Props are included. When I was hunting for a battery, I decided I wanted about 5000 mah or higher. I started looking on web sites and Hobby King listed many, but in the US warehouse were mostly out of stock at that time. So, to be sure I had something, I purchased a Glacier 5300 3S lipo from EPBuddy. I haven't pushed it in flight, and can't say how long it will last with my typical flying. I have had 8 minutes on it, and the telemetry log indicates it was down to 40%. My RTL and land, as well as loiter and AltHold work well, so I am planning to enable throttle failsafe soon. I just got two spare motors, and have spare props and some nuts and screws coming too.
Congratulations! My kit from 3DR took about 10 days as at that time the GPS units were backordered. This kit was my first venture in building a multi-copter. Oddly, my wife wondered if there is a cover for it (something like the new Iris). I have to say that as I purposefully wanted all 3DR components, I have found following the Arducopter setup instructions went well. I have logged about 5 flights, and only have one battery while I try to determine future battery needs. I am looking to hoist a GoPro camera, preferably with a gimbal.
Wessie has been a good voice of reason throughout this, and many folks have contributed their ideas. Most of us had to find a way to get the wiring and ESCs neatly between the top and bottom plates.
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The original props shipped with the kit come with the spacers needed to attach to the shafts.
Props are included. When I was hunting for a battery, I decided I wanted about 5000 mah or higher. I started looking on web sites and Hobby King listed many, but in the US warehouse were mostly out of stock at that time. So, to be sure I had something, I purchased a Glacier 5300 3S lipo from EPBuddy. I haven't pushed it in flight, and can't say how long it will last with my typical flying. I have had 8 minutes on it, and the telemetry log indicates it was down to 40%. My RTL and land, as well as loiter and AltHold work well, so I am planning to enable throttle failsafe soon. I just got two spare motors, and have spare props and some nuts and screws coming too.
Congratulations! My kit from 3DR took about 10 days as at that time the GPS units were backordered. This kit was my first venture in building a multi-copter. Oddly, my wife wondered if there is a cover for it (something like the new Iris). I have to say that as I purposefully wanted all 3DR components, I have found following the Arducopter setup instructions went well. I have logged about 5 flights, and only have one battery while I try to determine future battery needs. I am looking to hoist a GoPro camera, preferably with a gimbal.
Wessie has been a good voice of reason throughout this, and many folks have contributed their ideas. Most of us had to find a way to get the wiring and ESCs neatly between the top and bottom plates.
Enjoy the journey!