNDGND
ADC 6.6V
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+5V
2 (blk)ADC INup to +6.6V
3 (blk)GNDGND
ADC 3.3V
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+5V
2 (blk)ADC INup to +3.3V
3 (blk)GNDGND
4 (blk)ADC INup to +3.3V
5 (blk)GNDGND
I2C
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+5V
2 (blk)SCL+3.3 (pullups)
3 (blk)SDA+3.3 (pullups)
4 (blk)GNDGND
CAN
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+5V
2 (blk)CAN_H+12V
3 (blk)CAN_L+12V
4 (blk)GNDGND
SPI
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+5V
2 (blk)SPI_EXT_SCK+3.3
3 (blk)SPI_EXT_MISO+3.3
4 (blk)SPI_EXT_MOSI+3.3
5 (blk)!SPI_EXT_NSS+3.3
6 (blk)GPIO_EXT+3.3
7 (blk)GNDGND
POWER
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+5V
2 (blk)VCC+5V
3 (blk)CURRENT+3.3V
4 (blk)VOLTAGE+3.3V
5 (blk)GNDGND
6 (blk)GNDGND
SWITCH
PinSignalVolt
1 (red)VCC+3.3V
2 (blk)!IO_LED_SAFETYGND
3 (blk)SAFETYGND

Console Port

The system's serial console runs on the port labeled SERIAL4/5. The pinout is standard serial pinout, to connect to a standard FTDI cable (3.3V, but its 5V tolerant).
Please refer to the NSH Serial Console Wiring page for details how to wire up this port.

Parts / Housings

Peripherals

Supported Platforms / Airframes

Any multicopter / airplane / rover or boat that can be controlled with normal RC servos or Futaba S-Bus servos. More details are available on the platforms page.