Introduction
Flybrix is designed for experimentation, creativity and learning. Trial and
error is the heart and soul of this kit. Why? That’s where the “a-ha” moments
happen, that’s where the learning happens, that’s where the lines between
fun and education get blurred. Flybrix is all about providing a safe, fun,
sometimes silly platform for asking and answering “how” and “why” ques-
tions that take us on the journey of understanding how things work.
In this manual is the first build (the basic quadcopter) of 3 designs that take
you on a learning arc that introduces all the aspects of your Flybrix kit. The Oc-
tocopter is the next build and finally the Hexocopter.
If you happen to get turned around in the process, we’re here for you! Visit the
forum on flybrix.com, or email [email protected] for help.
Taking to the skies:
Once you’ve built your airframe, it’s time to fly! Ask anyone
who flies drones, quads, hexo, and octocopters. They’ll tell you flying is “a thing”.
It takes practice to do well. Some people even go to special piloting schools to
learn how to do it! Flybrix is the perfect platform to learn how to become an
ace pilot because the drones you build are small, light and they collapse on
hard crashes. And, they go back together in a jiffy. The designs we’ve given you
are stable, balanced frames that fly well. Experiment with flying these designs
first to get a feel for how to fly Flybrix. Or not… You do you!
Exploring more:
Once you’re ready, take your kit to the next level by visit-
ing the user forum on flybrix.com. You’ll see other ways to use the parts you
already have, plus see some exciting new ones, learn how to tweak your air-
frames, share schematics, and meet the Flybrix community. On the last page of
these instructions we have a few game ideas that are fun to play, even with just
two people!
Leveling up:
Download the Flybrix Chrome extension from the Chrome Web
Store for access to our code, configuration tools, community, and more! The
Configurator visualizes the data that comes off your Flybrix and your controller.
Features like: sensor feedback, balance, thrust levels, motor positioning, bat-
tery output etc. When you start getting into new designs with different motor
placements and adding motors, The Configurator will be your go-to in order to
get your airframes adjusted to get them flying.
We love feedback! Email [email protected] with any feedback you think
could help us improve the product.
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