I Made My Own FPV Race Drone

[@RealEngineering]

Always wanted to make one of these. Very cool

[@nythawkfpv]

do it please

[@Kabab]

Awesome job. I'm absolutely thrilled to be any degree of inspiration for this. Also sorry for pushing the drug that is FPV on you. I can't believe you cut that frame by hand. I take the same approach as you in making whatever I can myself and have been down that path so I feel your struggle. very excited to see future videos.

[@TrentTationnaiseXization]

Um I'm late and it's too late. Any advice for recovery?

[@Kabab]

@@TrentTationnaiseXization advice for recovery? Unfortunately Samm is no longer with us. I think about him often and am so so sad to have such a capable talent leave us.

[@TrentTationnaiseXization]

@@Kabab From the drug that is FPV and I'm new and just now discovering Samm. He was very talented and is still an inspiration.

[@Kirkebyen]

Rest in peace, man. Maybe do some FPV racing in heaven!

[@BoydHitt]

Didnt know he passed. What happened?

[@Kirkebyen]

@@BoydHitt Samm died a few days after being a solo motorcycle accident.

[@AlexApol]

This was the video that got me on FPV. Rip Samm. You will be missed.

[@army_fpv]

He's no more? o.O

[@iforce2d]

This is kinda funny.... you're just starting to get addicted to quads, as I just start to get addicted to planes :)

[@jbreslow1]

New to drones which made this super fun to watch. Great job! I absolutely love how you so smoothly returned home at 3:47.

[@mountaindewdude76]

It's incredibly rewarding when you can build something and it works. Nice build!

[@JohnnyFPV]

Nice work :)

[@Omi142]

2:31 disappeared so quickly even camera girl got confused

[@joshmaxwell8767]

I love how the battery was plugged in again by the crash! xD

[@13strikeasnare]

i love diy quad builds!!!! you have some good ideas goin on bud! happy flying

[@theapexsingularity]

Friendly advice; do not place your quad on sand. It might ruin your motors

[@rubendelaparte3410]

Awsome channel!! Funny, entertaining and above all informative. Keep up the great work

[@SammSheperd]

+Rubén de la Parte thank you!! Comments like these motivate me to keep going!

[@Humboldt710]

I did almost the same thing, except after buying a bunch of frames. Making something you can fly at home is amazingly rewarding! Also if your ecs's can run Multishot you can change the startup beeps to 3 other sounds. Cheers!

[@BeezerWashingbeard]

You are awesome and never fail to interest me enough to focus 100% on your videos. Always clever and interesting. P.S.: Your channel is one of the best practical RC/Airplane/Quad channels on KZbin...

[@christopherlee3045]

good for you. nice job. nice to see people doing diy frames.

[@SeanDuffyProductions]

Sweet video, I'm impressed that you jumped right in and designed your own frame! And I know this was a while ago, but your friend asked if you can have a different jingle when your ESCs armed. Well, now with the latest BLHeli_S you can! 🙂

[@osonegro2355]

Well done! Thats an amazing drone! Like everything about it :)

[@sinfinal100]

Good video man. It is a real inspiration. All the good wishes in your projects from Peru.

[@BudgetFPVRC]

Great looking and flying quad. Nice Job!

[@JohnDoe-ww6on]

awesome build.. how much did you spend to make .. ?

[@LazerLord10]

Wait, so how much did everything cost all together? I'd like to think the one I build was "budget" at ~$400, but I'd like to know what yours was so I can compare.

[@SammSheperd]

+LazerLord10 oh it was probably less than that

[@LazerLord10]

***** Hmm... Oh well, I've already spent the money, lol. Then again, that $400 includes the transmitter, and ALL FPV equipment too. It's a 450 quad.

[@SammSheperd]

Oh yea I wasn't including radio control or FPV ground station stuff

[@leonf8870]

5:40 Good Bye

[@glenby2u]

well done and keep at it. that power train should absolutely scream. the raptors are great and so are the FCs you could even run tri-blades on that system for massive gratification.

[@Karlemilstorm]

2:22 You can make the esc's play the imperial march from star wars

[@SammSheperd]

I know that now thanks haha

[@armenkasparian6535]

I LOVE THE POWER!!!

[@TheNormalUniverse]

Awesome work

[@joshrichards8928]

Wish I had the drawing to make that frame it had the rare propriety of looking unique in the sea of similar looking frames but sadly I don't think I will be able to and has inspired me to design my own frame. R.I.P Samm

[@Flyingwigs]

couple things, 1, great job building from scratch and using the manual testing rather than the digital :D 2, you will get a better video signal if you get decently made antennas, i have used the same type as you showed, i had reception issues until i got a set made by someone on RCgroups, then i could fly farther than my radio i think :P 3, tie down EVERYTHING, it might not look like the esc can reach the prop, but it will find a way.... 4, have safe fun!! keep us posted Samm

[@ritzrocks98]

I really appreciate the response and sensetivity of your drone. Can you please share the configs of your flight controller's firmware?

[@davidhoops40]

please post the frame in Thingaverse, i really like where you were going with it.

[@mabs503]

Why did you do the 3d-printed version flat? Most of the load is in the thin direction of the arms, both when flying and crashing.

[@SammSheperd]

I did consider making some elaborate shapes to take advantage of what a 3d printer can do but: 1. easy to model 2. Accurate dimensions to test how things will fit with a flat plate of carbon. This prototype model wasn't meant for structural performance. 3. The way a 3d printer builds flat floors and ceilings is pretty strong compared to non-planar surfaces

[@michaelikon9033]

what program did you use to make the frame?

[@kaimasterson8512]

what was that software you used to plan out the shape

[@SammSheperd]

I used Rhino but lots of people use the free programs Google sketchup or Fusion 360

[@djilly75]

Put some little foam pads on the bottom for a softer landing. Great flight for first time with arace quad.

[@adhikarabudhyhartono7016]

Nice work. I did a similar build, but out of basswood. It was pretty light and very cheap, though it couldn't compete with carbon fiber. I'll see if I can get access to a CNC machine eventually.

[@SammSheperd]

I thought about trying some thin hardwood plywood!

[@diegocusido2432]

Looks great, I would buy one if you sold them

[@marioflores768]

do you have this 3d frame for sale ?

[@cartigayvamps8105]

hey sam how do you use a fpv camera?

[@tobydilworth4952]

Hey man great video! One thing of note: you are using really good components minus the ESCs, which make the biggest difference in how the quad flies. If you're interested in upgrading, the favorite littlebee 20a ESCs only cost about $14 a piece and will perform far better.

[@mickaelssamp1127]

Where did you find your aluminium power distribution board ?

[@SammSheperd]

+Mickaels SAMP (AelsBot) it was "lumineer" brand. Not aluminum. I recommend the Matek mini power hub PDB

[@MicroRCFiend]

Nice job dude, clean build. I recommend a pigtail extension for your expensive VTX though, I just killed a 200mw immersion not doing so. Also wanted to add that if you have trouble putting it down gently because it's just got tons of power, a slightly more shallow throttle curve for that bottom 20 or will help give more resolution there but still feel the same for flying.

[@SammSheperd]

Awesome advice, Thanks a lot!

[@Rabianurguven]

Can u make a video about what is important things cad drawing for drone frame?

[@gp-vl3gk]

Sam passed away several months ago, please check out his channel

[@tripster5667]

I am all new to making quad, but interested in making one soon. What type of camera you have used and where can I buy good parts from. thank you

[@emgee44]

Kudos for designing and making your own frame

[@itvdetroit]

First of all, Great Job!! I must however say I was shocked to see the CF being cut, sawed, and drilled with no dust management system. a 2 micron system is needed to protect your young, brilliant lungs from irreversible damage from the CF dust. 2 micron solutions are available cheap and decent systems start less than 300 from Harbor Freight & others. Please do a little research to become familiar with the risks you are taking. All the best to you. Your designs are very nice. be well sir.

[@SammSheperd]

Thanks very much! Respirators were worn

[@Pureignition58]

Very cool demo. I didn't know so many things could go wrong with a cnc machine. Could it have been the rigidity of the carbon fiber? Thank you for the video.

[@Electobat]

Great vid as always. Keep up the good work!

[@76RyanA]

Would you of had better luck with the carbon fiber cut out at your school had you done the arms and body separate? Then made the arms attachable.

[@SammSheperd]

I don't think that would have made a difference. I just needed more time to figure out how to do it right.

[@dr07828]

you flyin airmode yet?

[@kennethwang7045]

Hi, I think you can have a imperial song esc jingle if you upgrade to multishot.

[@eagl0215]

Awesome project!!

[@HorizonFilmsGermany]

which software did u use for drawing the frame

[@SammSheperd]

+EagleEye FPV I used rhinoceros. But google sketch up or fusion 360 are both good and free

[@HorizonFilmsGermany]

Thank you:D

[@fugh7098]

hi, i want to know what soft do u use to make the 3d model, tks

[@thenatedog]

Really awesome!

[@RoflZack]

Love it. Your videos are always great. Are there any interesting physics properties you were paying attention to with the design or were you just going with whatever looked cool?

[@SammSheperd]

Mostly the looks, and ease of fitting things in there. I did make sure to use nice curvy shapes for structure so that the stress lines wouldn't get pinched. And the front arms are a little beefier.

[@johncabico6224]

You really have a very nice work and you start to addicted with quads.i wish i have drone to know what the feeling having a drone..

[@bloodfrost6336]

wow great content what camera did you use to film the buipd

[@bloodfrost6336]

build

[@SammSheperd]

+blood frost lol my phone

[@bloodfrost6336]

Which phone that's great quality

[@SammSheperd]

+blood frost iPhone 6 Plus. It takes effort to get smooth shots. Rolling shutter blur is a big problem.

[@bloodfrost6336]

+Samm Sheperd (SNRS) thanks so much

[@shodanxx]

Do you have a cheap online source for carbon sheets of different thicknesses (or just carbon fiber cloth) ?

[@SammSheperd]

+shodanxx I don't know of a good supplier at this time. just ordered one sheet quickly from Amazon. Not cost effective. Do let me know if you find one!

[@shodanxx]

I did a survey of what was available on ebay. Looks like the best deal is 200mm x 300mm sheets (0.5mm in particular). Here are the best prices I could find for each thickness 200mmx300mmx0.3mm 7.87"x11.81" 93in^2 11.16$ 0.120$/in^2 200mmx300mmx0.5mm 7.87"x11.81" 93in^2 9.20$ 0.099$/in^2 200mmx300mmx1.0mm 7.87"x11.81" 93in^2 13.39$ 0.144$/in^2 200mmx300mmx1.5mm 7.87"x11.81" 93in^2 15.15$ 0.163$/in^2 200mmx300mmx1.5mm 7.87"x11.81" 93in^2 15.43$ 0.166$/in^2 200mmx300mmx1.5mm 7.87"x11.81" 93in^2 23.06$ 0.248$/in^2 You can get 100x500 200x300 but 300x300 or 500x500 is much more expensive and rare, likes 0.7$/in^2 I haven't done the survey, but seems carbon fiber rods of all sizes are available very cheaply. hollow rods and square tubing is also available but it seems there's less choice and it is significantly more expensive. On thing that strikes me about you design and most quad copter is, the "back plane" is in the wrong orientation ! Like , the motor tabs, they would be a LOT stronger in the direction they need to be if they were rotated 90 degrees !? Do you know good ways to connect pieces of carbon fiber together that is as strong as the carbon fiber elements themselves (and without weighting too much more) ?

[@YowYow007]

How much does the 3D Printed plastic frame weigh?

[@satishy8684]

hey.. i want to know if this setup is good for my first race quad... thanks in advance.

[@SammSheperd]

I don't sell the frame but the parts are good

[@AustinChopra]

Do you have a link to the stl file, your frame looks sick!

[@SammSheperd]

I do, or would you like a different file type?

[@AustinChopra]

you said you used auto desk fusion right?

[@SammSheperd]

+Austin Chopra I drew it in Rhinoceros, and exported to STEP file and put it in Fusion360 for its built in CAM for the CNC. You could draw it all in Fusion if you wanted but I don't know how to use the design part of fusion very well yet.

[@AustinChopra]

ok, i will take it in what ever you give me

[@SammSheperd]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:1790522

[@abderrahim6332]

This is really cool I like the frame The frame looks same as the famous frames and its pretty cool

[@notasixpack]

You can send your design off somewhere and have it cut for you. Takes a couple weeks to a month turnaround depending on who you go to. I've had good experiences with this.

[@SammSheperd]

It was mostly a learning experience and an excuse to use the CNC's. But I definitely see that outsourcing would be the best way to produce and sell these.

[@notasixpack]

I don't necessarily sell them. Any I've sold I've made 0 profit. I just like to apply my own ideas and enjoy it when other people want to use my frames as well. My idea of a frame was quite different than most stacked plates so I just HAD to try it. No excuse needed to create stuff!

[@eduardomeller6926]

2:30 amazing!

[@marcusmckay8120]

what program did you use to design the quad ? Also use polycardonate to print the quad frame its as strong as CF

[@SammSheperd]

I happen to have used Rhinocerous but I'm sure Fusion360 (free) would also work really well. I used Fusion360 for the CNC stuff. The printer I had access to only prints PLA. I think though that the new printers that print carbon reinforced nylon would be great!

[@Error62451]

What kind of 3D printer?

[@GregMakesStuff]

did you use acro mode?

[@SammSheperd]

Everything you see in this video is self leveling/angle mode

[@bereal1251]

that's awesome build! !

[@SammSheperd]

Thanks, but that circle in this video is concrete

[@SammSheperd]

First flight in the park with the table was LOS, second at the field was FPV

[@michaeldilger9582]

Was this your first acro flight or was it angle?

[@zedsanimations2242]

how did you record the footage so clearly?

[@lollofly22]

Zed's animations GoPro

[@zedsanimations2242]

he didn't show him using a GoPro maybe he used a onboard DVR

[@lancetaiwhanga4127]

Great build. must try and do my own frame some day.

[@wheatboy2468]

dude u put 20 a esc but most of the youtubers says that put that esc in which 20% extra remaining amperes like 30a and even if we pair a 20a esc with a 2205 2300kv motor with 3s the max draw current is around 19.2.... so maybe the chance of burning esc simple the question is that can we pair the 20a esc with 19.2a max draw current motor is it safe ?

[@zimzillakilla]

awesome work!

[@wadestewart3042]

With the new esc on the market today I believe you can change the jingle they make.

[@gustavericson5163]

How do I know what battery i need if I build my own drone

[@MRJFPV-zy4cx]

what softwhere for desinging

[@KraebiltFab]

Beautiful project man! Quick question; was it hard to tune the PIDs? I ask this because since the frame is 3D printed it can flex quite easily.

[@SammSheperd]

Everything in this video was stock PIDs on the SP Racing F3 Naze32. You can hear on the high speed flight that is a little work to be done!

[@Prizzly92]

how much did it cost to build it?

[@ReubenRasmussen]

good job on this, i really enjoyed it. one thing that you might want to do is put some double sided tape on the bottom of the esc so if you brush past a branch it doesn't tear it off

[@SammSheperd]

+reub razmuzen yes those Esc's are much more secure now

[@Science3D]

wow, I have a CNC and I would really like to cut my own drone but I would like to know where did you buy your Carbon Fiber and what thickness is required?

[@SammSheperd]

+Claude St-Louis I got a sheet on Amazon but that's not very economic. 3 or 4mm is normal

[@dopefpv2308]

what kind of software did u use?

[@SammSheperd]

+Dope FPV clean flight on this guy. Beta flight 3.0 is where it's at now.

[@dopefpv2308]

what kind of software did u use to design the quad?

[@SammSheperd]

Rhino. Google sketch up is free though

[@J.L7]

Can this builds have a long range? Around 3 km?

[@SammSheperd]

Easily even out to 50 miles but with long range radio gear

[@J.L7]

***** im a total noob.. Is 400$ enough to build something that has a range around 5km?

[@Cristianovcorp]

Woa amazing. Can you share all the parts i need to make my own ? transmitter too. Really appreciate

[@Diditixi]

What receiver are you using?

[@SammSheperd]

I don’t remember what I used for this one, but I pretty much have used the FrSky x4R-sb for everything since then

[@Diditixi]

Samm Sheperd oh wow, thanks for the quick response on a 2 year old video! I'll check into this!

[@ginomiguel4249]

hi bro, I want to buy one from you. whats your price?

[@joeygarcia1374]

Dude I love it!! So cool and the Color scheme red and black my favorite are u selling the design of it ? The 3D printed one I want one so bad just like that red and black soo cool

[@toodymac1034]

Luv that speed on that drone KEEP IT UP

[@r4nger5tube]

Awesome vid, dude -great stuff - subbed

[@mavicdan7745]

Wow, good job, amazing DIY. 100 THUMBS UP.

[@sporkstudios7039]

What software are you using for the 2d blueprint in?

[@SammSheperd]

+Spork Studios I have and use Rhinoceros. But any CAM software can do this. I like Fusion360

[@sporkstudios7039]

+Samm Sheperd (SNRS) awsome, I'm trying to accomplish something like this, but have certain time constraints and learning Autocad was taking to long. Thanks!

[@SammSheperd]

Autocad is pretty good for 2d stuff

[@fuquplz9983]

How do u program the drone?

[@SammSheperd]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGfVl4ZnjrRgoqc Read my description for shortcuts

[@SnapPunchRobert]

So Cool man. Wicked.

[@felipedearmas5284]

what battery u got

[@arendmookhoek4314]

are you fllying acro without fpv?

[@SammSheperd]

Most things shown here was angle mode. I now only fly airmode. I am pretty good at flying LOS though.

[@bhaveshborse6900]

How much flight time that battery give you

[@olekdh]

I choose to mill my frame as my first project on CNC mill i used 2mm PCB mill (10 pcs for 10E) on homemade CNC mill and result was flawess, try propper millbits... and glue carbon plate to wood or mdf plate with doublesided tape.

[@SammSheperd]

+olekdh what was your spindle speed?

[@ipiqqyfpv]

PLZ tell me What software u used to make this

[@andreasfpv8772]

Summit 3D-Printing/Music rino

[@ipiqqyfpv]

Im A Duck thx

[@gagag96]

Wow, your quadcopter is really fast. Well done.

[@fabvelloso]

how much flight time? Thx