HobbyKing's done it again. Check out this deal: their mini-quad with four motors for $33.95! (Or $31.95 if you just let your browser sit open on that page for a few minutes).
All you need to add to make a RC quad (in addition to your regular RC system and LiPo batteries) is:
- A KK controller board ($19.99)
- 4 ESCs ($7.39 each)
- Some 7" props (regular and counter-rotating) ($2.53)
- An AVR programmer ($4.75)
That's $90 all told. Now, in fairness, this is a pretty crappy little frame and it won't last past a crash or two. I also wouldn't expect too much outside in the wind. But what a great way to get started!
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I would definitely steer away from a wooden frame like this one. It doesn't look very robust, in addition, excessive vibration could lead to the whole frame coming apart.
Yeah, that'll work, if it ever comes out of BK.
I have this one myself:
Turnigy 9x 9CH TRANSMITTER W/ MODULE & 8CH RECEIVER (MODE 2) (V2 FIRMWARE)
But, ArduCopter code is now using CH7 for more option selection, so if you want to be ready for that get at least 7 channels.
You can also get the Minsoo (Korean) version. His firmware is very stable:
http://www.kkmulticopter.kr/
Also hobbyking has their firmware under the files section of their 168 board:
Xcopter firmware
Hello ringo.davis,
You can get the firmware from here. http://www.kkmulticopter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=...
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I agree to Sgt Ric....
Also I was not saying that sUAS's don't belong in the NAS and have no Civil application. I believe that they do need to have Civil uses and that they should be allowed. however, at this point in time you cannot use the for commercial use. Once the FAA regulates it then we will have a home in the NAS as Civil operators for hire.
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Even after rereading your original post several times and now your "clarification", I still think it sounds like a disrespectful slam.
I hope we don't stop making toys. Let the military make serious drones. My drones, will always be fun and some day they'll be useful.
Dara,
Legally in the USA they need to be called toys. I work in the field of UAS's and if you call them a UAV/UAS then you will need to follow different regulations. That the FAA is currently working on. Also, if you use a "UAS" for commercial it is illegal with a autopilot or not.... You cannot use an Unmanned Aircraft for profit in the USA with out a Certificate of Authorization or an Experimental Airworthy Certificate from the FAA. So our toys are fun to play with and I am happy with the work that Chris has done with the Group here....
Thanks for all your help and support with this hobby Chris...
Joe
Dara: What's wrong with toys? I got started in this hobby doing this with my kids, and I still think that's an ideal target market. The Parrot AR.Drone (200,000 sold) has done a huge amount to bring people into our world. We want to be able to reach people of all aptitudes and abilities. The failure of most early open source autopilots is that they were too "serious" and thus inaccessible to most people.
There's no reason why this community, properly structured, can't be a place for both advanced technology pioneers and beginners, both serious UAVs and toys.
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