FT 210 Quadcopter - BUILD

[@dashs2597]

This video is so nostalgic to me. I built a knock off QAV 230 back in 2016, but my first real quad that I kept and flew for years was an FT 210. I probably watched this video start to finish 5 times waiting for those parts to show up! Great frame, great KZbin channel!

[@paulpardee]

Dude. I caught your little Bob Ross call out, and I think it couldn't be any more appropriate. Bob Ross made me feel confident that I could paint. You guys have made me feel confident that I can build a quadcopter. Thanks so much!

[@MrSmith336]

Guys, get a solder sucker and be sure you keep the soldering iron tips cleaned and tinned by wiping with a wet sponge or paper periodically, then retin with solder. Always create a thermal bridge with solder when soldering and desoldering. Keep the area cleaned of flux with isopropyl alcohol. Enjoying the build vids.

[@mrmidnight32]

Yea this dudes soldering made me cringe since the start. I quickly stopped the video I refuse to take build advice from someone who cant even solder.

[@kevinm3751]

I was going to say the same thing!

[@sirBumpyCase]

I like how everything is directly soldered! it looks so neat!

[@dawsonthiago8776]

I guess Im randomly asking but does anybody know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost my login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@axelbishop1024]

@Dawson Thiago instablaster :)

[@dawsonthiago8776]

@Axel Bishop I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@dawsonthiago8776]

@Axel Bishop It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my ass!

[@axelbishop1024]

@Dawson Thiago No problem :)

[@henry67278]

i built this quad 3 years ago from your kit and 2200 mah 3s lihv, 2 years ago i upgraded to kiss 24 amp and emax rs2306,today i upgraded to 4s 1300mah grapheen. this kit was probably the best thing that happened to me and the worst thing that happened to my wallet. thanks for the gateway into the hobby. happy customer -henry

[@BuddyRC]

That's so awesome Henry! Thanks for sharing and keep flying! -TJ

[@henry67278]

​@@BuddyRC sadly i lost in the woods in a crash a week after i posted that, i have since baught an inspire 1 for 600 euro and a tinyhawk freestlyle 2 for a change.

[@henry67278]

@@BuddyRC here is a clip of my first flight just, messing around. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHW0eGiBZq16rbs

[@0815name0815]

I can't express my appreciation for this in-depth video enough!

[@agwhitaker]

Interesting. Good craftsmanship. And the camera guy is an ace.

[@1118mschenk1118]

This is by far the best, most complete, and cleanest build video I have seen on youtube. The only thing I am going to do differently is to re-heat-shrink my ESC's, but that is just personal preference. Everything you did was nicely direct soldered and routed beautifully. I love the idea of mounting the PDB almost directly to the frame, it saves that 1/4" of room that some builds will need.

[@quantumprojects5025]

I flew an FT210 for a year or so before it died. Incredible frame. If you're new in the hobby, this is without a doubt the best frame to start if you don't wanna break it!

[@0815name0815]

nice to see a complete tutorial with lots of important information without skipping parts

[@fuse404]

I know watching a guy tin wires gets repetitive, but you never know what step a viewer might get stuck on. Thanks for such a detailed video. It's been extremely helpful as I work on my first miniquad.

[@9PlusUs]

FuseFPV thanks for the kind words. And you are exactly right. There will always be people wanting to get into the hobby. Especially the more popular these things get.

[@ishaankulkarni1396]

Thanx sooo much guys for taking the time to explain the build. Flitetest is seriously awesome.

[@Coach_Donte]

i just watched the whole build. i am purchasing the build and everything you did in this video. ive been looking at videos for 2 months now and i think i found the one. thank you.

[@jaygrafwallner5751]

There is much better technology now for the same price

[@Coach_Donte]

Jay Grafwallner I actually bought the frame and flight controller but I used a lot of different parts for it to save a little money and got a really good Quad out it. The stuff they had in the video wasn’t even on the website anymore.

[@chrisrnz]

That's the best build/instructional video you guys have ever made, IMO. Great job!

[@9PlusUs]

Wow thank you so much!

[@chrisrnz]

All I need now is an entire matching parts kit that can be ordered with one SKU. I'm too lazy to add everything to my cart individually. ;-)

[@9PlusUs]

I agree fully

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

Found our new practice racing quad! Thank you Flite Test!

[@fueledfuryfpv]

Thanks T-bone FPV, I am new at flying mini quads. I have QAV 210 with 4" bull nose props and wanting to try some tri-blade props so thanks again T-Bone FPV.

[@9PlusUs]

You're very welcome :)

[@zacgan1845]

one of the best build videos I've seen

[@MrShouser1955]

Thanks TJ. I have finally figured the configuration using betaflight and the transmitter thanks to you. This is a great build video.

[@FliteTest]

+Stephen C Houser thank you Stephen. It's always great to hear when someone is able to overcome a hurdle. Have fun flying! -TJ

[@radiotech8133]

This is my first quad and this is awesome!!!!

[@DaBubble55]

14:06 looks like the drone is happy it's being built

[@FliteTest]

Hahaha!

[@9PlusUs]

Lol! Knoptop pointed this out to me the day we filmed this. Every time I fly it I just want to hear it go "weeeeeeeee"

[@CharpuART]

:D

[@Felisargyle]

CHARPU FPV is that really you ??

[@axu3609]

it is

[@radiotech8133]

OMG, I bought this quad with the E pack better, and I finished it a little too late to watch the build video. I didn't have too much trouble and I watched the end of this video for tuning, and it is perfect! I still need to get fpv gear, but right now it's great

[@tushargoyal9376]

how much did the whole kit cost you? excluding the the RC Tx. thanks!

[@mattavant88]

You crash it yet?

[@crimsonfancy]

thanks. Rad af and I'm up late watching every FT vid I can again. South Louisiana.

[@The_Lonely_Texas_Pagan]

Them soldering techniques make me shiver.

[@Kakiyokomo]

(2 years after this video was made) One trick i've learned with soldering near chips is to use a kneaded eraser to mold over the chips. it'll protect it from the radiant heat, and super easy to come off.

[@BuddyRC]

2 years after your comment (I'm the guy doing the build here) that's an awesome tip and I've never heard of it before

[@MirkoFPV]

nice build, lot of a good tips here!

[@9PlusUs]

Thanks!

[@k2zr2]

This video pretty much sealed my decision to start building one. Thanks for that!

[@snoopyRC]

I was looking at the FT210 for a first mini quad and a first FPV experience. I also considered the RC model reviews cheap quad build. I think I would rather go with something that will take a beating vs something that is just cheap to repair. Alien is later after I learn to fly. Thanks for the video guys.

[@OscarFPV]

Good job TJ!

[@9PlusUs]

Thanks buddy :)

[@bulltactv4809]

A brief intro to welding will up your soldering game by a TON lol figured that out last year

[@MrUsatysfakcjonowany]

It is a pity that I did not find your video when I was placing the first drone. Very nice , thanks

[@joshuagreenway5158]

This video has helped me countless times

[@stephenb_dev]

The prop esc cover is a great tip man. Mind the carbon alloy props though.

[@9PlusUs]

That would have been a good disclaimer to include! I can imagine someone trying this trick with a carbon prop o.0

[@pop-popfpv237]

The ESCs could become the meat in a fire sandwich ;)

[@zacjohnson8404]

20:48 putting fresh solder on the tip helps transfer the heat, that's why it works. But put it on the work surface if you can.

[@JohnDoe_1237]

16:10 and the boxes look like a god place for all the screws, short cables etc. you might need ^^

[@DJaquithFL]

Wow .. what an incredible building tutorial! Bavo and many thanks!

[@sambrafford5799]

Thanks so much for making this video

[@9PlusUs]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@gomadoe]

Excellent video ! Now I will have to build one . Thanks guys .

[@freetheoranges]

The action camera mount is cool! enjoyed last vlog too

[@FliteTest]

thanks for the kind words Freetheoranges! ;) Blessings, S.O.

[@stoya2s]

This frame is sick!

[@user-qo8js3qk5z]

GREAT video. Thank you for this contribution.

[@gswmurderate]

Don't blow on a solder joint it can cause it to create micro cracks and become more bridle. Or create a "cold" joint

[@9PlusUs]

Thanks for the tip. I'll remember that!

[@crashkob9657]

Hey TJ, is everything used to build the drone in the description? If not then what else do i need to buy? This will be my first RACING quad so i would like to know where i can buy everything i need. thx

[@lailacobbaert9670]

Crash Kobluk There is a flite test store online! Have a nice day.

[@hawkredgaming2703]

Laila Cobbaert not everything is on the store

[@henry67278]

another good tip is when soldering hold the soldering iron parallele to the ground place 2 cm of solder on the iron and on the pad move the iron left and right to gt a neat blob of solder

[@snaprollinpitts]

I like the O rings on the flight controller great idea!!! thanks nice build

[@rfrancoi]

You guys are amazing.

[@upperechelon3456]

Excellent tutorial. Good job. Thanks

[@ronbo422]

Solder on the tip creates a "heat highway" to the solder joint. It provided a path for which the temperature can transfer, tip to solder joint, more readily.

[@shaneellasdaicastrestorati3675]

nice build guys.nice flying aswell

[@FliteTest]

Thanks RC-Nut! Appreciate that kind words! Thanks for watching! S.O.

[@jpthsd]

oh yeah,,reminded me 5 years ago I was building my own Align 450, Tarrot 500 helicopter and mannn it was taking, burning my time every time I crashed. For everyone has hobby, this is very fun to do so IF you have time to burn! :)

[@waxman6352]

Great tips on a drone build for a newbie.. Thanks for the video!

[@fpvision9851]

Pretty good build! Respect!

[@marcelonman]

Felicitaciones!!! excelente trabajo.

[@williwonti]

New Bop-It! toy. Strip it! Twist it! Tin it! Shrink it! Tape it!

[@9PlusUs]

LOL!

[@albert2940]

Cheap motors - www.my-rc-drone.com/shop/drone-parts/rc-hobby-brushless-motor-2204-quadcopter-for-esc-2300kv-zmr-180-2cw-2ccw-3s-4s/

[@ledgendairy3056]

Or half the price and faster shipping at banggood.com

[@garybohannon7454]

mmm p

[@jenniferqian340]

A RTF Falcon 210 racing drone from TOVSTO company. Good enough for its quality. You can view the details at en.tovsto.com

[@alexeverest7743]

a good tip for when soldering wires together like you were at 44:00 is to offset each connection. This means that when insulating them, you only worry about insulating from the outside instead of from each other. instead of: do this: ====(connection)==== =(connection)======= obviously the connections would be smaller than this so they wouldn't overlap ====(connection)==== ====(connection)==== and heat shrink works just as well ====(connection)==== =======(connection)=

[@glend.spicer8204]

Awesome build video. I always learn a lot from them. Thanks

[@nowshadakhter6932]

very nice & organized! Thank you!

[@zacjohnson8404]

35:00 if you don't tin, the solder may not penetrate but actually just sit over the surface

[@MrShouser1955]

TJ, I completed the build and went to plug in the Naze 32 to betaflight. I did not get any lights on the Naze 32 board. Now I have to deconstruct the build to replace the Naze 32 board. I would recommend to all of your viewers to plug in the Naze 32 board before the build to make sure it works first.

[@nikoplagakis181]

Stephen C Houser plug the board into betaflight first? I new to about to build my first but I was wondering if there is a way to test components first before building

[@renfeildlight3473]

I love the zip tie idea. I lost my antenae holder for my walkera. This would be a great fix. Cheers

[@flyerminer]

You should get the rotor riot crew to give this a review, and see what they like best about it!

[@botbobfpv9446]

As soon as my cheap frame breaks (Hopefully not soon) I'm going to invest in a nice frame! Probably getting a FT210!!!

[@worlukk]

this is a fantastic video

[@Crypt_grow]

You guys are awesome !!!

[@Ivegotaidea]

Greatly appreciated the video and tips!

[@mapodoufu5449]

You helped me for my science project 😊 thanks

[@SohanMeegahage]

Nice informative build video! Always wondered how everything fit together and now I know :)

[@oskarjennische2490]

instead of using a little bit of a prop you can use a zip tie instead above the tape, or as i usally do, i take a big heatshrink around the esc and arm and then the zip tie on top of the heat shrink to hold it into place

[@Salomon522]

I love the time he says "Nice!"

[@bradleymountford2083]

i love these vlogs and now i wonder why you guys didnt start them sooner

[@zacgan1845]

that vid was really helpful :)) now I've got a basic idea of how to actually go about building a quad

[@shortfilms]

great video! very educational! 🍻👍👍

[@YTDREAMRIDER]

Great setup . Thank you bro ! ..

[@timmontanus4311]

The karma drone is awesome, I hope you guys can do a review on it

[@UCs6ktlulE5BEeb3vBBOu6DQ]

I have 5 or 6 soldering iron and only my good old weller is working 100% of the time every time. They all get hot, they all kinda get the job done. But that one weller is just that much better. Sometimes a beginner might think he suck but sometimes it is truly the equipment that sucks. I'm saying this so that young people that starts dont get discouraged because soldering with a bad iron is hell.

[@gregstapp1684]

nice build very good insight TJ …! also just a suggestion that I use inplace of the softer Loctite blue , things that need or might need to come apart I use clear womens nail polish …. yes I said it lol …. its not as unsightly or messy as Loctite and does the job , also use it to weatherproof the ends of shrink tubing …. now it does feel a little uncomfortable walking up to a register and just buying it ….. lol wipe excess off brush and wipe across threads , all that's needed …. great channel …!

[@sumankumardas2791]

Great video !! I love ur techniques.

[@stonestonehege4024]

Thx! For sharing this great video

[@scirockalot8v]

im on the fence between this and the RR5 Alien. looking forward to watching this build.

[@hairymanjack6767]

Do this build

[@DermanionHD]

alien... trust me

[@loganlewis8123]

alienit it cost more but worth it

[@DermanionHD]

yup really is worth it

[@Ajaxster]

Aww yeah im so excited Im gonna be building mine very soon :D

[@cookiemonster4life416]

Flitetest will you ever do flitefest in northern ireland?

[@jellyman1735]

I know that they plan on a Flite Fest somewhere in Europe.

[@psydren]

Great video so far, had to stop to comment. Try using rosin solder flux it changes the viscosity of the solder and it really gets in every place u want evenly.

[@davidvytopil5392]

You have flyin SKILLS

[@fpvunglued3611]

thank you so much fully explaining and demonstrating betaflight. will the same process work for clean flight .cause it looks the same .but you showed me what I did wrong and I think I'll have those motors spinning in no time and if it was just that small thing then ima smack myself in the head .you the man.....

[@mthenry307]

Great video!!!

[@hngbones]

Good build!!!

[@brandonwoodford579]

63/37 is my goto solder. good thing you chose left, the fc usb would be blocked by the xt60 if you went right.

[@_Asleep_]

00:11 Instant heart attack, I would have crashed hard going for this here

[@gbro8822]

Wow So many tips, thank you.

[@9PlusUs]

You're very welcome man. Glad you enjoyed

[@prrcpor]

i also use the emax boxes to organize or all my stuff . it just works

[@pietervanacker]

hi flite test great build video. thanks what props did you put on this cool looking beast.

[@QuadView]

Use your solder iron to put holes in the electrical tape in the PDB. So fast and clean.

[@davispitts]

it fucks up your tip....

[@Drawbotify]

Hi very nice build ! Is there a listing of every single parts you need for this build (including transmitter) or did I missed it ? thx ! :D

[@gradyarndt2315]

Question, I want to diy this and I want to make my own frame, so do you guys have plans for the frame

[@venox4373]

Nice racing quad btw, at least it looks like and performs like a racer

[@therealfox]

The link to the flitetest shop page does not work.

[@stevstomatoe6456]

Another option instead of using helpings hands is using playdough or artist's clay. even food dough works, just make sure you clean it out afterwards

[@uis194afm2]

you can use a soldering iron to cleanly clear theholes insted of a drill round tip iron obviously

[@MrLafti]

Thanks for such a good videos , god bless u guys , keep it up

[@FliteTest]

Thanks so much for the kind words Salman! Blessings, S.O.

[@paulbland5625]

Tip: Use a dab of finger nail polish on the motor screw head. Locks the screw down, no vibration will shake it loose. Also, easy to crack loose for service work.

[@zarekmerchant7432]

love this kind of stuff next time can you guys do like a smaller one like a 180 or something? that would be awesome. Or maybe something designed so small you don't have to get a HAM license or register with FAA

[@RubyisCute]

If I build one of these drones, will I have the ability to use stability mode? I havent watched the video to the end yet, but this is awesome! Thanks for posting!

[@ethanthecraftwars]

You an attach a string the the end of each antenna to connect them together to prevent the propellers from hitting them