Just found an open‑source drone kit that you can assemble for under $30 and fly it around the city—perfect for a quick test flight. Want to try it out?

Sounds great, let’s get the parts list nailed down. The kit comes with a frame, motors, ESCs, a 4S Li‑Po pack, and a 3.5 GHz RC receiver. We’ll need a charger, a spare prop set, a quick‑release tool, and a small case to keep everything organized. For the snack, a protein bar and some water will keep us powered without adding weight. Once we’ve got the batteries charged and the firmware flashed, we’ll line up a safe launch zone—preferably an open parking lot or a rooftop with no obstructions. Let’s gather the gear, double‑check the flight plan, and launch. I’ll set up the ground station on my laptop and handle the telemetry. Ready to build?

Awesome, let’s hit the parts store first, grab the 4S pack, a spare battery, the ESCs, and a quick‑release tool. After we charge the batteries, set up the receiver on the ground, do a quick power‑on check, and then we’ll line up the launch area—open parking, no trees, 5 ft clearance from any structures. I’ll handle the firmware update on the flight controller, and you can load the battery and mount it. Once the telemetry is live, we’ll get that first lift‑off, monitor the signal, and keep an eye on battery voltage. After the landing, we’ll grab that protein bar, do a quick battery check, and if everything’s good, we can plan the next flight. Let’s go!