Millennium Falcon MK.II

French drone master Olivier C unveils his latest creation, Millennium Falcon MK.II. This followup to the original is larger and is based one the Omen 410 quadcopter. It’s powered by a Quanum 2217 800kV motor, paired with an Afro ESC 30A speed controller and HQprop 9.4×4.5MR propellers. To keep the power flowing, it uses a LiPo 4S-3300mAh 35C battery. The Futaba 14SG, receiver FrSky TFR8SB remote control makes it nice and easy to control for both amateur as well as professional drone pilots alike. Continue reading for two videos and more information.

The custom Millennium Falcon shell isn’t just for looks, it weighs in at just 1-pound, but with all of the added electronics, you’re looking at a still lightweight 2.5-pound package. All the ground footage you see was shot with a GoPro 4 Silver @ 1080p-50.

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