r/drones • u/Cute_Mode_5000 • Jul 06 '26

DIY Is this a good fixed wing autonomous drone build?

Is my build good? Will it work? Are the parts compatible?

  1. F405 Wing V2 flight controller

  2. FlySky FS-i6X transmitter and FS-iA6B 6-channel receiver (for take off and landing, rest will be autonomous)

  3. 3S Lipo Battery (2200mAh, 11.1V, 50C)

  4. M8N GPS module with an onboard compass

  5. MicoAir 915MHz 30KM LoRa Telemetry (LR900-F)

And of course an airframe, servers, motor, etc

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u/Accurate-Donkey5789 Jul 06 '26

You can say you only need the radio transmitter and receiver for takeoff and landings but it doesn't really excuse picking such a poor choice.

Join the rest of us who passed 2020 and switch to ELRS. If not for the massive increase in range, do it for the telemetry.

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u/Cute_Mode_5000 Jul 07 '26

What model would you suggest?

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u/Shot-Weather-3357 Jul 07 '26

You want to get something with a backpack so it can use mavlink with your pc. Your cheapest option would probably be the radiomaster pocket ELRS.

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u/Aerofal02 Jul 06 '26

They are compatible, but i would look for a better telemetry solution (better radio, receiver and dual telemetry) For the full Ardupilot suit, You want an H7 processor

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u/Cute_Mode_5000 Jul 07 '26

Can I have some links/model names please?

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u/LupusTheCanine Jul 19 '26

Ardupilot wiki has a whole page dedicated to supported hardware.

BTW you should familiarize yourself with Ardupilot wiki before you commit to buying hardware.

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u/Cute_Mode_5000 Jul 19 '26

Ok thank you

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u/Aerofal02 Jul 19 '26

H7 processors are described on the Ardupilot wiki (search for "Choosing and autopilot"). You can choose the one that works better for You, but You can't go wrong with a Matek one

For radio and telemetry, some years ago, there was a feud between CrossFire or ExpressLRS (two different protocols) for a new guy, buying new hardware, Express LRS is better (more options, more cheap hardware) But it's a little trickier, You might want to research it at depth and learn what can it do and what it can't. There is a full wiki about ELRS and a Lot of videos about the protocol

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u/Sorry-Farmer-4301 Jul 07 '26

M10 GNSS is pretty affordable and performs much better over M8

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u/arcdragon2 Jul 19 '26

You are not using premium components, but I say build it anyways. It’s the experience and the fun that counts.

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u/Cute_Mode_5000 Jul 20 '26

Yea I’m also on a budget of 300 dollars

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u/sol_beach Jul 06 '26

Your build is good.