Chapter 3. Choosing Your Components

So, we've learned about how multicopters fly. We've learned about what's in multicopters. We've even learned a thing or two about safety concerns. Now, let's dive into the process of choosing components for your multicopter. There are a ton of choices, permutations, and combinations available. In fact, there are so many choices out there that it's highly unlikely that two do it yourself (DIY) multicopters are configured alike.

It's very important to note before we start this chapter that this is just one example. This is only an example of the thought process involved. This configuration may not be right for your particular needs, but the thought process applies to any multicopter you may build. With all these disclaimers in mind … let's get started!