Make a TINY Arduino Drone with FPV Camera - Will It Fly?

[@MaxImagination]

UPDATE: If you experience issues opening MultiWii on your Windows 10 or higher PC, it's because you do not have Java installed which MultiWii runs on. You're going to need to install Java 8u202 or earlier and edit your windows "path" data to point to that build, in order to use the MultiWiiConfig. Also, if you like Arduino FPV projects like this drone, you'll like my FPV Head-tracking Camera - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqaTlJSva7hojas

[@kishwarsayeed2401]

Fun

[@nikodimosabate8451]

Respect 🫡

[@AbdullahAlMamun-di6uj]

@@MaxImagination Hh

[@chrisb7250]

That's Awesome!

[@deadlymedley3306]

I always admire how from scratch your electronic projects are.

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for watching!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

​​@@MaxImaginationThis project and the way you used cheap recycled parts makes me so happy 😁 Bravo for working thru the HUGE number of problems in this build ! I'm surprised you didn't use the Adam Savage super glue hack of adding Corn Flour or Baking Soda as a reinforcing agent. It's incredibly strong for small wooden joints 👍

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your comment, Edward! I appreciate the tip with the baking soda and superglue, I'll try it!

[@Dronebotworkshop]

This is an excellent project! I really appreciate how you detailed all the issues you ran into and how you resolved them. Great work!

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you very much! Love watching your channel as well with the informative tutorials you post. Cheers 🙂

[@فذكربالقران-ن6غ]

Fahad

[@Mr.me3001]

Now this is a real example of DIY. Appreciate the hardwork and determination.😉

[@MaxImagination]

Much appreciated. Thanks! 😁

[@YourSideChick101]

@@MaxImagination hello can you do a mini drone giveaway

[@DibyansuParamanik]

True work made from bottom of heart

[@placitech]

This project is INSANE 😱!! The skill needed to design such a small functioning device is crazyy fr! Congrats on the amazing video Max!! And also congrats on the 100K plaque :D

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks a ton! I appreciate it bro 😁😁

[@InnocentBeachYoga-ye1pe]

PLACITECH? No wayyyyyyyyyy

[@atharvajajoo528]

bro the precision and patience to make something like this is incredible. crazy that you made it

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate that!

[@dilithsanthush267]

@@MaxImagination hey max do you really have to use the amazon motors for this to work or is it ok if i just buy the ones in dfrobot

[@ZeeOperator-fc1wl]

Geez this is some excellent soldering and wiring

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you!

[@Oswaldojotasan]

Youre Genius artesan... The soldering is milimétric🤌🤌🤌

[@proknow]

Great job, Max! you have done an impressive job creating a homemade FPV drone using basic components. Excellent work!👌

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you, proknow! I appreciate that! Love watching your amazing projects too 😁

[@aleks_jones]

god ive been struggling with this forever. incredible work. the amount of work this requires people cannot even imagine.

[@MaxImagination]

Hey! I'm super glad to hear that my video has helped you!

[@supernovic99]

Really have to appreciate that you kept at it and completed it. Love the video. Eager to see what you've got next!

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate you noticing my efforts! More projects yet to come ✨ Cheers!

[@erhardpostinger1326]

"... was als nächstes auf Sie zukommt ..?" Vielleicht ein Job bei CIA & Co? Man stelle sich vor, diese Drohne verabreicht jemandem ein Gift und sendet auf sein Smartphone: "zahle soundso viele Prozente von deinem Vermögen, oder du wirst nichts über das Gegengift erfahren, das dich retten könnte".

[@ramananbaskar6840]

Finally the wait is over. Wonderful video Max

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! 😁

[@randywilliams647]

Yooooooo if you wanted to weather proof and toughen the wood you could slow bake it in a toaster oven, soak them in linseed oil, lay them on a flat screen to dry, and theyd be much denser, note this is based on how I prep an axe handle with some slight modifications for the scale this is

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for the idea! I didn't know about that process. Cool 👍🏻

[@evanbotics]

Man I just filtered your videos by oldest first and seeing you in your beginnings as a kid compared to where you are now is very inspiring. You are awesome, keep it up !

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you so much! Will do :)

[@NCKEL13]

Firstly amazing video very detailed and very beginner friendly. Second for those wondering the EMF problem is real make sure to put the copper shield .Third and most important make sure to get a battery with 25C rating or higher as your battery dont get a generic 3.7V lipo cause it will shut down the arduino when the motors run almost immediately !!!!

[@MaxImagination]

Exactly! Thanks for reminding viewers about these important aspects of the project!

[@anub3207]

This really shows how far drones have come, not only in consumer drones, but also the building process for fpv drones. The ability to solder components to a aio board, screw them to a frame, and spend 20 minutes in betaflight to create a whoop seems so easy compared to what it actually takes to build from scratch. Unbelievable work. Also I love how close it is in looks and design to a 5in, even including the wide frame and top mounted battery

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind remarks on my project... I took inspiration for the frame from a 5" FPV drone, actually! :)

[@Vishal46mh]

After watching this video, I realized that there is lot of hard work and determination is involved in such projects

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate you noticing!

[@Vishal46mh]

@@MaxImagination Yes bro, I noticed because I was involved in a different kind of project and there were times when things never used to work the way I wanted and so that is the time one feel's like giving up. But what is imp in such projects is "patience" and "never give up" attitude.

[@simontilstedhansen9296]

Very nice build, and I loved how you guided us through the issues, instead of just skipping them

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! Glad you found my guided structure helpful.

[@terrificmenace]

Many thanks for this video bro 😊 I built a bicopter although it flew it reset within 10s I scratched my head couldnt figure out the issue finally solved it with a aluminum foil. Thanks again 😊

[@MaxImagination]

I'm glad you managed to solve the issue! Sometimes the simplest things work best.

[@loversoul8206]

I tried to make such drone for about year ago, didn't completely understand electrical part that time. Maybe now I will try again with your guide. Thanks!

[@MaxImagination]

You can do it!

[@knowledgeckr786]

Thanks

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you for your kind gesture! :)

[@AceroCarbono]

Perfection. An actual DIY tutorial where you aren't required to have a 3D printer or fancy stuff that average people doesn't have. Also props for using cheap components instead of 90$ motors (x4) and a cheap as hell camera instead of GoPro as other "DIY" tutorials.

[@MaxImagination]

You're most welcome.

[@ItsuKandar]

Bro is really cool, amazing person to be a teacher, friend, or father. Good job sire

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate that!

[@thatoneguy99100]

People are building drones again… it’s like it’s 2015 all over!

[@tarungulati2582]

Feels great!!!

[@YeahNoTellTheTruth]

What a silly comment

[@felipeportela5693]

Oh, you building rockets? Show us a sample.

[@navidvakili7474]

How old are u? R u 7 ?!

[@habagani]

Same here. To carry bombs to besiege the American military bases in my country.😂

[@Sanatani4534]

Great example of never give up

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate you noticing!

[@haydenc2742]

Brilliant! Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!!!! So cool...I have never wanted to do a project so daggum bad now! Keep em coming!!!!

[@MaxImagination]

I really appreciate that! You can do it ✨

[@joseguilhermeazevedodossan931]

Thanks!

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you very much!

[@_Sooryansh]

Crazy video Wait over Love from india

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your support! 😁

[@dheeraj.pdheeraj8964]

Real R&D Engineer ❤

[@saurabhBmp]

This is such an exciting project! Making a tiny Arduino drone with an FPV camera is a fantastic way to dive into electronics, programming, and even a bit of aerodynamics. My child got a head start in these areas with Moonpreneur, where they learned to build projects from scratch and develop skills in STEM. Watching this video feels like an extension of that journey, showing the endless possibilities when kids learn to work with tech like Arduino. It’s so inspiring to see hands-on projects like this that make learning engaging and fun.

[@MaxImagination]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks.

[@lariardo]

Really enjoyed your video. I especially like that you do not need any special equipment like a 3-D printer. I wish I was intelligent enough to do this project.

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind remark. You can do it too!

[@MCsCreations]

Man, that was brilliant! Really fantastic work, Max!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks a bunch, MC!

[@FelixRisingOriginal]

Oh wow! Multiwii is still alive!!!! I was around the community when it got ported to Base flight, and then Baseflight forked to Cleanflight

[@MaxImagination]

Interesting to hear about its history :)

[@4IJRK4]

How old are you bro? I mean this is absolutely baffling. DIY Quadcopter drone with recycled components, with integrated fpv control is no easy feat.

[@MaxImagination]

18 years young. Thanks for your kind remarks!

[@4IJRK4]

@MaxImagination dude I'm almost 18. I attempted to make a similar gesture controlled Quadcopter about a year ago, and I have so many questions about your build. Do get in touch

[@Harmless_gold]

​@@MaxImagination im 12 years and I just got into arduino probly gonna try it i made doom but this is next level😎😎🥶🥶

[@ThatSocialKid]

@@MaxImagination still in the womb and made a rover to get sent to mars 🗿🗣🔥

[@Harmless_gold]

Hey guy heres an update I ordered the part in a week or 2 I upload a video on my channel about it😁😁

[@TheGripsion]

This project is so sick dude!

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks, Alex!

[@jatinsehrawat9412]

is it possible to design same circuit on pcb will it work i mean will it solve troubleshooting problem? and i we use carbon resistor 10kohm instead of smd ? pls help me out

[@MaxImagination]

Hi there. Yes, this circuit is possible to make on a PCB, only that you need to make a 4-layer PCB with copper GND planes in between. Yes, as long as they are 10K ohm, the resistors should work.

[@BeatsbyGrant]

Hey I’m following your guide for a school final and I noticed my SMD DIODES ss14 seem to be too big for the pcb you listed, is this fine? Im sorta new to all of this

[@jatinsehrawat9412]

@@MaxImagination I have designed the pcb with dimension of 30mmby70mm , is it possible some how I share it with you and can you pls check it out !!!! Pls

[@RasMatti]

Gotta say, i've no idea how this video landed on my suggested list but i'll never look at robotics like I used to, you, Sir, have moved my adventure with robotics to the next stage, thank you

[@MaxImagination]

Super glad to hear that! All the best with your maker journey!

[@Betruet]

great video. back in 2012 I was really into making my own drones and I longed to make a project like this! very entertaining and informative.

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your comment!

[@techmasterkartik9671]

Such a great tutorial, the best one I've ever watched.🔥

[@MaxImagination]

Happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@slimsqde7397]

your a mad man to build something like this from the ground up

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate it!

[@slimsqde7397]

@@MaxImagination keep up the great work bro!

[@PoorviBidye]

I hv actually run into a similar problem with the motors, I picked the wrong ones and the ones which u sent the link of are not available in my country... So, any other alternatives that you recommend?

[@MaxImagination]

Hey there. I recommend searching for 6x14mm coreless motors on your country's online stores. The alternative is using brushless motors, but those are more expensive and require dedicated ESCs.

[@PoorviBidye]

@MaxImagination the highest rpm I could find was 48000.

[@Omkar_Srivastava]

That's a great soldering skill bro

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate it 😁

[@rodrigomora4617]

If I find projects like this interesting what would I have to go to school for to be in that field? I'm about to start school and just figuring out what my interests are and what to look further into.

[@MaxImagination]

Hi there. Start by learning electronics first, the rest will fall into place as you experiment around with drones and study thrust/Motors.

[@asiyamujawar9682]

Hey max can i use s8550 transistor like u used in line following car because these mosfets are hard to find and i am a beginner so it is really challenging to solder

[@MaxImagination]

Hey! You can use only the s8050 version (NPN), not the s8550 as it's PNP. I suggest you use an additional 10K ohm current limiting resistor at the base, though.

[@asiyamujawar9682]

Thanks

[@dxd_insane_yt]

Sir can i use arduiano nano instead of arduiano mini 😊 does all code work on it or to modify or change some code on it

[@gilvanroneto]

@@dxd_insane_yt bro you can use it, but some connections he used in the video you will have to rearrange somehow...

[@MaxImagination]

Hi there. It will work with a Nano without having to modify the code, but make sure to source the right connections with the differently placed I2C pins for the MPU6050, outputs, etc. And ensure you select the matching board in the Tools tab of your Arduino IDE.

[@vallepukumar6564]

Superb cool drone buddy, I really appreciate your work... Very helpful for beginners for building their first drone project and budget friendly for every creator .. Hats off to your creativity and simple wiring and it looks pretty cool... Once again congratulations for 100k family... Have a great day ahead🫂

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks a ton, Kumar! I appreciate every single inch of support you consistently show 😁 Have a nice weekend!

[@vallepukumar6564]

@@MaxImagination 🫂 always brother

[@saurabh37848]

Hey Max! Can I use a SI2302 SMD N MOSFET instead of SI2300 in drone motor driver ??

[@MaxImagination]

Hey! Yes, you should be able to. It's an N channel MOSFET like the one I used - SI2300.

[@saurabh37848]

@@MaxImagination Thanks Bro Love From INDIA 😘

[@DABAS.]

​​@@saurabh37848 Bhai SI2302 wala work kara kya ?

[@saurabh37848]

yes

[@saurabh37848]

@DABAS Haaa

[@bukankapi4014]

Cant believe i Watch this for free

[@MaxImagination]

You're welcome :)

[@PunakiviAddikti]

The great thing about arduino is that you only really need the chip itself. It doesn’t really need many passive components. You could order a custom PCB with all the required components and a solid copper layer at the bottom as a ground plane, acting as a built-in shield. You can make the main board as thin and light as you want, even flexible! Give it a try.

[@AVI-xo1kb]

but that again raises the difficulty of diy, he prolly wanted to make it simple so that anyone can try.

[@PunakiviAddikti]

@@AVI-xo1kb You'd think that, but designing your own PCB is easy to learn. Your computer does all the heavy lifting and if you wish, you can try autorouting. That means the software connects everything for you. Then just upload all the files and order your new PCB's for cheap, and I mean cheap. Depending on the size and complexity, you can get 10 PCBs for as cheap as 5 bucks. But there is a caveat. Soldering SMD chip packages can be very challenging. You can also order complete PCB's but that'll cost you parts+extra.

[@AVI-xo1kb]

@@PunakiviAddikti that is the point IK pcb designing is easy you can do it yourself after a bunch of tutorials as I am learning pcb designing but pcb isn't as cheap as you think depending on the location it will raise the project cost significantly for example at my location if I do this project the cost of pcb simply outweighs the pros and joy of doing this project and again if you are near fab it's cheap but if you are far away then you will notice the difference

[@MaxImagination]

Making it modular allows for others to recreate the drone with more ease. Using PCBs cuts out most makers already, especially those who are beginners or who won't bother ordering an additional PCB alongside the components.

[@KOELOVESGAMES]

This is so lit. ❤ from Germany

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you!

[@BibhasMandal73]

Excellent work .DIY and the patience paid off.

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate that!

[@TRConcepts-yz9vd]

That soldering is so clean and the whole thing just looks sooo professional!

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate that! Thanks.

[@GNARGNARHEAD]

that is impressive. been wanting to do this project for the better part of a decade, so cathartic to see it come to fruition 😆

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! You can do it too!

[@eduardoschroeder8502]

What an awesome project, congrats!! I have a question, does this controller work with normal drones?? Like connect with a flysky receiver

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! It doesn't work with receivers other than its own kind (NRF24L01 series of radio modules) unless something is figured out to convert the received data at the receiving end to be processed by a different receiver. However, at that point, it's better to use a corresponding protocol transmitter with that receiver.

[@eduardoschroeder8502]

@@MaxImagination that make sense. Thanks for the reply :)

[@ThilakRohana-s4v]

👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@joseguilhermeazevedodossan931]

Excellent project! I have a problem with my drone, it is resetting, even placing the EMI shield underneath the Arduino Pro Mini. I even placed a 1000uf 16v capacitor to filter the current but without success. I'm using a 220mah battery and it resets in 1 second. Using a 300 mAh battery, it resets in 8 to 12 seconds.

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! How are you placing your boards? Exactly as I've shown? In what way does your circuit/hardware differ from mine? Also, capacitors are not needed for this project.

[@joseguilhermeazevedodossan931]

in the comments section with member Guigazeus, there are two photos of the project!

[@MaxImagination]

No spam please! Also, I rather prefer that you explain by text.

[@joseguilhermeazevedodossan931]

I didn't mean to, I apologize. I think there was a problem with the KZbin comments and every message I sent was deleted.

[@joseguilhermeazevedodossan931]

I put at the top, Arduino Pro Mini and MPU-6050 which are parallel and in the same direction. At the bottom I placed the motor drive below the Arduino Pro mini, and the nRF24 just below the mpu-6050

[@punyaDamayanthi-z1l]

This is so cool. I love this. I'm a SriLankan. I'm 13 years old. I'm a student. I love working with Arduino ... I tried so much times to make this mini drone...But I can't make the transmitter because i don't have a 3D printer ...My parents are helping me so much but we can't afford a 3D printer. and i tried to make the transmitter case with cardboard, but it doesn't work. also I can't find some materials .I almost gave up on this project .

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! Giving up will guarantee failure. Keep testing different materials, perhaps PVC. If you're ever genuinely stuck and need help with this project, DM me on Instagram - @max.imagination.

[@Code.R4364]

Hi from same country. You can use wood frame for that.i made this and worked fine after so many failures max helped me through comment section in every problem. You have to double check the wiring diagram.

[@chassecourt8824]

With your drones once calibrated can you get them so that if they are at neutral stick they just hover where they are? If you can I would love to see video of this.

[@MaxImagination]

Without GPS, this would be very difficult. At best, you can work on the drones center of gravity keeping it as balanced as possible and keep tuning the drone in MultiWii.

[@electrolal]

Bro nice work and nice video 🤩

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you!

[@edwardseth1230]

GPS module in the aurdino?.. would be nice if its software based and is active when its lost or hung in a tree somewhere... and the locator is in the remote.

[@MaxImagination]

No need for GPS on such a tiny drone with 50 meters of range. Use the beeper instead to locate it.

[@AKElectroDIY]

Very good work. Really small size as compared to traditional drones. Keep it up!

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you, AK! ❤

[@dantero_]

13:58 I don't understand exactly what the problem was in this part. Was the gyroscope affected by EMF?

[@MaxImagination]

The problem was caused by the induced EMI from the motors into the motor driver, causing the Arduino to reset and to interfere with the gyro. You can avoid this with either a sheet of Aluminum or copper. Aluminum foil will work fine.

[@F.O.U.N.D.E.R]

Can I make it using a esp32 ?

[@MaxImagination]

Using the code I used, no.

[@F.O.U.N.D.E.R]

@@MaxImagination Well since I have no other clearly explained work of art/video available on KZbin, can you make a video on that ???

[@mux9]

I literally JUST learned about arduino at school today and this shows up in my recommended a few hours later.

[@MaxImagination]

This is your calling to get immersed in the Arduino and Maker hobby ;)

[@saitamatechno]

Amazing work, dudee! I would probably give up if I came across the troubles you had.

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! Remember - Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.

[@veeek8]

Just wow!! So much admiration!

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate it!

[@이원국-y1z]

Both epic and educational. Thank you for sharing!! 😊

[@MaxImagination]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@steffanjansenvanvuuren3257]

Add small powerful neodimium magnets on the outside of the motors inline with the pole pare inside. It boosts the performance.

[@MaxImagination]

Didn't think of that... Will try! Thanks for your tip 😁

[@steffanjansenvanvuuren3257]

@@MaxImagination I hope you post your results. Neodimium is the one big reason why drones are so powerful and more efficient.

[@steffanjansenvanvuuren3257]

@@MaxImagination I had a tiny, 4mm by 4mm I think, neodimium magnet and it was very strong for its size and weight.

[@whatthefunction9140]

Where do you live? The Amazon rainforest

[@MaxImagination]

Somewhere like that... 😉

[@HarsRi-ef6mg]

Good for you

[@Pro-190]

@@MaxImagination ignore him

[@dennisdelgado4276]

Bro single handedly created a whole ass product. Keep it up bud

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate that!

[@ZeeOperator-fc1wl]

Yeah the wrist strap is super impprtant. I just killed on of my components from the static 😅

[@MaxImagination]

So true... I'm glad I mentioned it!

[@captainmcnoodles]

This is an awesome project. I’m getting stuck at the soldering portion… any tips?

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate that! I suggest you watch a soldering tutorial on KZbin and practice lots soldering circuits on perforated boards.

[@URBANKILLER.X]

Excellent video

[@MaxImagination]

Glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@rhadiem]

I don't know if this is intentional of a coincidence but this has some old-school 80s tv-show vibes to it. I think it's the color tones of the camera or something. Haha, the Popsicle stick build guide too. You're definitely an old soul.

[@MaxImagination]

I'm glad you like the style my videos bring out! :)

[@BuildCreation]

Awesome Max, Fantastic drone🔥

[@Code.R4364]

I set up the controller on a breadboard to test the gyro and transmission through the MultiWii application and all seems to be working well except the yaw. In the application, the quadcopter is shifting its yaw direction by 1 degree every second or so and I have no idea why. I had also calibrated the accelerometer and yields the same result.

[@MaxImagination]

I have also faced this thing, but it shouldn't affect the actual flight once in motion. I believe this happens due to a bit of electrical noise that the MPU6050 is experiencing which may be causing this drift. I may be wrong, but it would be worth testing if adding a capacitor filters this out or adding that copper/aluminum sheet to block out the EMI from the motor driver board. If this doesn't help, then it may be a defect in all those MPU boards.

[@Code.R4364]

@MaxImagination thanks max. It worked well at first also flying well, but now this problem has appeared since two or three days.becuse of that when i give full throttle my 2 moters are slowing second by second and drone rotating without lifting up. I made that using arduino rf nano and geard coreless motors.maybe i have to add magnetometer to it. Sorry for my weak English.thank you.

[@MaxImagination]

No problem :) You can counter this problem with the drone rotating because of 2 diagonal propellers turning slower by adjusting the rate gain value (you can see how to do this in the later part of my video). It should help smoothen out this effect. Another thing to check is that your mosfets are not overheating and are outputting the expected voltage between 3.7-4.1V to the motors.

[@successfulelectronics]

Really awesome video! You projects are wow🤗 but anyways keep building and learning more to come, I'll really like to build one of these as a project 🤠

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you so much! 😁

[@Alihaider10109]

I’m your biggest fan I m always here to support you❤

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate you! 🤝🏼

[@ragibhasan8099]

How can I leaned arduino coding. I'm from Bangladesh and I like your videos so much ❤❤❤🎉

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your comment! I suggest you read books such as Beginning C for Arduino by Jack Purdum and constantly apply what you learn into your own code.

[@ragibhasan8099]

@@MaxImagination thanks for your suggest. 😀😀❤❤👍

[@baratsmasha7965]

The camera HITS!!!

[@manaspatel4608]

nice work

[@JohnsonMinj]

Nice work , I remember making multi wii and aurdino based drone last year. I had similar issue to resetting Multi wii on max throttle . I knew it was due to emi but didnt get the tangible solution. Great that you kept on going and solved this problem. I will retry this project again. Once again great work!!

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! I'm glad my project has helped you move forward with your drone. Cool!

[@roseonmars-06]

i know you love your audience . literary replay everyone

[@MaxImagination]

I appreciate you!

[@altcoder]

This is really awesome. Something I can use with my students. Thank you! and keep it up 💪

[@MaxImagination]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@outmohamed9184]

How much this is adding up in total ? If i have to buy all the part + the equipement to build it ?

[@Mineralmining-q9m]

@@outmohamed9184 ya I want to build it

[@MaxImagination]

That would be hard to estimate, so I suggest you see for yourself when you add all the supplies, tools and other equipment to your cart. However, I can say that the drone once built contains $50 worth of parts and with the goggles + transmitter, a total of $150-200 USD. Cheers!

[@qzorn4440]

Excellent drone learning video. 🤸 Boeing needs people like you. ✨

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for watching!

[@eswarelectronics4205]

Bro pls make some project using the esp8266 small chip that you had used in this video 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤pls

[@MaxImagination]

Will keep that in mind for a future project. Cheers

[@fluminox13]

You could eliminate the noise at the pins, by controlling the motors over a transistor. You put the transistor on power and the motor and the base to the pin. So when the pin emits a signal it opens the transistor and power is getting to the motor but no noise gets to the pin.

[@MaxImagination]

You mean an additional set of transistors to control the gates of the MOSFETs? I have heard from others saying it's better to use logic level FETs with Arduino boards. However, the copper sheet fixed those induced EMFs despite the unfiltered noise making it work in the end 🙂

[@fluminox13]

@@MaxImagination sorry, I forgot about those. Then idk. Maybe your Diode caused the problem, but I don't think so. It coould also be, that something is wrong with the mosfets, maybe you could try using an different kind of transistor. But you found an solution and this is the important part

[@xymaryai8283]

MULTIWII??? it still exists???? my guess was dRehmflight or something similar, but dang

[@MaxImagination]

Old but gold!

[@ianlee6416]

Very good work. 13:30 however i would say it is generally false. I have done testing using separate pwm frequencies to drive dc motors and found that frequencies lower than 1kHz and above 50Hz is kind of the sweet spot. Anything below 50, there will be noticeable off times. Anything above 1kHz, the motor starts to lose power due to the inductance of the motor.

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! I have come to realize that. During the project, I've been told that a normal motor PWM frequency is in the tens of thousands range. Apparently, lower frequencies are key. Cheers!

[@dailycookingwithayrin]

you can not even imagine how much you helped me by creating this video butt it would be veryyyyy veryyyyyyyyyyy helpful if you made the motor driver part a little bit more clear with better instructions........ or just made a dedicated pcb for the motor driver that we could order from online such as from JLC PCB or PCB WAY...... that would have been veryyy veryy helpful as making the motor driver by hand would be veryy challenging and difficult for someone like me........ and also the fpv camera that you gave link to says it is unavailable and I can not find it from any other website that is available in my region.......Can you pleasee give me some suggesion on what I can do ?? and again THANK YOU VERYY MUCHHH....... veryyy good content......keep going.....I am always with you....

[@MaxImagination]

Thanks for your feedback and support!. To further help someone like you, I may include some close-up images of the motor driver in the project files folder soon. Keep your eyes peeled for that. Also, keep in mind that there's a circuit diagram showing how the motor driver is wired, making it easier to follow along to the tutorial. The FPV camera I ordered for this project is currently out of stock, I'm not in control of that. Maybe give it some time and the sellers may restock it. I may also look for a suitable alternative out there to link. Cheers!

[@wearemany73]

Great video Max. Well done Sir 😎

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! 👍 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mewmew-y4m]

Nice!!!

[@sarwarmirza5876]

Can i use a HC05 blurtooth module to control it Excellent work btw u really inspire me for electricals

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! Not from what I see the code is compatible with. It's adapted to work with the NRF24L01 modules.

[@URBANKILLER.X]

Make DVD 3d printer using Arduino uno make cheaper to cheaper and make with old components and scrape

[@MaxImagination]

Buying one is better. 3D printers are a complex matter and are getting cheaper anyway...

[@weareelectricgi]

It Flies perfectly!

[@charlesballiet7074]

now to get it to carry 3 grams of plastic Xplosive

[@SujalShalgar-w6u]

Aha

[@FaizahKavaya]

@charlesballiet7074 😂😂 here's a man to watch out for

[@shamashmx1]

Looks great, but what about weight distribution. How do we know its going to balance?

[@MaxImagination]

I calculated the drone's weight distribution up front. The parts are distributed accordingly so you do not have to worry about that. Similar to how you balance a plane, you can play around with how components sit until the center of balance is directly in the center of the drone.

[@PatchCornAdams723]

I didn't have popsicle sticks so I just 3D printed some.

[@matteop.5675]

How you find the drift of the gyro? When flying angle mode it is quite challenging as the gyro starts to drift after about 20/30secs and seems that blending in the accelerometer readings is not enough to adjust for it. Just wondering if you had same issue. Thx

[@MaxImagination]

Hi there. I haven't flown it much in angle mode. In position mode only. I haven't noticed drift in position (default) mode.

[@matteop.5675]

@ i figured it out I was integrating the gyro wrongly I changed the code and…..now it has a new problem 😂 Let’s see. Great channel btw

[@AbdulMoizAdeel-www]

Bhai please make something easier and more crazier and cheap

[@MaxImagination]

This is as easy while cheap as it can get. To make it easier to assemble, use a PCB with tinier (SMD) components. However, it may not be cheap.

[@TyronLolXD]

great video! i have a question, how did the copper plate reduce the noise you were getting? im getting noise on my motors too but im pretty stuck with using snubber circuits as of now. thanks!

[@MaxImagination]

Thank you! The grounded copper plate I added blocked the EMI from the motor drivers (transistors) from affecting the Arduino and Gyro. I suggest you implement this.