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Permalink Reply by R. D. Starwalt on January 10, 2013 at 10:12am

Do you have any building construction experience?

Trent of MyGeekShow has some inexpensive airplane ideas on his website HERE with the plans HERE.

If you do want an ARF (almost ready to fly), the EasyStar/Bixler types are an option though small in area for equipment.

To be inexpensive, you are probably looking at building it.

-=Doug

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Permalink Reply by Justin Friedman on January 10, 2013 at 11:02am

yes i have experience in construction, i know of the bixler and was looking athttp://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14465__EPP_FPV_1_8M_X_Large_EPP_Carbon_Fiber_R_C_Plane.html

do you know of any similar airplanes that are cheaper?

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Permalink Reply by David on January 10, 2013 at 10:22am

I know its a little outside your budget, but you can get a RTF EFlite Apprentice for $300. It has everything you need including a 5 channel 2.4 Ghz transmitter. 

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Permalink Reply by Justin Friedman on January 10, 2013 at 11:04am

i don't think this has enough room for my fpv equipment, but thank you for the suggestion

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Permalink Reply by Jared Reabow on January 16, 2013 at 9:21am

it comes with the FPV installed.

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Permalink Reply by R. D. Starwalt on January 10, 2013 at 1:36pm

How much space do you need in this aircraft?

That information is vital to the project and deciding which aircraft to buy/build.

What hardware do you have now?

-=Doug

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Permalink Reply by Justin Friedman on January 10, 2013 at 2:16pm

i need space for an fvp camera, autopilot and a gopro(optional)

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Permalink Reply by R. D. Starwalt on January 10, 2013 at 3:01pm

Wayne G's Techpod project has the right stuff for an FPV UAV but the kit price on the website is $225 and it will not be available until March 2013...so far.

I would also recommend checking local hobby shops, let them know it is a school project. They probably have contacts in the local flying clubs and someone may have just what you need AND provide some assistance with the project.

It cannot hurt to ask around.

-=Doug

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Permalink Reply by Justin Friedman on January 10, 2013 at 5:26pm

Thanks for the suggestions, that kit looks cool but i don't want to wait for it

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Permalink Reply by R. D. Starwalt on January 10, 2013 at 3:26pm

A little more digging in one of my airplane folders and THIS post right here might work for you.

-=Doug

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Permalink Reply by Justin Friedman on January 10, 2013 at 7:03pm

What is the best foam to use when building a plane?

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Sgt Ric on January 10, 2013 at 7:31pm

My favourite is ELAPOR, but unfortunately it's not available other than in the form of an EasyStar from Multiplex.

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