Model ManufacturerModel Manufacturer :
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Avios
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Model typeType of the model, depending on propulsion and form. :
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Plane
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Model specialsSpecial designation of the model :
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Twin-Motor FPV setup
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Model sizeModel wingspan for planes, rotor-length for helicopters, and chassis width for quadrocopters :
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1500 mm
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Model weightWeight - ready to fly incl. Batteries :
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2500 g
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First service dayFirst active service date :
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2021-03-09
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Link to Manufacturer page:
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hobbyking.comPopup: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/avios-pnf-bushmule-v2-twin-motor-sports-stol-airplane-1500mm-59.html?queryID=&objectID=86017&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products
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Comment on Model
Being twin motors, the prop wash over the wing really helps with the slow-flying performance, this added to the large barn door flaps which can deflect down to 90°, it brings real STOL capabilities to the BushMule. To aid operating off of rough terrain, the BushMule is fitted with large, broad wheels, similar to our popular Tundra models. Flying off of snow and other loose surfaces such as sand once again is no problem for the BushMule. Included in the box are a set of skis that can be fitted in minutes to the main gear and the nose-wheel. Undo the wheel collets, slip off the wheels, slip on the skis, replace the collets, and job done.
Another feature of the BushMule is the in-built cargo door in the rear of the fuselage. This brings another touch of fun by allowing you to drop candy or a parachute during flight. A set of floats are also available separately which will allow you to take-off, and land your BushMule on your local lake or river. Packed with amazing features, the AVIOS BushMule V2 is our most versatile, fun sport/STOL airplane to date.
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Having wanted to have a FPV plane for a while, I decided to use the Bushmule v2 from Avios.
it provides a canopy for FPV flight, and has enough space to mount the flight controller and all sensors required for a decent setup.
Putting the pieces together was quite easy. All that was really required was to force a little on the wing connectors. Albeit not "exact" here, but as it is EPO, it could be forced into position.
For the rest, make sure all connections are set was the easy part.
Inserting the flight controller and sensors was a little more complex, as I didn't want to completely ruin the aerodynamics (as seen on some FPV builds).
After deciding what sensors I would use, and where I'd place the FC, I started "gluing" the pieces in. Note that for a EPO type plain, a heat-gun pistol is the best tool there is!
Pivo tube and electronics
The pivot tube went straight into the "nose" of the bushmule. See pictures below:
The GPS went
went straight into the Wing-Mount. Note that the EPO won't stop the signal from reaching it nicely.
The Video subsystem
We'll be using 2 cameras. One to the front, upper cabin camera, and one right through the bottom of the plane showing what is happening under the plane.
Front camera:
Bottom camera, top view:
And the Video Transmitter:
The flight controller
This one has been installed in the CG (there is space for that actually).
The Receiver on the side
hoping it won't affect too much the Magnetometer in the GPS
Wings
The cables that need to be connected from the Wings to the flight controller are a mess.
2 Flaps, 2 Aileron, 2 ESC control + 2 Reverse ESC + 2 ESC Battery, 2 Lamp. Total = 12 cables.
Used 2 Multiplex connectors and soldered it all together. This way, each wing side has its connector with Aileron, Flap, ESC + ESC REV. Makes it much easier.
and the connection cables
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