A field-ready UAV (multirotor or VTOL) that flies pre-planned survey missions, captures RGB/multispectral/thermal images, and produces health maps (NDVI/NDRE), stand counts, stress & irrigation alerts. Great for learning aerodynamics, avionics (autopilot, GPS/RTK), imaging, and geospatial analytics.

Parts Used:

1. Airframe & Propulsion – Frame (carbon/fiberglass), motors, ESCs, props, landing gear.
2. Autopilot – Pixhawk (ArduPilot/PX4) with GNSS (GPS/RTK) + compass, barometer, IMU.
3. Power – Li-ion/LiPo battery (4–6S), smart BMS, XT60/90 connectors, balance charger.
4. Radio Links – RC failsafe receiver, telemetry (433/868/915 MHz), video/USB for camera.
5. Payload Cameras
6. RGB 20–26 MP (gimbal or fixed mount)
7. Multispectral (e.g., Red, Red-Edge, NIR) with sunshine sensor (optional)
8. Thermal (for irrigation leaks/canopy temp; optional)
9. Ground Segment – Laptop/tablet with QGroundControl/Mission Planner, RTK base (optional), field tablet.
10. Safety – Beeper, strobe, GPS geofence, parachute (optional), prop guards (training).
11. Accessories – Hard case, foldable launch pad, spare props, tool kit, field batteries & checker.