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A quad with everything for less than $100

Posted by Chris Anderson on January 29, 2012 at 7:30pm

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HobbyKing's done it again. Check out this deal: their mini-quad with four motors for $33.95! (Or $31.95 if you just let your browser sit open on that page for a few minutes). 

All you need to add to make a RC quad (in addition to your regular RC system and LiPo batteries) is:

That's $90 all told.  Now, in fairness, this is a pretty crappy little frame and it won't last past a crash or two. I also wouldn't expect too much outside in the wind. But what a great way to get started! 

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  • Francisco K March 16, 2016 at 7:15pm

    I would definitely steer away from a wooden frame like this one. It doesn't look very robust, in addition, excessive vibration could lead to the whole frame coming apart. 

  • Ellison Chan February 24, 2012 at 11:46am

    Yeah, that'll work, if it ever comes out of BK.

    I have this one myself:

    Turnigy 9x 9CH TRANSMITTER W/ MODULE & 8CH RECEIVER (MODE 2) (V2 FIRMWARE)


    But, ArduCopter code is now using CH7 for more option selection, so if you want to be ready for that get at least 7 channels.

  • ringo.davis February 24, 2012 at 11:36am

    Thanks, Ihave the files, now waiting on the parts that are backordered to become available. I don't have a radio yet, would something like this cheapy here work? http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15140__Hobby_King_2_4Ghz...

    IF not then what kind do I need. First time trying any of this so the simpler the better.

  • Ellison Chan February 21, 2012 at 12:39pm

    You can also get the Minsoo (Korean) version.  His firmware is very stable:

    http://www.kkmulticopter.kr/

    Also hobbyking has their firmware under the files section of their 168 board:

    Xcopter firmware

    kkmulticopter.kr
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  • Cool Dude February 21, 2012 at 11:33am

    Hello ringo.davis,

      You can get the firmware from here. http://www.kkmulticopter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=...

    Thanks

    kkmulticopter.com
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  • ringo.davis February 21, 2012 at 11:23am

    I ordered the stuff mentioned above, but where so I get the files for the KK controller board? I asked HObbyking a week ago and no response.

    Thanks

  • Matthew Schroyer February 4, 2012 at 6:46pm

    HK now has a Youtube video with a complete setup in action. I think the video gives a fairly good indication of the quality of the quadcopter.

  • UAS_Pilot February 1, 2012 at 10:27am

    I agree to Sgt Ric....

    Also I was not saying that sUAS's don't belong in the NAS and have no Civil application. I believe that they do need to have Civil uses and that they should be allowed. however, at this point in time you cannot use the for commercial use. Once the FAA regulates it then we will have a home in the NAS as Civil operators for hire. 

    Thanks

  • Dara Shayda February 1, 2012 at 8:32am

    This is your read, not my intention as I made it clear.

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    Sgt Ric February 1, 2012 at 8:31am

    Even after rereading your original post several times and now your "clarification", I still think it sounds like a disrespectful slam.

     

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