My ESP plane

I believe you are reinventing the wheel here, but here would be my suggestions: dont worry about a competition ready plane.

Just build or get one that can carry your estimated payload.  I'd recommend an electric powered airplane or drone that you can share its battery power with.  example: https://www.flitetest.com/ 

Buck power supplies and such can be purchased in lightweight footprints.  

https://www.getfpv.com/electronics/flight-controllers.html?srsltid=AfmBOor97RaH_RkVt1m6OnO55qC5gO5rOqW7rA6cfTdvMlkMP14MGN9U

and remember, you will need manual controls on the plane unless you are taking on autonomous AI flight as well. 

Here is one place brushless speed controllers, motors, propellers, RC transmitters and receivers, etc. can be bought for example: 

https://hobbyking.com/

Maybe an alternative is to first build/develop your flight controller & GPS data collection on a non flying platform. Flying often ends in destruction. 

How about a model boat or a model truck ?  

You're right to question that — it’s a fair point. Just to be clear, I didn’t use any AI to write this; these are my own words. I understand how it might look from the outside, especially without a completed project to show for past requests.

The truth is, the previous project didn’t reach completion due to [brief, honest reason — e.g., limited resources, unexpected technical issues, or needing more time to build certain skills]. I’ve learned a lot since then and have been working on smaller parts to build up my abilities and stay on track.

I’m not just looking for free stuff — I’d be happy to earn support through something like a design challenge, where I can put in the hours and show real progress. I appreciate the feedback and the chance to do things better this time around.

It is not a particularly great look to be back begging for free stuff, with AI written text, especially with zero track record of actually finishing projects. What happened to the previous project you wanted free hardware for?

Design challenges are a great way to get some free stuff in exchange for a few dozen hours of work.

Thank you for your concern 

Now,is there any one who would provide some module, because now I am financial weak, please some help 

Thanks... this is exactly what I was referring to... so I guess I was correct in my terminology first time around.

I’m currently building an advanced educational flying model that integrates GPS navigation, long-range wireless communication, object detection, and vision-based mapping using open-source hardware. This is a personal innovation project aimed at learning and pushing the boundaries of low-cost autonomous systems.

I would like to kindly request if Element14 could send all the required components for this project free of cost as support. The project involves:

1 × ESP32 DevKit V1 (flight controller)

2 × ESP32-CAM modules (for downward mapping and front obstacle avoidance)

1 × NEO-6M GPS module

2 × NRF24L01+PA+LNA modules (long-range communication)

AMS1117 3.3V regulator module

2 × SG90 servo motors

2 × A2212 1000KV brushless motor

1 × 30A ESC

1 × 3S 11.1V 2200mAh LiPo battery

2 × 1045 Propeller

1 × Arduino Uno R3 (remote control)

1 × Thumb joystick module

All necessary cables, connectors (JST, DF13), and anti-vibration mounts

Your support in providing these components would mean a lot to me and would enable this project to succeed. I’m happy to share full documentation, photos, videos, and progress updates with the community as it evolves.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Warm regards,

[Fg_]

Sounds really neat. Unfortunately not my area of expertise. I have some friends who would be able to give you plans, but they are not part of the E14 community

Fg_ , you are on the community website of element14. To ask about stock and sales, you 'd have to go to the online store in your region. There's a Store link in the header.

Hello Element14 Team and Community,

Thank you so much for your support and feedback on my flying model project idea!

As I continue development, I’d like to kindly ask if Element14 could help with sourcing or sponsoring the essential components for this build. This is an educational project exploring GPS-based navigation, wireless long-range control, and efficient aerial stability using open hardware.

Here’s the complete and updated list of required parts:

---

Core Components (Onboard Aircraft):

1 × ESP32 DevKit V1 (main flight controller)

1 × NEO-6M GPS module

1 × NRF24L01+PA+LNA (long-range RF communication)

1 × AMS1117 3.3V regulator module (with capacitors for NRF24L01)

2 × TowerPro SG90 servo motors (for rudder and elevator control)

1 × A2212 1000KV Brushless Outrunner Motor (commonly used in RC planes)

1 × 30A Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Controller for A2212)

1 × 3S 11.1V 2200mAh LiPo battery

1 × 1045 Propeller (10x4.5, compatible with A2212 motor)

Anti-vibration foam pads or rubber standoffs

Locking connectors (e.g., JST-XH, DF13)

---

Remote Ground Controller (Handheld Transmitter):

1 × Arduino Uno R3 (used as the controller)

1 × NRF24L01 module (standard version)

1 × Thumb joystick module

1 × 9V battery or USB power supply

Optional / Future Expansion:

BLE module (for alternative communication)

Barometric pressure sensor (altimeter)

LoRa module (for ultra-long-range testing)

Lightweight foam or balsa material for the airframe

Kindly let me know:

1. Does Element14 provide or stock these components?

2. Would it be possible to receive any support or sponsorship for this educational and innovative project?

I truly value the Element14 community and hope to bring this flying model to life with your support and guidance.

Warm regards,

[Fg_]

Thank you for raising these important concerns!

Power Consumption:

I’ve taken power management into careful consideration for my flying model. Here’s how I’m handling it:

The main controller is an ESP32 DevKit V1, but I'm open to switching to a more efficient variant like the ESP32-C3 or S3 for reduced power draw.

For wireless communication, I’m using the NRF24L01+PA+LNA module, which can draw over 100 mA during transmission. To stabilize it, I’ve included a dedicated 3.3V regulator with decoupling capacitors.

The NEO-6M GPS module draws about 30 mA, and it's powered separately from the flight controller to avoid voltage dips.

Motors and servos are powered from a separate BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit), isolating high-current loads from the logic electronics.

This separation ensures stable operation without brownouts or interference.

Vibration Resistance:

Absolutely agree that vibration is a serious issue in flight:

I’ve avoided standard Dupont jumpers and instead plan to use locking connectors like JST or DF13, where possible.

For modules with pins, I either hot-glue or silicone-seal the connectors to prevent them from coming loose mid-flight.

All boards will be mounted on foam tape or rubber standoffs to reduce vibration transmission.

Wires will be routed with enough slack and bundled to reduce strain on connectors.

I appreciate your feedback and would be grateful for any additional tips or recommended materials. I'm also interested to know if Element14 could help supply or sponsor any of these components as part of this educational and innovation-driven project.

Thank you again for your support!