The motor drive board might work, but really its meant for an RC car/truck.

Most drones use brushless for good reason...

Since motors are sold in sets of 4 its probably just over $100 for motors/esc/props/battery.

haven't decided yet, will probably push this way is I keep working on this thing...

More power means I can have more weight in the design and still fly with high level control.

Coreless vs Brushless.

• Coreless motors are smaller and cheaper
• brushless have more power and torque
• Brushless esc are easy to use/connect
• Brushless esc are cheapish..