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Drone Building

Drone Building

The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

RestfulPhysical
IndoorsOutdoors
SolitarySocial
PracticalCreative
InstinctiveTechnical
Hands-offHands-on
RelaxedCompetitive
CautiousDaring
Quick winsPatient
PrivatePerformer
MinimalistCollector
Just do itStudious
Low-kitGear-heavy
AnalogDigital
ObjectsLiving things

Assembling a quadcopter from frame, motors, flight controller and radio, then tuning and flying it.

Maker & Engineering outdoorsy messy has local groups outdoorsy challenging

~$320Cost to start

SteepDifficulty

Indoors or outWhere

2 setup steps, ~$320 all in. Nothing to buy until you say so.

Is it you?

Nobody has scored this against your answers yet. $320 to find out whether it sticks.

MessMessy

What you need3 things

The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$320

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The path14 quests

ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$170

Get a build kit rather than loose components
Learn how LiPo batteries are stored and charged

BThen the quests

Fly a drone simulator until you can hover
Get a beginner FPV kit and goggles
Solder a clean, shiny joint

11 more, revealed as you go

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