https://github.com/dipree/alpaca
FPV drone frame
https://github.com/dipree/alpaca
alpaca carbon-fiber cinematic drone fpv lightweight
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FPV drone frame
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/dipree/alpaca
- Owner: dipree
- License: lgpl-3.0
- Created: 2019-08-17T18:41:34.000Z (almost 7 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2022-04-21T11:14:54.000Z (about 4 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-10-09T02:57:24.033Z (8 months ago)
- Topics: alpaca, carbon-fiber, cinematic, drone, fpv, lightweight
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- Size: 5.14 MB
- Stars: 29
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 6
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Alpaca 🦙
The Alpaca is a lightweight, 5", cinematic, all-round quadcopter frame with long-range capabilities designed for 20x20mm mounting pattern components. The squished x-design with a 225mm motor to motor distance gives space for clean air and stability. The front frame section is on a level with the front motors which allows to get camera shots without propellers in view.
## Specifications
* Wheelbase: 225mm (fits 5.1" propellers)
* Standoff height: 25mm
* Motor mount: 16x16mm
* Stack mount options:
* Center 20x20mm M3
* Rear 20x20 M2
* Camera width: max. 21mm (Mini size)
* Carbon weight: 73.7g
### Carbon fiber plates
All carbon fiber parts are at [alpaca/frame](https://github.com/dipree/alpaca/tree/master/frame), ready to cut.
* Top plate: 2mm
* Center plate: 2mm
* Bottom plate: 2mm
* Arm thickness: 5mm
**Blueprint**
### Accessoires
Ready to print `.stl` files for different applications are at [alpaca/accessories/](https://github.com/dipree/alpaca/tree/master/accessories). Best results can be achieved with SainSmart TPU.
## Required Hardware
* 12 x M3/6mm button head screw
* 4 x M3/6mm countersunk screw
* 16 x M3/8mm button head screw
* 4 x M3/12mm button head screw
* 4 x M3/14mm button head screw
* 8 x M3/25mm standoffs
* 8 x M3 press nuts to fit 4.5mm holes
## Recommended Build
The four rear holes on the top plate should be prepared for countersunk screws. This way the battery won't be damaged by the screw heads. With all steel screws and aluminum standoffs the total frame weight is around ~93.4g. The center stack should be soft-mounted, for example rubber o-rings underneath the electronic speed controller and rubber standoffs to mount the flight controller on top. There's 3D printable adapters for the FPV camera. Weight is key of this frame, take caution when adding extraneous parts.
## Where to get?
Download the [latest release](https://github.com/derpixeldan/alpaca/releases/) and send the `.dxf` frame files alongside with the above [instructions](#carbon-fiber-plates) to a carbon fiber cutting service, for example [cnc madness](https://cncmadness.com/).