Dr. McMurrough has compiled a list of known-compatible parts that can be combined for most basic Drone projects.
This Bill of Materials, as well as the necessary 3-D printed parts, are available on his GitHub: https://github.com/cmcmurrough/cse4316/tree/master/drones
Listed pricing is rounded up to the nearest $10 to make budgeting easier.
Always check with the Lab Coordinator and/or Professor – sometimes there is enough equipment to be re-used from team to team without buying new parts.
Quad-Copter
Chassis, $190
S500 Basic Platform, $50 : https://a.co/d/ea4XiL2
3S 5200 mAh battery with XT60 adapter, $30 : https://a.co/d/0ZXJ1Zo
920 kv Motors, Four Pack, $40 : https://a.co/d/51BcBXW
2-4S 40A ESC, Four Pack, $40 : https://a.co/d/2SylSFD
3-inch Servo extensions, Five Pack, $10 : https://a.co/d/hP7OG0m
10-inch x 4.5-inch Propellers, Quad-Copter, Three Pack, $20 : https://a.co/d/dZUO0kD
Avionics, $680
Combo Pack: Cube Orange, Here3 GNSS, RFD900x Telemetry, $680 : https://irlock.com/collections/combos/products/cube-orange-w-here3-rfd900x-us-telemetry-set
Control System, $200
FrSky Taranis Q X7 Transmitter, $140 : https://a.co/d/hFunrTW
FrSky Taranis Receiver, $40 : https://a.co/d/gWcmhtN
FrSky Taranis Transmitter Charger, $20 : https://a.co/d/j39L9xY
Hardware, $70
M3 x 60mm Standoffs, Five Pack, $20 : https://a.co/d/9kQ6HmY
M3 Nylon Nut & bolt kit, $20 : https://a.co/d/cco6S4K
M2.5 Nylon Nut & Bolt kit, $10 : https://a.co/d/iPdeV2i
Vibration Grommets/Balls, $10 : https://a.co/d/i42m4xA
Rubberized non-slip battery straps, $10 : https://a.co/d/9TPD0D8
Hex-Copter
Most of the parts above will be similar, but two packs of propellers, motors, and ESCs will be needed.
Hex-Copter Platform (S550): https://a.co/d/asRRojl