Fortis Airframes Titan Tricopter builders review

by RCTV-UK (Formerly Silly Fokker RC) | August 9, 2013 | (10) Posted in Reviews

In this video Tony and Malc run you through a builders review of the Titan Tricopter from Fortis Airframes. Tony is kind of hard on the Fortis guys online manual because he was using his phone. I have been on the website on my Mac and in all honesty I think the guys have done a great job of shoeing you just how to build this amazing copter. The kit comes well packaged and all the parts are nicely finished. Everything in the kit fitted together without modification which does not happen often with this kind of kit IMO.

For the price this kit is going to be hard to beat. Look out for the Titan in future episodes.
This copter is going to get a lot of milage!

 

Items used in the build

KK2.0 Flight controller - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=24723&aff=906993

9 x 4.7 slow fly Gemfan props - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=22445&aff=906993

3300Mah 3s Turnigy Nanotech - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=11923&aff=906993

2212 1400kv Sunnysky brushless motors

Fortis Airframes Titan - http://www.fortisairframes.com

COMMENTS

sailorJohn on August 9, 2013
Could anyone recommend a youtube site devoted to foamboad scratch builds with new and inventive idea that don't seem to be trying to sell something.

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StoneBlueAirlines on August 9, 2013
Try exair he has cool planes.
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jigsawnz on August 10, 2013
I bought this kit as my first tricopter (and first try to rc flying). I assembled it yesterday and I really like it. My kit was missing the two front motor mounts (I've sent fortis airframes an email about it so it hopefully won't happen to other buyers) but that wasn't a big deal since it doesn't fit dt750 motors anyway. Luckily I own a 3D printer so I quickly designed some new mounts and fitted them to frame. I can't give you my two cents on how well this flies because of my lack of RC flying skills, but I can tell you that It handles crashes really well. Either the cable ties break or the O-rings spring loose and the arms fold in during a crash.
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Thank you for the info jigsawnz it's good to know it will take a crash I know Tony will be doing plenty of that =)

ATB Malc
SFRC
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Cyberdactyl on August 10, 2013
Nice looking plate and yaw assembly. (that, and some motor mounts is really all base kit is for $80) To me that's steep, but it does look nice.

One thing I would suggest is putting the wiring on the inside ...if... you use square carbon fiber booms. It cleans up the look a bit.

IF you go for internal wiring, there's a critical tip/step to mention. . .

You MUST round and smooth the ends of the inside of the boom openings. The carbon square tubes come VERY sharp with perfect 90 degree edges. If this is not done, the wire insulation WILL chafe or wear over time, and the wire will get exposed. MOST especially if you continuously fold the arms back and forth for transport.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/Cyberdactyl/Multi-Tricopter/DSC00030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/Cyberdactyl/Multi-Tricopter/Chaff.jpg
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Do you think you could bring a commercially available product of this quality to the market for this price or cheaper? Bearing in mind making enough to reinvest in new equipment and designs and put a little in your pocket.....
The quality of this kit is incredible and the delivery time was top notch, response to enquiries has also been very good. I know I sound like an advert but I do believe in giving credit where it's due. Speaking of which, your tri looks awesome!

ATB Malc
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Eddy Current on August 11, 2013
In the multi-rotor videos online, anytime the pilot is flying near spectators, the spectators are drawn to these aircraft like magnets. And I agree with you Cyberdactyl, you can buy cheaper tricopter frames, and you can certainly build one from scratch for much less money.

Unfortunately, I’ll never afford a Porsche, I have a wife and two kids to support, I drive a ten year old Camry (and I’m fine with that). But I do work hard every day, and I can afford to spend $80 on a hobby. If some spectators are standing next to me when I land my tricopter, I want them to see something that was laser-cut from carbon fiber, not something that looks like plywood and broomsticks. This is one part of my life where I get to spend a little money on “Dad”.

I respect the guys that build from scratch, (please PLEASE don’t flame me). I do not have the skills or the patience to build from scratch.

I think the Fortis Airframes Titan is good value for money, based on the quality of the materials and the “fit and finish”. I think Zach has done a professional job with the CAD design, and I think his profit margin is fairly reasonable. (I’d go $29.95 on the carbon fiber booms instead of $32.00 but that’s just my opinion). You can get the Titan frame with (wooden) booms for less than $90, for me that’s a “no brainer”, I’m in.

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baddox on August 11, 2013
I've got my Titan frame in, but I'm still waiting for all my HobbyKing parts, so this video was quite exciting to watch. I can't wait to see a more detailed review from you guys, and any tips and tricks will be quite helpful! I know that several people on the flitetest forums bought the frame as well, so I bet you'll get a great reception.
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Hi baddox

How cool is this frame? =) I hope you don't have to wait as long as I did for some velcro (don't go there) I will be doing a more detailed review once the Titan has been tested crashed (already did that) and tuned nicely. First impression though..... TOP NOTCH!

ATB Malc
SFRC
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AndyPants on August 12, 2013
Hi Silly Fokkers, thanx for this video, I've been following this frame's design for some time now and I'm glad to see the end product is of such high quality.
I'll be anxiously awaiting that more detailed review - I'm very curious to hear how the Sunnysky motors perform, flight times and video stability...sitting on the edge of my seat here!
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Fortis Airframes Titan Tricopter builders review