Cheap 250 Size Mini Quad Project - RCTESTFLIGHT -

[@DutchRC]

In 2014 this kind of flying was considered impressive.. We have come far :)

[@hiwayM9]

You are in the sky where you live... altitudes make for a tough build on a mini due to the thin air. You want to go with 4S power (35-70C rating- maybe more) and 12amp esc's and a touch lower on kv- say the Cobra 1960 or even the Lumenier 2206-2300kv's and 6in props. I hear the KISS 18amps work well- that extra voltage will help on high C rating punches. You are an r/c fpv natural brother... everything you fly you make it look good. (excellent camera skills push you over the top- pun intended)

[@blackmennewstyle]

Someone called them "crappy chinese stuffs" but everytime i saw people fly them, they fly so good and they are very happy with them... Thanks for the ride! Very nice video as usual! Happy weekend

[@birdseyeview1543]

Nice, this is a good educational piece, especially for those of us wanting to build on the cheap. Finding that line between good and cheap is difficult at best, and you've illustrated that brilliantly. Well done!

[@richrc1805]

I'm getting an adrenalin rush just watching the flight video. Those picnic table awnings are big, but still really heart pumping to fly through, especially because you know you have to spend hour fixing and re-aligning shit if you crash... make that *when you crash :) Good stuff.. thanks for sharing the video.. keep it up m8! :)

[@26Rpkone]

I wonder if that additional noise that starts at the 3:02 mark is all the wifi signal from the houses interfering with the audio signal. Great little build! Whats the average flight time?

[@Overlord277]

Looks like the drone was nicely balanced. Good run man.

[@MartinezEvulvE]

I have the actual CF version and have been bouncing it off trees and concrete all summer and it is still going strong. To dampen the mobius mount i simply use a battery strap around the top frame plate and the mobius and mount. If your props are balanced there is no jello.

[@pLaCiDMoOoN]

Nice flight footage! Digging that Quad you built. I'm putting together a 200qx coupled with a Rakon Frame. Then after throw in a Morbius/ FPV system.

[@kevinburton81]

The "PowerSysyem" package you have quoted only has 2x motors. Do you just add another 2 motors? Or do you buy 2x "Popwer Packs"

[@benjahnz]

Nice one. I fly one of these on 4s using multistar 2206 motors and 5x4 props. It's a beast.

[@ColtonBaldridge]

I would imagine that with the thinner air where you are, you could easily run some 5x4.5in props without hurting the motors. And what did you do to fix the stock Möbius vibrations?

[@sethmo38]

I tossed the anti vibration balls and replaced them with 2 zip ties. Works well

[@ColtonBaldridge]

Awesome, thanks

[@rctestflight]

Yeah I bet I could use 6" props with no problem. I just used a layer of velcro for isolating the Mobius. It works well for isolating vibrations

[@ColtonBaldridge]

Really? Never would've thought so

[@JeremysReviews]

rctestflight You might could use the 6x3 props on those 1804 motors but I would not go anymore aggressive. I'd suggest moving up to the 1806 2300kva motors as they have much more thrust and can run the 6" props pretty easily plus they have better bearings and hold up well in crashes. another thing you can try is the 5x4 props, they give more thrust compared to the 5x3 props.

[@cknopik]

I noticed you never showed a receiver hooked up to the board. Just curious how that setup worked for this! The receiver input pins are different on this compared to the regular Naze32.

[@OscarFPV]

I have the ZMR250 too, had many crashes but still going strong. BTW i didn't get it from Banggood, so not sure how the quality is compared with other sellers.

[@MartinezEvulvE]

It seems there are various types, is yours the CF version? you should be able to see a continuity in the layers of the CF, if the colour changes toward the centre of the layers slightly then they are the composite type ;)

[@expansiongames]

i got those motors and esc's but the reverse esc's start beepeing after a couple of seconds do you know that problem?

[@davidmaddison2628]

Great set up. Do you have the crash video?

[@astralisdustin]

I have a few fully carbon fiber ZMR frames. They weigh a lot less than the glassy fiber frames. I think 1806 is the minimum size motor that flies well on this frame, and the 2204 motors do really well. My favorite props are HQ 5x4.5. If you fly 6x4.5 props, they produce a ton of thrust, but are very floaty unless you use escs with active braking. I also have a blackout which I love, but which also cost me five times the price for the frame.

[@YouMockMe]

Dude... at this point I have TOTALLY subscribed! ...ALL CAPS NERD RAGE!!!!!

[@budjones528]

Nice job on the quad! I have a question-- I can not get the cc3d board to hook up. It gives me the warning that it is waiting for the board to be connected, and I must manually update board with the plug in. Can not fly--any ideas?

[@ProjectRecon1]

Great flying and video. Mind sharing your PIDS?

[@happyvalley808]

Building my first 250mm quad, should i go with kk2,naza32,cc3d. And why. Thanks!

[@mrshorty1362]

I have a spectrum dx5, what receiver would you recommend for a mini we'd like this. ?

[@01zakman]

anyone know where i can get the rcmc micro muscle motors from or have any other ideas on what i can use?

[@rctestflight]

buildrcdrones.com

[@BeyondWrittenWords]

Lots of interesting comments, keep em coming. Gonna build my 1st one soon.

[@kdknitro]

I would say he probably used his camera mount to fix vibration, Just curious what are you run times with this thing im very interested in building on of these. I like the whole mine quad setup

[@GabrielGonzalez-vq8ev]

Hi, I want to build a quad that can fly with 2200 Ma 11.1 v (my t rex 450 lipo), I can use the same setup that you have and change the motors and the ESC. What motors do you recomend?

[@MrGazz56]

HI Daniel any chance the blackout is coming soon? and can you do a naze 32 setup

[@frankeinstein5564]

what an insane landscape you have there omg

[@stevenvester7884]

any alternate batteries that will work just as good?

[@alexellis2]

I have a HJ450 quad, but I am interested in trying the 250 size.. I like the idea of getting everything from Banggood.. would you do the same build again?

[@MatMabee]

I already have a dx5e controller, so what receiver would I be able to use with this setup?

[@eg7737]

Can you help me out please. I don't know how to plug in wires from cc3d to my fly sky receiver

[@justinpurser5468]

how do you connect your fpv setup to your quad?? Im a newbie and am about to build one

[@AdamEdward]

i see you're standing outside of your car. Can you sit in the warm car with the doors closed and still be able to have a good signal to fly?

[@daslolo]

Epoxy your electronic? You're not having chemical reaction with the PCB and components? How do you handle having to resolder things?

[@bubu090]

Hi Daniel! I have the same frame with DYS BE1806 motors, they provide plenty of power, even with 5x3 props. Running them with Emax 12A simonK escs. This setup is only 2 dollars more on banggood than the power system you use, so I think it's worth checking out. Your flying skills are great, cool stuff. Keep it up.

[@miscellaneous9277]

Do you have to buy four of the power systems to get 4 motors?

[@verheydtm]

Looking at your damaged arm you do have the true full CF version. Banggood has mixed up their stock alot with the 'glassy fibre' version. Great cheap mini quad, recommended.

[@jackstrobel6171]

What would you recomend for a beginner

[@picmovmedia]

I have the same setup but my default dampers don't get me those vibrations. I guess if you tighten the camera under the top plate instead of the camera plate then you will force down the dampers and they will reduce the vibrations a lot more, imho. I have post some videos with my setup, anyway.

[@denniswilliamsjr5646]

I already spent almost $200 building my own quad.. What would be a cheaper option for a remote that works with the radio link receiver?

[@vizzuleyes]

Awesome video man! Great footage and thanks for the info. Long time rc pilot from props to jets and helis. Getting into quads and have no idea where to start. Thanks for fixing that.

[@badkeene]

Nice Vid , i am having allot of fun with my ZMR , the problem i have is that i need to point the #16 cam UP to see where i am flying and its hard to make a mount that eliminate the vibrations .. You have any idea's ? Did you balance your props , your zmr is so silent

[@denniswilliamsjr5646]

Does the anbee remote work with the radio link transmitter?

[@CMCSS-to3to]

Is there an easy way to maks a non fps drone FPS compatible? I have a small hubsan drone.

[@benjid7012]

hello! i've never build my own quadcopter before but have a ok understanding of how they work, i have a hubson X4 and i took it apart and worked on it but that's as far as iv got. if you could make a video or instructions on how to build one just like in the video but step by step. i have all the parts but im not 100% sure how they go together and dont want to brake/mess them all up. Thanks!

[@Samuel49545]

Did you have programmed the flightcontroller or just used it out of the box?

[@mrpeter81]

I have the stock vibration isolator balls, and they work just fine =/ Maby you got other on yours? I also have the mobius on top.

[@TheAdkFlyer10]

Yes, how did you dampen the vibrations?

[@pumpuppthevolume]

I was wondering the same thing ......and than I noticed he wrote ....."stock vibration isolator balls" ......soo I am guessing softer balls

[@blackmennewstyle]

It looks like he replaced the stock dampeners

[@rctestflight]

I just used a layer of velcro. It works well for isolating vibrations

[@TheAdkFlyer10]

Thanks Daniel!

[@SwishLad]

haha, balls.

[@DronezurichChannel]

How much is the total weight of the 250 mini quad (including mobius camera)? I'm asking because in some countries there are restrictions that only apply after a certain amount e.g. in Switzerland, less than 500g it's not considered a drone and you can fly it everywhere. Thanks for sharing this info ;)

[@WhittakerMark]

Nice build. What's your PID's please ?

[@miscellaneous9277]

What transmitter should I buy for this @rctestflight

[@jackbrown9445]

What transmitter should I use for this build

[@g3xter203]

Using the ZMR250 frame as well, together with 12A AfroESCs from HK and comparably cheap motors. It's my main mini quad as that's the only thing I can afford. Flies pretty good, footage is good with some foam instead of these terrible balls, but really underpowered for carrying FPV gear with an MWOSD setup. What do you do for a living that allows you to spend so much disposable income on RC?

[@mustafahussain6662]

hey where did you get the motors and the props

[@iforce2d]

naze32 from banggood?? I don't see that anywhere on their site.

[@brianevans4]

www.banggood.com/Naze32-Flight-Controller-With-32-bit-STM32-for-Multicopter-p-949256.html

[@iforce2d]

Brian Evans hmm.... well ok, I guess. I suppose it depends who you listen to, and how pedantic you are: "What isn't Naze32: Flip32, Nanj32 and similar stuff that's been based on the published rev4 schematic is not Naze32. You can generally tell by the soldering, pcb and silk quality" code.google.com/p/afrodevices/wiki/AfroFlight32 Funny that naze32 is in the URL for that item, but they seem to have removed all other traces of 'naze32' from their site :) I bet it works just fine though.

[@kdknitro]

Just curious Daniel, Im pretty sure your busy now that your quad copter vids have blown up. Where did you go for info on your PID settings?? trial and error or any helpful sources?

[@bobaustralia3]

HI. I had the same problem, the solution was to plug the USB lead into my USB hub and it works???. >can not get the cc3d board to hook up. It gives me the warning that it is waiting for the board to be connected, and I must manually update board with the plug in. Can not fly--any .ideas?

[@unknown1creature]

You said in this video that your quad seemed underpowered, how would you address that? I'm looking to build one and I'm trying to address any issues before I pick out all the parts

[@johngaarsoe3259]

rctestflight, I'm wondering if you are my neighbor: That little soccer park looks like one that I have flown in a few times right off from route 224 in Park City, UT.

[@AlexDC93]

Would using a higher mAh rated lipo battery with the same number of cells and C rating reduce the issues you were having with it getting too hot? Say 2200mAh.

[@pluviamachina3583]

How much flight time did you get out of those batteries?

[@flabioandresaguirreotalora5205]

hello, where I can buy and RTF with transmitter?

[@2noob4u_______50]

Naze32 and Frame can't be found on Banggood .

[@sourjyanaskar6092]

This place is beautiful. Where is this?

[@willemswirelessworkshop8648]

How much did this cost 2 build ?? I am a beginner in fpv and want a low cost fpv quad

[@keno002]

Does the Quad hold a GoPro? Or is it to weak?

[@skritchmcgamer3946]

wait is this deer valley??? I saw the slope Rose, and I thought you were taking it up either Lucky Bill or White Owl. Is it just me or am I right?

[@Karlemilstorm]

Which vibration isolators did you use?? You switched out the stock ones right?

[@illusivec]

Probably used some zipties. Google ziptie vibration isolators.

[@rctestflight]

I just used a layer of velcro. It works well for isolating vibrations

[@Karlemilstorm]

Okay cool, thanks

[@MartinezEvulvE]

You can use the stock ones if you simply use a battery strap around the top frame plate and mobius and stock mount.

[@ปีสาทสุรายืนยังเซ]

Martinez UAV

[@sadiesbanget3703]

how much flight time you got on this setup? Thanks

[@RCPARANOID]

Dang!!! You really inspire!!! Thanks for all those great videos!!! Getting mine pretty soon!!!

[@RobB_VK6ES]

Tiger Motor have recently had a huge price reduction on their line of miniquad motors (to the annoyance of their dealers holding old stock) making them a realistic choice. The Cobra 2208 on 4s are also a hot setup for insane power and speed you just need to choose the ESC's wisely.

[@dylanmatsuoka7595]

What kind of control should I buy

[@timfantry]

Nice videos man, Im getting into fpv and would like to know why you and other people use two cameras for fpv like why cant you just use the mobius video out for fpv, too high of a resolution?

[@jbads1989]

screws used to mount chip?

[@jmarsden73]

Around how much did it cost to make this quad?

[@drumrboynoid]

Great video! If you were to build this quad today, what motors would you buy now? Would it still be the Micro Muscles? I just ordered this frame and would like to get a motor that's good enough to use on the next higher quality frame I eventually upgrade to. I'd greatly appreciate your input on this. Thanks in advance.

[@IamMrSimQn]

Is this a good drone to get into drone flying? ~100 bucks isn't much but how much harder is it to fly than lets say a LaTrax Alias?

[@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS]

It's not hard at all to fly if you have self leveling mode on. In this video he uses rate mode, (AKA acro mode) to do flips and roles. It is a little tricky to build but rcmodelreviews has a great tutorial.

[@PINIDUK]

how much was to completely build this drone?

[@本田マーチン]

sorry but how much can be build your own 250 mini quad project?

[@henkdevries]

rctestflight ***** Could you tell me the flight time you got with this setup? Also, is everything plug and play (servo and bullet connectors) ? Great video's! Thanks for your help!

[@MrGoprooutdoors]

Where do I buy the cameras?

[@jarrettmosco9624]

Cool to see how technology and prices have changed in just two years

[@maddenmadness]

hay nice quad would that be a good first one

[@justinchu6867]

What kind of camera?

[@brandonspears2028]

Dude! You should try forming your own carbon fiber. A vacuum and heat, idk the details but I bet yours would be bad ass

[@Zwyser]

How did you get rid of the vibration from the bobbins?

[@iosxbetax]

A layer of velcro

[@slightlyokvideos]

Where do you live? I don't want to ha a stalker but a lot alof people are saying that the quad doesn't fly well from the thin air. I live at a high elevation as well and maybe instead of getting the normal battery I may use a 30-35c one.

[@N1ghtR1der666]

if those were the stock props then they still did well when you let loose or perhaps your just a really good pilot

[@JakeBullit123]

Very nice,now where`s Quinn??

[@ocanaldovaza]

Hello this quadro dont have gps rigt?

[@Whatever-ib6ve]

Thanks for another cool vid. Can I ask your mobius settings please as I cans my get such good quality video from mine. Thanks heaps. CP

[@11bayrat]

That was cool. Thanks. Hope you have more of the same to come. Rock on bro

[@pontifarro]

Hello im from México i want one cuadricopter like yours! How can get it! I have a cauadricopter but I think is not good than yours! stay for your answer thank you!

[@rctv-uk3126]

Great video Daniel 400ft crash..... OUCH!

[@felipeauti]

Pls, what kind of anti vibrator you used to replace the original? Tks

[@MartinezEvulvE]

You can use the stock one, simply use a battery strap around the top frame plate and mobius and stock mount. Also make sure your props are balanced.

[@felipeauti]

MartinezUAV - HighflyingRC Thanks!!!

[@MRGAMERGUY50]

A thing that small flying like THIS,EPIC

[@TheodenEdnewDoesDnD]

Thank you Daniel. I appreciate the links in the description as I am trying to get into the Quad-Copter hobby myself. PS my name is Daniel too :P

[@jkflorida]

I have 4 ZMR250's and I love them!

[@nunyabusiness1613]

Bruh,, did u make it barrell roll??!! 2:48