I'm getting to the last steps of being able to fly. Despite recommendations from a buddy who is a seasoned dronespert (drone expert, I made that up) I didn't get a RTF, I built a drone from the ground up. I'm at the point where I need calibrate my ra
Read more…I'm completing my first build. I just ordered a 5000mah and HXT4mm w/12AWG silicon wire 10cm (ESC side) to connect the battery to the power distribution board. My question is, how does the APM get powered? Wouldn't that only supply power to esc's an
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3dr Quad Frame kit w/power distribution board $50 3DR
(4) SunnySky X2212-13 Brushless Motor KV980 16x4 $59 EBAY
APM2.6 ArduPilot Flight Controller+Ublox 6M GPS+915Mhz 3DR Telemetry+PM for FPV $85 EBAY
(4) APC 10x4.7 propellers $10
I'm looking for an Iris+ or similar. APM 2.5 or better. Thank you.
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