Does Quickdraw Equipment still cost the power?

Yes, you must still pay the Power cost (and Energy cost) printed in the top-left corner of the card to play a piece of Gear with Quick-Draw.

However, you do not pay the Equip cost (the cost listed next to the Equip keyword in the text box) for the initial attachment.

How it Works:

1. Play the Card: You pay the Energy and Power costs shown in the top-left corner of the card. Because of Quick-Draw, you can do this at Reaction speed (Rule 745.1.b).
2. Triggered Attachment: When the Gear enters play, Quick-Draw triggers a "When you play this, attach it to a Unit you control" effect (Rule 745.1.d).
3. No Equip Cost: This triggered attachment happens automatically as part of playing the card. You do not need to pay the separate Equip cost to attach it this first time.

Summary:

• Top-left Costs (Energy/Power): Must be paid to play the card.
• Equip Cost (Text box): Not paid when using Quick-Draw to attach from hand. (You only pay this later if the gear becomes unattached and you want to move it to a different unit using the standard Equip action).