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Project EDF TriCopter - Build progress update

Project EDF TriCopter - Build progress update. Fabrication of 90% of the frame is now done. I will need to do some balancing and likely some changes to the

By Daniel Chote

2013-03-07T17:55:32Z

In Multi Rotor

Project EDF TriCopter - Build progress update. Fabrication of 90% of the frame is now done. I will need to do some balancing and likely some changes to the landing gear once assembled to ensure it sits level, and the rear motor is not touching the ground.