The 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 | ||||||||