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# Equipment Costs

Cost Analysis of Implementing a Drone Curriculum

For each of the following equipment, we've included recommended products and ratios, if applicable.

* [ ] Quadcopter   
  * Recommended: [DJI Tello](https://store.dji.com/product/tello?set_region=US\&vid=38421)
  * Recommended Ratio: 1 for every 3-4 students

To enable **manual flight**, you will need a controller **or** a smart device such as an iPad, iPhone, Android tablet, or Android phone with appropriate software:

* [ ] Controller (**optional**)
  * Recommended: [DJI T1D](https://www.amazon.com/Ryze-Tech-Tello-GameSir-Controller/dp/B07D5KPL6M) 
  * Recommended Ratio: 1 for every 3-4 students 

For **automated flight**, you will need a tablet or computer, with ability to install Scratch:

* [ ] Computer 
  * Recommended: [Chromebooks](https://www.amazon.com/cheap-chromebooks-under-100-dollars/s?k=cheap+chromebooks+under+100+dollars) 
  * Recommended Ratio: 1 per student 
* [ ] Drone Blocks Subscription  

For obstacle course lesson, 

* [ ] Hula hoops 
* [ ] Pool noodles taped in rings
* [ ] Boxes
* [ ] Rulers/yardsticks with paper taped to them 

## Cost Analysis

| Item                                      | Basic Cost                                 |
| ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Drone                                     | $2,000                                     |
| Computer                                  | $2,500                                     |
| Software                                  | $250                                       |
| Tool Kit                                  | $250                                       |
| Batteries                                 | $250                                       |
| Part 107                                  | $150                                       |
| <mark style="color:red;">**Total**</mark> | <mark style="color:red;">**$5,400**</mark> |

Perform your own analysis [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oh81bicoux9V6jtXFbsROhFim9EqAxMWR_85PiPJWdk/copy?).