Hi everyone. First of all I would like to thank everyone for keeping such a lively and upbeat community. It helps out a lot of people like me.
Now coming to the above mentioned subject, I was planning to build my first quad. I went over the various links and posts on this forum as well as other s but then I decided against it. The simple reason being that because of my job week long, the only day that I have is Sunday and I dont want to spend entire day and get all frustrated if something doesnt work out. And I know I will definitely encounter one or the other such occasion. I have a good share of robotics experience during college.
So I was planning to buy a RTF kit or something that is almost plug and play and I can enjoy flying. But I dont want to spend 1 Lakh of my hard earned money in buying the DJI phantom + I like opensource things
So I have zeroed in on the Quanum Nova from Hobby King. It looks like a good deal for people like me. With that I want to get a Turnigy 9xr and a compatible FrSky receiver. The reason for this and not for the Quanum nova with radio is the option to upgrade to a different multicopter at a later stage. Plus batteries and battery charger.
So the biggest question that is bothering me is that Will there be an issue with India customs officials for getting a ARTF kit ? People here have written to keep the packages as small as possible. But I guess with the RTF kit, there isnt any workaround. Or is there ?
The following are the items(with links) and their corresponding cost that I plan to order from Hobby King. Most probably it will be another package. So will there be any issues with customs ? Can I get a better deal on any of them locally in India ?
1. Quanum Nova Kit(269 USD) -
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__55141__Quanum_Nova_FPV_GPS_Waypoint_QuadCopter_PNF_.html2. FrSky DF 2.4Ghz Combo Pack(52 USD) -
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14355__FrSky_DF_2_4Ghz_Combo_Pack_for_JR_w_Module_RX.html3. Turnigy 9XR Transmitter Mode 2(50 USD) -
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31544__Turnigy_9XR_Transmitter_Mode_2_No_Module_.html4. Battery - Something between 2200-2700 mAh Turnigy battery x 2.
Someone please suggest me what battery charger to get. One thats good enough to do the job and yet is portable with a power supply. I plan on adding a GoPro and do some filming during my travel trips/vacations. So I'd like something that is portable. And when HK says free shipping, what method do they use ? I dont have any urgency in getting the package. But it should reach and should be trackable.
I know its a lot of questions for a first post. But kindly help.