Building my first FPV drone - 5” Freestyle

[@OscarLiang1]

Good job with the build mate. Your maiden flight reaction really brought me back to my beginning of flying FPV :) it was such a magic moment. I was gonna comment on your video issue but looks like you fixed it :) Good job again!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Appreciate the detail in your tutorial that made it perfect for a first time builder. Already had so much fun flying it and have improved a lot. Can't wait to build another. Thanks again Oscar!

[@jamesmason7124]

Congratulations on your first build bro. I am currently trying to build my first fpv drone, a Flywoo Explorer LR 4 v2, but i am disabled and unable to work anymore so it's going to take me a while before I can fly, i can't wait.

[@GTARC_au]

Once you get building you'll never look back! Very addictive hobby mate!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Totally agree - already looking at a 3” build for the next one haha

[@terkoiz57]

Consider doing the frame sanding underwater. You don't want to be breathing in that dust.

[@sjmtb4054]

Good work for a first build. I would like to do the same. Can you include more information regarding the build please. Looking forward to watching your next video 🤘

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Copy that! - Link to the entire build in the description 🤠

[@OutdoorsMT]

You can also watch (troncatfpv) He does a similar build, and he explains a bit more

[@notice_fpv]

Nicely done. I'm planning my first build, glad to see yours went together so well as I was planning on using the same parts! Looks like it's running well, in spite of the wind!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

It runs incredibly! Couldn't recommend more. Especially at the fairly low pricepoint.

[@Cornusse]

Nice build ! Fly safe & Burn ESC ! 🔥

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Thanks mate!

[@yudanfishbo6949]

Great job there. You inspired me to make my own build too! I have recently got a BNF 5", I totally understand what you mean it's so much controllable, easier to fly compare to a 3" whoop. Nice job!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Epic to hear - It's an amazing feeling building your own! And makes repairs very easy because you'll know every part of it.

[@lalojr76ify]

I just tried my first power loop with my Pavo 25 and almost crashed, but saved it. Can’t wait to see more videos of you flying.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

It's sooo much easier with an open prop. The 5" will just do them on demand. It's so floaty that it gives you way more time in the air off the throttle. But practising on the whoop will make you a pro once you go to 5" 👌

[@BOTGRINDER]

looks great! building is super fun, repairing not so much.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yo Bot! Been binging your clips! And was just looking at the Grinderino frame. Good shit man keep it going 👽✌️

[@mmmmmmmfancy]

Looks good dude. Just finished up one of my builds recently and had the same reaction of “how does it just work” After some tuning it’s flying great. Good stuff

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Incredible feeling hey. It was so surprising. I guess acro is so manual that it makes sense that it would "just work"

[@apair4002]

Great build. Tips: Tape (masking tape) the parts down / the frame on the table so you can easily focus on the the solder area.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Lol I realised this when I was editing the video. Will absolutely do next time. Cheers.

[@waxioff7632]

Really clean build 👏

[@GarethDix]

Nice build! It took me awhile before I did my first build when getting into FPV and I wish I had done it sooner! No BNF will compare to it now!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Super true - so much more special having made it yourself.

[@Kiwitastiic]

Awesome having this video for side by side comparison. I'm building basically the exact same thing. Cheers dude.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

It’s so sick! Had it for a few months now and crashed so many times with zero issues. Hit me up if you have any Qs and good luck !

[@orionpax16]

For me personally the best part of the hobby.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Can’t wait for the next one tbh

[@GAINZILLA89]

Literally on the same path, just bought a pavo20 looking to learn then build a 5” this is awesome congrats on the build

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Soo much fun to build and once you try the 5” you won’t want to go back! Hit me up if you have any Q’s with the build mate.

[@Sp3ctrummm]

Very nicely done I remember my first build, the very first time I toasted my fc

[@timbotimbotimbo]

:((((((

[@Brewshoots]

Somethings I noticed that were causing your problems with the 03 air unit. I noticed you didn’t have voltage on the osd. You need to switch some wires or check your ports settings in beta flight. You should be getting voltage on the osd. I think you need to check the MSP on that port as well as it doesn’t look like it’s recording a file on the air unit. When you arm it should start recording/switch into full power mode. Make sure you’re in HD mode in the goggles as well.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yep you’re exactly right - my osd was in low power mode the entire first flight lol. I’ve set the Displayport now and it’s working amazing. My vista doesn’t have an sd slot to my knowledge? I think I can only record through the goggles.

[@gigoyiyo]

Nice build! hope that you have more luck than the 35!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Haha appreciate that. I’m gonna hold onto the 35 anyway but I already like this drone soo much more. I think I’ll grow to really enjoy them both.

[@DrFrantic77]

Nice and clean build bro

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Cheers mate! Lots to learn but happy with it 🤠

[@ruancarlodop]

Nice build. Pretty careful and organized. Subscribed so we can share our experience.

[@lionelttl]

Congrats man! Welcome to the world of 5" drones and empty wallets! Fingers shacking, heart racing. So good!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Thank you bro! Absolutely loving it!

[@danmartinrc]

You just need to get a bigger tip for your soldering iron for those battery connections. It has more thermal mass and will melt the solder faster. Good job on this build 👍

[@danmartinrc]

Forgot to mention that the capacitor needs to be as close to the ESC as possible to be effective. It should be right off the board if possible. It doesn’t do much if you add extension cables.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Oh really? Wow. I'll look into that and perhaps try to re route. Thanks for this.

[@sffpv9671]

Nice build dude. New sub here. A larger soldering iron tip will help with the bigger pads/connections.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yeah damn the XT60 ones were hard. I also heard if you solder them before the motor wires it's easier as you don't lose all that heat going into them.

[@dmarques1973]

Very nice video, i was looking at the Oscar build guide and found your link and glad i did it, i have a Avata and im going to also build my first quad following the great guide from Oscar and your video. Thank you ;)

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Epic mate! Hit me up if you run into any issues! - I would also recommend getting the Vifly finder and adding it to this build, super easy only 3 wires and might help you save your quad if it get's lost.

[@revdogma]

As some one who solders all day for work on medical devices...and knowing the difference between RHOS and glourious leaded silver solder...you soldering is clean and you are doing a good job not OVER cooking your solder. So if you had doubts ...now you shouldnt lol! For me building my quads is like...zen. Enjoy the skies!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Appreciate this thanks mate! Building them is great fun I can't wait to do the next one. Happy Flying!

[@Divefpv1]

W bros i hope this one doesnt burn love to see vids with this one in the future

[@timbotimbotimbo]

This one is going hard bro! Plenty of crashes and no problem at all.

[@Divefpv1]

@@timbotimbotimbo nice bro

[@hi_desert_rat]

This is just your first of many! Enjoy!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Mate, so psyched! Enjoyed the whole experience.

[@AsgardStudios]

Welcome to the hobby! Great video

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Thanks bro! 👽✌️

[@bonesreds3062]

Hey mate, nice video :) Just built my first one last week. I saw that your stack screws werent very long. I have the same problem... Did you just push the fc down so the nuts would fit? I did that and I feel like the stack is way too stiff now...

[@timbotimbotimbo]

I think the stack came with it's own screws that seemed to fit really nicely. Def didn't have to push it down or anything like that. I just hand torqued the top nuts down very lightly.

[@dingus2218]

i heard gekko's going to get in the game and strap an imax to his triumph

[@jordy-4916]

Getting the bolex installed in the tailpipe

[@DronePH-2024]

NICE BROTHER HAPPY FLYING👍👍👍

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Thanks bro! Always.

[@thecraftza]

Great build fam. Well done.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Thanks mate! It's become the favourite for sure.

[@thecraftza]

@@timbotimbotimbo I will be building a drone soon so ive marked this video as a reference. I will be joining you soon

[@ralphyboyy0516]

Never flew a drone! Was thinking of getting a DJI but to be honest I want a FPV and built one my self how hard from a scale 1-10 is to sowder a stack and actually understand what you doing for someone that has no experience?

[@totyrain]

If i may, the only thing that i´ll change is not ziptie the power lead to the air unit. If the lipo get ejected, the power cables could and will take the air unit apart.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Interesting - I feel like it would disconnect the lipo first but I'll do a little stress test and see.

[@totyrain]

and that´s the point. A lipo can desconect in a crash. It happens. Just look the ton of people that do this for living. All of them zimpie the cable to a standoff.@@timbotimbotimbo

[@totyrain]

It happens. the lipo just goes off in a crash. Check how other zipties to the standoffs@@timbotimbotimbo

[@quadfoxfpv420]

Nice job ,,,just to say it's a good idea to sand the carbon in water👌🏻

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Wish I had of though of that, thanks mate 🤠

[@woutervossebeld4664]

1:17 that is not an all in one (AIO) as it has 2 pieces, an AIO is a single board.

[@metalfusionf]

That's a huge field, and empty too!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Hackney Marshes - London.

[@UAVfutures]

dont need to know how to build a drone, but want to help support the vid on youtube. well done.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Haha you legend - appreciate that. I had fun making it too.

[@kamithawickramaarachchi]

nice build ❤

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Appreciate that! Still ripping it now with no issues whatsoever! Crash it nearly every flight too haha.

[@nutella2036]

Before you go fly, do you tune something in betaflight or does the esc have its own tune that is just ready to fly. Other than setting up the Motor direction, esc orientation and like channels to arm etc.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

I've just left this on the stock tune and it's more than enough for me. I think it's worth changing the tune if you're flying GoPro etc though as it changes the weight orientation a bit.

[@Someone801]

"touch wood" *touches his head*

[@timbotimbotimbo]

hehe

[@Viseo3dp]

you need osd reading your rssi and cell voltage and why does it only show 6 mbps it should 50 mbps when your using the wasp and vista vtx i think you dont have it set up right you better check it the reading are wrong

[@jethrohedstrom7230]

Nice build!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Thanks geezer

[@El_Muffy]

Why you place stuff so perfectionist

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Wanted to see everything and know each individual function in the whole piece

[@fpvgivy]

Still flying my pavo20 but this video has now inspired me to get a 5 inch! What props did you use?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

You’ve gotta do it! Can’t even compare the feeling of flying them. Props are HQ prop DP5 pc. The link to the entire build tutorial is in the description.

[@fpvgivy]

Yeap I'm over here looking at different links for different parts for when I'm ready to build lol!! Those props sound very quiet!@@timbotimbotimbo

[@morfiushd1277]

Hi good job for the build, how did you get the OSD information into the integra? with a VTX Runcam. Me i have a caddx Vista and i dont know how do that.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Did you sort it yet? It was something to do with the UARTS in Betaflight.

[@morfius21]

Ah ok, i will Check this afternoon

[@benwatts5473]

This video is great and I plan on following the same guide you did. Only question is - I have a DJI FPV with the same controller and the first gen of the goggles you are using. Are these compatible with the build?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yep - runcam link is literally the same as OG DJI vtx I believe. So your kit should work just fine. Would defo do some more research to make sure just in case.

[@Graybear78]

I have heard other builders say they had to program their control module. You did not have to set that up? Or was the control module already programmed? I have just received my first cinnewhoop, and am thinking of a five inch build. Thanks for your video.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yes you're right - you have to configure the MSP + Displayport in Betaflight as well as each of the motors etc. Your FC will have a booklet with the correct configs. It sounds complicated but it's not really. KZbin is your friend haha.

[@CadenMcCullough2424]

Nice video. I’m going to be making almost the same build. So the Runcam link just plugs into the FC with a plug right? No soldering?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yep - you have to solder onto the link itself, but the other end plugs direct into the FC. If you’re using a non DJI rx protocol then I would recommend snipping the SBUS wire too.

[@bhuvanverma7223]

wooh man i also did my first 5 inch build with same stack and motars of f405 and iflight zing2 2207 1855kv...wooh we did the build at just the same time goodluck for the hobby and i am also a beginner and this is my first fpv ever

[@timbotimbotimbo]

That's wild! Are you stoked with yours? It's such a fun hobby huh.

[@bhuvanverma7223]

yeah@@timbotimbotimbo

[@benleong2008]

would you rather have the DJI O3 air unit? the runcam looks like it is hard to see from the goggles.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yo - that was a mistake I made with the VTX - if you get to the end part I fly it with the actual setup at 50Mb/s and it's good. Although it still doesn't come close to the o3. If you want to go o3 I would buy a different frame though.

[@shralpygames5683]

How did you land on a proper PID tune? Did you use a preset in Betaflight? I built my first quad about a month ago now and I've just been working on dialing it in!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

It's just got the stock tune from Betaflight - didn't do a thing!

[@Jay-TMcFadyen]

hey tim just wondering what parts you used for this build i'm looking at building one myself it looks awesome bro

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yo ! check the link in description it has Oscar's whole build as well as links to all the bits 🤠

[@LehtusBphree2flyFPV]

Give the PROTO5 frame you can find it on KZbin

[@dingus2218]

what a dope little journey. could pop that up from oceany and do some backies out at mckenzies... is that limited edition kueys roofing merch? up the crimbus

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Dude I'd love to be chilling back at Oceany together lord.

[@vadimus2007]

Did you enable MSP (telemetry)? Even when you don't want OSD it tells the air unit to turn off low power mode when armed.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yep fixed it - you can see in the final part of the video how the wasp looks when configured properly.

[@vadimus2007]

@@timbotimbotimbo Looks like I missed that part!

[@irondan357]

I like to terminate that braided mesh material with adhesive lined heat shrink tubing

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yeah good shout for sure.

[@Giulia_Baresi02]

Thanks for the video. Bravissimo 🎉

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Absolute pleasure! More to come 👌

[@milo-WT]

How long roughly did it take you to build it? It looks sick man, Im going to try to start fpv soon

[@timbotimbotimbo]

I was going super slowly but only about 2-3 hours really. It's really not too hard to do. Mate, get into it - I would start with a small analog whoop kit to learn though these 5" drones can be pretty rogue.

[@juantaberner1734]

Good job! Where did you get that flux pencil?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Link in description! It’s part of a small kit.

[@benleong2008]

nice build! do you have a link to those mesh protection?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yep check link to Oscar's build in description it shuld be in there.

[@h-dawg969]

What resources and information did you use to work out how to do a build? I really want to do my own build but don’t have any idea where to start and have only flown bind n flys.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Hey mate - the link to this whole build is in the description. I didn't have much knowledge and was able to follow it pretty easily.

[@h-dawg969]

@@timbotimbotimbo sweet. That sounds ideal. I’ll check it out. How much roughly did it come to all together for parts and stuff? Cheaper than a Bind n Fly? & does it go through the Betaflightnside of things as well? Doing my first build was one of this years New Year’s resolutions ;) Cheers buddy.

[@h-dawg969]

Just seen the prices etc in the description. Cheers mate

[@lalojr76ify]

Great job! I’m new to fpv myself and looking to make a 5” also. I have a question about the 2 small antennas on the arm. What are they for if you are using the DJI remote and goggles? Or is that for when you get a different ELRS remote?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Exactly that - I'm not happy with the DJI remote and want to move to an ELRS receiver. Looking at the Radiomaster Boxer.

[@Missing.roofer]

Quick question how much mAh had the lipo battary thad you used?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

1300 mah

[@madhurisingh105]

Nice video😊

[@timbotimbotimbo]

👽✌️

[@cubingwithnick]

Where did you get the GoPro mount on top because I have the same frame

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Think I just got it on eBay man :D

[@benettfodor7189]

How did u setup the controller and the vr for the drone?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

So this is gonna change depending on your setup - but with the Vista you just hold the button on the side and do the same with the controller. It will start searching and then eventually bind. Then you need to configure the correct UART's in Betaflight so they can communicate. KZbin is your friend with this stuff.

[@MuhammadAli-nd5on]

Amazing Build! how much did it cost to build the whole drone in total? just curious

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Cheers! Was around £300 or $380 USD.

[@MuhammadAli-nd5on]

@@timbotimbotimbo Wow, I thought it would be more expensive than that, I just got into the hobby and got the Baby Ape 3" drone, its so much fun. 🔥🔥

[@InsPage-nl4rn]

love your Video, i am also wanting to geti into FPV Drones Currently running short on Budget and hence Waiting for it to come al together. Well Enjoyed your Video SO ya Cool!!

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Thank you! Get into it! You could actually do this build really cheap as an analog version tbh. Good luck with your build!

[@derboss522]

Great job and nice build. I just don’t understand why putting the antenna on a arm. U would break it pretty easily in a crash

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yeah so I just copied the tutorial, but actually there is a spot up the back which I think is better that I might change it to.

[@derboss522]

@@timbotimbotimbo its safer in the back, but also harder to mount. I see the advantages of both variants

[@watermelon_shark6864]

I can build a drone but the hardest part is making it remote controlled

[@timbotimbotimbo]

It's pretty easy man - The flight controller comes ready to sync to a controller then you just add your button config and away you go.

[@alex_wle]

Whats the model of ur remote control. Best regards from germany.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

It's the DJI remote controller 2. I wouldn't recommend it for FPV though! I made a mistake buying it.

[@MaTui.]

How do we know that the frame is fit with the esc & flight controller,….. ???

[@timbotimbotimbo]

So i went along with the tutorial which I linked in the description. But if you’re making your own custom I would defo just post into a reddit group or something to make its all gonna work together 👌

[@Nature4KMusic]

Hello, I am from Cambodia. You are really well built. How much does this Drone cost?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Heya! Was around $380 usd all in 🤠

[@KingBlack11]

What are you using to power your solder iron

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Hey mate - it’ uses a lipo :D would recommend for sure.

[@Ice-FaceMedia]

looks great bro..great first build...msp needs config, vista and fc not communicating....you will learn no biggie...we have all been there

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Such a good feeling when you diagnose the issue and it works.

[@marrakechporto5204]

your caddx is wrongly connected, RX IN THE TX, TX IN THE RX, (you don't have the voltage on the mask) 🙂

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Was connected right - I just didn’t configure the MSP + DisplayPort in beta flight haha. If you watch the last part of the vid it’s all configured 🤠

[@stickboyfpv4742]

Great video and I hope you stick with it! But if its a stack..! Its not an all in one😝 an all in one "aio" has the fc and the esc board... all in one! No stack😊

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Hahaha... yeah that makes sense now. Thanks for letting me know.

[@A-scketchy-otter-lol]

Is this troncats build? it seems like his just modifed a bit.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

It’s Oscar Liang’s build - link is in the description. Troncats ones are dope though I just chose this one because it explained everything so clearly.

[@A-scketchy-otter-lol]

@@timbotimbotimbo Sick, yeah tron cats dope, just not always the best explainer

[@certifyFPV]

How much was the build all together?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Heya - check in description for individual parts. All up it came to about £300 or $380 usd 👌

[@chrismillersrcfamily]

Congratulations and nice rip 🤙🏼welcome to the addiction. subbed to you also.

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Legend thank you! Happy to be here. Nice channel - subbed ya back 👌

[@kevinglenister6520]

That’s funny I dislike my 35v2 vs my five inch. Not sure why anyone would say not to get a 5 inch first.. just do time in sim.. 😀

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yeah I guess a lot of people say to get a tiny whoop first and learn on that. Which makes sense. But all up I thought the 5" was much easier to handle than the CL35.

[@antsalates7950]

what is the solder u used?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

I bought this fpv tool kit from newbee drone that was super cheap and great. I’ll try find and link it in the description for you.

[@jacksonb6826]

would it work with dji 1 goggles, (the bulky ones)

[@timbotimbotimbo]

I think it would mate seeing as the Vista is DJI - but I'd defo ask around to make sure.

[@Viseo3dp]

you have it on low power mode

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yeah sorted it at the end.

[@califpv]

💪🏻

[@virajchauhan6732]

What camera are you using, why is the quality so low(360p)?

[@charlie22403]

I think it’s still processing only just uploaded it - will check soon!

[@virajchauhan6732]

also if you are based in the uk why order from Get Fpv?@@charlie22403

[@memelol7167]

Capacitor එක ඔය විදියට පෑස්සුවට අවුලක් උනේ නෑද්ද?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

ඒක තාම ප්‍රශ්නයක් වෙලා නෑ

[@ajinkyahhulawale1313]

How to do configuration

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Hey - which part? If you click the link to Oscar Liang's build (in description) - He goes over it pretty thoroughly. I didn't get into it too much in this vid because I was literally learning as I went.

[@ITSROBFPV]

worth a sub ive just built the exact same first build first reaL 5INCH

[@timbotimbotimbo]

No way - the Oscar Liang one? You happy with it?

[@ITSROBFPV]

yeh n no lil skinny thing isnt it lol @@timbotimbotimbo

[@chewthis5805]

Why signal just 5Mb?

[@chewthis5805]

You need to update and fcc unlock

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Nah the issue was that I hadn't set up the VTX correctly - if you check the end of the vid I fixed it and got to 50mbps.

[@torquilmorrison1283]

isnt 5mbps a bit low for the vista i thought it did 25mbps

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yeah so when I configured it initially it was in limp mode with terrible quality, needed to update the MSP + Displayport on Betaflight which sorted it.

[@ttaylor9916]

what was the price of all components?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Heya - so the drone came to about £300 all up or around $380 usd. Heaps of different options for cheaper or more expensive versions though. Analog is a lot cheaper.

[@quycreee1747]

5mbps ?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Yeah if you get to the part at the end I fixed it. Basically was in low power mode on that first flight lol. Couldn't see sh!t.

[@hkjsjjjoas4622]

Hey lad beautiful video how much its cost you all ❤

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Thanks mate! Cost break down in description - Peace!

[@martinax-po8rj]

how much did it cost?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

Check description 🤠✌️

[@martinax-po8rj]

oh sorry😅😅😅😅😅😅@@timbotimbotimbo

[@martinax-po8rj]

is it worth me to build this fpv drone as my first drone? ​@@timbotimbotimbo​

[@virajchauhan6732]

What country are you in?

[@timbotimbotimbo]

England my friend - London.

[@virajchauhan6732]

Same, I live in london as well, I was wondering why you bought the drone parts from get fpv and not a uk seller such as unmannedtech or hobbyrc. This way you wouldn't have to pay customs fees like it showed at the start of the vid.@@timbotimbotimbo

[@virajchauhan6732]

oh yeah, any reason why your video feed drops down to 5 -6 mpbs at close range while it should be at roughly 50mpbs?@@timbotimbotimbo

[@vipgaminggroup3833]

Hello brother drone parts Product's link 😊

[@timbotimbotimbo]

See description!