X8 Drone

ML8

To complete this project, you will need a CNC machine, 3D printer, drill, and soldering iron. More instructions to come on assembly.

I set out to build a tank of a drone. Something that would not blow away in the wind and could carry a payload equal to its own weight.

Hardware:
1 x Pixhawk 2.1
1 x 3DR GPS
1 x 915 Mhz Telemetry Receiver/Transmitter
2 x Sky III Quattro 4in1 ESC
8 x SunnySky Angel 800 KV 2820 Motor
2 x 8000 mAh 4S Zippy Battery
1 x 1000 mAh 3S Zippy Battery
1 x FPV 3 axis Gimbal (for a GoPro)
1 x X8R FrSky Receiver
1 x X9 Plus Taranis Transmitter
8 x 12x4.5 Props

Legs
8 x 8 in 6-32 threaded rod (for leg support)
32 x 6-32 lock washer
32 x 6-32 hex nut
2 x 18 in 1/2in aluminum pipe

Motor-Arms-Chassis
16 x 60mm M3 machine screw
8 x 50mm M3 machine screw

Chassis-Legs
8 x 16mm M3 machine screw

Gimbal
4 x 25mm M3 machine screw (for mounting 1000 mAh holder, battery plate, gimbal connector, and gimbal)
All of these will need