Affordable FPV Drone for Aerial Photography

Job ID: 38721443

Budget: $25 – $50 USD

I'm looking for a skilled FPV drone developer who can create a cost-effective drone for landscape aerial photography. The budget for each unit is strictly capped at 40 USD.

Key requirements:
- The drone should be equipped with a stabilization system to ensure smooth and stable footage.
- The design and components used in the drone should be low-cost, without compromising on quality.
- The drone should have a battery life of at least 20 minutes to ensure sufficient flight time for capturing landscapes.
- The drone should include a reliable GPS system for precise positioning and navigation.
- The drone should feature an obstacle avoidance system to prevent collisions during flight.
- The drone should have a transmitter range of at least 3 kilometer to allow for distant aerial photography.
- The drone should include a 2-axis gimbal for the camera to further ensure smooth footage.
- The drone should have a payload capacity sufficient to carry the camera and any additional equipment.
- The drone should have a foldable design for easy portability.
- The drone should be easy to set up and operate, even for users without extensive drone experience.
- The drone should be weather-resistant to handle light rain and wind.
- The drone should include an auto-return function to ensure it returns safely if the battery is low or it loses signal.
- The drone should allow for customizable flight settings to suit different photography needs.

Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven experience in drone development, particularly FPV drones.
- Understanding of the requirements for aerial photography.
- Ability to source or design low-cost components.
- Skills in creating durable and reliable drones.

The drone should be equipped with a 1080p camera.

Deliverables:
1. frame design including props and payload bay
2. FC PCB and firmware
3. RC/Telemetric
4. GCS
5. BOM and assembly/user instruction manual
6. 3 prototype kits at extra cost per unit
7. Deploy pipeline using Docker

The drone should have a remote control range of 3km, use an electronic camera stabilization system, feature a 1080p camera with HDR capabilities, be resistant to light rain, and utilize a mechanical gimbal for camera stabilization. It should balance camera quality with cost to maintain affordability. The drone should prioritize a high-quality stabilization system to ensure smooth footage. The drone camera should feature a wide-angle lens. The drone should weigh under 1 kilogram.

Term; 2 weeks
Let me know if you have past work already.