rc:quadcopter-build-cost
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Quadcopter build cost
These builds only list the items needed for the quadcopter itself. Other items, such as a transmitter and batteries, are not included.
Arducopter like (3S, 10x4.5, 60 cm M2M)
Build cost for an Arducopter like quadcopter with 10" propellers that weights about 1 kg and has an motor to motor distance of 60 cm. With this setup, the flight time is about 5-6 minutes with 3S 2200mAh and 8-9 minutes with 3S 2650mAh. The prices are somewhat rounded.
| item | euro | dollar |
|---|---|---|
| 3x16 Right Angle Pin Header | 2e | |
| Propeller set, 10x4.5 EPP Style, Black (CW + CCW) x 2 | 4e / 8e | |
| 4mm plywood (50 x 50 cm) | 6e | |
| M3 screws, nuts and misc stuff | 10e | |
| aluminium rail 15 x 10 x 1.5 mm | 10e | |
| Orthex freezing box 0.3 L (6 pcs) | 6e | |
| FrSky TFR8S FASST receiver | 70e | |
| ArduPilot Mega CPU board | $60 | |
| ArduPilot Mega IMU board, Rev-H, with connectors | $160 | |
| RCTimer 2830-13 850KV Outrunner x 4 | $10 / $40 | |
| 7.4V -11.1V RC Lipo Battery Low Voltage Alarm | $4 | |
| RCTimer 20A ESC x 4 | $10 / $40 | |
| TURNIGY BESC Programming Card | $7 | |
| Nylon T-Connectors 10 Pairs (20pc) | $3 | |
| Reinforced Plastic Undercarriage (Pair) x 2 | $1 / $2 | |
| wires of different sizes | $6 | |
| 10 cm Servo Lead (Futaba) 32AWG Ultra Light (10pcs) | $2 | |
| 10 Pair 3.5mm Male Gold Plated Connector x 2 | $4 / $8 | |
| 10 Pair 3.5mm Female Gold Plated Connector x 2 | $4 / $8 | |
| Turnigy Battery Strap 330mm | $2 | |
| 112e | $342 | |
| = ~350e | ||
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