Intro_To_Drones
General info for getting started with drones
This should give you an idea on how/where to start. I'll see about putting something like this together for the low budget range, but the number and type of parts are going to be pretty similar.
I would highly suggest you watch the Flite Test beginner series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6IuSFWz4ktvupu_gxw1vn-sjBGOkJFHV My training playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCuDv3oRKHKtHCKKNgwp105RSoMvR4Ag5 and https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQfofxd5B8YWAmCMOf03_AGQfRlJJ_iTo to start with while I try to compile something in your price range. I would also suggest you check out the Blunt Nose Versa: https://youtu.be/MAEnYX4UWB8 and the base Versa: https://youtu.be/yP5omais2oc as I think that the Blunt Nose Versa would be the best cost/performance combo for your budget. Any way you go, you are going to have to train yourself in some real world pilotage. I can see about stopping by Delta State some weekend and give you a hand on learning to fly. Usually you start with something small, durable, easily repairable, and premade so that you aren't compensating for build errors before you really have a feel for it. This:https://www.hobbyzone.com/rc-airplanes/ultra-micro/hobbyzone/hbz4400.html? was my first fixed wing. You could start with one of these or you could try to get the 3 pack swappable http://store.flitetest.com/3-pack-swappable-speed-build-kit/ and get the more powerful power pack so that you could move it to the Versa when the time comes. The builder that I was talking about in the presentation was Experimental Airlines, and my most durable fixed wing was the Axon: https://youtu.be/-gFYDk5QFhQ There are some pros and cons to each. The Flite Test planes can be bought pre cut or your can just download the plans and cut them yourself, but the Experimental airlines designs use a common build technique so they are easy to repair and build without plans and even improvise if needed.
Talking about interference, the Success In FPV(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQfofxd5B8YWAmCMOf03_AGQfRlJJ_iTo) playlist is all about RF and interference.
Watch ALL of the videos. They provide an excellent foundation.
Airframe: http://www.stoneblueairlines.com/hangar/behemoth.html Motor: http://www.stoneblueairlines.com/hangar/motors-esc/motors/airplane-motors/cobra/cobra-motor-2826-8-kv-1144/cobra-motor-2826-8-kv-1130.html ESC: http://www.stoneblueairlines.com/hangar/motors-esc/esc/80a-esc/emax-80a-simonk-esc-for-multi-rotor.html Servos: http://www.stoneblueairlines.com/hangar/motors-esc/servos/emax/es3005-42g-servo/emax-es3005-42g-analog-waterproof-servo.html Flight Controller: https://store.3drobotics.com/products/3dr-pixhawk Telemetry: https://store.3drobotics.com/products/3dr-radio-set GPS: https://store.3drobotics.com/products/3dr-gps-ublox-with-compass Tx/Rx: http://www.getfpv.com/frsky-taranis-x9d-plus-2-4ghz-accst-radio-x8r-combo-w-case-mode-2.html Batteries X2: http://www.stoneblueairlines.com/hangar/batteries/3s/5200mah-3s/jet-fuel-5200mah-3s-35c-lipo-battery-deans.html Voltage Tester: http://www.stoneblueairlines.com/hangar/batteries/3s/5200mah-3s/1-8s-lipo-battery-voltage-tester-low-voltage-buzzer-alarm.html Parallel Battery Connector: http://www.stoneblueairlines.com/hangar/batteries/3s/5200mah-3s/deans-y-harness-female-to-male-parallel-connector.html Camera: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OU10Z6E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3AEPMGVKQS857&coliid=IW053H10GMGGH FPV Camera: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__51954__Mobius_ActionCam_1080p_HD_Video_Camera_Set_With_Live_Video_Out.html Alternatively GoPro Battery Charger: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__53601__HobbyKing_8482_X200_AC_DC_Touch_Screen_Smart_Battery_Charger_10A_6S_US_Plug_.html Props At least half a dozen packs: http://www.stoneblueairlines.com/hangar/props/airplane-props/10x7-nylon/emax-9x6-e-propeller-for-airplane-pack-of-2.html FPV Goggles Kit: http://www.getfpv.com/fatshark-attitude-v2-ce-certified-fpv-bundle.html Budget: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__78125__Quanum_DIY_FPV_Goggle_V2_w_5_inch_LCD_Monitor_Kit_.html LCD: http://www.getfpv.com/7-lumenier-lcd-fpv-monitor-with-5-8ghz-32ch-diversity-rx-dvr-battery.html OSD: https://store.3drobotics.com/products/apm-minimosd-rev-1-1
Included Spreadsheet for readability https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10goL9TEOIHEOq0tSk5ZdpZaojaN1RzcxOgkY4_daIdE/edit?usp=sharing
Zip ties, gorilla glue, Scott Packing tape, Control Horns, Push Rods, Exacto Blades, Hot glue gun and glue,
Drone Deploy: the command and control software for the DJI Phantom Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dronedeploy.beta&hl=en IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dronedeploy-fast-aerial-data/id971358101?mt=8
The Processing software Agisoft Photoscan: http://www.agisoft.com/buy/online-store/educational-license/ The Standard version should be fine.
The cheaper of the drone/software packages that would do what you need: http://www.tuffwing.com/products/drone_mapper.html
FAA info on Part 107: https://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsId=20516 The rules that you operate under as a commercial operation or an organization
I have also included the slides to a presentation I gave earlier this year about drones in general and a sample workflow. Drone Workflow http://prezi.com/zid4g-89xllk/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share Intro to Drones in GIS http://prezi.com/qlzcb262xerc/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Once again if you have any questions feel free to email me at wonsnot@gmail.com