Unlock the Thrills: Build Your First FPV Drone Today! Ultimate Beginner Guide!

Today is the day you build your first FPV drone and experience the thrill of flight!

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00:00:00 - You're going to build an FPV drone!
00:01:46 - This isn't going to be easy or short.
00:02:44 - The structure of this series
00:04:27 - Parts of the quad: the frame
00:05:19 - Parts of the quad: the motors
00:06:50 - Parts of the quad: the props (propellers)
00:08:06 - Parts of the quad: the Flight Controller (FC)
00:09:19 - Parts of the quad: the Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
00:10:24 - Parts of the quad: the FPV goggles and video transmitter (vTX)

00:12:44 - Parts of the quad: the controller
00:13:44 - Parts of the quad: the receiver (RX)
00:15:34 - Recap

[notice_fpv]

I'm half a year into this hobby and have learned a TON. Built my 5" (and repaired it several times) with this walkthrough. I have several tinywhoops now as well. I came back and I'm listening through and picking up new stuff that flew over my head the first couple times. It's deep folks! Pay attention.

[GetFPV]

Thanks again Joshua for bringing the FPV community such a well documented FPV build series! This is one of the best ways to get started in the world of FPV and learning how to build your own drone. Hope you all get a chance to try these new drone kits, as they are the perfect blend of quality and affordability + a full video build guide to go with it!

[richardamiss]

I've built almost two dozen craft (quads and FC controlled fixed wings) and I enjoy watching these because of the enthusiasm alone. Great job JB and thanks for being a fantastic teacher to the next generations. That will be your greatest legacy.

[wearemany]

We’ve been waiting for another “build series” and here it is. It’d be great to have a build series every year with the current and most up to date gear. Thank you JB Sir! 😊

[craigbu]

😂Totally agree, I got into this awesome hobby last year cos at almost 50 years old, every other hobby I've had was beginning to hurt lol and the healing time started getting longer the older I got 😁

[danielkelly]

I haven’t even built my drone yet not even ordered mine yet and I amazed how detailed these videos are. It truly makes getting into FPV drones easy.

[Teichborsti]

The only Problem I have, is the Money…

[Loki_FPV]

One of the nice things about building your own quad is that if you are on a tight budget you can buy one part a paycheck until you have all the parts verses a bind and fly where you have to pony up all the money at once.

[dam-n]

Jokes on you. When I crashed my motorcycle, I didn't go to the hospital either. The only difference is... with the drone, I wouldn't have the ever increasing chronic pain and arthritis. Now that I think about it, you're still right. Thanks for the video.

[beardguy]

I'm new to FPV, and I stand in awe at the amount of work you've put into this, Mr. Bardwell. Simply Impressive.

[Mupshot]

I like the modernization of an early thing I learned from watching you. You inspired me to take the plunge after soaking it in and build my first two years ago. I really love this type of content.

[ShadowSlayer]

Josh, I had a minor drone phase at the kick off of covid. I watched tons of your vids and got everything I needed to get started thanks to you... Long story short i had issues with getting my drone going. 4.5 years later, the dream is coming alive again. I'm committed to getting in the air and giving fpv a real shot. Im stoked to get into the hobby and get back to regularly watching fov content

[PianoManPaul]

Mr. Bardwell, I have mused at least a hundred of your videos, in my so-far rather bewildering journey into the world of FPV, and without question THIS video is BY FAR THE MOST IMPORTANT AND SYMBOLIC I HAVE YET ENCOUNTERED. Thank you TREMENDOUSLY for this video and playlist, I downloaded all of it immediately, I have my Sequre MSS12 Pro solder set and accessories, I still have 2 fpv quads (out of the 5, including tiny whoops and beginner kits I've purchased in total in the last three months), and I have a RM TX16S Mk2 MAX with AD-01 gimbals (ELRS), a ToolKitRC M7 charger, the accommodating power supply, and the Steam-purchased Liftoff FPV Simulator bundle. And now, added to all that, THIS playlist - the most important part!
I'm looking forward to again tuning in to you and ItsBlunty in your live streams and chats. Right now, ... I'm going to learn MANY things today...
THANK YOU JB, Cheers!
- PH

[atapungot]

New to fpv, but have flown gps drones for years. I am in love with fpv and wish I had started sooner! Have an Avata but want something more legit. Definitely going to build this badboy. Thanks Josh for all of your jedi guidance!!! 😎🤟😎🤟

[danielharris]

I did it. I just ordered the qav s2! You inspire me Josh. When I was a child I often dreamed of flying, now I'm doing it.

[doogle]

I asked another content creator where I can learn FPV drones as a beginner and was recommended this channel, I just joined last week, perfect timing! Thank you!

[devdoja]

I've only been in the FPV hobby for a couples months. All my current quads are pre-built and customized, so this will be my first drone build. Definitely looking forward to building this once it arrives. Thanks great info and. guidance JB!

[MCsCreations]

Thanks, Joshua! Looking forward to the next parts! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[NickJ-ipoy]

I ordered one today. I'm super excited!! This will be my first 5" quad. Been flying(Tinyhawk 2 FS/Tiny Ape) for about a year now. I think I'm ready to step it up! Thank you for all your content, Josh!

[Mr.Laidukas]

I watched till the end and got here :) Thanks for sharing this playlist early.