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This. This is the main thing I want to do. I havent bought one yet, but have flown a cool DJI/FPV setup around a local mountain. It was really fun
by dlhavema 7y ago
This. This is the main thing I want to do.
I havent bought one yet, but have flown a cool DJI/FPV setup around a local mountain. It was really fun
- newnewpdro 7y agoYeah, it's on my list. Though I'm more interested in getting a powered electric glider w/FPV instead. It won't annoy the neighbors as much.
- StavrosK 7y agoI made my own flying wing for about $300 all in (the controller and goggles are usable with any other open-hardware drone, though). It's really fun, I recommend it, and it's not as loud since it only has one motor.
- justinclift 7y agoDid you document the build or put info about it online? :)
- StavrosK 7y agoNo, it is a fairly stock one. However, tell you what, if you want you can follow me on https://www.instagram.com/stavrosware/ https://www.instagram.com/stavrosware/ and I'll document it there (I'm rebuilding it).
- martin_a 7y agoWow, that is impressive. I thought I would have to spend around double or triple the amount to get started with this. Would be really interested if you could share some details on this.
- StavrosK 7y agoCertainly. I am also rebuilding the wing and another commenter asked for info, so I can post photos and details on https://www.instagram.com/stavrosware/ https://www.instagram.com/stavrosware/ if you want. I bought a Taranis QX7 remote controller (~$100), which is amazing and I love it and you can use it with any other RC vehicle you want. I even hook up the receiver to my hardware projects so I can control them remotely. You also need an FrSky XSR or R-XSR receiver (~$10), a Beitian BN-220 GPS (~$10), a motor and ESC (be careful, get a plane ESC, not a quad ESC, the plane one is larger and has better heat dissipation, ~$30). You need two small servos for the elevons, those cost about a dollar each. You also need a good soldering iron (the TS100 is $35 and is amazing. For the controller, the Kakute F7 is fantastic and costs $45ish. It can fly in modes ranging from manual to completely autonomous (you get a Google Maps interface and mark where you want it to go and it just flies to those points). This may be a bit overkill, as it's the best board around, you can get a cheaper one (or maybe one that is made specifically for planes) no problem, but it's only $10 cheaper. The FPV goggles can cost around $30 for some cheap ones, adjust those to taste. I think that's it for components, although I should probably do a proper writeup if people are interested. There's much info out there already, but it might not be concentrated in one place. Let me know if you have any more questions!
- martin_a 7y agoI think the biggest point might be the Wing itself. Did you built that on your own or did you use a pre-made model?