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Inspired by Jake Wells and his BoxCopter, I decided to try my hand at making a BoxCopter of my own. I found a suitable plastic container at Target and used some 1/2" square lengths of wood from Lowe's for the arms.

I took it out for a few test flights and after I got the hang of flying it I put a GoPro on top of it and took it out for a spin to get some aerial video.

Flight Video

My piloting and video editing skills are definitely amateur...

Parts List

Sterilite Large Clip Box from Target

1/2" square wood from Lowes (bought an 8' length and cut it down to around 20" for each of the two arms)

HobbyKing KK2.0 Multi-Rotor LCD Flight Control Board: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=24723

Turnigy Plush 25A Speed Controllers:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=2163

D2830-11 1000kv Brushless Motors:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=12921

Slow Fly Electric Prop 9047 & 9047R:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=22443
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=22442

Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module & 8ch Receiver:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=8992

3200mAh 3S LiPo battery

GoPro Hero3 Black Edition

Assorted zipties, industrial strength velcro, nuts & bolts, duct tape.

My personal blog has more detailed information about the parts and build if you're interested: www.quadcoptergarage.com