I made this post because my big problem at first is what to buy and why I should buy that? What is the right way and why? I like phantom 3 but is it worth the price I am paying for? Too many questions and I cannot even buy anything about this hobby. It is because I do not know anything about this hobby and I do not want to spend money by making a mistake and buy another one. Spending time and money on this kind of hobby is not cheap. Because of this I call and ask friends about this hobby. But the answer is not sufficient then one night. I did what I must do research, documentation and try to read everything about this hobby. Now I am a little bit confident of what to do. Here are my plans: I am planning to build 2 drones or multirotor: (The challenge is to make a set up and configuration that can achieve with my own criteria, purpose and goal. The First build budget range is $250 - $500 and $800 - $1,200 for my 2nd build. (2nd build will be updated soon) I know some of you might comment that as a beginner you should start with a RTF model. I'm going to skip a RTF model. After researching it, I know I'll end up outgrowing it and wanting more than it has to offer very quickly. Read this post: Mikerodrig27 and I are in the same boat. https://www.droneflyers.com/talk/threads/buy-the-phantom-or-f450-setup.394/ By the way to all beginners like me that got into the same problem. Hope these posts help and give thanks to the entire link’s below that help me the most: Site that helps me the most: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1vASX-fg959vRc1xowqpw http://www.buildadrone.co.uk/index.html http://thequadcopterguy.blogspot.com/p/choosing-your-parts_23.html http://myfirstdrone.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTa02ZJeR5PwNZK5Ls3EQGQ Site for RC Forums: http://openrcforums.com/forum/ucp.php?mode=register http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/forum/ https://www.droneflyers.com/talk/ Required tools and things to buy on this hobby: 1. Tools needed to buy: - Soldering iron. - Multicore Core Solder - Small cutting pliers - Screw driver - Colored Cable Tie - Battery connection – (to on one of the Main distribution board) XT60 or EC3. - - New 7Pcs Tools Kit Hex Screw Driver Set For Transmitter RC Helicopter Plane Car. - Cutter - flux pen - Tool Bag or complete RC Tools with bag. 2. RC Transmitter (Please recommend a better transmitter with a BUDGET RANGE: $50 - $200) First option: - Walkera Devo 10, a 10 channel radio transmitter set that is great if you want a radio with lots of channels 2nd option: Walkera DEVO 7 7-Channel 2.4Ghz Digital Radio System http://www.helipal.com/walkera-devo-7-7-channel-2-4ghz-digital-radio-system.html First build BUDGET RANGE: $250 - $500 APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: May. 15, 2015 Purpose or usage: - Learn how to build. - Learn hovering and some basics of multirotor flying. - And maybe a little stunts - AP(Aerial Photography) - Can probably lift 300-400grams payload so I can hooked up light weight camera for onboard video recording - (FPV - First Person View) - yes - heavy lifting - no Goal: - This should be the bang of the buck build for entry level. - Above average Speed, a little stunts and easy to control with the best hardware, tweak and configuration. - Low cost hardware parts, but doesn’t compromise performance. - Flying Time: 12 to 15 minutes - It should be: a. Stable b. Smooth c. Light wait - Low maintenance cost. - And if it is possible to lower the budget range of my first and 2nd build without a compromise to performance and to my goal is much better. - And lastly can handle hard landings Please post a build that could help me and the entire beginner’s that is into this hobby: This is one of the builds that suit my needs: (example only). http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2273106 Complete FPV Quad Package! Alien, SunnySky, ZTW, Sony, Skyzone This is a perfect way to get your eye in the sky! Setup with First Person View in mind, we put this combo together to meet the needs of the FPV Pilot. With vibration isolation mounts up front for your GoPro, and plenty of space for all of your FPV gear, this Frame has it all! We even include a 32 channel 5.8GHz video transmitter & a 600TVL Super HAD CCD fpv Camera with case! Add a flight controller and match this transmitter to your goggles then fly! Included: 1 x Alien FPV Quadcopter Frame 1 x Power Distribution Board 1 x 5v BEC 4 x SunnySky 2212 980kv high performance motors 4 x ZTW Spider 30a ESC 2 x 10x4.5 CW HQProps 2 x 10x4.5 CCW HQProps 1 x SkyZone 32 channel 200mW 5.8GHz Video Transmitter (compatible with Fatshark, Boscam, IRC etc.) 1 x Sony 600TVL Super-HAD CCD FPV Camera 1 x Plastic FPV Camera housing and 2 extra arms FREE! Required to FPV: 6+ channel Radio Transmitter & Receiver 3S LiPo Battery (recommend 3300mah 40C) MultiRotor Flight Control System 5.8GHz Video Receiver & Display Only $260 RC Transmitter (Please recommend a better transmitter with a BUDGET RANGE: $50 - $200) Please post or suggest a build that could help me and the entire beginner’s that is into this hobby: Thanks in advance guys And lastly all comments and suggestion will be posted on a poll creation to be voted by everybody.
