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Protection

Joris Dirks edited this page Jun 20, 2018 · 13 revisions

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Hardening the EPP

Using polyester covering film to laminate the drone.

Challenges

  • weight (/thickness)
  • stiffness
  • keeping barometer, sensors, ailerons clear

Instructions

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Camera

The lens on the nose is difficult to replace and easy to scratch or dislodge (leading to out of focus).

Many use a CPL filter (polarisation) or ND2/ND4 filter (grey filter, helping against over-exposure). a 37mm filter can be fitted with a GoPro Hero 3 adapter.

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Waterproof electronics

CorrosionX can be used to protect electronics (servos, C.H.U.C.K. except the barometer) from water/corrosion[1]

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