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
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ATB Malc
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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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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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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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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!
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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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