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Easy Drone - new, proprietary design makes it incredibly easy to
transport and assemble. Modular and ready to fly out of the box.
EasyDrone is an advanced, modular quadcopter designed for videographers that need
quick, easy and affordable aerial shots. It is convenient to transport and quick setup
without tools. EasyDrone has wireless video and camera gimbal control built in as
standard features.
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Easy Drone - the first modular plug-and-fly aerial solution
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Functional design that stands out
It has been noted that 2014 is the year of the drone and for a good reason. If you look
around you will find a number of drone options for different applications.
However you will notice that all existing multirotors kind of look alike. They are rigid, not
modular and hard to take apart for transportation. If you want advanced features like video
stream and gimbal options - brace yourself for a spaghetti of wires that you'll have to deal
with every time you want to deploy.
Easy as...
I took a radically different approach with Easy Drone challenging existing design patterns
and the result is taking drone design to a whole new level. On top of that I made all of the
features that I often wanted to use already built in:
wireless video
on screen display
telemetry
gimbal control
camera power
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FLY BOT ONLY If you just want to
have extra unit. Built in wireless video,
telemetry, on-screen-display module.
Use with any Easy Drone frame.
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BIND-AND-FLY PACKAGE LIGHT
AND FAST L - Frame with KV 935
motors and 8" props For experienced
pilots with their own compatible
controllers. Fly Bot control unit
Battery Pack and Charger Telemetry,
Video link. Requires a DSMX/DSM2
transmitter (like Spektrum)
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READY TO FLY PACKAGE LIGHT
AND FAST L - Frame with KV 935
motors and 8" props Fly Bot control
unit Battery Pack and Charger
Telemetry, Video link Nine Channel
Radio Controller
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BIND-AND-FLY PACKAGE HEAVY
LIFT XL - Frame with KV 800 motors
and 10" props For experienced pilots
with their own compatible controllers.
Fly Bot control unit Battery Pack and
Charger Telemetry, Video link.
Requires a DSMX/DSM2 transmitter
(like Spektrum)
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KEY FEATURES
1. Unique lightweight frame - It's self-supporting carbon frame is a proprietary design
never before utilized on quadcopters. It makes transportation and assembly a breeze while
providing incredible strength.
2. One compact command unit - Easy Drone's command unit (Fly Bot) has all the
features you need built in and no wires! It's a true plug-and-fly solution.
Funding period
May 12 2014 - Jul 11 2014 (60 days)
4 backers
READY TO FLY PACKAGE HEAVY
LIFT XL - Frame with KV 800 motors
and 10" props Fly Bot control unit
Battery Pack and Charger Telemetry,
Video link Nine Channel Radio
Controller
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BIND-AND-FLY ULTIMATE PACKAGE
- BOTH FRAMES L - Frame with KV
935 motors and 8" props XL - Frame
with KV 800 motors and 10" props Fly
Bot control unit Battery Pack and
Charger Telemetry, Video link.
Requires a DSMX/DSM2 transmitter
(like Spektrum)
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ULTIMATE PACKAGE - BOTH
FRAMES L - Frame with KV 935
motors and 8" props XL - Frame with
KV 800 motors and 10" props Fly Bot
control unit Battery Pack and Charger
Telemetry, Video link Nine Channel
Radio Controller
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3. Use one Fly Bot with multiple frames - Pre-programmed, tuned settings for any
combination of motors and blades. Just wirelessly load new settings and it will be
optimized for your new build.
Example: I like to use larger props and slower motors for the gimbal and faster ones for
FPV flying.
4. Auto tuning for any configuration - with a flip of a switch you can make the Easy
Drone determine it's own best settings, no manual tuning necessary.
5. Six flying modes - EasyDrone can be flown in any one of the six flying modes with a
flip of the switch.
6. Telemetry module built in - Connect to your computer or tablet to wirelessly change
settings or set path points.
7. Video stream is not an option - it comes standard - Feel free to turn it off, but it is
built in to every FlyBot so you can plug in any camera feed and see the live stream on the
ground.
8. Camera battery never runs out - Power the camera in flight while transmitting video
from it. Uses the main battery for power.
9. Important flight data on your video screen - See altitude, speed, battery status and
dozens of other data points superimposed on your preview video.
The Easy Drone story
I made my first robot when I was 10 by combining parts from several RC toys my parents
bought me. Since then I have been fascinated with remotely controlled machines where
flying RC robots make the ultimate feat.
Idea development
It has been six months from the first napkin sketch to first functional prototype. Another few
months of testing and tuning followed.
I have tried many existing aerial videography solutions, but couldn't find one that was
modular, easily customizable and had necessary features built in to it. Easy Drone was
developed to offer a modular solution for professional videographers and a fresh
approach to drone design.
How is it better?
What you need from your aircraft for filming aerial video:
ease of transportation and deployment
flexibility in terms of lift power (different cameras) and maneuverability
certain features (like wireless video) built-in, not added-on
and you certainly DON'T want to deal with wires
Easy Drone is a modular multirotor drone that pushes the envelope when it comes to
customization for different flying needs because one control unit can be used with any
frame (combination of motors and props).
This allows you to go from a fast flyer to a slower, heavy lift by just plugging the control unit
(Fly Bot) onto a different frame.
What has been done so far:
Created 9 iterations of working prototypes
Speed controllers/Motors/Battery combination performance testing
Selected flight controller system
Video link selection and testing
On-Screen-Display module selection and testing
Radio telemetry module
Tune hardware and software
Program radio controller
Finalize production design
Develop assembly capability
What we are planning to do (pending successful campaign)
Expand our current shop o handle demand
Secure alternative sources and vendors
Order parts and components
Marketing materials (instructions, packaging, etc.)
Produce training videos and post on our website
Production timeline for 2014
The Goal :: Why KickStarter?
Our goal is to make the Easy Drone a standard piece of equipment for photographers and
videographers who like to shoot aerial videos. To make this a reality we need your support
to set up mass production and get Easy Drones into the hands of you early adopters. We
are confident that your experience will be our best recommendation.
Technical specs
There are two different frames that we offer at this time - L and XL. See their specs below.
We will be coming out with many more different frames because with the Easy Drone there
is an infinite number of combinations.
Assembled weight (without camera) - 2.5lb (L) or 3lb (XL)
Maneuverable camera weight - 1lb (L) or 1.5lb (XL)
Autopilot - APM 2.6
External GPS + Compass
Telemetry freq. - 433 MHz
Video link freq. - 5.8 GHz
Radio freq. - 2.4 GHz
On-Screen-Display: MinimOSD Rev. 1.1
Battery monitor/power regulator
Power - 3S LiPo 11.1V battery
Remote - 12V LiFe battery
Flight times:
All features on (camera power, gimbal power, video link on) - approx. 12 minutes
Gimbal on - approx. 14 minutes
No additional equipment - approx. 16 minutes
Flying time greatly depends on the battery, the amount of wind, style of flying and load so
it's hard to say precisely what you'll get out of it. The above are some averages we have
encountered so far. We are actively looking for the optimal battery/motor/prop combination
to extend flying time.
REWARD PACKAGES
RC: Each ready-to-fly package comes with a custom programmed Turnigy 9X radio with
all the functions pre-loaded. If you are an experienced RC user feel free to modify to your
preference.
Batteries: You will receive one LiPo battery for the drone and one LiFe battery for the
remote that greatly extends it's use time (4X). This is one thing I have found super useful in
the field.
Video link: Every package containing a Fly Bot comes with a linked video receiver with
two standard video outputs. Feel free to bind the Fly Bot directly to your monitor with
receiver or just plug in a screen of your choice.
You will be able to purchase a 7" screen as an add-on option later on our website -
www.easyaerial.com
1) A wink and a nod - $1
Let us know you like our project by pledging just $1. It means a lot to know that we
have hit a chord with you.
2) Ready-to-Fly Package L - $895
In other words: BYO-GoPro (bring your own sports action camera and fly). Includes the
following:
1x Frame with KV 935 motors and 8" props
1x Fly Bot control unit
1x Lipo battery pack (for the drone)
1x Life battery pack (for the remote)
1x Lipo/Life battery Charger
1x Telemetry USB dongle
1x GoPro video+power cable
1x Video link receiver
1x Snap-on GoPro mount
1x Snap-on gimbal mount
1x Nine channel radio controller with 6 flying modes
3) Ready-to-Fly Package XL - $1095
This frame can lift heavier cameras like SONY NEX any model, Panasonic GH any model,
Black magic pocket camera with standard Sony lens. (up to 20 Oz)
1x Frame with KV 800 motors and 10" props
1x Fly Bot control unit
1x Lipo battery pack (for the drone)
1x Life battery pack (for the remote)
1x Lipo/Life battery charger
1x Telemetry USB dongle
1x Video link receiver
1x GoPro video+power cable
1x Snap-on GoPro mount
1x Snap-on gimbal mount
1x Snap-on mirrorless camera mount
1x Nine channel radio controller with 6 flying modes
4) Ultimate Ready-to-Fly Package - $1495
Get both frames and one Fly Bot, swap them out on the go for different cameras and
videography needs.
1x Frame with KV 800 motors and 10" props
1x Frame with KV 935 motors and 8" props
1x Fly Bot control unit
2x Lipo Battery Pack (for the drone)
1x Life Battery Pack (for the remote)
1x Lipo/Life Battery Charger
1x Telemetry USB dongle
1x Video link receiver
1x GoPro video+power cable
1x Snap-on GoPro mount
1x Snap-on gimbal mount
1x Snap-on mirrorless camera mount
1x Nine Channel Radio Controller with 6 flying modes
Special thanks
Easy Drone is based on open-source APM 2.6 autopilot system developed by 3D
Robotics and actively maintained and updated by the community of drone enthusiasts. I
would like to give a big THANK YOU to all these selfless, smart people that created and
enabled this remarkable technology.
DIY DRONE community is an online forum started by folks from 3D Robotics that I owe a
lot of gratitude to as well. People on this forum have been enormously helpful in
troubleshooting issues and figuring out improvements.
Lastly, i would like to thank all of the YouTube experts that have uploaded their wisdom and
shared it with the world. You have been crucial in helping me perfectly tune the settings and
understand this open source autopilot.
CAUTION! This is NOT a toy. Improper handling and not following proper procedures can
result in a serious injury. Always have your own and safety of others on your mind when
piloting. Avoid flying in public places and always comply with your local laws and
regulations.
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Risks and challenges
Good news is that parts for the Easy Drone are 95% finished and there is very few pieces
that need extra tooling. For you this means that we will be able to start assembly as soon
as the project is funded.
There may be unforeseen production issues, shipping delays, a limited supply of parts and
materials that may slow down production. However we will do all that is within our powers
to start shipping units as soon as the campaign ends given that it is successfully funded.
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