My first UAV

I've been looking around and read a lot from this super website for a couple of weeks now and I think I'm ready to start building my first UAV :D

My first milestone will be to get the plane to fly some waypoints, then take-off and land by itself.

Further plans are:
Add RX/TX to the plane so I can stream telemetry and video from the plane and change waypoints in-flight.

I'm not sure if this list is complete but I think I've got all the necessary hardware to build my plane and reach my first milestone.
Please let me know if I've forgot something! :)

Plane - Easystar kit with RX/TX system, motor, servos and prop
(http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFXV0&P=ML)
$189.99

Plane Upgrade - Motor - HXT 2835 (380S) 2200kv Brushless Inrunner
(http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5203)
$19.95

Plane Upgrade - ESC - TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller
(http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2164)
$15.40

Plane Upgrade - Prop - JM 6x4 /152.5x102mm propeller (2pc/bag)
(http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9873&Product_Name=JM_6x4_/152.5x102mm_propeller_%282pc/bag%29)
$1.99

Battery - ZIPPY Flightmax 2200mAh 3S1P 20C
(http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6306)
$9.99

Battery Balancer
- TurnigyAccucel-6 50W 6A Balancer/Charger
(http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=7028)
$23.99

Power supply for battery balancer- IMAX Power Supply 100~240v 5A
(http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6477)
$15.95

Autopilot - ArduPilot Mega
(http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9710)
$59.95

Sensor input - ArduPilot MegaIMU Shield/OilPan V1.4
(http://store.diydrones.com/product_p/kt-0001-01.htm)
$149.95

GPS - GS407 U-Blox5 GPS 2Hz
(http://store.diydrones.com/product_p/spk-gps-gs407.htm)
$89.90

GPS Adapter - uBlox Adapter
(http://store.diydrones.com/product_p/br-0008-01.htm)
$19.50

Programming cabel - Official Ardupilot FTDI Cable
(http://store.diydrones.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TTL-232R-3V3)
19.90

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  • I don't think you will need the programming cable or GPS adapter as this functionality should be built into the IMU Shield.

    All the best!
  • You can skip the RTF since the tx/rx are mostly useless. For the same money that you'll save you can get a higher ch hobbyking tx/rx. Or you can invest in a higher quality tx such as hitec, jr, etc. Also you can save yourself some money by going with a zippy lipo off hobbyking (I have both zippy and thunderpower and they perform identically)
  • Admin
    Have fun and good luck.keep us posted
  • Moderator
    Welcome and good luck!!
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