I Modified my Phantom 3 to Launch Rockets

Grant Wise

Grant Wise

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Hey guys, I've had my Phantom 3 Drone for a while and primarily use it for arial photography/videography. However, as a general geek, and model rocket enthusiast, I thought it would be cool to add some additional servo controls, and the ability to remotely launch rockets from my drone. Here is the build video if y'all want to check it out:
 
Grant Wise said:
Hey guys, I've had my Phantom 3 Drone for a while and primarily use it for arial photography/videography. However, as a general geek, and model rocket enthusiast, I thought it would be cool to add some additional servo controls, and the ability to remotely launch rockets from my drone. Here is the build video if y'all want to check it out:
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Outstanding! Looks like fun indeed. YEah fins would help and don't stand in front of it when firing haha. Who needs an Apache. LoL
Reminds me of when we were kids. We used matches, coat hangers and pen refills to make Zip Guns.
I have the scars to prove it.:D
Good job, keep us up to date.
 
ArmyVet said:
Outstanding! Looks like fun indeed. YEah fins would help and don't stand in front of it when firing haha. Who needs an Apache. LoL
Reminds me of when we were kids. We used matches, coat hangers and pen refills to make Zip Guns.
I have the scars to prove it.:D
Good job, keep us up to date.
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Thank you! Yes, it's been a blast. Hoping to get those issues hammered out, lol.
Also, looking forward to using this setup for some different applications. Having additional servo control could be used for all sorts of things.
Will do!
 
Grant Wise said:
Also, looking forward to using this setup for some different applications. Having additional servo control could be used for all sorts of things.
Will do!
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I have been thinking about using my Phantom to drag wire antennas up into tree tops. I presently use a tennis ball shooter. Works ok just not as accurate as drone would be.
 
Grant Wise said:
Hey guys, I've had my Phantom 3 Drone for a while and primarily use it for arial photography/videography. However, as a general geek, and model rocket enthusiast, I thought it would be cool to add some additional servo controls, and the ability to remotely launch rockets from my drone. Here is the build video if y'all want to check it out:
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Awesome build. If you were worried about weight, there are servo/PWM switches that could work and eliminate the need for the servo and switch. You could also probably do it all with a lighter battery. Interesting build nevertheless. Can't wait to see the improvements!
 
GJH105775 said:
Awesome build. If you were worried about weight, there are servo/PWM switches that could work and eliminate the need for the servo and switch. You could also probably do it all with a lighter battery. Interesting build nevertheless. Can't wait to see the improvements!
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Yeah, very true. I was just working with what I had, but in the future I may do that to save some weight.
Am also wanting to eventually use a servo to control the pitch of the launch tube, and then an ignition system that could be used to launch multiple rockets sequentially in one flight. We shall see!
 
What was a fun experiment was mixing Nitric Acid and Glycerin. Didn't know what could happen until someone dropped a bottle of it.
 
Grant Wise said:
Yeah, very true. I was just working with what I had, but in the future I may do that to save some weight.
Am also wanting to eventually use a servo to control the pitch of the launch tube, and then an ignition system that could be used to launch multiple rockets sequentially in one flight. We shall see!
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Forgot to ask, did you get video of the launch from the Phantom????
 
ArmyVet said:
Hey Grant. You are in trouble now;)

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Have fun!
Bill
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Haha! Good thing my drone is human controlled! ;)

But seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if they start clamping down on stuff like this. I'm just gonna have my fun while I can...
 
Grant Wise said:
Haha! Good thing my drone is human controlled! ;)

But seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if they start clamping down on stuff like this. I'm just gonna have my fun while I can...
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Rumor has it that you may be................:p

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BORG!

:D
 
Grant Wise said:
Hey guys, I've had my Phantom 3 Drone for a while and primarily use it for arial photography/videography. However, as a general geek, and model rocket enthusiast, I thought it would be cool to add some additional servo controls, and the ability to remotely launch rockets from my drone. Here is the build video if y'all want to check it out:
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Cool :) Make sure that no one will get hurt :cool:
 
Hey remember that kid that fired a 9 mm handgun from a Quadcopter? When is he due out of prison for that, anyone remember? I think it was,what 20 years?
 
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