Quad Copter A Level Project (College) Research - Sources

[kris2340k]

For a school project I have to complete along with my A-Levels I decided to make a quad copter. I am aiming for a lightweight agile one that will hopefully cost less than around £200-250.
I have to complete a report along with evidence of the artifact (the copter) and am currently within the research section of the report.
In the previous section I had brainstormed any questions that I had (I already knew the answers to most, but I have to show and prove I have done research). However some I don’t know.
So for each of these questions I need to complete research and show a source used for the research. It would be really helpful and boost my grade if I could use more than just websites and Google for this.
The research section is also worth a lot of marks so I ask for two things that any of you guys could help me with?
1. Could you guys help me find sources of information (your aloud to put yourself down) to help me answer each question (I only need 1 for each).
even suggesting websites like hobbyking, any wikipedia like sites for quads (i dont know any). I can then go onto them myself and then search for the specific area.
2. If possible are there any other important things or questions I need to research into.


Here is the actual research section: https://www.dropbox.com/s/g9zcv4uxfko4jx6/Q1.docx
i basically need to complete that table, and then write about a page or more on each section of area of research.
but all im asking are does anyone know any good multirotor like sources of information:
i mean the best thing would be someone(anyone) to actually use as a source, anyone with experience really

 

[Nacmac]

Project

Here is the actual research section: https://www.dropbox.com/s/g9zcv4uxfko4jx6/Q1.docx
i basically need to complete that table, and then write about a page or more on each section of area of research.
but all im asking are does anyone know any good multirotor like sources of information:
i mean the best thing would be someone(anyone) to actually use as a source, anyone with experience really

On most forums you will tend to find 'Sticky's' at the beginning. These tend to have basic 'answers' / information that many newbies ask about. Visit several different R/C related websites and you will soon get enough info for your project. Just remember to note down the URL from where the info came from and check as to how you must refer to it - most require the use of the Harvard method of referencing.
For example the sticky of the site ... http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?12819-Understanding-Lithium-Polymer-batteries tells you all you need to know about lipo batteries.

Hope that this helps some

Graeme