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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