tricopter kit... No ARF version?

[timnilson]

When the QAV500 comes out, it'd be great to have a complete kit for that too.

I hate picking out and buying motors and ESCs, it's just way too hard to know what you're buying. And then there are the delivery times from China...

For the QAV500 it may actually be a bit easier to do this.

[timnilson]

Thanks for the consideration.

I've really been wanting to get a multi-rotor simply because there isn't anywhere around here that's convenient to fly a fixed-wing from. With a Tri or quad I could fly from my back yard. But the complexity of sourcing everything and making sure I get parts that are compatible with each other is so daunting I just haven't wanted to put the effort into it. Hopefully I will be able to get a full kit from you in the near future.

In the meantime I'll keep ground-pounding it with my FPV truck. (Just bought a GoPro for it today, can't wait to mount that baby up and make some speed run footage!)

If you ever have a question on what gear is compatible for the build, the Pro Tricopter Thread has a lot of users that answer questions in minutes. The thread is great.... it completely runs itself and is an incredible resource. Also, the key things to get are Motors, ESCs, an FC, and Props as well as bullet connectors and XT60 power connectors (if you use XT60). I sell all these parts and have them in stock at GetFPV.com.
Motors: 4008
ESC: Plush 18amp ESC
FC: KK Board (get a USB loader as well, but I'm out of stock on these at the moment)
PROPS: APC 10x47 (get all SF to keep it simple -- and I would get lots... at least 10, you'll need them)
Bullet connectors
XT-60 connectors

With this list you are 90+% there. You only need a Hitec servo, some 3/8" wood booms or 10mm if you can find them, and some silicon cable. Double check the list on fpvmanuals.com... I'm sure I am forgetting something.