Build a Freestyle FPV drone for $150!!
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:
Steele Carbon Fiber 5” Frame – https://www.banggood.com/custlink/mKGEjuVylF
Caddx Ant 1200TVL Camera – https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DmKYlfVRL8
Mamba F405 Stack – https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vKmye1SDSQ
Mini VTX5848 – https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vmGEaTPha4
Racerstar Race Edition 2205 2300kv Motors – https://www.banggood.com/custlink/Gm3YafHhaA
HQ Freestyle 5” Prop – https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3GGYa69CUF
Don’t have a 3D printer?
20×20 – 30×30 mounting board: https://bit.ly/34JPick
Some of the parts I used have sold out. Check out these alternatives:
VTX: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KmvYnFqN9k
Emax motors: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3G3y0hjHbi
4s Battery: https://www.racedayquads.com/products/rdq-series-14-8v-4s-1500mah-100c-lipo-battery-xt60?_pos=9&_sid=d1c008f69&_ss=r&aff=58
Additional stuff:
Budget Goggles: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/K3DhQJOPOh
Controller: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KGDRQWvoVr
3D print Files:
Antenna Holder – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4652034
GoPro Mount – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4786100
Arm Bumpers – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4786076
Camera adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4070488
30×30 20×20 adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3008618
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RDQ – https://www.racedayquads.com?aff=58
BetaFPV – https://betafpv.com?sca_ref=1435233.qFHxUmh5f2
Banggood – https://www.banggood.com/custlink/v3GYndYKfj
Starter FPV Drone Kit with everything you need: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3DvYO49Hvi
My Favorite Pre-Built Drones
Geprc Cinelog 25: https://bit.ly/3ikKDRa
BetaFPV Pavo 360: https://bit.ly/3IPimhT
iFlight Titan XL5: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vvmyL6IVhS
Digital DJI System
DJI FPV Goggles V2: https://bit.ly/3qfTEzr
Caddx Polar Vista: https://bit.ly/3tsqTSp
Frames
iFlight XL5: https://bit.ly/3wfgwTr
Steele 5” Budget Frame (Apex Clone): https://www.banggood.com/custlink/mKGEjuVylF
Flight Controllers
Mamba F722s: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vGvRjgItK0
HGLRC 60a Stack: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vDvENdydDl
Motors
6s Xilo Stealth Motors – https://bit.ly/3fdnVqu
iFlight XING Motors – https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GmvRL48cML
Emax ECO II Motors: https://bit.ly/34QovLv
Analog VTX/Camera:
Camera: https://bit.ly/3u2VJQl
VTX: https://bit.ly/3tiDKGv
TX/RX
TBS Crossfire:
ELRS rx: https://bit.ly/3CC661m
ELRS tx: https://bit.ly/3MWPUNc
R9M rx: https://bit.ly/3COm7Sb
R9M tx: https://bit.ly/3tst3Bv
Highly Recommended Tools:
Electric Multi-tool: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GDKYNJdqmg
Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3q3pXku
Motor Grip Pliers: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3DvEle8FRn
LiPo Battery Voltage Tester: https://bit.ly/3u97Ewc
Other Equipment:
My Backpack: https://bit.ly/3IeyY12
Naked GoPro Hero 8 Case & BEC: https://bit.ly/3yuWjI5
Naked GoPro 6 Case & BEC: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vKmRj6icTk
Balance Lead GoPro power cable: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KvDhL69C71
DJI Air 2 S: https://amzn.to/3wfAxcy
GPS Module: https://bit.ly/3u3VTqR
QX7 Controller: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vDmdLBZPdu
GoPro Hero 9: https://amzn.to/349z9Ju
GoPro Hero 10: https://amzn.to/3ILPAyC
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. This helps support this channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!
Sorry to say but I thought you were going to make an actual drone with junk or other stuff not things that are bought, sorry but this is DISAPPOINTING😟😖😔😒
I am interested in building one can u send me the link of where u got the products from or websites. Thanks
Can you do a build video for australia using Australian prices?
This is exactly what I want to do but never have the money to just go out and buy one. I guess the only thing I need to know is what kind of controller will connect to this drone and were/how do I know I’m buying the right controller .
Just buying the the parts
Hello all, Does anyone know the diameter of the tiny screws used to attach the boards to the frame? They’re about 1mm. I think there are two sizes of screws associated with the frame and attachments, I’m looking for the smaller of the two. Thank you!
Did u buy all the parts from Amazon if so can u list they please
Sell me in 200$
What antenna did you use?
Just one comment: you’ve got two antenna’s on the rxsr for diversity reception. You should have put one on either side of the central stack, instead of on just one arm together 😀 Otherwise, excellent build. Great editing, and easy to follow.
I’m a beginner and would want to try FPV drones, I just want to ask some question regarding your video, how’d you know which color of wires to go to which slot? the one from camera and vtx?
Thanks!
Thanks man ,
Im going to make a drone and try it out myself
Great video. Subbed!
My lord you sure made good use of your solder supply.
Thanks this would be a great project for my 12 y/o kid for her first drone.
Hi, really cool. Im from 🇹🇹Trinidad. Do you know if these components are on amazon?
The world Is one big scam, if you buy all these parts now, it comes out to about $250, even though this video came out during the height of the pandemic when it was supposedly more expensive. On top of that, each item is "marked down" from a previously higher price… wtf so they raise the prices sky high, almost twoce as much, then take 5$ off just to make you think you are getting a good price. I hate this 🌎
4:04 arch linux reference 😀
What are you using for controller?
is there a way to put an autopilot program on?
(for someone who barely knows how to drive drone)
im glad someone putting 150$ builds online. too many fpv queens out there.
Just a bookmark for myself later:
11:37
You are awesome but you lost me one minute into your video but I was so amazed at your flying ability wow I am shocked that you can go that fast I’ve never seen drone racing but I want to do it but I’m not that coordinated I am just learning I’m 70 pie my grandson is 15 I bought him a GoPro karma we haven’t got together yet I got it in the car and I need to fly it a little bit before I give it to him and get it tuned up on the site you are amazing thank you boy that was awesome
Hi,
What ratio you use with the Caddx Ant 1200TVL Camera?
4:3 or 16:9
Thanks
The vtx link is dead for me, any other that you’d recommend? Also, would you recommend this drone for a first timer outdoors?
I just learned the bluetack trick. niiice
can I partner the mamba f405 with other reciever or not?
thanks for the answer
That thing rips
I have an off the shelf FIMI 8SE and this thing makes it look like a school bus. Just wow!
Yah and how much was the 3d printer $7 or what haha
dont fly over peoples cars, like carparks etc… your giving people a valid argument for stomping on FPV. 33:28
other peoples private property, go around that, don’t risk or play with it..
when we go FPV we always try to stear away from our own cars, so its get pretty hypocrisy if I then would fly over other peoples cars.
I crash from time to time, you crash from time to time..lets not kill our hobby and regulate it even harder so only locked areas will be open for flying..
I was about to start ordering parts when I realized I need a battery, transmitter and goggles. I have a spektrum dx7 transmitter for planes, will that work? Any recommendations for goggles?
3:20 Timestamp when this goes from under a $150 build to only if you have a 3D printer!
Why the capacitor?
🙂
Build me one🤣🤣
Is there a similar kit but for someone waaay more casual and that focuses on stability instead of racing?
Definitely doing this
Never mind I didn’t see that u put the link in the description
What about a headset and controller?
So you also need a 3d printer…. Youre over $150
as soon your individual, 3d printed part came into play i thought to myself: why am i watching this? this isnt help me at all
Stick with building drones, leave the math for others.
Man, nice manual, thank you!
any smaller builds?
How would you connect a radio controller to this drone?
Excellent work!
👌
Why even worry about the numbers on the motors? If they are are going one way anyway? I thought 2 we’re going to go clockwise and the other two counterclockwise? How did you reverse the motors? Is there a setting for that in that beta flight? Never seen this done before Good job! I’m just learning about drones I had this cool little drone from five below , I was just learning how to fly in a damn thing took off and disappeared behind some trees lol
Bogus. Why bother with a printed part which most of us do not have. Nothing else available?