Quadcopter Cost Sheet

	A	B	C	D
1	Part Type	Cost	Usage	Link
2	Frame	50	Holds everything in place. Ideally want a rigid frame that won't break when moving at high speeds.	https://www.racedayquads.com/collections/iflight-xl5-frame-spare-parts/products/iflight-xl5-v4-true-x-5-frame
3	PDB / Power Distribution Board	13	Power distribution board takes power in from the battery and regulates the voltage to something all the other components can use (has output for 5V, 12V, and raw power for the ESCs/motors)	https://www.amazon.com/HOBBYMATE-XT60-Power-Distribution-Board/dp/B078JBT2HQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1520695578&sr=1-2&keywords=PDB&dpID=51neLwlf6aL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
4	ESC(s) / Electronic Speed Controller	45	Controls flow of power from batteries/PDB to the motors (ultimately controls the speed the motors spin at), basically electrical throttle control.	https://www.amazon.com/BLHeli_32-Electronic-Controller-Quadcopter-Multicopter/dp/B077ZT7NGV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=blheli32+esc&qid=1563041770&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-3
5	Flight Controller	62	Keeps everything level when you want it to, more advanced ones will have GPS/barometer inputs or built in, reads levelling data and control input and adjusts ESC motor control accordingly	https://www.amazon.com/Lumenier-Ultimate-Flight-Controller-Racing/dp/B07LDF4BNX/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=F7+Flight+controller&qid=1563041836&s=gateway&sr=8-3
6	Motors	82	Spin the propellers. The kv rating on motors tells you how many rpm per volt applied (more kv and more volts = higher speed)	https://www.amazon.com/iFlight-2450KV-Brushless-Racing-Quadcopter/dp/B07KJDNYF9/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=brushless+motor+2450kv&qid=1563041925&s=gateway&sr=8-3
7	VTX/Video transmitter	24	VTX or video transmitter is used to transmit the live video to goggles or a stand up display	https://www.amazon.com/AKK-FX2-ultimate-mini-Configuring-Betaflight-Transmitter/dp/B07DRF3KFD/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=vtx&qid=1563041966&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-4
8	RX/Receiver	25	Receives signals from the transmitter/controller in your hands and passes info to the flight controller.	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ABV7K5A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
9	TX/Transmitter	150	Transmitter or controller is what you use to give it stick input or other switch input to change modes or activate alarms etc.	https://www.hobby-wing.com/jumper-t16-open-source-multi-protocol-radio-transmitter.html
10	FPV (first person view) Camera	80	Typically camera used only for getting standard def video and passing to the VTX	https://www.getfpv.com/runcam-split-2s-fpv-hd-camera-w-wifi-module.html
11	HD Camera	0	Usually a separate camera is used for recording footage, in my case using the FPV camera for both HD recording and SD live feed.
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