Build a Freestyle FPV drone for $150!!

This is my 2021 $150 budget build drone. From start to finish I’ll show you what to get, how to assemble it, and even how to configure in betaflight.

The only equipment you need in addition to the drone itself is batteries, goggles, and a controller! (Links Below)

Drone Parts list:

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[HectorMartinez]

I have no intention of actually doing this but I still appreciate the thought and care you put into making this. I feel like I would ruin the soldering. Excellent flight at the end!

[adamcrux]

Pro tip for making your solder look perfect every time. Always use flux! Even when using flux core solder it help's immensely to flux up the pads and wire tips before soldering and makes the solder joints look uniform and flat.

[scottschnatzmeyer]

I know this is 3 years old, but being that it popped up for me, I'm sure it will fit others. A tip, if you have to make an adapter for the 30 to 20 use heat inserts, don't rely on the plastic to screw into.

Other than that, "props" to you for this, you have already helped thousands of people and I'm sure you will help thousands more.

Just remember HEAT INSERTS... absolute safety. Petg or nylon as well, they aren't as rigid as PLA is but rigid enough to maintain what you need with risking a break on a crash.

[Justini]

Here's how to solder: when removing insulation you want the wires to keep their braided, always remove more insulation than you need (account for the longer lead) use flux on the lead, making sure it penetrates the strands then tin leaving a bright silvery lead, if it's full or hazy the bond won't be complete. Then clip the lead to length, keeping the strands braided and brush flux and residue with isopropyl. When prepping the pads, use plenty of flux (another trick is to wipe the solder strand with alcohol, it cleans and residue and dirt?)

You don't want a gob of solder, just a light tin, use flux and attach lead, you should have a nice even filet around the lead boding to the pad, you should barely be able to see the wire strands, if you can't you applied to much solder. Wipe with isopropyl and spray with electronic surface cleaner.

The pull type wire strippers are better than the twist pull types for cleaner insulation cuts and keeps wire strands intact without fraying at the top. The wire needs to be intact and not frayed or hand twisted, keep the original form for better contact distribution.

Once you lay down the wire to the pad, you want to do it in one go, so use the right tip and make sure it's clean and lightly tinned with solder.

[alitatunertc]

This reminds me of building my first RC car in the 80s. Great job for introducing this subject to the community!!

[taocop]

I actually never thought about building a drone or even watched vids about freestyle. But now this rly inspired me to start this hobby.thank you!

[powerupminion]

Electrician here. Got a tip for ya buddy. If you swap the yellow connectors on the battery around, you won't have to worry about shorting your battery when it's unpluged. The plug with the holes is always the supply and the one with pins is always the appliance. Words to live by, trust me. 😉
Happy racing!!

[roberthowatson]

Definitely would love to attempt this. I think some steps are beyond my scope and ability. The software piece seems to have a steep learning curve, and I wouldn't be able to 3D print parts. Really great step by step video with all the details that most others would miss. The cost has always been the biggest deterent to getting into this hobby, but you have reinvigorated my interest. Thank you.

[MiBrCo]

this came up in my feed and the entire time all i can hear is Kirby sucking in air to destroy his enemies lol. 10/10 would watch again, plus it's a cool af vid! great job! this makes me wanna get a drone or build my first one ever.

[carkid]

I really want to get into fpv flying and this was the exact video i was looking for. thanks for puttng in the time and even putting the links in the description to make everything so easy! awesome video!

[PerspectivEs]

Algorithm hit the drone community today I guess, lol.
Thanks for making a comprehensive guide as opposed to just showing off a parts list like most people, this is sure to get the new ones excited.

[InsertHere]

Thanks a lot, took me a couple months but i have a fully functional 5' quad!
This guide helped me a lot, but couldn't build it with this video only. There are some missing parts

[howey]

I’m going to build my own fpv in the new year so appreciate this video

[smilingxassassin]

I saw this now the inner child want a new drone and I'm hooked at FPV drone's thanks for the insight sharing & I'm just starting off and OMG this is gonna put some punctures holes in my bank account but no worries I'll use good old trusty ducktape.

[einwilderzwerg]

oh my gosh finaly i see a video of a guy making a cheap fpv racing drone without every link being not working! thank you

[Anthony_Gutierrez]

Sweet build, good instructions. I just added all those parts to my cart and its $230 today. Damn economy

[djbis]

20:57 alone was worth my time spent watching this video. Man, what a nice little life-hack that was! Awesome video. I dig the choice of parts and most specially appreciate the well edited, well shot tutorial that ought to be a great way to encourage new people to join this awesome hobby. Thanks for the hard work!

[vektr]

The emax eco ii motors are a good low budget choice. I dont recommend flying around cars for maiden, never know when things could go wrong after fresh build.

[santiagogarza]

I loved the video first time watching a budget fpv drone i own dji spark and would like to build one myself but since im a first time viewer would of like to see the remote walk through set up wich it was not in the video 😀 keep up thanks for the help

[tokiburoak]

What a dope hobby to get in to. Building a drone seems so relaxing and rewarding.