I considered that, actually. When my kids told their friends what our plan was, they ALL said they wanted to do it too. However, a secondary goal of this project is to be a family thing. Our summer last year was ruined (I spent all of 2016 getting cancer treatments) so I wanted to do something fun as a family to make up for it. I might do a neighborhood "Drone Mark II" project if Mark I is successful. That would be a good opportunity to involve the neighbors in helping with the costs.
I hope that all was successful with your treatments. I think you have a wonderful plan in mind and you and your kids are lucky to be able to have that experience. Enjoy!