Smitty,
Here is an interesting link to a site on a homebrew UAV. It deals with the problems associated with accurately calculating attitude of an aerospace vehicle. You may get some ideas you can implement on a smaller/limited scale to achieve your objectives.
Better link, check out items under "Design:". Particularly AHRS and Sensors.
HTH,
Steve
EDIT: One final note, there is a reason the off the self systems are very expensive. It is not a trivial task!
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