While learning how to fly my bird, I have given up on the crappy little legs provided by jDrones as they were broke, repaired and broke again. Time to go to Lowe's and see if they have something to make legs out of. Searched all the ailes and found a bucket that had potential.
This Bucket has potential (I bought 2 for $3). Notice the bigger ring below the lip.
Trimmy, trimmy (I love dremel tools).
One ring cut.
Chop off the bottom
Add a couple holes and screws to bottom plate for mounting.
Cut a fiberglass rod ($2 at Lowe's).
We are up to $5 now. Budgets and schedules need to be met :)
Hold rods in place with tie wraps (both inside and outside).
Adding some asthetics so as not to make this look like a cut up bucket with propellers.
Nearly complete.
And we're finished.
BOM
2 Buckets $3
1 Rod $2
Some warning tape and end caps $2
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Great post,
You've not factored the Stella Artois into your budget calculation though.
Nice budget build, any thoughts for a matching compact camera gimbal to go with the legs!