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First DIY build parts list for bait-dropping fishing drone, looking for feedback
Hey, this will be my first DIY drone, and I know that I might be way over my head with this, but I'd like to build a drone for fishing and dropping 10lb baits with a max trip distance of 1,100 yards, where it would lose the payload about halfway through the trip.
I'd like to fly with ArduPilot, but it doesn't have to be fully autonomous — I just need to know approximate distances.
Lmk if there are any improvements or ways I could reduce cost, or if there's anything else I'm missing.
| Component | Weight (g) | Price (USD) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | 550 | $89.99 | X600 Hexacopter Frame |
| Motors | 360 | $210.00 | F100 2810 Motors |
| ESCs | 100 | $100.00 | Skywalker 50A ESC |
| Flight Controller | 42 | $150.00 | Pixhawk 6C Mini |
| Battery | 380 | $195.00 | Lumenier NAV 15000mAh 6S |
| Propellers | — | $18.00 | TBS Propellers |
| Remote Control | — | $125.00 | Zorro Radio Controller |
| FPV System | 30 | $250.00 | Caddx GM1/GM2/GM3 Gimbal |
| GPS | 32 | $45.00 | Holybro M10 GPS |
| Servos | 100 | $10.00 | AliExpress Servo |
| Goggles | — | $250.00 | Walksnail Avatar Goggles L |
| Power Distribution | 20 | $10.00 | Holybro PDB |
| Receiver | 10 | $20.00 | ELRS Receiver |
| Radio ID | — | $40.00 | Radio ID Module |
| Total | 1624 | $1,512.99 |
u/Fattdipper — 3 days ago