Title: How are did you spend on your first build ? (Doing some research) Post by: bohemian on August 16, 2016, 04:34:48 PM Hi Everyone,
I am trying to understand how much are people comfortable spending on a hobby as a beginner. My question : How much did you spend (or are planning to spend) on your first complete build ? I am understand some costs are "one time" like spending on a good radio, batteries,chargers,etc to some extent. But what was the entry cost ? Also any feedback about the common pitfalls in terms of buying experience would be wonderful. Your answers would be helpful Thanks Title: Re: How are did you spend on your first build ? (Doing some research) Post by: topalle on January 25, 2017, 07:23:41 PM Rs 3.5k Transmitter + Reciever
Rs 800 LiPo Rs 700 Motor Rs 300 Few Props Rs 200 A coro Sheet Rs 1000 5 servos Rs 500 Misc. Connectors, wires, etc Rs 1000 or so LiPo charger So for around 8000 you could have a beginner setup. Though as you improve, You will need to invest more. I have spent around 30000 in this hobby over a time of 3-4 years (I have taken some breaks in between) but it's all worth it Title: Re: How are did you spend on your first build ? (Doing some research) Post by: rahulandy27 on January 25, 2017, 09:42:58 PM Well mine went like this
1100 CF frame 1200 Motors 1500 ESC 500 ESC 1400 Lipo 700 FC 300 Wires etc for my 250 quad comes around 7k in actual Now also need some good fpv system, planning to upgrade it soon Title: Re: Post by: rajjames on January 26, 2017, 10:38:34 AM Just sharing an 8 month newbie's experience so far, so that you may know what to expect for on the "spending" front.
This hobby is so tempting that we will always want something else. But if you have the patience and the financial discipline to restrict yourself to a fixed budget every month(no matter how much you can afford), you can enjoy this hobby pretty much comfortably. There will be times when you cannot resist the urge to try that new cool thing in the market. Identify what you absolutely need and know that you need not try everything that's out there. Do not go ultra cheap. You may end up spending more. Instead, give it some time, save some more money and then "go for it". If possible, make it a habit of not using your credit card for the hobby needs and wants. You will save yourself a happy future. And always have a spare of everything handy. Good luck. Sent from my CP8676_I02 using Tapatalk |