LARGE MODULAR HEXACOPTER DRONE FRAME [WIP]

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This is a drone design I am working on which is intended to be used as a BVLOS technology demonstator, and general tinkerings. The arms are modular and should (roughly) accommodate anything up to a 12" rotor by adding/removing extension module to rotor arms. This is currently unfinished and is missing a central chasis for electronics, plus I intend to also redesign the legs with extensions to allow for greater ground clearance and accommodate moderately sized gimbals. Hoping to be able to loft the weight of a DSLR, or about 2-3 pizzas. Goal is to fly it autonomously with arducopter and explore the limits of any updated capabilities FAA allows in near future. I originally designed this to be modular to fit my tiny printer, but then realized that I could use huge props or smaller 6 inch props if I remove the extenders. This could allow for multiple configurations to be set up from the same set of basic parts. All through-holes are intended for an M2 bolt. It should be perfectly clearanced to not require a nut (except for truss segments - locking nuts recommended). Do not over tighten to prevent stripping. [Edit 9/17/2019]: The v2 Mounting plate has holes for a 36mm x 36mm flight controller added to the center of the mounting plate.