Hi, I've became really interested in drones, robots and stuff like that and I am eager to build my own RQ-1 Predator Drone. Here are my ideas:Hovering capabilities. I was thinking 4 rotors on each side or 2 on each wing for that.Clean design. A hollow exterior with a streamlined design and able to fit all the components.Cameras. Thermal & Normal on a 3 axis mount.Here is a picture of the RQ-1 Predator, incase you haven't seen it before:http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4568/mq1predator.jpgLanding gear, I'm not bothered about. It can be retractable (maybe servos?) or fixed. This is what I need help on:- How do build or acquire the body.- How to transmit video back to a receiver in real-time- How to assemble it.- What components I'll need.I'd like to give it basic commands such as hover, return to home, switch cameras, rotate & zoom. And how would I control it when I'm not within an "RC distance" away?
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The Predator is not the best airframe for somebody starting out, it might seem dull but rather begin with an Easystar or clone and build slowly towards your goal.
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