I Made My Own FPV Race Drone

[@RealEngineering]

Always wanted to make one of these. Very cool

[@nythawkfpv]

do it please

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@mountaindewdude76]

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

[@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!

[@13strikeasnare]

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

[@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! 🙂

[@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

[@joshmaxwell8767]

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

[@christopherlee3045]

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

[@JohnnyFPV]

Nice work :)

[@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!

[@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!

[@ritzrocks98]

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

[@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.

[@sinfinal100]

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

[@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.

[@Omi142]

2:31 disappeared so quickly even camera girl got confused

[@djilly75]

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

[@davidhoops40]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@abderrahim6332]

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

[@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.

[@kennethwang7045]

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

[@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 ?

[@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..

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@JohnDoe-ww6on]

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

[@emgee44]

Kudos for designing and making your own frame

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@wadestewart3042]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@BudgetFPVRC]

Great looking and flying quad. Nice Job!

[@armenkasparian6535]

I LOVE THE POWER!!!

[@fugh7098]

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

[@osonegro2355]

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

[@ipsweb1]

Hello, could you make a pdf file or something with every single parts you used to make the body? It could be so cool, I totaly love your design but I don't know much about quads

[@diegocusido2432]

Looks great, I would buy one if you sold them

[@YowYow007]

How much does the 3D Printed plastic frame weigh?

[@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) ?

[@lancetaiwhanga4127]

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

[@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.

[@cartigayvamps8105]

hey sam how do you use a fpv camera?

[@Karlemilstorm]

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

[@SammSheperd]

I know that now thanks haha

[@gustavericson5163]

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

[@michaelikon9033]

what program did you use to make the frame?

[@petesterdude]

hey- i'm looking into running a drone webcam to vr goggles for a person who is visually impaired... where did you get your webcam and gear at.... any advice would be appreciated. Not making a drone just webcam to vr googles.

[@toodymac1034]

Luv that speed on that drone KEEP IT UP

[@Cristianovcorp]

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

[@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

[@Electobat]

Great vid as always. Keep up the good work!

[@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

[@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

[@bhaveshborse6900]

How much flight time that battery give you

[@federicopralong9350]

Hi sam i need your help...how can i calculate the C rate for my lipo.?? which is the c rate that i need in order to prevent the damage of it ...if my motor squeze the batery..high drain of current and low c rate..i hope to be clear with my question..thanks for your video they help me a lot.

[@SammSheperd]

The capacity multiplied by the c rating of the battery gives you the maximum current they the battery can safely deliver. Or so that's the theory. So 1000mah (or 1 amp hour) times 70c is 70 amps max current draw

[@fabvelloso]

how much flight time? Thx

[@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

[@gagag96]

Wow, your quadcopter is really fast. Well done.

[@MRJFPV-zy4cx]

what softwhere for desinging

[@felipedearmas5284]

what battery u got

[@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?

[@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

[@marioflores768]

do you have this 3d frame for sale ?

[@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

[@leonf8870]

5:40 Good Bye

[@weu9]

I know nothing about drones, but wouldn't it be better to put the camera on a rotating frame on the drone? It would make it all heavier but that way you don't have to maneuver the whole drone when you want to turn

[@Prizzly92]

how much did it cost to build it?

[@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

[@maniacalcactus4705]

Hey, loved the new vid. Quick question: what software did you use to design the quad?

[@SammSheperd]

+Maniacal Cactus I used rhinoceros, but Google sketch up or Fusion360 are both good (and free!) fusion is also what I used to generate G-code for the CNC

[@maniacalcactus4705]

***** Thanks man, I just downloaded fusion through my school. Hopefully I can start doing more advanced drones as well

[@ginomiguel4249]

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

[@tec4303]

I've alsow build a cheap Quadcopter with the same motors, ESCs and props. But I mounted the ESCs below the prop, so they are cooled all the time. They don't even get hot. My Battery (20C 5000mAh 3s) gets warmer than the ESCs and the motors, even when I fly fast. But I alsow had some problems with the ESCs. I bought 6 of them. Two work perfectly fine, two spin the propellers extremely slow sometimes, so you cant's start and two simply stopped working a few seconds in flight, witch caused some crash's.

[@SammSheperd]

++Tec you used a 5000mah 3s with these motors?

[@tec4303]

Oh, sorry, I phrased that wrong. I used a 3s 5000mAh at a quadcopter like in your attempt to build the "cheapest DIY Quad".

[@SammSheperd]

That makes more sense :)

[@TheRattleSnake3145]

nice work! also good to see someone using the word "build" correctly.

[@poofoo]

yup, much more fun than "spend lots of money and put together like lego."

[@karemart74]

How did you cut out the carbon fibre

[@SammSheperd]

+Karen Martinez with a saw (be careful!)

[@alexanderhardy8201]

how much money dose the parts cost

[@anlietashbaldesco8500]

hey bro.. im proud of you.. good job. im a robotics engineer and a drone pilot.. keep it up man 👍👍👍

[@MCsCreations]

Unfortunately he died, dude... Less than a month ago. 😔

[@bobmiah]

MC's Creations he wrote that before he died

[@jamesramsey2400]

btw you can have a different tune on start up

[@ardvark84]

Samm I need some help. What transmitter would you recommend for a beginer for quad FPV flying? I need something for my JJPro P200 which I've bough without a transmitter (I know, I haven't used it). I don't need really expensive stuff for over 200 pounds/dollars. I've found this Spectrum DX6, about 100 pounds and Walkera Devo 7E in simillar price. I've also found Flysky FS-T6 and controllers called Radio Link but they are in suspiciously low prices but I don't know, maybe they aren't bad. Please answer if you can. In fact anyone can answer with some wisdom.

[@SammSheperd]

+ardvark84 a lot of people like both the radio link and also the FlySky. You want a receiver that has SBUS or IBUS

[@ardvark84]

***** The problem is that I don't know what is SBUS or IBUS. What about Radiolink AT9 Upgraded Version AT9S? Will it work with JJPro P200?

[@SammSheperd]

the difference between PWM, PPM, and SBUS for connecting a receiver to your flight controller. PWM (pulse width modulation): Analog signal where each channel is transmitted parallel to one another on its own wire. This is old school and the only way to connect a servo or esc directly to your receiver with out a flight controller. Conclusion: pretty fast, but lots of wires. PPM (pulse position modulation): analog signal where each channel is transmitted in series one after the other via one wire. Conclusion: simple and easy, but slightly laggy. SBus or similar: digital serial signal (basically the same as USB) where each channel is sent via 1 wire. Conclusion: very fast and easy, but you have to find a receiver for your transmitter that will do it. FrSky and many others have the common "Sbus". FlySky has "Ibus" it's just another serial protocol and works the same.

[@ardvark84]

+Samm Sheperd (SNRS) so If I will buy transmitter with a receiver compatible with each other then I should be ok right?

[@SammSheperd]

yep

[@eagl0215]

Awesome project!!

[@TheNormalUniverse]

Awesome work

[@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

[@edwinmuigai5985]

can i get that G-code program?

[@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

[@fuquplz9983]

How do u program the drone?

[@SammSheperd]

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

[@SnapPunchRobert]

So Cool man. Wicked.