bbodnyk
Active Member
Having flown my Hubsan X4 and then my diy 3d printed mico-quad; I posted a thread in the First Build section about it, I'm ready to move up to something larger. I'd like my next multi-rotor to have gps and aerial photography capabilities and am strongly considering the Quanum Nova although the XK Detect X380 looks interesting also, although I'm leaning towards the Quanum Nova due to the open-source flight controller; I haven't been able to find what flight controller the XK Detect uses.
My quandary is deciding whether to build one or buy one. I'm starting with absolutely nothing; I don't have a transmitter, battery charger, etc. It looks like you can get a Quanum Nova for around $300. What isn't clear is whether I can build my own for that price?
Again I'm leaning towards buying because for around $300 I'd be getting a RTF quad and I could use that as a basis on building my own. I have access to a 3d printer so I could easily design and print a frame and then simply transfer the electronics from the Nova to my own frame; upgrading the components at that time as need be.
I'd appreciate any thought people might have!
Thanks!
Bruce
My quandary is deciding whether to build one or buy one. I'm starting with absolutely nothing; I don't have a transmitter, battery charger, etc. It looks like you can get a Quanum Nova for around $300. What isn't clear is whether I can build my own for that price?
Again I'm leaning towards buying because for around $300 I'd be getting a RTF quad and I could use that as a basis on building my own. I have access to a 3d printer so I could easily design and print a frame and then simply transfer the electronics from the Nova to my own frame; upgrading the components at that time as need be.
I'd appreciate any thought people might have!
Thanks!
Bruce