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DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:43 pm
by Lee
I get fed up with the sand getting in everything when I take off and land at the beach.
So I found a sheet of 2mm soft foam, and made a weather proof cover.
What do you think?

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Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:50 pm
by danhampson
I love it Lee. Im sure one of the kids has got some of that stuff (but coloured) in their craft box i might have to go and have a look through the boxes. Im think there is some bright orange foam in there.

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:54 pm
by Lee
I had a choice of many colours, but went for the subtle look :D

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:57 pm
by danhampson
what are the things that you have used as legs?

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:01 pm
by DamhDearg
Looking good!

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:01 pm
by Lee
They are plastic standoffs from a Trex 600, cut in half and screwed to the frame.
I then covered them in those long balloons, cut up and put four layers over the standoffs.

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:12 pm
by danhampson
cool i going to have a look through my parts bin in a min.

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:21 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Good idea Lee:)

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:27 pm
by danhampson
just noticed its got your new fpv gear on, have you flown it?

And did you get video?

I love the way mine flys, im itching to fpv it.

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:29 pm
by Derek
That's real clever Lee! Nice job!!

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 7:43 pm
by madphil
Good job Lee , looks well .

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 8:35 pm
by Stambo
That wrap is similar to what Luminier sell for the QAV 250.
I saw an idea last night about using heavy zip ties as legs, cheap, easy and a little flexible.

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:09 pm
by pvolcko
I'd get a friction fit lens cover for the cameras too. UV filter or something cheap to protect the main glass. Sand is abrasive on coatings and lens glass.

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:12 pm
by xokia
With quads I take off and land from my hand so not an issue for me. But clever idea Lee.

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:30 pm
by Graham Lawrie
I put stand offs on mine:)

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:37 am
by cml001
I want one... U guys have been posting none stop about these mini quads... I've wanted to but have yet to pull the trigger... So here goes.. I suppose I need to start the conversation in my own thread..

Re: DIY weather protection

Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 1:23 pm
by Tony
Wow, that's a mint idea Lee, I know what that sand is like, been there...lol, still got sand on heli skids. Souvenir from tarifa...lol