RCDIY:
A quadcopter, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadrotor, is basically a multi-blade helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. Quadcopters are classified as rotorcraft, as opposed to fixed-wing aircraft, because their lift is generated by a set of vertically oriented propellers.

Quadcopters generally use two pairs of identical fixed pitched propellers; two clockwise (CW) and two counterclockwise (CCW) se. These use independent variation of the speed of each rotor to achieve control. By changing the speed of each rotor it is possible to specifically generate a desired total thrust; to locate for the centre of thrust both laterally and longitudinally; and to create a desired total torque, or turning force.

Quadcopters are not new. There are several models on sale from various vendors.
Sizes range from tiny machines that can fit into a man's pocket to full-sized models able to lift a full grown man.
These are either flown for fun or used to make aerial photography.

Building a quadcopter on your own is quite an interesting project and requires a lot of work. Basic soldering skills is an advantage.
I can tell since I have made several models.

Basically you would need the following:
Frame (Different sizes available)
Motors (Different sizes here too)
Propellers
ESCs
Battery
Transmitter
Receiver
Battery charger

The idea of this thread is to guide and provide support to interested persons from parts acquisition through to the actually working model.

Hopefully, we can get some machines to fly and have lots of fun in the process.

RCDIY:


Your statement is not exactly correct, chief.
It's easier to maintain when you build. Also parts can be interchanged if you have more than one model.
O have 5 drones and I use same transmitter for all.

UdoEya:
creative mind...
Kudos man...




But no hating, i was expecting to see molding scraps, an so on, not already made parts......

Homguy:
Idiot! Must you showcase your stupidity online? You don't have to type, just jump and pass!

RCDIY:


Ali-Express, bro

toxicbrain:
build what? you are just assembling... mtcheew

sakalisis:


Nice work

Can you list all the needed part/component and price

bughead:
hi thinking of buying one basically for aerial photography and mapping! How much will you think it will cost?

Specifically the phone type controller

iukpe:
Very nice. PhimoTech in PH has been doing similar things but I admire your documentation. Perhaps we can have a collaboration sometime in future.

kennyjam:
Weldone OP.



I love all these... but it's the resources that's halting me.

Ilajeboy:







Wow...... I must confess this is a bomb...... U selling?

quentin06:


mention one place in nigeria where rc copters are built please, i mean real functional ones not d paper and wooden contraptions idle people put up.

toxicbrain:
build what? you are just assembling... mtcheew

devdanArthur98:

Please under which section on Ali express.. I tried searching but I'm not convinced with the results I'm getting

iukpe:


build
bɪld/Submit
verb
1.
construct (something) by putting parts or material together.
"the ironworks were built in 1736"
synonyms: construct, erect, put up, assemble, set up, raise.....

obatoro:
Good job there, but where can I get all the materials and items needed for assembling?
It will also be nice to have a step by step instruction. I've followed the thread from day one.

RCDIY:
A quadcopter, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadrotor, is basically a multi-blade helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. Quadcopters are classified as rotorcraft, as opposed to fixed-wing aircraft, because their lift is generated by a set of vertically oriented propellers.

Quadcopters generally use two pairs of identical fixed pitched propellers; two clockwise (CW) and two counterclockwise (CCW) se. These use independent variation of the speed of each rotor to achieve control. By changing the speed of each rotor it is possible to specifically generate a desired total thrust; to locate for the centre of thrust both laterally and longitudinally; and to create a desired total torque, or turning force.

Quadcopters are not new. There are several models on sale from various vendors.
Sizes range from tiny machines that can fit into a man's pocket to full-sized models able to lift a full grown man.
These are either flown for fun or used to make aerial photography.

Building a quadcopter on your own is quite an interesting project and requires a lot of work. Basic soldering skills is an advantage.
I can tell since I have made several models.

Basically you would need the following:
Frame (Different sizes available)
Motors (Different sizes here too)
Propellers
ESCs
Battery
Transmitter
Receiver
Battery charger

The idea of this thread is to guide and provide support to interested persons from parts acquisition through to the actually working model.

Hopefully, we can get some machines to fly and have lots of fun in the process.

kolawoleibukun:
na wah o

so make we come day build am? people plenty oh. so na where we go sell am? na video dem day teach this kind thing no be for pictures.

na this one Nigeria won take develop?

we no get things way we go show the world apart from copycat?

Aventures:
Thanks for this info, very educative and it is something that can enhance the Interest of our children in science and technology. Also, it can strengthen parents - children bond she. you spend quality time together to build this.
please where can I get this materials , I will like to buy. Thanks in advance

RCDIY:

Thank you.
I actually started making a drone for my son's first birthday. While on it, I got more interested and it became my hobby.
I plan putting my children toward careers as pilots, UAV operators or or craft design and maintenance.

You can get all you need online.
Thanks any website link?


Thank you

RCDIY:
You're right. It's actually an expensive hobby..

RCDIY:

Thank you.
I actually started making a drone for my son's first birthday. While on it, I got more interested and it became my hobby.
I plan putting my children toward careers as pilots, UAV operators or or craft design and maintenance.

You can get all you need online.

Thank you

RCDIY:


There are cheap ones like Xiaomi ($350-$450) and high end models like DJI ($1,000-$5000)

Aventures:
Any website link?

KronicMorris:

Yeah... Awaiting your progress!

RCDIY:


Brother, don't waste your time on folks who don't have anything better to do with their time.
I'm sure he's still a Jambite

toxicbrain:




really funny

EkpoTony:

I swear you be full. why you come post this kind thin for 2018 na?
Must you follow and do, isnt i creative what his doing?