Can you recommend components to assemble ArduPilot compatible copter in less than 500 USD?
I would like to play with ArduPilot possibilities within flying drone, but my current income is quite modest. I have skills in software engineering, currently getting skills with electronics and feel Ok to gain skills in low level programming. Assembling a copter from different parts and flashing a system on it should be a show stopper unless in reduce a budget for the final product to the minimum.
Almost an year ago I did a research how to build a copter, but it was for a 2000 USD budget. I mentioned this because it will be good to leverage that experience for this project.
This is all without shipping/taxes - so you might be better off finding the same/equivalent parts on other vendors to minimize shipping costs. I also didn’t include a transmitter/receiver or battery charger. These are one-time purchases that can last you several years, so I recommend investing in a good setup.
I recommend investing in a good transmitter and battery charger as those will last you many years. Something like a Radiomaster TX16S would be great if you can afford that.