How to begin

Hey,I have never attempted a UAV before (I just fly helis) but have been on these forums a bit looking at the amazing stuff that you all do and now I have finally got around to wanting to build one for myself (most likely a plane) and am wondering where to begin and how to learn the whole process. Keep in mind I have no comprehension of anything whatsoever!Thanks a lot,James

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  • Another question,

    Does anyone know the laws that apply to model UAV's in Australia. I have been searching for a while and ll i can find are the laws that apply in America.

    Thanks a lot,

    James
  • Hi,

    I have been reading a lot and think I am getting to grips with what is going on inside a UAV now. My first of most likely many questions to come is how does xbee wire up inside the UAV and at the ground station? Which xbee parts/modules are needed at each end?

    Thanks a lot,

    James
  • Hey,

    I have been looking around for a suitable plane for the UAV and come accross this: http://www.modelflight.com.au/rc_model_electric_planes/park_flyer_s.... I don't want to spend much more than this price on the plane and have all the radio gear, motors, ESC, .. etc that I could want to get this thing going.
    What I want to know is, Is that plane big enough/suitable for a UAV using the Ardupilot system?

    Thanks,

    James
  • James,

    We're working on a guide (or roadmap) to help people like yourself quickly get to the steps and info necessary to start a DIY UAV project, but it's only in the early stages. For now, start with this page and then look around this site and others to learn what you can.

    http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/a-newbies-guide-to-uavs

    Hope this helps,
    Paul
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