Configurations & Parts
#Parts Here's a list of all diffrenet configurations and recommended parts for building a quadcopter based on the OpenDrone frame.
##Configuration 1 This is a tested and proved configuration that provides abut 15 minutes of flight time. You'll need to do some soldering and need some basic knowledge on electronics to properly assemble all components together.
###Frame & Avionics
| Component | Description | Approx. Cost | Links | Picture | Notes |
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| Flight Controller, GPS & Telemetry | HKPilot32 Autonomous Vehicle 32Bit Control Set w/ Power Module | US$178 | HobbyKing |  |
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| Arms | DJI F450 F550 Flame Wheel Frame Arms | US$17 | Amazon |  |
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| Motors | RC motor 650KV D4215 21 Outrunner brushless for Multi-rotor Aircraft DYS | $US25 x 4 | Amazon |  |
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| ESCs | Hobbyking YEP 40A (2~6S) SBEC Brushless Speed Controller | $US20 x 4 | HobbyKing |  |
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| Power Distribution Board | Power Distribution Board | US$4 | HobbyKing |  |
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| Battery | Turnigy nano-tech Ultimate 4450mah 6S2P 90C Lipo Pack | US$95 | HobbyKing | .jpg) |
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| Propellers | 1238 12X3.8 Carbon Fiber Propellers | US$10 x 2 | HobbyKing |  |
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| Remote Control & Receiver | ARRIS RadioLink AT9 9-Channel 9CH 2.4GHz Transmitter + R9D Receiver (with S.Bus) for RC Airplane Quadcopter Helicopter | US$140 | Amazon |  |
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###Gimbal & FPV
| Component | Description | Approx. Cost | Links | Picture | Notes |
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| Gimbal Motors | RCTimer BGM2804 Brushless Gimbal Motor Hollow Shaft | US$12 x 2 | eBay |  |
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| Gimbal Controller | BGC 3.1 MOS Large Current 2-axis Brushless Gimbal Alexmos V2.3B5 Controller | US$15 | eBay |  |
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| Gimbal Vibration Damping Balls | Vibration Damping Balls | US$5 | HobbyKing |  |
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| FPV Camera | RunCam FULL HD 1080P 120 degree FPV CAMERA | US$55 | HobbyKing | .jpg) |
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| FPV Transmitter | Boscam TS832 32Ch 5.8Ghz 600mw Wireless Audio/Video Transmitter for FPV RC CN143 | US$24 | Amazon |  |
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| FPV Screen & Receiver | FlySight 32 Ch Black Pearl 5.8Ghz 7" Diversity Monitor with Integrated Battery (RC801) | US$199 | Amazon |  |
| Component | Description | Approx. Cost | Links | Picture | Notes |
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| Step down voltage converter | Mini 3A DC-DC Converter Adjustable Step down Power Supply Module | US$1 | eBay |  |
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| Rocker Switch | Square On-Off Press Button 6 Pins Rocker Switches Toggles AC 250V 20A | US$3 | eBay |  |
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| Nuts & Bolts | Steel Lock Nut, Plain Finish, Gray (Pack of 100) | US$7 | Amazon |  |
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| 0.45mm Pitch M2.5x12mm Hex Socket Button Head Bolt Screws 100pcs | US$9 | Amazon |  |
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| 100Pcs 304HC Stainless Steel Countersunk Hex Key Bolt Screw M2.5x8mm | US$9 | Amazon |  |
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| Silicone Wire | 10 Gauge Silicone Wire 10 feet | US$15 | Amazon |  |
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| Heat Shrink Tubing | US$6 | Amazon |  |
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| Bullet Connectors | XT60 High Quality Male & Female Bullet Connectors Plugs For RC LiPo Battery | US$4 | Amazon |  |
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| Battery Charger | Turnigy Accucel-6 50W 6A Balancer Charger LiPo LiFe NiMh NiCd JST-XH | US$42 | Amazon |  |
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| Cargo Delivery Servo | J-Deal® 5x Pcs SG90 Micro Servo Motor 9G RC Robot Helicopter Airplane Boat Controls | US$13 | Amazon |  |
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| Micro USB Connector for Smartphone | Ugreen Micro USB 2.0 OTG Cable On The Go Adapter Male Micro USB to Female USB for Smart Phones | US$5 | Amazon |  |