RE: DIY Vs. Professionally built?
Just another point for consideration..
Where are you planning to fly?
At a club only or also in the local Park?
A 450 can be a dangerous machine and can hurt you if out of control
a 500 or 550 is much more deadly and could kill you.
I fly my 450s in the local park but pack it away if there are too many people around..
I'd never fly a 550 anywhere except a controlled environment like a club...
Just to be safe...