hello all,
am a beginner n intereseted in building an autonomous quadcopter. The Control board that i have planned to buy is APM 2.5
http://store.diydrones.com/APM_2_5_Assembled_p/br-apmpwrkt.htm
The cost of which is 179.99 USD + 30 USD for shipping, will there be any customs problem ? ???
And also other parts such as motor, ESC's, Lipo battery, charger, and other accessories through HOBBYKING
The total purchase cost in HOBBYKING will be around 8000-10000
Shud i need to buy in a single purchase, or shud i need to split into two or more purchase, so that i can bypass customs ? please help as this is my first purchase :o
People in the forum has mentioned that it is not safe to buy Rx/Tx from other countries as most of them are illegal ??? :o
Thanks in Advance
It should be fine other than tx tx..... Btw looking at you order it appears that u are experienced in this field how come u are new in this forum...... Can u share your plans etc for knowledge of forum members......may be u get some material from local members
if your HK order is lest than 1 kg then 99% chances are you will get it without any custom problems.
For APM i would advice you to find a friend who is comming back from US and can bring it here for you.
This you will be able to avoid custom + shipping problems
Also ... make sure its not your first aircraft :)
you should have good hands on RC heli or plane
@rastsaurabh :well sir, i am just a beginner and this is my first copter, the thing is am doing ma final engineering, am doin this as my final year project so that later on i can use this for hobby flying >:D . I have hands on training on Arduino programming, i came across this APM board which really attracted me, so the plan is to built a quadcopter and use APM 2.5 for waypoint navigation.
I have bought Hobbyking X525 Frame and other things yet to be ordered
APM 2.5
dt700 motor
10x45 or 11x45 prop
20A Turnigy ESC's
4000mAH 20c Lipo and ofcourse charger ;D
Confused about 6ch Fly sky rx/tx
http://www.rcbazaar.com/products/396-fs-ct6b-6ch-24ghz-transmitter-receiver.aspx
which has a potentiometer for channel 5 nd 6, but i need a switch type for mode selection(so thats why asked if i could import it ??? )
Alternately same Fly sky has 9ch
http://www.rcbazaar.com/products/397-fs-th9x-9ch-24ghz-transmitter-receiver.aspx
@atulrajguru9 : thank you sir, and ofcourse this is my first built :o :-\ !! i think i can manage with, except for that APM 2.5 :( Is it safer to order online if the package is less than 1Kg ? ??? so i need to split my purchase isn't t ? ???
dont sir me man :)
try to get in touch with local flyers there ... they will be great help considering that its your first plane.
for HK order split it if its > 1 KG . Its safe.
For APM weight wont be too much but i think that they will declare original price and that might attract custom attention.
check this thread :
http://www.rcindia.org/for-sale/apm-2-autopilot-with-gps/msg122235/#msg122235
ram singh and lastRites have already ordered it and you can PM them to get there inputs about customs and shipping.
All the best!
sure i have sent PM ... N thank you :hatsoff:
i would still suggest .. go for a smaller one first then go for the big one... there are enormous complications in first attempt...... or rather get a readymade first to get your hands on
will trainer would do ? ??? . or il get a preassembled copter and try flying .. :headscratch:
Try hk mini quad copter .......pre made ....later u can use some material in big project. Or sale on this forum.....
Thank you :-) il get one soon .