This Cinelifter Carbon Fiber Base Frame is specifically designed to build the Shen Drones Siccario Cinelifter... a 405mm X8 designed to optimize weight distribution for ideal flight characteristics. The Siccario has upswept 10mm arms that put the line of thrust right through the heaviest part of the drone, the camera.
This Cinelifter was developed with Gab707, who wanted something that could take advantage of the Z Cam’s slim form factor, by nestling the cam between the props for prop-free video at 0 or even negative tilt, the preferred way to shoot downhill sports. This tightened up rotational mass for better handling.
A New Approach
The Shende Drones Thicc came along at the dawn of this ‘Cinelifter’ era, so there’s a bit of a DIY vibe to it. With this new baby, they wanted something that’s perfected in all aspects so you can go right out and start working with it, no need to tinker. So Gab, Troy Naquin, and Shen Drones decided to partner up and offer this as a full build-only solution instead of a frame kit. This way you’ll get Gab’s expertise with camera damping and SteadXP, and Troy and Quad Standard Labs will manage production, sourcing the best components, with UAV Tech creating custom tuning packages.
Here are some Siccario build tips from Andy Shen of ShenDrones!
Note: Frame and Hardware Only. 3D Printed Parts, Camera, Battery, Propellers, and Electronics NOT included.
VIDEOS: "Sicc?" and "Silcone Vibration-Isolators"
Features
- Suitable for Z Cam, BGH1, and Komodo Cameras
- Waterproofing makes it a real workhorse.
- No Landing Gear Needed.
- Developed with Gab707.
Specifications
- Material: Carbon Fiber
- Body Plates: 3mm
- Arms: 10mm
Includes
- 8x Silicone Dampers
- 1x Motor Mount Kit
- 1x Hardware Kit
- 4x 10mm Arm
- 2x Body Plate
Note: Base Frame and Hardware Only. 3D Printed Parts, Camera, Battery, Propellers, and Electronics NOT included.