Re:Ask HN: Have you ever built a drone? Share your setup!
by dirktheman on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @03:40PM
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Several! I recommend starting out with something not too overly expensive (you'll crash), easy to repair (you'll crash) and sturdy (you'll crash). Oh, did I mention you will crash?
TX: Turnigy 9XR or FrSky Taranis (more expensive, but a good investment since you probably won't crash this one...)
TX: Turnigy 9XR or FrSky Taranis (more expensive, but a good investment since you probably won't crash this one...)
Frame: any 330 size frame will do. This one for instance: https://www.banggood.com/DJI-F330-4-Axis-RC-Quadcopter-Frame...
Motors: 2212, ca 1000kv will make it pretty sporty
ESC: 30A
This combo set is only 19 bucks: https://www.banggood.com/XXD-2212-MotorZTW-AL30A-Brushless-E...
Flight controller: Naze32 or CCD3. Doesn't really matter. This one is fine (it's in my latest quad) and is only 11 bucks: https://www.banggood.com/DALRC-NAZE32-REV6-MPU6050-32-bit-6-...
You'll need extra props, wire and nuts and bolts. 400 dollars is totally achievable!