The main steps to building the wings (pictures coming soon) drill servo arms to fit push rods Fit and mount servos adjust servo arms for neutral point Fit spar cap Glue in spar cap attach spar capture tube install control linkages drill servo arms to fit push rods use a #50 or 5/64″ drill so the […]
Construction Manual
This is the Construction manual for the techpod. Part identification I will take you through all the steps for making your techpod kit into a high performance flying machine. The Techpod can be broken into a few major parts. Wings Fuselage Tail Camera pan/tilt Custom gear installation Nick Weber has been kind enough to make a […]
Techpod test flight 60 acres
this is some video of me flying the techpod over 60 acres park. Sorry it is so burry the camera was not in focus and I didn’t have time to adjust it. I was running out of daylight. It used about 0.75 amp hours of battery for about an 18 minute flight. The all up […]
The techpods have landed!
So, I received the shipment of techpods. The family and a few friends helped me unload it. We were able to unload it in just 45 minutes we were extremely careful and did not drop one. We just fit them all in my garage. Techpods are in stock and I will begin shipping them soon. […]
Proposal to merge XFLR5 and PX4
Hey everyone! have not found a place where the fixed-wing control for the PX4 is being done so I started this blog. This is a Screen shot from XFLR5. I use it to mathematically model the physical form of an airplane. I can then take this description of said plane and then start modeling the […]
Northwest Model Hobby Expo
Hey Everyone, Wayne and his gang is down at the Northwest Model Hobby Expo. If you have are in Washington State, near the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, come drop in and check out the Techpod for yourself. Click here to find out more about The Northwest Model Hobby Expo. I can’t post a lot of pictures […]
techpod build blog
Hey everyone good news. techpods are going to start shipping after the 21st of February! here are some shots of my latest build. Has 10,000 mah of 6s lipo, an APM 2.5,and minim OSD. Going for a 3.4 hour flight.
techpod coming to Europe
Hello, to all my supporters and friends in Europe! I just wanted to make a quick announcement letting everyone know that you can order techpods from RCTech in Sweden. They will be distributing 3DRobotics autopilots and equipment as well.
Delay!… ugh
So everyone, unfortunately I received an email from my contact at world models. ” The production would be completed and ready to ship by early March. It is longer than expected as our factory will be closed for three weeks starting from early February for the Chinese New Year holidays. Also, the carbon tubes (fuselage) will take about 20 days to […]
Techpod coming to Australia
I am happy to announce we have a distributor in Australia. Please contact admin@boltrc.com for ordering info. The guys at boltrc.com will have a proper store front up by next week. Thanks to all my friends and supporters from down under! Wayne
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