How to Build a FPV Racing Quadcopter! 

Oldie but Goldie.

Adam Savage’s Tested uhhh I’m in 2020 GAAAAAAH

They should do a new one of these

Amy update? : )

And even more so since your comment. I remember these days well, but the technology now is just out of this world!

Xano Trevisan Kothe definitely a follow-up for flying/racing in the new year.

Norm, I'd be very interested to see your learning curve on this type of quad vs the other quads you've flown.

Tested Yes!!

Thanks

what would you recommend as a good, up-to-date, "how to build a quadcopter" resource?

Sadly, there isn't one big resource where you can get to know all the parts. You have to constantly inform yourself. RU-vid Channels like UAVFutures, AndyRC, Albert Kim and Kabab FPV are a good starting point.

Thanks!!

@@DevinEmbil No Problem! Check out Joshua Bardwell, too

thanks man ! I'll check it out ... I really wanna get into this sport but I can't understand how to pick my first drone or how to build or anything really period really to much variables and to many choices, I want to learn but...(overload) I just have no clue where to start .

First of all, I know exactly how you feel. I created a drive document for what i used to get in the air FPV (i'm creating a website for FPV stuff. The names at the top are friends keeping track of what they have or dont have. Feel free to make a copy for yourself): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pBYWW8A6UD3ZXLOPgdfuFHlBEWAv5hDEwAK5j4PSn4Y And here is an electronics blue print for the quad: docs.google.com/drawings/d/1xZ_ErymdB3IRCJjDe5Q07_S4CKG84pl57VHAMtaUutc The parts list is still in progress, so if some values don't add up, that's why! Good luck getting into this hobby! (if you want to contact me send me a youtube message)!

thank you!

tevas LT no problem!

yeah this guy is right, UAVfutures is easily the best way to get into drone racing, he has lots of very informative videos talking about choosing a frame, the best (and least expensive) beginner gear, and build tutorials. I also have not been paid to say this, I'm saying it because UAVfutures has helped me so much and it can help other too

flite test :)

+1 Flitetest :)

+1 Flite Test :):):)

Alex Zvada hey alex

Jonaldo Rodriges Hello!

+Jake Brown But it wil fly without PID adjustments, stock PID's aren't the best but good enough to get you going :)

I was so bummed when I saw that they'd bought a Phantom as a first quad a while back. I hate to be that guy, but they're really mainstream and boring.

Esa Edvik Completely agree with you! In the RC community, there are those who think they know what they're talking about, and those who actually do. It annoys me so much that some people go out and buy a Phantom and think they're all hot stuff. Nothing wrong with commercializing multi-rotors, it's just kind of dreadful in my eyes that the public is viewing the whole thing in such an inaccurate way.

bamsb90 I don't know. Personally, I know NOTHING about the RC community. When I saw Phantoms, I thought, "Hey! Awesome!" but assumed it was like everything else. If everyone's using it, and it's being advertised like crazy, it's probably a pretty shallow device. I get what you're saying, but I think you may be misrepresenting a lot of people :)

daveabittner Well, firstly I know I don't speak for everyone. What I've said is only my opinion and at the time I write, I can see that at least three people who liked my comment agree with me. But I realize not all of my views are universal, so if I have misrepresented anyone then I apologize. :) But I guess personally, I've been used to building model aircrafts in my basement; putting time and effort into making them work in the best way I can and then getting an amazing amount of satisfaction when I get to fly them. Don't get me wrong, DJI isn't a bad company; the Inspire isn't half bad either. Its very stable, it can turn on a dime, its got a long flight time, it shoots brilliant video and all that stuff, and that's really cool! But to me, this whole idea of buying something like an Inspire (or a Phantom for that matter), pulling it out of the box and flying it without having to build it for more than 10 minutes seems kinda lazy... I'm a firm believer that you have more ownership in something when you have to earn it as opposed to when you just buy it or when it's just given to you. I've seen several homemade builds for quadcopters that work just as good as the Inspire and ones that preform much better than the Phantom, the TBS Discovery is a good example. If people looked at it in that light, then perhaps the public's view on multi rotors would be different (maybe they'd stop calling them "drones" and use proper terminology.) I realize that to some people, that seems really trivial/picky/weird or whatever, but hey, if people want to disagree then they can, I've no problem with that :)

i have no issue with the phantom product i have issues with the people who are using it poorly and giving the hobby a bad name because the company does nothing to bring people into the hobby or really promote safe flying habits

Hey ThatHPI GUY! Thanks! Believe or not I started LOS but now its hard to take those googles off :) here: www.dropbox.com/s/g6yk2ca4gzoydrz/PID.png?dl=0 Btw, big fan of your channel.

CHARPU FPV Thanks for posting your settings because it's appreciated. Oh thanks to THPIGuy for asking if not i wouldn't know CHARPU FPV settings as well. Merry Christmas to you both and hope you all have a Happy New Year too.

Same to you! :)

CHARPU FPV I wish many a mini quad to you for Christmas marry Christmas

CHARPU FPV Are those Naze32 settings still available? Keen to see how mine compare. Great vid btw, love your flying

The list they show in the description comes to $838.83 exactly.

Matthew Snow The list is old, prices update.

***** The cheaper prices aren't necessarily a bad thing haha. Cept, with the taranis, it'd go back up to 800+

+UnderscoreZeroLP Thank you

Its far from a complete list of items! heatshrink, stand offs, awg wire, led lights and lots more! They don't even mention all the tools and soldering equipment etc. Bad misleading video imo.

+Jason Wolfe LED lights? Thats preference. Heatshrink is not nescessary you can use tape

Well, judging by your comment, "you can use tape'" that shows the standard of your work. LOL Just get out the sellotape. Maybe your a bit dim, I was just stating that the list is far from complete. Why don't you make a quad out of their list above and see how far you get!

I like using electrical tape and zipties as well, but if i want to shave weight i'll use heat shrink

Jason Wolfe Yo dumbass i was just saying that some of the shit you mentioned is not nescessary to make a flying quad

+Ty Lloyd What did you buy? is this including the controller? or fpv? I am looking to get into this, and want to buy this. Thoughts?

+Adam Beardall its hard to build a good racer for under 200 dollars, just the quadcopter. the equipment in this video is a bit outdated. check out the "mini quad club" group on facebook for some ideas :)

Get the flysight, it's an entire kit for 750. Comes with controller, quad, goggles, and a backpack to carry it all. It's also a great beginner quad, and replacement parts are cheap for it, good to practice with while you learn quads(assuming you've never had one) also a learning curve with flying FPV vs third person, so expect to crash while learning.

Do you have a skype so you can tell me some of your parts?

This video is a little out dated. You can get everything you need to race fpv quadcopters for about $300. Here's a post that contains links for what you need to buy and a setup video: copterwars.com/partlist?p=37 If you're trying to try out the hobby without burning through too much cash then getting a pre-built is better these days (back in 2015 this wasn't true). Once you really get into racing, building it yourself is better, but it's also more costly upfront.

Building it is better in my opinion. It makes it easier to repair and get to know your drone but it takes a lot of time. Take a look at this website: www.banggood.com/Wholesale-RC-Quadcopters-c-1848.html?p=9M251430988682015113

Drone Racing thanks for the tips, I now have a JJPRO175. Still learning about it, there's a lot of info. I'm trying to Cleanflight it but I'm having trouble connecting, just says bootloader not responding or something. So aggravating

LOL

nope

just to make it clear those are fans

+Wane Hall Interesting website. cheers for the links :-)

Bunch of junk :D compared to dalprops\hqprop / 2550 kv motors / 30A blheli_s esc's / F3 family FC's

That is junk now too. 2306 motors, 2400 - 2800kv, 35A or better BL Heli32 ESCs, F4 FCs, HQ Props 5x4.3x3 PC Props, not too mention lots of stuff are all in one boards too to reduce weight. And smaller frames are fairly popular, 210 and 220 frames to reduce weight because 250's will take 6 inch props, so you can do better if you run solely 5 inch props.

you should go check out a website called flite test they will show you how do but this kinda of stuff and you can post on the form and ask questions and someone will be sure the help you out

try going outside sometime. Its amazing.

***** That's quite the assumption you're making

No, that a suggestion. Video cards or Quads, you wanted video cards, are you a special one who only plays they computer outside? Looking at your videos, I wasnt wrong. LOL

***** Whatever helps you sleep at night, bud.

Haha! Cracked me up so much.

I thought this would be a more detailed like 3 or 5 part thing...hmm...still cool though!

+Smooooth Wow it's almost as if they have something in common

J Christ Ikr mind blown /s

+Smooooth Robotics as in FIRST :D. if not D:

-Blue- Yep :D