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#FLIGHTSQUAD Race drone

Here’s all the parts you will need to build a drone

  1. Frame.
  2. Motor x4.
  3. Electronic Speed Control (ESC) x4.
  4. Flight Control Board.
  5. Radio transmitter and receiver.
  6. Propeller x4 (2 clockwise and 2 counter-clockwise)
  7. Battery & Charger.
  8. Controller

If wanted, students may order all of this on amazon and the total will be around $100 dollars. It’s connected to all the wires and to the battery. The robot needs to be charged. Then students need a radio transmitter and receiver to control the drone with their controller.

Pros:

  • You get a drone.
  • You get to learn how to build a drone.
  • Build teamwork.
  • Learn how wireless connection works.
  • Affordable.
  • Help you with possible jobs.

Cons:

  • Takes time and the right tools.
  • Might not work the first couple times.
  • Not easy.
  • Could brake.

Kit were using: https://www.amazon.com/Hobbypower-Unassembled-Quadcopter-Controller-Propeller/dp/B071WFF28P/ref=asc_df_B071WFF28P/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111912863&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9620117021187156842&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027217&hvtargid=pla-569441948525&psc=1 Still needs battery and remote control (not included in kit).

How to build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOfY590X4OY

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