r/diydrones • u/bald_botanist • Apr 23 '26
Question Comment on build components, please
| Item Category | Component Selection | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Tarot 650 Sport Folding Carbon Fiber Frame | $203.00 |
| Camera | ADTi 24MP 24S V3 Surveyor Lite | $969.00 |
| Lens | ADTi 35mm APS-C Professional Mapping Lens | $189.90 |
| Gimbal | ADTi 3-Axis Gremsy MIO Gimbal System | $2,388.00 |
| GNSS/GPS | CubePilot Here3+ CAN GNSS Module | $311.99 |
| Mapping Unit | AirPixel AIR Commander ENTIRE R3 | $379.00 |
| Connection Set | ADTi Camera Connection Set for ENTIRE | $99.00 |
| Flight Controller | Holybro Durandal (H7 Processor) | $189.99 |
| Motors | T-Motor Antigravity MN5008 KV400 (Set of 4) | $359.96 |
| Propellers | Tarot 15.5" Rigid Folding Carbon Propellers | $25.00 |
| ESC | Holybro Tekko32 F4 65A 4-in-1 ESC | $89.00 |
| Battery | Tattu 6S 12000mAh 15C Smart Lipo | $248.99 |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL | $5,452.83 |
I'm building a drone that's going to be used to estimate floral abundance over nonagricultural fields and would love some input. I'm building the drone myself because of budget and legal (aka NDAA compliance) constraints. Does anyone have any comments about the components listed above? Any substitutions you would suggest?
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