This is a brief time-lapse of the construction of a small drone arena. The purpose of the arena is to provide a safe environment to test your drone in, reducing the risk of it flying away. The solution is inexpensive and may save you from losing your drone. While I continue to work on my drone I need to comply with FAA regulations. The arena is technically an enclosed space, therefore not in the national airspace, avoiding regulations. In reality it also provides piece of mind because I don't have to worry about a rogue drone.
Parts (with links)
20 - 1" diameter; 1/4" Thick; 10' long PVC pipes ( http://low.es/25AyUQW ) Cost: $76
8 - 1" 90 degree elbows ( http://low.es/1Y5HtRC ) Cost: $10
8 - 1" T-shape connectors ( http://low.es/1Zi9Wlp ) Cost $6
3 - Spools of deer netting ( http://low.es/1O7ahXL ) Cost $48
1 - jar of pvc cement ( http://low.es/1t5nQOa ) Cost $5
1 - 100 pack of nylon zipties (http://low.es/24lRcD3) Cost $10
Total Cost: $155