One does not simply mash propellers, cardboard and Weetabix together to make a quad-copter! Here is a, more considered than not, plan for the required hardware.
Power
- Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 20C Lipo Pack x 2
- Hobby King Quadcopter Power Distribution Board
- Turnigy 5000mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack x2
- HobbyKing® B6 AC/DC Compact LiPO/NiMh 50W Charger (UK Plug)
Engines
- TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller x 4
- PolyMax 3.5mm Gold Connectors 10 PAIRS (20PC)
- Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 – 2826-1240kv Brushless Outrunner Motor x 4
- TURNIGY BESC Programming Card
- Slow Fly Electric Prop 1045R SF (4 pc – Green Right Hand Rotation)
- Slow Fly Electric Prop 1045 SF (4 pc – Green)
Brains
- Raspberry PI 2 Model B for the host controller
- Adafruit GPS Ultimate Breakout Board for GPS
- Pololu MinIMU-9 v2 for Gyro, Accelerometer and Compass
- Some sort of software!
Chassis
- Hobbyking X525 V3 Glass Fiber Quadcopter Frame 600mm
- A beefy collection of assorted M3 Nylon Spacers, Screws, Nuts and washers.