- i want a plane that i can put in some gps locations and it will go form a to b to ......
- i want to be able to mount multiple cameras and extra arduino sensors
- a plane suggestion would be good to
- i want to get live video feed from the plane
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Phase 1:
Buy an airplane (Tx + Rx as well) that can carry all of my gear and install the servos and Rx
Learn to fly it (if you have not done that yet) and get comfortable to the controls because you need to manually take off and land it
Phase 2:
Buy the basic autopilot parts needed ( ardupilot, gps, xyz sensors, FTDI cable)
READ THE MANUAL and install the autopilot
Do an automated basic flight
Be more familiar with the autopilot
Phase 3:
Add telemetry with a fixed camera to get familiar with the system
And then add all the other extras you want
This is how I would go about it making sure I learn each step instead of doing everything all at once
what are some things that tell you a radio is bad?
1.throttle
2.rudder
3.elevators
4.Aileron
5.pan(camera)
6.tilt(camera)
7.landing gear, payload drop, emergency parachute
we are still trying to determine a good long distance receiver and transmitter though.
this is what James had in mind but i was kind of sceptical because it was so cheap.
http://unitedhobbies.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=...(Mode_1)_
i have noticed on the remotes that ch 5,6,7 are on and of switches. so for the pan and tilt on the camera that wont work. so what i was thinking is to replace 2 of those switches with Potentiometer to make the camera have more possible positions then up down and left and right. I'm not quite sure if this will work because i don't know alot about how the transmitters and receivers work and what kind of signals they send out, but if anyone could help, that would be nice.
Airframe+ upgrades = $500
Basic FPV = ~$500
Basic Autopilot = $300
And for what you're asking it will be more on the video and pilot side.
RC gear $100 to $400
Autopilot with gps $250 - $500
FPV video setup $200 - $1000
You can certainly do everything on your list, with the possible exception of multiple cameras, for under $1000. You could also easily spend $2k to $3k by the time you get done. The autopilot portion of the project is the easiest to define from a cost standpoint, but even with that there are lots of options.
Recommending an airplane is impossible without a lot more information. The best recommendation may be to start small and work your way up. If you have no RC experience start with an easy airframe like and EasyStar. If you have no FPV experience you need to do a lot of research, but still can start small. For example you don't need to start with video goggles. A simple inexpensive monitor can get you started.