Shapeways.com user MortarArt has developed collapsible landing gear for DJI’s line of Phantom drones. They are available for $59.00 on Shapeways..
From the site:
“These customisable legs for the DJI Phantom and Phantom 2 quadrotors are designed to be collapsible to save room during travel. The optional skids detach and the legs fold inwardly, greatly reducing the profile of the Phantom.”
Compatible Quadrotors:
- DJI Phantom
- DJI Phantom FC40
- DJI Phantom 2
- DJI Phantom 2 Vision
- DJI Phantom 2 Vision+
Necessary components:
- 4x M3x15 bolts
- 4-8x standard M3 nuts
The above can be found at most hardware stores & hobby shops.
Recommended components:
Optional components:
Installation instructions:
- Remove existing camera mounts if they block the screws for the legs
- Unwrap tape around antennas
- Disconnect compass from cable, be sure to not put compass near magnetic items.
- Unscrew stock legs
- Remove legs, being careful to remove compass cable before DJI Vision cable
- Place hip joints so that their joint flares outwards
- Screw hip joints to Phantom
- Place nut into hex cavity on each leg, using a hammer if necessary
- Put legs into hips with nut facing inwards towards Phantom body
- Screw M3x15 bolt into each leg socket from the exterior side
- Place optional nuts on interior of M3x15 bolt
- Attach optional skids or extensions
Alan is serial entrepreneur, active angel investor, and a drone enthusiast. He co-founded DRONELIFE.com to address the emerging commercial market for drones and drone technology. Prior to DRONELIFE.com, Alan co-founded Where.com, ThinkingScreen Media, and Nurse.com. Recently, Alan has co-founded Crowditz.com, a leader in Equity Crowdfunding Data, Analytics, and Insights. Alan can be reached at alan(at)dronelife.com
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