EDIT:
I removed all my previous post in the discussion, simply because it is all too basic and can be searched with a little more effort. I'll be updating as soon as all the parts for my drone arrive.
My complete list of parts.
ITEM | PRICE ($) |
X8 Black EPO | 199 |
3-channel mini video switcher | 15 |
5 grams nano camera | 39 |
BEV- Low pass Filter LPF1200/LPF1400 | 15 |
Pan-tilt plug and play, with servos | 35 |
ESC program card for ESC | 3.99 |
BEV 1.2/1.3GHz Patch antenna | 29.99 |
video splitter----1 input 4 outputs | 9.99 |
BEV 1.3G 800mW | 74.99 |
BEV carbon fiber 13*8 foldering props | 13.99 |
skywalker x8 power combo | 89 |
HorizonHD 1080p FPV Cam | 149.99 |
Turnigy 200Wx2 Battery Charger | 98.67 |
2 pcs Turnigy Nano-tech 3s 6000mah | 77.18 |
ArduPilot Mega 2 Fully Assembled with no GPS | 199.95 |
3DR GPS LEA-6 | 75.99 |
FS-TH9X 2.4Ghz TX | 69.95 |
Fr-Sky LiFEPO4 Battery | 19.95 |
Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller (Assembled) | 19.95 |
RFD 900 Modem Bundle | 209.95 |
OVERALL COST (w/o shipping cost and taxes) | 1446.53 |
So my groundstation is a computer (some of you will disagree on this) that will be able to control the plane through a joystick via long range telemetry(as shown by Trent and further suggestions of improvement by Tridge), the remote control will just be for short range. Of course on long range, waypoints will be placed. I will also be placing a release mechanism on the bottom of my plane so that it can carry a lightweight load. I'm also considering the parachute release of Troy Fardell, Though I'm still gonna ask him questions on the RCG forum. This drone will probably be heavy so some measures will be done to manage weight. Take-off would be catapult style.
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http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1555543&highlig... see if this helps I whould read all then ask