Test flight stand?

[watersteps]

I looked around this forum and on the web but could not find anyone who build a Drone test stand. I build one for helicopters a 100 years ago but I can't remember how I did it. The stand will allow lift and drop maybe 2 ft and forward and reverse and left and right. Works great to let you know you can unleash the bird in the wide open or not!

 

[DoomMeister]

Rope and cinder block or dog chain anchor.

 

[captainmilehigh]

Rope and cinder block or dog chain anchor.

 

[DoomMeister]

I know it sounds funny, but it works for the Phantom and other drones that have substantial support legs.

 

[watersteps]

That would work and be very easy to build, but I would like something a little more mechanical. Thanks, you have me thinking now.

 

[DoomMeister]

The nice part about the rope is that you can get the aircraft out of the ground effect.

A friend of mine uses this when testing drones that are a bit iffy after repair. It can’t fly away from you and if you are beyond the reach of the rope it can’t fly into you either.

 

[watersteps]

Sounds good! I have come up with a mechanical device that will let the drone do everything but crash. I will start working on it very soon. I have to limit my work a little because of Doc's orders. I just had a TAVR heart valve replacement on 3/27/25. I feel fine and ready to, but due to Doc's orders and the wife I will hold off a couple pf days. I will report back with my progress.

 

[brigerdrones]

Sounds good! I have come up with a mechanical device that will let the drone do everything but crash. I will start working on it very soon. I have to limit my work a little because of Doc's orders. I just had a TAVR heart valve replacement on 3/27/25. I feel fine and ready to, but due to Doc's orders and the wife I will hold off a couple pf days. I will report back with my progress.

Don't worry about the Doc, worry about the wife Hope for fully recovery soon