This guide will show you how to build the SIX600 Hexacopter frame.
This hexacopter frame is essentially the same as the X600 quadcopter frame, but has an extra 2 arms to make it into a hexacopter. This frame also comes with high landing gear so you can easily mount a camera underneath the frame.
This hexacopter frame is essentially the same as the X600 quadcopter frame, but has an extra 2 arms to make it into a hexacopter. This frame also comes with high landing gear so you can easily mount a camera underneath the frame.
SIX600 Hexacopter parts included with the kit
1 - Mounting the Landing Gear
| The first step is to mount the landing gear onto the bottom fibreglass plate. However if you are using a battery strap (not included with the kit) its a good idea to put this on now.  Bottom plate with optional battery strap  | Mount the landing legs as shown below, using the bag of screws/bolts included with the landing gear.  Remember to align the landing leg tubes and secure them with the self tapping screw  Completed SIX600 landing gear Make sure the bolts stick out downwards so that you can use them to mount accessories like a camera gimbal |
2 - Attaching the motor mounts to the SIX600 Hexacopter Frame
| Important: There are two different size bolts that you can use. The smaller bolts are used for the motor mounts, and the largers ones are used to mount the arms onto the frame.  |   |
3 - Mounting the motors to your Hexacopter
| Its a good idea to mount your motors to the arms now so that you can easily feed the cables through the arms. Simply mount your brushless motor onto the motor mounts as shown. You should be able to use the mounting screws that were included with your motor. Also make sure to feed your motor wires through the arm as shown below.  |  If your motor does not have long wires to pass through the arm, Unmanned Tech have some Motor Extension Wires for you to purchase. |
4 - mounting the arms to the frameThe last step of the Hexacopter build is to attach the arms onto the central plates. This is done using the large bolts that should be remaining. Remember to attach your PDB onto the central plate before securing the top plate onto the frame |  |
Congratulations, your Hexacopter frame is now complete! Good luck with your first flight. If you have any questions please add a comment below. If you have a flight video be sure to share it with us too.
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