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Even with the large drone manufacturer, why the cost of drone is so high? We have reached a point where we can build high performance single board computer und
by new_user_final 3y ago
Even with the large drone manufacturer, why the cost of drone is so high? We have reached a point where we can build high performance single board computer under 100 dollars because we can automate the build process.
- bozhark 3y agoDelivery drones have a lot of extra specialized needs. Like defense.
- numpad0 3y agoprobably motors and power electronics, requisite precision as well as durability requiring more materials, or perhaps due to lack of cost saving pressure - the (whichever)government will pay, will appreciate extra reliability, and extraneous cost is just extra cash flow for the company and genuinely positive for economy too; there's no need or even tangible benefit to meeting goals at slightly south of theoretical minimum cost in the way it has to happen at microscopic scale(at home)
- londons_explore 3y agoThe cheapest drones come in at $8, with free shipping. They have accelerometer, gyro, full 4 channel control - basically a stripped down version of everything in a big drone (no optical flow based stabilization tho)