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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Graham Dyer on October 10, 2013 at 4:50am

How much money do you have? Anything is possible but for what you want you'll probably not get much change back from R40 000.

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Permalink Reply by Andreas Breitenstein on October 10, 2013 at 4:56am

Rudi,

I am busy working on something exactly as you describe. A copter that can be used for mapping and photography.

The R40 000.00 mark will be reached just to get it flying with descent equipment.

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Gary Mortimer on October 10, 2013 at 5:09am

I think R40k will be spent on decent sensors alone. Lifting 2kg is not an easy task.

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T3Permalink Reply by Richard Boyhan on October 10, 2013 at 8:20am

Before you spend money on large equipment, I recommend getting a simple Quad and learn how to fly. These robotic systems still need pilot skills. And yes you will crash quite bit before you get a good handle on flying.

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Permalink Reply by Jaan Kronberg on October 10, 2013 at 12:16pm

Cannot agree more. I think we need to "enforce" people reading some FAQ's before posting things like "which UAV to buy to do complicated job with it and NO I do not have any experience - but lots of money".. :) I mean, "extra battery - 2 total" says it all :)

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Permalink Reply by Rudi Van Rooyen on October 28, 2013 at 11:38pm

Thank you guys for the help!  I have managed to learn a lot and realize how newb my post was.  I have managed to build the setup I need. 

@Jaan Kronberg: nobody in this post mentions having "lots of money", and nobody forced you to read this post.  I read ALL the FAQ's, and I mentioned I am new to robotics.  I have experience flying RC, just not with building this kind of UAV setup.  I came to DIY drones to learn just that.  If I wanted to "buy a UAV to do a complicated job" and not learn a single thing I could have done that.  I don't know who you are, but your arrogance and condescension make me glad for that.  I mean, the fact that you want to "enforce people" to do anything says it all.

The rest of you, thanks again, and thanks DIY Drones!

 

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Permalink Reply by Jaan Kronberg on October 29, 2013 at 3:00am

i am really sorry that my post sounded arrogant, it wasn't meant to be. joke, poke - yes, but arrogance.. my apologies.

nevertheless i still believe Richard's comment is very valid and it makes lots of sense to start with something small and simple..

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Permalink Reply by Rudi Van Rooyen on October 29, 2013 at 3:55am

I respect your apology.  Thank you.  I hope to learn from you in the future and contribute in any way I can.

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Permalink Reply by Charlie Oakes on November 22, 2013 at 1:45pm

Hi Rudi

Could you tell me what setup you went for as I am looking for a simalar build.

Thanks in advance

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Permalink Reply by Ethero on April 3, 2014 at 7:36pm

Yes, same as Charlie. What did you end up going with? Something RTF or a custom job? It is an infinite labyrinth of possibilities out there.

Regards,

Michael

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Permalink Reply by jackhero on April 20, 2014 at 12:59am

good idea

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