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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