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Mid-range multicopter kits after DJI ban? (hexbear.net)

submitted 8 hours ago by future_model@hexbear.net to c/technology@hexbear.net

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I want to buy or build a fairly nice multicopter. I'm targeting around a 5lb payload capacity. I want it to have cameras appropriate for landing and takeoff at a distance (yes, I will still comply with visual line of sight requirements) and a standalone controller instead of a phone or laptop. GPS would be nice but I don't need it.

I have a 3D printer and an EE background, but no aerospace experience. I want to get into drone flying rather than drone building, so I'd like a kit or a straightforward build guide that doesn't make me do any actual design work. Are there "standard" build architectures? I'd consider off-the-shelf options if anything good is available after the DJI/etc ban, but they are probably too expensive for me. My maximum budget is $1200 but I'd prefer to spend much less.

Can't post in /r/drones because reddit bans TOR users and I live in a repressive country (USA).

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[–] KnilAdlez@hexbear.net 6 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (2 children)

I did miss the weight, I apologize. Try this website and part it yourself https://www.ecalc.ch/xcoptercalc_mobile.php

[–] microfiche@hexbear.net 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

To be fair, you missed the entire post honestly. I just restated the original posters requirements. I got them from the post.

[–] KnilAdlez@hexbear.net 1 points 2 hours ago

Nothing is fair, especially not me. I was busy at the time and couldn't give my whole attention. I was also looking for details about size, usage besides carry capacity, if vtol was necessary, etc, since there are a lot of different r/c solutions.

[–] future_model@hexbear.net 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I've seen this calculator but I am afraid of making expensive mistakes when picking everything myself. A kit or guide would be really helpful if they exist at this size.

I think that electric multicopters are going to have better community support and parts availability than helicopters. Gas RC stuff seems like it's on its way out, and the energy density of gasoline isn't that appealing to me since I don't need a long flight time while fully loaded.

[–] KnilAdlez@hexbear.net 1 points 3 hours ago

I get what you're getting at, but electric stuff is going to be more expensive. Honestly, I really wouldn't suggest starting with a large diy drone. If you're not familiar with drones, you will probably break it. If you get a big drone and you're not familiar with it, it will cut you to ribbons (I've got a nice scar to prove it). You could also get two quadcopter kits and combine them. double up the rotors, facing opposite directions on each arm. It would be stronger but more unstable than a hexcopter.