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$200 UAV build

Posted by Ajinkya Bagde on March 28, 2012 at 12:45pm

Hello guys,

I am a college student in California, and we have $200 of funding to build a UAV. Would my following plan work?

ArduPilot board - $25

GPS - $50

hobbyking Bixler(comes with brushless motor, and 4 9g servos) - $53

6 Channel radio system w/receiver(Hobbyking brand,2.4GHz,Mode1) - $25

Turnigy AR-20A 20A brushless esc - $9

Zippy Flightmax 800 mAh 2s1p 20c battery - $7

 

Total cost: $171

So will these parts work together correctly? And I don't think I need the arduShield to make a basic UAV right? Otherwise I would need a bigger budget. Thanks in advance!

 

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  • Ajinkya Bagde April 5, 2012 at 11:28pm

    So I was browsing other budget UAV threads, and a guy on this thread("waqa"), seems to have built a working UAV without the sheild. What does the shield actually do, and why do I need it? Thanks in advance.

    http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1036775

  • arashi March 28, 2012 at 2:08pm

    Post a WTB add for some used original Ardupilot equipment.

    And at least get a 2200mah 3s battery to have any useful flight time.

  • Zachary Eldridge March 28, 2012 at 1:52pm

    Need a arduShield or Wii and Wii plus control mod.

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