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Hi ppl! I'm surprised to see this thread still alive! I guess this multirotor thing is getting pretty popular! Since I posted here in October saying I'd start my own quad, I managed to gather the parts, the material and (most importantly) a friend to build the machine. Although basic, it's now done and the maiden flight (outdoors) was yesterday! Family and friends gathered for the event and it was amazing! I'd really like to thank Jab1a for sharing the material list and his tips, and mainly for giving us all the idea the project is not that complex (and not that expensive). This notion really got me going after a lot of hesitation. The OSVI is still flying great, even after a couple of ugly crashes (one of wich destroyed the protective XPS-based body, quickly repaired), and in the second battery we even managed to attach a Raspberry Pi with it's camera to record the flight from the quad's point of view. All in all a success! So, again, thank you Jab1a, and thank you all guys for your tips and sharing of experiences! Let's start 2014 with the same attitude! -- Óscar

@JAB1a Your video is really amazing! Just to let your know I'm also starting my quadcopter based on your recommendations (since although I've been in the r/c car racing world for a decade, I know nothing when it comes to flying things), and that I have an ambitious side-plan for it... Thanks!