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    Drone Building
    What it is like
    Maker & Engineering ›

    Drone Building

    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 & Engineeringoutdoorsymessyhas local groupschallengingwants a few hourstactile
    This weekendTime to first win
    A few hoursA session
    Indoors or outWhere

    Step 1: Get a build kit rather than loose components.

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    What you need

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

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    The path

    14 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
    Start Drone Building to tick these off
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