CascadeCustomMulticoptersCM450 READY-TO-FLY QUADCOPTER

Our highly popular CM450 RTF boasts both looks and smarts with its colorful, rugged and compact profile, and leading-edge APM 2.6 autonomous-flight features. Just to mention a few of its talents, this platform can takeoff and land automatically, it can \'loiter\' at a set altitude and position to frame the perfect shot, and it can be programmed to perform custom missions using GPS waypoint navigation software. And if you\'re worried about losing your hard-earned investment to a flyaway or loss of control, the APM has you covered with programmable \'geo-fences\', return to launch, and auto-land functions.

We have worked hard establishing our company on versatile quads that are extremely capable and aesthetically pleasing. This particular quad was engineered with the adventurist/traveler in mind with its extremely lightweight, compact, and durable physical profile. This was made possible through high performance carbon fiber propellers that increase flight efficiency by 10%, and a low-profile back plane-shielded NEO-6M GPS module. Isolated from interfering \'noise\' on the top deck, this navigation unit not only outperforms most mast-mounted GPS units in hover accuracy but commonly locks 10+ satellites in less than 1 minute.

Add your own gimbal and action cam or go without, the choice is yours. We ship this quad fully assembled, programmed, and flight-tested to save you headaches and expensive mistakes.

What you\'ll receive:

• 2 pairs (CW/CCW) of performance CCM carbon fiber propellers
  
• Extra pair of black 1045 propellers (CW/CCW)
• Battery strap
  
• Our Friendly and personal product support to ensure your investment is worthwhile

Mandatory extras required for operation:

• 2100-3300 mAh, 11.1v 3S lithium polymer battery (best to purchase at your local hobby store due to expensive shipping restrictions)
• 2-3 cell lithium polymer balance charger
• Micro-USB cable for connecting APM module to computer
• Minimum 6CH transmitter and receiver (9CH is recommended for the most popular flight modes) -available HERE
• PC/Mac computer

Also consider:

• Standard 1045 propeller spares
• Spare 450-arms
• FS-TH9x Transmitter/Receiver
• FPV Landing Skid

FEATURESFrame and Landing Gear

• 450mm NEON GREEN/ELECTRIC BLUE shaft arms composed of PA66 w/ 30 GF ultra-strength synthetics. Our testing indicates that these are the strongest, lightest, and stiffest polymer-based frame components available.
  
• Our bright and eye catching arms are presently available in over 27 colors on our website, and they are inexpensive and easy to replace in the event of breakage.

Central Chassis

• Incorporates a compact and robust two-deck composite framework with integrated PDB board and insulated solder junctions to enhance safety.
• Spacious central enclosure protects sensitive flight controller and and contains all central wiring.
• Upper deck shields offboard GPS/compass module from flight controller/high-voltage wiring to mitigate deleterious noise and EMR interference.
• Arm-contiguous landing stands provide vertical space for underside mounting of up to 3-cell, 11v 2100 mAh battery. Front and back shelf extensions facilitate additional batteries, gimbal, and FPV/telemetry upgrades if desired.

Power System

• Ultra-efficient rotor assembly with 20 A SimonK-flashed ESCs, 1000 kV 2212 outrunner brushless motors, and ultra-efficient 1045 carbon fiber propellers provide optimal 2:1 thrust-to-weight ratio for responsive, agile, and controlled flight dynamics.
• The popular 1045 propellers are inexpensive, easy to replace, and available in 7 colors on our website and elsewhere.
  

Flight Controller and Navigation Features

• Latest open-source APM design equipped with professional quality 3-axis gyro, accelerometer, and barometric sensors, coupled with a powerful Atmega processor establishes the APM 2.6 as the most versatile and configurable autopilot flight controller on the market.
• Industry-leading precision Ublox 6M GPS/compass module is isolated offboard on an elevated and shielded back-plane to buffer and deflect deleterious interference from various hardware. Offers a sleek, robust, and effective alternative to a GPS-mast.
  
• Regulated 5V power module provides a steady and clean power supply to flight controller and safeguards against brownouts and destructive power-surges. Also features an integrated current and voltage censor.
• Intuitive Mission Planner software features point-and-click firmware installation and foolproof hardware calibration; no programing or advanced computation skills are necessary. The open source control software is constantly being updated with new and improved features by a team of about 30 core developers, supported by a community of over 10000 members. This software is available as a free download at this link.
  
• Complete mission scripting with unlimited 3D GPS waypoints enables fully autonomous preplanned flights.
  
• Autonomous takeoff, landing and special action commands such as video and camera controls protect your quad from hazardous piloting errors and allow you to focus on obtaining quality aerial footage without worry of wrecking your quadcopter.
  

• Built-in hardware failsafe processor can return-to-launch on radio loss, low battery voltage, breach of geo-fence boundary, and manual instruction.
  
• Up to 6 flight mode presets are available including:
  
• \'stable\' mode: auto-correction stabilizes flight for obtaining aerial footage and aiding novice piloting.
  
• \'auto\' mode: initiates autopilot functions including auto-launch, auto-land, and flight missions.
  
• \'loiter\' mode: stabilizes the quad in space at a desired altitude and position.
  
• \'alt hold\' mode: steadies the quad at a desired altitude to eliminate bouncing and vertical drift in filming.
  
• \'acro\' mode: deactivates APM assistance to enable aggressive and responsive manual flight.
• \'RTL\' mode: returns quad to initial GPS lock position in a contingency situation.

SPECIFICATIONSPhysical Profile
Diagonal shaft length:450 mm
Adjacent motor-motor distance:319 mm
Base (arm-to-propeller height (arm landing gear): 120 mm
Weight (w/o battery and receiver): 1100 g
Weight (fully-loaded w/ FS-8CH receiver and 11.1 V 3200 mAh battery): 1345 gFlight Profile
Average flight time (1x 3200 mAh batt):14-18 min
Average max speed (horizontal):45 mph (*Not recommended)
Average max altitude:~3000 ft(*FAA regulationslimit RC aircraft to operating within site at or beneath a 400 ft ceiling)
Hover accuracy: 2.5 metersPower System
Recommended Battery:3-cell 11.1 V 3200 mAh lithium polymer w/ XT-60 connector
Flight Controller Power Module:2.25 A 5.3 V DC BEC
Propellers:(2) 10 x 4.5 clockwise-rotation, (2) 10 X 4.5 counterclockwise-rotation
Motors:22 x 12mm @ 1000 kV
ESCs:3-4S LiPo N-FET 20 A SimonK-programmedAutopilot Navigation System
Flight Controller:ArduPilot Mega V2.6
Processor:Atmel 6 DoF MPU-6000
Barometer:Measurement NEO-6M GPS with integrated compass

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