Make a FPV RC Paper Airplane That Flies | ESP32

[@DonaldYEastArtist]

I'm 83 years and what I have to say is WOW WOW WOW.

[@MaxImagination]

I much appreciate your kind remarks 😊

[@Stinky0368]

Your OOLLLLDDDD

[@el_mario_reus]

@@DonaldYEastArtist fun doesn't have age:), nice to have you around

[@BboyEdit2]

@@Stinky0368your not niiiiiiiiiiiiiice

[@moua1982]

@Stinky0368 who asked

[@TRConcepts-yz9vd]

This is mind blowing!!! 🤯😮 I can’t even begin to understand how you got all the electronics the right weight and everything! It seems super hard to make the small parts! Very well done!👍

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you for your kind remarks! ❤

[@jonujangid3J]

Max you fulfilled our childhood wish by converting paper plane into real working rc plane. Cool thing about this plane is flying speed is very fast as compared to its size, Like fighter plane.

[@MaxImagination]

Yes, very fun to watch fly indeed. Thank you, Jonu!

[@smickandily]

I don’t usually like KZbin videos but I liked this one. I think the simplicity quickness and style of your videos is the right combo. Good stuff man.

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you for your positive feedback. I appreciate that!

[@Technocrafts]

That’s Amazing Max!😍

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you, bro! 😀

[@melanatedmoms5161]

Wow. Watching it fly brought me pure joy. I dont know if i can make this but you made it look easy enough to try. lol. I know my kids will love it. I will be sure to comment on how it turns out.

[@MaxImagination]

You can do it!

[@saitamatechno]

Dude this is awesome! Make it use ESP-NOW and you can increase the range limit to almost 300 meters. But it requires 2 esp boards

[@MaxImagination]

Hey! Thank you. Will look into ESP-NOW in the coming future for potential project upgrades. Cheers

[@techiesms]

Thanks for the credits And Nice project 👍

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks to you with your code, this was also possible! Cheers.

[@DanangAlta]

This dude is SHARP and interesting to watch step by step.

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@BuildCreation]

That’s Amazing Max! Its literally mini and quick build Airplane! 🤩

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you, buddy! 😀

[@pranavverma234]

You know its 2024, when a paper plane has a "web server"

[@MaxImagination]

😂😂😂

[@HelloMedicAnkit]

😂😂😂

[@hifinsword]

Nice TS101 soldering iron. I'll never be a top notch micro solder repairman but nice to see what's out there.

[@donaldtrunp4597]

u r a legend man, keep those projects coming! will be glad to watch it right away 💯🙌

[@MaxImagination]

I really appreciate that 🙏 Will keep 'em coming for sure!

[@Mr.GeniusCreation]

I loved the way you add FPV to various things 😍 🤩 Great work Max 🙌

[@MaxImagination]

Glad you liked it! Thanks, buddy! 😀

[@Unknown15916]

Amazing, Max ! Thanks for this. Might be a 2024 project ! - Robert

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you, Robert! Happy making and happy New Years to you!

[@YV12]

Thanks do much for this, probablly one of the coolest yet beginner friendly projects!

[@MaxImagination]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@anmolkumar6704]

Never clicked so fast on any another channel or video as yours, first the car and then this paper plane i commented in that .good job dude 👍

[@MaxImagination]

Glad to hear you enjoy watching my content. Cheers!

[@carsonplaysminecraft1018]

I love the content with the xiao esp32s3. Both the rc car and plane are so cool. Keep up the good work!

[@MaxImagination]

Many thanks! Glad to hear you're enjoying the series! 🙂

[@celestials_being]

I think this is the perfect project for summer at low budget.

[@MaxImagination]

It is! You can do it :)

[@praveen6382]

Nice to see u man love from India ❤

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate you!

[@TheSelfUnemployed]

Super rad project broski! Ill have to give this a go very soon

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate that! Happy making! Cheers.

[@vallepukumar6564]

Really appreciated! Awesome build max 👏 Its really complicated but you nailed it.... Btw, cool background colour in the studio. Bloopers are highlights of the video 😂

[@GrandadsOtherChannel]

Brilliant, Max. Fantastic project 😁👍

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you, James! Wish you all the best for the new year!

[@stylt7344]

Keep it up bro, love your videos!

[@MaxImagination]

Glad to hear you enjoy watching them! Cheers!

[@MCsCreations]

Brilliant work, Max! Really well done!!! 😃 I hope you had a fantastic Christmas! Happy new year! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks a lot, MC! Happy New Year to you and your family as well! 😊

[@buildmindcretion]

That's fantastic🎉, Now I will also try to make it 👍👍😊❤❤

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for watching. Happy making!

[@Onceuponajuan]

Love the birds being curious lol

[@flymachine]

“Wing flaps” perfect paper aeronautics terminology - elevons is what they actually are. The most impressive achievement here is that the paper airframe handles the weight of all that tech 😮

[@MaxImagination]

"Wing flaps", yup, you now know I'm not an aeronautics engineer. However, studying it! Yeah, the paper doesn't fold mid-flight despite the weight onboard due to the type of folding that went into the paper airplane to give it sturdiness.

[@pepijnprobeert4228]

@@MaxImagination dont wanna upset you but i am a bit suspicious about "you" designing the folding because its an EXACT copy of the powerup 4.0 plane, at least credit them

[@parthibanmuthukumaran5964]

Your work is so mesmerizing 🎉

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you so much 😀

[@GolamZuhayer]

This man is fulfilling our childhood dreams. I will encourage everyone to subscribe his channel. I always wanted to see a KZbin channel that makes this types of videos. And I have finally got it. Thanks to you Max. regards, Zuhayer

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you for showing your gratitude! It means a lot :)

[@samitroy4464]

You are a genius my friend

[@MaxImagination]

However I'm not Einstein, I appreciate your kind remark!

[@TheZombieSaints]

Wicked work brother! Just brilliant!

[@MaxImagination]

Many thanks!

[@MrMinimum24]

Keep making Such wonderful videos. I like your videos so much. Full support from me.

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks a ton! Will keep going strong 😃👍

[@MateuszPolkowski]

Cool idea. Your video made me want to make something similar, but with a tinywhoop FC with an onboard receiver and VTX. Since the board would also have a 4in1 ESC, you could run two small outrunner brushless motors. Also if I redesigned the frame, all of the components could be screwed in place instead of glued in place for easier replacement, as both the FC and brusheless motors have small screw holes.

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your comment. Glad to hear you got inspired!

[@almosh3271]

How creative, I abselutly LOVE it!!!

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Parth_188]

This is awesome dude!! 🔥

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks, bro!

[@amatte4611]

just amazing what hobbiest can do now, i just picked a variant of the esp32 its awsome what can be done, wondering if you can add an overlay displaying the battery voltage or other telemmetry options i love this community and of corse open source projects

[@MaxImagination]

Great to hear you're inspired to do these electronic projects! Sure, you can add a voltage display by wiring a voltage divider circuit to an ESP32 gpio pin and setting it up in the code. I suggest you watch videos online on how to do that.

[@davidd2661]

Zamn! This cuts like paper. Unfolding the legends of the thin sheet. Amazing work But one thing: don't drive coreless brushed motors backwards, it ruins them

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for the tip! Will check the wiring 👍🏻 Cheers.

[@davidd2661]

@@MaxImagination no problem friend, I am working with 8520 motors right now, too 🙂

[@anyonecanmakeit718]

Great video bro👍 really enjoyed it!! Can u make a howerboard or howerbicycle?

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks! I have thought of something similar, perhaps an electric scooter. Will think about it 😊

[@morgan0]

would be fun to see some sorta auto stabilization controller on this, with a lil gyroscope and accelerometer

[@YV12]

this project seems really awsome but i was wondering if it would work with other styles of paper airplane? defo thinking of making it!

[@MaxImagination]

Yes, absolutely if the plane can support flight with only two small motors. Thanks and all the best with your project!

[@Himmelswolf1]

Great content ,i loved that you can make it without 3d printer .

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joshuaaranguren1020]

super brilliant!! 🙌😃

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! Cheers, mate!

[@joshuaaranguren1020]

@@MaxImagination no problem 😊

[@cherry.valley]

cool build for what it's worth. but heavy winds gonna blow that away lol

[@MaxImagination]

Absolutely! But it's still fun to see it work, right?

[@winstonsmith5090]

I feel like I just watched a Disney video. Interesting plane, and some fine assembly work.

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your kind remarks!

[@jishanagrawal1285]

Brooo awesome....just awesome ❤❤😮

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tuffaha]

Amazing work

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you!

[@witebatman]

Excellent project and showcasing of talent! I think you could fit in a few more ads though.

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your comment! Will keep that in mind 😀

[@aL3891_]

man that's really awesome, i wonder of it would work with an actual rc receiver and (probably analog) fpv system

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! I'm sure it would as long as the weight is kept the same (25g) or lower.

[@CreativeHarshRaj]

Please make a brushed Wi-Fi drone with xiao ESP32 camera module. Love you from India ❤❤.

[@MaxImagination]

Will consider that for a future video. Cheers!

[@afaneh85]

Bro you are the best ngl

[@skydoesthings7281]

this is...... THIS IS AMAZING

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate it, G!

[@Mate-cf4dm]

Nice project ... dreams really come true

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your support 😁

[@niels8096]

Nice project and good explanation of it all. But if i would redo this project I would use drone electronics with a all in one 5.8g fpv cam. The latency and FPS would be a lot better. Thx anyway for the great video. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your comment. Anything can always be done better. I will let others like yourself make improvements as you see fit. Cheers!

[@shubhamjadhav400]

You are the best bro ❤!

[@abdulkaium7948]

Mom, I found the most learner friendly channel.

[@ctrway11]

Does the XIAO AI camera module give X/Y outputs that I could use to drive a pan/tilt servo setup?

[@MaxImagination]

Yes, it's possible.

[@xedyscreativemind5868]

Sheesh I like you're new haircut man

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks 😉

[@bezimienny_fpv]

cool idea, but for camera i think regural analog AIO FPV systems that cost around 15$ are better because this one you show have low fps and delay, and analog camera have no delay at all and maintain 60fps on NTSC at all time

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks. For the ideal RC paper plane, an analog FPV camera would do better, sure.

[@TaigiTWeseDiplomatFormosan]

ｗｏｗ　you was the kid made stuff and here you are!

[@sajidakilledar779]

Hey Max I am having a problem so I don't know how to solder smd components like these mosfets so can u suggest other transistors or mosfets which could work?

[@MaxImagination]

Hi there. You can use slightly larger components like larger packages of the same MOSFET, resistor, etc. Stay tuned for my upcoming video where I guide you on how to make these motor drivers.

[@parthibanmuthukumaran5964]

Super brother 😊👍

[@Bubble7595]

Nice man very simple

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks 👍

[@User-8434]

Awesome!! Just loved it. One question. What is the total weight of whole plane including battery and electronics.

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! It weighs a total of 25g with the battery included.

[@User-8434]

@@MaxImagination thanks 👍

[@aiger6000]

Max can you make a workbench tour !

[@MaxImagination]

Maybe one day!

[@JaggikPramanick]

hey can i use any esp32 camera instead of the specific one in the video and also can i use SI2302 instead of SI2300 because see, I live in India and the mosfet SI2300 is not available here and the specified esp32 in the video is out of my budget. thanks.

[@MaxImagination]

Hey! To use a larger ESP32-CAM, you'll need to make a bigger plane - at least 1.5-2X the size of this one. Yes, you can use the SI2302, as it's an N-channel MOSFET like the SI2300.

[@JaggikPramanick]

@MaxImagination thank you very much for your reply. I will just trim the larger ESP32-CAM to the required size and use a smaller battery

[@JaggikPramanick]

And I forgot to mention that this is not only cool or amazing this I one of it's kind no one else has dared to build this except you on KZbin thank you very much for this and all your other projects

[@ggmtddbo]

Amazing, more videos esplane!

[@RadiantCandyEye]

Keep on teaching Us!

[@MaxImagination]

Always! Thanks for your donation. It really helps the channel 😀

[@junkthe]

Fun i think it would be great example we here in indonesia to try that ? ESP32 is pretty much help fpv and craft, wanna see more of that ESP32 could to for indonesian stock parts.

[@MaxImagination]

Definitely a fun project to try wherever you're from. So many things can be made including other aircraft with this ESP32.

[@user-ns7qw9hd5y]

totally awesome!! reminds me of the old kickstarter paper plane kit "power-up", just nerdier and awesomer!! :D i could imagine that the plane would stay up longer when using a slightly larger piece of paper, so theres less weight per wing area. i also think that the props would be more efficient when flipped around 180°, you just have to cut off the top, or drill the hole all the way through. and if they spin the wrong direction, you can just use the other props which spin counter clockwise. (i assume you are using the props from the h36 mini drone, right?) not an expert, but there might also be a way to get some more voltage out of the "ecu", the battery should provide more than 4v when full. love your work! stay young and wild, my friend!! 🤗

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you very much for your kind and constructive comment. I appreciate the feedback! Totally, I have already (as shown in video) mounted the h36 drone props on the way for maximum thrust as you say. Will consider trying out a paper plane with wider wings. Cheers!

[@JonnyWaldes]

Cool I saw a product like this at the store for $60 where you fold your own plane but it didn't have a camera.

[@jonah6496]

Such a creative and awesome idea!! I can't believe it worked so well! I think this project gets too technical for me, but at some point I want to try something kind of similar; I want to make wings around one of my FPV drones so that I could fly it like an airplane, and get close to the efficiency of an airplane! thoughts? Amazing video, Subscribed!

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! Glad you think so! What you're referring to sounds like it could be a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, a plane that's more like a drone. You should check out a few of the DIY builds on KZbin from people who've already made one. Cheers.

[@Aditya__rwt]

First like and comment sir

[@victorinborsciov6817]

Just for kicks, I wonder if it could be working with ESP32-CAM module.....which I have.

[@MaxImagination]

May work! Give it a try and let me know ;)

[@Xavierfun12345]

Can you make brushed drone with Arduino flight controller

[@MaxImagination]

I have thought of it. Ok. Might make in a future video 👍🏻

[@Xavierfun12345]

@@MaxImagination thank you ❤️

[@HobbyPrinting]

king of random your voice sounds like the king of random

[@-Insert_Name_Here.-]

Awesome video! 1 question, why does your 3d print look so bad and stringy? Mine looks nothing like that.

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your comment. That is due to the humidity accumulated on my filament. However, I fixed the stringing by adjusting retraction settings. All is good now.

[@geetaroy977]

Hi can we just do it with drv8833 motor driver because those smd are not available here will the same circuit be used

[@MaxImagination]

Yes, it will work as long as this board has enough pins and can work with 3.3V signals.

[@Plottershik]

смшно ) молодец! оченьтяжелый. батка слишком большая. тяги думаю слишком дофига. моторы тоже слишком. либо уменьшать электроникку либо увеличиватьпланер. ну и управление смешное конечно. мужик. респект!

[@Exam4364]

Good work👍.can i make little air plane using esp 32 wroom using this arduino code without camera?

[@MaxImagination]

Hey and thanks! The ESP32-WROOM is too heavy. I can only see this working if you make your plane at least 2X bigger.

[@Exam4364]

@@MaxImagination thanks max

[@dumindudesilva3279]

Awsome🔥

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate that!

[@muthuram3952]

Bro with out camera it will work or not only using speed studio alone

[@MaxImagination]

Yes, it will also work without the camera.

[@BuZZarDFPV]

I'm super curious what the delay measured in milliseconds would be from the camera to the display.

[@MaxImagination]

Not sure, but could be anywhere from 50-250ms

[@НиколайФедоров-з7з]

Hi! Great thing! What is the app you are using for 3d design?

[@MaxImagination]

Hi! Thank you! I use Autodesk Fusion 360.

[@ozdemirsalik]

A simple 25mw FPV camera and transmitter would work a thousand times better. I also would have used Lora for communication.

[@MaxImagination]

Good idea, I would use that if I do an FPV plane again.

[@chaii.pe.charcha]

what is the video transmission range btw 😅 can we increase it's range using an NRF24L01 module??

[@MaxImagination]

Hey! The range is currently around 100 meters and can be extended with a larger antenna. Adding an NRF would work if you're willing to add your own code and make it controller-operated instead of by mobile.

[@josepoyanrodriguez9837]

I put the camera alone, without motors, atop my already assembled RC plane, but I can not get the live video streaming, I only see the bar controls.

[@MaxImagination]

This could be the WiFi connection between the camera and your device. Try connecting via a different device/browser. Or it could be an SD data issue - try reuploading the app via SPIFFS in the Arduino IDE to the XIAO ESP32S3 Sense.

[@josepoyanrodriguez9837]

@@MaxImagination Thank you

[@sumit_samanta]

same for me too, nothing seems to work. Only the controls work. @josepoyanrodriguez9837 did it work?

[@samuelfernandez9354]

Facing the same issue, unable to view the video, also tried the said solutions. Did it worked for you?

[@josepoyanrodriguez9837]

@@samuelfernandez9354 No, it did not. I just tried to be polite as Max had replied. But I did not understand how to implement his solution as I am not good at implementing the code. I searched on SPIFFS videos but did not understand them. I did, however, tried something different but it was too slow. There is another video on KZbin on how to connect the camera directly to your wifi home router. So, I turned my phone into a hotspot, and changed the camera code to connect to my phone hotspot instead. This allowed me to be independent from my home router and go outdoors. But the video was unusable. Notably, the video was smooth when connected to the router.

[@sripal.jain4]

It is really wonderful 👍

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! If you enjoyed watching the video, please consider subscribing. Cheers!

[@Chan-minion]

Better then a Rc Su-57 ( depending on what you talking about )

[@WingsAndThings123]

Nice video! I am going to make one myself!

[@MaxImagination]

Go for it! Cheers.

[@WingsAndThings123]

what website or url do i go to for the planes motor and view the cam? or does it automatically open when i connect to the esp32's network? Thanks!@@MaxImagination

[@ArkhanAlwafi]

bro, if you use a big ESP32 cam, you can

[@MaxImagination]

With a bigger wingspan, perhaps!

[@Man-s3r6p]

Do you know how to stop latency of camera

[@MaxImagination]

You can reduce latency with better antennas, less interfering blocks of code, and using lower frame rates for the camera. There is not much else I see you can do about latency when controlling via WiFi.

[@Jeevan.k143]

bro next video we want in tinywhoop fpv drone build please

[@MaxImagination]

Will consider that for a future video. Cheers.

[@MCsCreations]

​@@MaxImagination Max, look for those 2" 2s quads. They're freaking fun and I bet you can create something with them. 😊

[@MaxImagination]

They look fun! Might try making something like those or similar in the near future :)

[@TechsScience]

I once made single propeller plane using drone parts But it wasn't flying as this one Maybe because of weight I am not sure

[@MaxImagination]

If your plane only used one propeller, then how did you manage to steer it?

[@TechsScience]

@@MaxImagination front propeller

[@pny5656]

great work, well done !

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@adityamendiratta3664]

Just out of curiosity, why didn’t you directly wire the motors to the gpio pins?

[@MaxImagination]

That would result in burning the microcontroller, so a MOSFET for each was used to drive them. Never do as you mentioned.

[@adityamendiratta3664]

@@MaxImagination Thank You!

[@michelprins]

great projekt thx for the video.

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for watching! Cheers.

[@qwertbochaffer]

Cool project, but please spend some time tuning your 3d printer profiles. The amount of stringing is crazy.

[@MaxImagination]

Hi there. The stringing was actually due to the printer head moving back to home position every time a layer was made for the timelapse.

[@DragonReacts-d7d]

Can you pls show how to make a signal drone controller with Arduino

[@MaxImagination]

Hey! I already have. Watch my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjIc4Wte7ajY8k