CDPS UAS Pilot Certification Course Construction Information

buckets transparentThe CDPS UAS pilot certification course can be constructed from wood or aluminum. CDPS chose aluminum from 80/20 incorporated due to the reliability, ease of construction, and lightness of the material. The spreadsheet below contains all the materials to purchase and construct the course. If you construct the course from 80/20 material it can be assembled with minimal tools and time. If you construct the course from wood, use the measurements listed to cut the wood to length and use screws to attach the pieces together. 

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CDPS UAS Pilot Certification Course Order List
80/20 - Order on line at 80/20.net using Interactive Catalog (see Bookshelf at bottom of web page)
Item Quantity Quantity for 3 Structures Description Part Number Length (inches) Cost Each Total Total for 3 Structures Link Use
Post 1 3 1515- Lite Profile 1515-LS 23.25 $12.41   $37.23 https://8020.net/1515-lite.html This is the vertical piece in the middle of the structure (Post)
  1 3 End-Tap Machining Service Left Single Hole 5/16-18 x 1.25"   $1.95   $5.85 https://8020.net/1515-lite.html This puts a threaded hole in the end for the top bucket.
  Subtotal   Two items above are added to cart as one product       $14.36 $43.08    
Base - Long 1 3 1534-Lite (1.5x3/4") 1534-Lite 40 $13.15 $13.15 $39.45 https://8020.net/1534-lite.html Cross Leg - full width
Base - Short 2 6 1534-Lite 1534-Lite 19.25 $7.34 $14.68 $44.04 https://8020.net/1534-lite.html Cross Legs - half Width
Corner Brackets 4 12 2-hole lite inside corner bracket 4302   $2.95 $11.80 $35.40 https://8020.net/4302.html To connect cross legs to post
Bolts 8 24 5/16-18 x .687" Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screw FBHSCS - Part 3330   $0.36 $2.88 $8.64 https://8020.net/3330.html For Corner Brackets
T-Nut 8 24 5/16-18 Slide-in Economy T-Nut - Offset Thread 3278   $0.27 $2.16 $6.48 https://8020.net/3278.html For Corner Brackets
45 Degree Base 4 12 1515-UL 45 Degree Support, 18" Long 2529 18 $17.75 $71.00 $213.00 https://8020.net/2529.html 45 Degree 'legs'
Roll in Bucket Nut 4 12 5/16-18 Roll-In T-Nut with Set Screw 3788   $2.05 $8.20 $24.60 https://8020.net/3788.html Lockable nuts for buckets on 45 degree legs.
Total   $138.23 $457.77    
Grainger
Item Quantity Quantity for 3 Structures Description Part Number Length (inches) Cost Each Total Total for 3 Structures Link Use
Screw Knobs 5 15 Star Knob, Steel, Zinc Plated, 5/16-18 Thread Size, 1.00 Base Dia. (In.), 0.50" Screw Length Item # 3GET3   $2.17 $10.85 $32.55 https://www.grainger.com/product/INNOVATIVE-COMPONENTS-Hand-Knob-3GET3  
U-line
Item Quantity Quantity for 3 Structures Description Part Number Length (inches) Cost Each Total Total for 3 Structures Link Use
2-gallon Bucket 5 15 2 gallon white bucket S-9941W   $3.50 $17.50 $52.50 https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9941W Slightly smaller diameter at base. Shorter wall, easier alignment.
5-gallon Bucket 5 15 5 gallon white bucket S-7914W   $5.05 $25.25 $75.75 https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-7914W Original 5 gallon size.
Total - excluding shipping with 2 Gallon Buckets $166.58          
Total - excluding shipping with 5 Gallon Buckets $174.33  
Certification Course with 2 Gallon Buckets (includes 3 structures) $499.74 $542.82
Certification Course with 5 Gallon Buckets (includes 3 structures) $522.99 $566.07  

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