Yes it is. For about 150 you get an empty airframe.
200 for batteries. 200 for all electronics (flight controller, GPS, receivers etc) . 100 for servos. 100 for wires, connectors etc.
200 for motors and esc.
You need a radio sender and a laptop as well.
I have build many long range uav's. Compared to 10 years ago the landscape changed a lot.
That sounds fascinating. What sort of control/GIS software do you use on your laptop? Where would you recommend someone interested in this research to get started?
Stm32 flight controllers f3 or f7 with inav on it will do great. Ardupilot can be flashed on most as well.
For about 40 you have one. Nice hobby I would say :) check long range fpv on YouTube
