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Aeros Drone Survey

Aeros Drone Survey

 

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Drone Frame

  • Frame: DJI Flamewheel F450 Kit

    • Includes: Frame and landing gear

    • Cost Estimate: $30

Flight Controller (Autopilot)

  • Autopilot: Cube Orange Standard Set with Here3 GNSS

    • Includes: Cube Orange flight controller, Here3 GPS module

    • Cost Estimate: $300

Motors

  • Motors (4x): T-Motor MN2214 920KV

    • Cost Estimate: $90 each, $360 total

Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs)

  • ESCs (4x): Hobbywing X-Rotor 40A

    • Cost Estimate: $20 each, $80 total

Propellers

  • Propellers (2 sets): DJI 9450 Self-tightening Propellers

    • Cost Estimate: $10 per set, $20 total

Batteries

  • Battery: Turnigy 5000mAh 4S 14.8V LiPo Pack

    • Cost Estimate: $60

GPS Module

  • Included in Cube Orange set (Here3 GNSS)

Telemetry Radio

  • Telemetry Radio: Holybro 500mW 915MHz Telemetry Radio Set

    • Cost Estimate: $45

LiDAR Sensor

  • LiDAR Sensor: LightWare LW20/C (100m range)

    • Cost Estimate: $350

Camera (Optional for Photogrammetry)

  • Camera: GoPro Hero 8 (optional)

    • Cost Estimate: $300 (optional)

Additional Components

  • Power Distribution Board: Matek Systems PDB

    • Cost Estimate: $15

  • Anti-Vibration Mount for Flight Controller

    • Cost Estimate: $10

  • Battery Monitor (Buzzer)

    • Cost Estimate: $5

  • Mounting Hardware (screws, nuts, nylon standoffs)

    • Cost Estimate: $10

  • Connectors (XT60 + Bullet Connectors)

    • Cost Estimate: $5

Tools and Supplies

  • Soldering Kit

    • Cost Estimate: $20

  • Heat Shrink Tubing

    • Cost Estimate: $5

  • Cable Ties

    • Cost Estimate: $1

Assembly and Integration Tools

  • Precision Screwdriver Set

    • Cost Estimate: $10

  • Multimeter (for electrical testing)

    • Cost Estimate: $20

Software for Programming and Configuration

  • Mission Planner: Free (Configuration and Ground Station)

Total Estimated Cost

  • Without optional camera: Approximately $1261

  • With optional camera: Approximately $1561

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