Need some help: ArduCopter

Hi Guys,

During the Arducopter purchase I noticed that I have to make some choices:

My requirement is to fly the quadcopter with GPS (for waypoint navigation), sonar (for height sensing) and IR (for object avoidance). I may go for a Hero2 camera with a light mount in future. I am going with a ready to fly kit from jDrones OR 3DR.

What combination should I go with for the given specs above?

Motor Type: AC2830, 850kV OR AC2836, 880kV?

Propellor: 10X45" OR 12X45"

ESCs: 20Amp OR 30Amp.

I read across the forums that some combination did not end up in successful stabilized flight. Please help me with the correct combo from the above.

In addition:

Tx/Rx: Futaba or anything compatible with APM will do? There is also some 3DR Tx/Rx which looks totally different.

Thanks..

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Richard Boyhan January 28, 2013 at 10:56am

850 motors, 10x45 props & 20A ESC should be fine for a GrPro and a light mount. If you think you might add a large mount or camera then you should go with the larger items. I also recommend getting a telemetry kit so you can track your flight remotely. Good luck.
Richard

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