Collapsible Legs for DJI Phantoms

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:

1. 2x Landing gear skids

Optional components:

1. 4x 60mm leg extension plugs

1. 4x 30mm leg extension plugs

1. 4x M3 thumbscrews

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