Hi Diydroners,
I'm looking to buy my first drone. Below I have list of parts I plan on buying for this project but as this is my first drone I would like some advise from the drone wise.
I must add in here that I studied electrical engineering and have been researching for quite some time. But, the first lesson in practical work is ask help from those with experience, so I thank you in advance for any hep you can provide
Here is the list:
| Flight: | Part |
| Bixler 2 | HobbyKing® Bixler® 2 EPO 1500mm w/Optional Flaps (KIT) |
| Motor | D2826-6 2200kv Outrunner Motor |
| ESC | TURNIGY Plush 40amp Speed Controller |
| Battery | ZIPPY Compact 4500mAh 3S 35C Lipo Pack |
| Flight Servos | HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo |
| Rx control | OrangeRx R910 Spektrum DSM2 9Ch 2.4Ghz TwinPort Rx |
| Battery Connectors | Nylon XT60 Connectors Male/Female (5 pairs) GENUINE |
| 4mm Bullet Connectors | 4mm RCPROPLUS Supra X Gold Bullet Connectors (10 pairs) |
| Wing strengthening | Carbon Fiber Square Tube 750x6mm (AU Warehouse) |
| Flight Electronics #1: | |
| Flight Controller | Multiwii and Megapirate AIO Flight Controller w/FTDI (ATmega 2560) V2.0 |
| FC GPS | NEO-6M GPS Module |
| FC mounting box | Turnigy Mounting Box for MultiWii AIO Flight Controllers |
| FC anti-vibration | General Purpose Anti-Vibration Rubber w/M3 x 11mm Screw and M3 Nylock Nut – 4pcs/set |
| FC power controller | TURNIGY 3A UBEC w/ Noise Reduction |
| FC voltage protector | TURNIGY Voltage Protector |
| MultiWii to reciever | 10CM Male to Male Servo Lead (JR) 26AWG (10pcs/set) |
| 3DR Telemetry | FPV 433Mhz Radio Telemetry Kit 100mW V1.1 |
| Volt meter | In-Line Voltage and Amperage Meter |
| Servo lead extensions | 60CM Servo Lead Extention (JR) 26AWG (10pcs/bag) |
| Flight Electronics #2: | |
| Flight Controller | HKPilot Mega 2.7 Flight Controller USB/GYRO/ACC/MAG/BARO (AU Warehouse) |
| FC GPS | NEO-6M GPS Module |
| Telemetry | HKPilot Transceiver Telemetry Radio Set V2 (433Mhz) |
| FC Power module | HKPilot Power Module with T-Connectors and 6 Pin 150mm Cable |
| Servo lead extensions | 60CM Servo Lead Extention (JR) 26AWG (10pcs/bag) |
| MultiWii to reciever | 10CM Male to Male Servo Lead (JR) 26AWG (10pcs/set) |
| FC anti-vibration | General Purpose Anti-Vibration Rubber w/M3 x 11mm Screw and M3 Nylock Nut – 4pcs/set |
| FC power controller | TURNIGY 3A UBEC w/ Noise Reduction |
| Expensive FPV Gear: | |
| Main Camera | Mobius ActionCam a 1080p HD Video Camera Set With Live Video Out |
| FPV Tx | ImmersionRC 5.8Ghz Audio/Video Transmitter - FatShark compatible (600mw) |
| OSD | Minim OSD v1.1 |
| Rx/Tx antenna | 5.8 GHz Circular Polarized Antenna RP-SMA (Transmitter and Receiver) |
| Antenna extension | SMA Male - SMA Female 180mm Aerial Extension Fatshark/ImmersionRC Compatible |
| FPV camera servos | HXT500 6.2g / 0.6kg / .08sec Micro Servo |
| FPV camera gimbal | FPV Fiberglass Pan-Tilt Camera Mount L-Size |
| Cheap FPV Gear | |
| Main Camera | 1/3-inch SONY CCD Video Camera (PAL) |
| FPV Tx and Rx | Boscam 5.8Ghz 200mw FPV Wireless AV Tx & Rx Set |
| FPV camera servos | HXT500 6.2g / 0.6kg / .08sec Micro Servo |
| FPV camera gimbal | FPV Fiberglass Pan-Tilt Camera Mount L-Size |
| Laptop Ground Station: | |
| Lipo charger | IMAX B6 50W 5A Charger/Discharger 1-6 Cells (GENUINE) |
| FPV Rx | ImmersionRC UNO5800v2 5.8GHz A/V Receiver w/GS-Link - Dual Output |
| FPV Battery | ZIPPY Compact 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack |
| Tx controller | Turnigy 9XR Transmitter Mode 2 (No Module) |
| Tx Battery | Turnigy 9XR Safety Protected 11.1v (3s) 2200mAh 1.5C Transmitter Pack |
| Tx Module | OrangeRX DSMX/DSM2 2.4Ghz Transmitter Module (JR/Turnigy compatible) |
| Telemetry antenna | RMILEC 433MHz SRC771 1/2 Wave Length UHF Antenna FPV |
| telemetry case | Telemetry Radio Cases for Ground and Air Modules |
| AV in to USB | USB Video Capture Device - Basic Edition (AV to Computer) |
| Goggle Ground Station | |
| Lipo charger | IMAX B6 50W 5A Charger/Discharger 1-6 Cells (GENUINE) |
| FPV Rx | ImmersionRC UNO5800v2 5.8GHz A/V Receiver w/GS-Link - Dual Output |
| FPV Battery | ZIPPY Compact 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack |
| Tx controller | Turnigy 9XR Transmitter Mode 2 (No Module) |
| Tx Battery | Turnigy 9XR Safety Protected 11.1v (3s) 2200mAh 1.5C Transmitter Pack |
| Tx Module | OrangeRX DSMX/DSM2 2.4Ghz Transmitter Module (JR/Turnigy compatible) |
| Telemetry antenna | RMILEC 433MHz SRC771 1/2 Wave Length UHF Antenna FPV |
| telemetry case | Telemetry Radio Cases for Ground and Air Modules |
| Goggle power adaptor | XT60 - JST Male In-line Power Adapter |
| Goggles | Quanum DIY FPV Goggle Set with Monitor (KIT) |
As you can see there are a few different configurations here. The reason for this was to get an idea of different price ranges and adaptibilities of equipment. I prefer flight electronics #2, the expensive FPV gear (obviously), and the laptop ground station. This being said, I cant exactly say which one is best.
Any comments are appreciated.
Thanks.
PS. a .ods file of the above list is attached and all equipment is avaliable from Hobbyking.
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