I Built a Foldable Tricopter (It Actually Works!)

This is a foldable tricopter which is completely 3D Printed. It has a shark look which makes it look stunning in the air. The foldable design provide us ability to carry it at different palces. It has a real-time open HD camera that provides real-time footage.
This drone is for the hobbyist who likes to make cool stuff.
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Download files, wiring diagram, & parts list at the link below:
https://themechninja.com/product/foldable-tricopter/

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🔧 Foldable Tricopter – Component List with Buy Links

Recommended Electronics
• Motor x3 – Racerstar 2500 Kv
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/racerstar-2500-kv-motor/
• Motor x3 – DYS Sunfun 2500 Kv
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/dys-sun-fun-2500-kv-motor/
• Motor x3 – Samguk 2500 Kv
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/dys-samguk-2500-kv-motor/
• Propeller – 6045 Tri blade
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/60456x4-5-tri-blade-propeller/
• Propeller – 6042 Tri blade
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/60426x4-2-tri-blade-propeller/
• Propeller – 6030 Tri blade folding
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/f-6030-tri-blade-folding-propeller/
• Propeller – 5055 Tri blade
🔗 https://themechninja.com/?s=5055+
• Propeller – 5152 Tri blade
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/51525-1x5-2-tri-blade-propellers/
• Propeller – 51466 Tri blade
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/51466-v2-tri-blade-propellers/
• Propeller – 5135 Tri blade folding
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/f-5135-tri-blade-folding-propeller/
• ESC x3 – BLHeli 35A/45A
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/belheli-esc-45-amp-esc/
• Flight Controller – CUAV NANO 7
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/cuav-7-nano-flight-controller/
• Flight Controller – Radiolink Pixhawk
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/radiolink-pixhawk/
• Transmitter & Receiver – 10 Ch FS-i6S
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/10-ch-transmiter-and-reciever/
• Servo Motor – MG995 180°
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/mg995-servo-motor/
• Battery – 4S 14.8V 3300mAh 60C
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/4s-3300mah-lipo-battery-60c/
• Battery – 3S 11.1V 1300mAh 75C
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/3s-lipo-1300-mah-battery/
• Buck Converter – LM2596
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/buck-converter-lm-2596/
• Battery Strap – For securing battery
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/battery-strap/
• Battery Charger – Sky RC B6 Neo
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/sky-rc-b6-neo-charger/
• Battery Charger – Imax B6
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/i-max-b6-balance-charger/
• Battery Charger – Imax B3 Pro (2S/3S)
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/imax-b3-pro-lipo-charger/

Additional Electronics
• GPS & Compass – Ublox Neo7
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/ublox-neo7/
• GPS & Compass – CUAV C Compass
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/cuav-c-compass/
• Telemetry – 915MHz
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/915mhz-telemetry/
• SMA Connector x2 – Male to Female Extension
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/sma-male-to-female-coax-cable-rg316-extender/
• Power Module – CUAV 60A
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/cuav-60-a-power-module/
• Power Module – Hollybro
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/holybro-power-module/
• Power Module – Pixhawk 90A
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/pixhawk-power-module-90a/
• Power Distribution Board – 100A
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/100-amp-power-distribution-board-2/
• Power Distribution Board – Matek PDB
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/matek-power-distribustion-board/

For FPV Video Transmission
• Video Transmitter – Analog VTx
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/vtx-transmitter/
• Video Receiver – Analog VTx
🔗 https://themechninja.com/product/vtx-reciever/

Necessary Accessories
• 3D Printer – 220×220×250 mm build volume
• Nuts & Bolts – M2.5, M3 (various lengths)
• Cable Zip Tie, Heat Shrink Tube, Soldering Iron

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Design Overview
01:02 - Portability & Folding Mechanism
01:45 - CUAV 7 Nano Flight Controller Setup
02:30 - Real-Time HD Camera Integration
03:12 - 3D Printed Frame Details
04:05 - Wiring & Electronics Layout
05:10 - Propeller & Motor Configuration
06:00 - Flight Demo & Stability
08:15 - Troubleshooting Tips
09:05 - Final Thoughts & Performance Recap
10:10 - Conclusion

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