The CHEAPEST Drone WORTH BUILDING : Sub $200 Racing Quad

[@echaitea]

certainly more worth it than any uavfutures build

[@peterzingler6221]

Lol uaddv features..

[@deanfpv1016]

UaV futures is such cheese.

[@michaeltait2276]

Could you run the 5s on the 2400kv motors with the same ESC’s

[@TheRCAddict]

It should work, but at your own risk haha

[@jasonpan4]

just love the "onthefly problems fix"... and over all love your builds!! not to mention that you don't skip in post the problems facing during the builds.. this hobby is full of that... waiting the maiden flight of this one!! thanks for the video dude!!

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

Great video, it really helps out with building a quad from start to finish. It’s great to see that even after all the years you’ve been doing this you can still make a stuff up but at least you are willing to admit it. Also love the way you think about how to solve those little problems that come with each build, shows that you think with a logical mind. Pity that you didn’t show it in action though, love your line of site ability, you’re a champion at that.

[@LusorPiRed]

Is it possible to install an i-bus receiver using the solder pads?

[@TheRCAddict]

yes

[@AgustinMolini]

For the TX805, there's two options, FMA Female and RP-SMA FEMALE, which one should i buy? Also for the camera there's an NTSC and PAL option? Thank you

[@TheRCAddict]

SMA. NTSC

[@brianevans4]

Very nice build! I love this style video! I would love to see a 7 inch build which is "the cheapest that won't suck"

[@ericwhite1232]

Omg I’m still new I just finished watching the 99 built for UFV video 😂 but I think ur video is better I still don’t have a drone but I always wanted to start this hobby for years Ur vid helped me a lot thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@benaresq]

I'd love to see you set up a track and compare times between this and one of your more serious racers. It would be interesting to see how much difference the extra money makes.

[@danphillips3297]

☝🏼Yooo😎I’m about to build this now! LOS Legend build💥

[@TheAzeddinemar]

Hi can you please do another build video similar to this one? Something geared towards freestyle and Los? Thanks!

[@gradybalog4261]

What parts are optional and what parts have to be on the drone.

[@tehllama42]

Awesome video as always - this is the content we need more of. It's basically irrelevant that most of my racing quads cost a fair bit more, because the number of shared parts is huge. I've had really good luck with Racerstar35A and RCharlance F4Pro2 stack combinations (with VTX), the ECO Motors are beasts in 2207 1900KV for flexibility, and otherwise wouldn't change a thing about this build - really great stuff. On a budget, hard to argue against the CNHL 6S packs when they're on sale. For battery strap, 250x20mm strap is the answer, with longer bolts for the stack - run them under the ESC. Not ideal otherwise, but that setup will work. The suspense at 25:09 onward was just killing me. Is he going to notice? When will he notice? OMG, Seth, WHYyyyyyyyy?? NOOOOOOO!! Oh, ok. Fixed.

[@TheRCAddict]

I didn't want to run under the ESC having to raise it as I was so pressed for stack height already. Yeah the connector was funny haha

[@josephrsalexander4589]

Those 2207 1900 ecos are decent. They have a tiny bit of play in the bearings - but I've gotten over 100 packs into a set flying metal conduit gates. Really bashed on them. Ripped a 6MM arm off - put a new arm on - motor was fine. I've heard bad things about the 2306 variant though.

[@denniselmbk3562]

I use the 2306 1700kv version. And I have crashed Them a lot!! No problem here with Them. 😎

[@josephrsalexander4589]

@@denniselmbk3562 wierd a lot of people have been bad mouthing them as not durable.

[@denniselmbk3562]

@@josephrsalexander4589 weird 🙃 i have Them on My 3 race drones. And they fly perfect.

[@NATGEOANDSTUFFPaulbrannan]

can you build a 2 ore 3 inch powerhouse to copy as we are still unsure on frame lol.

[@TheRCAddict]

Haven't looked into that size in a while, I do have 2.5 inch stuff coming though.

[@jeffstewart4133]

Mannn , you just saved me with the nuts between the standoff and top plate to open it up a bit. I have no clue why I haven't thought of that.

[@thomatofpv3546]

Looking forward to how you setup your quads in betaflight! I usually leave all stock on bf4.0 and use the extra Yaw setting with the CLI commands.

[@ANDRIEQUAD]

I am very interested in your channel especially with your ability to fly your los skills. It is really amazing that I plan to build channels like you. During this time I was still learning fly los in simulation .. my question is whether building low budget drones can show our ability to fly los? I really appreciate your help sorry about my English...

[@TheRCAddict]

This quad should perform just fine yes, I will be posting flight videos of course.

[@venka4921]

Bro can I use floss frame which is 4mm thick.is that can be durable or it can be begginer friendly

[@TheRCAddict]

You could, however it won't be super durable for a beginner.

[@venka4921]

@@TheRCAddict which motor is more performance iflight zing or emax eco

[@TheRCAddict]

They should be very very similar.

[@venka4921]

@@TheRCAddict which is more durable

[@pippifpv]

Looking forward to a tuning video for this quad

[@DL-bh9vw]

Could u show how could I mount a gopro on this particular build?

[@michaeltait2276]

What was the frame that the Alfa monster copied?

[@sagerracing]

I just bought the MAMBA stack 405 mk2, but I can´t figure out what pad my signal cable from my flysky i6b ( with ppm output) is supposed to be soldered to. Do you have any idea?

[@coolhanddruid]

Hey man, I noticed you didn't lay your wires over your esc in some of your later builds, did you have any heat, or other problems?

[@TheRCAddict]

No problems, some builds it just doesn't make sense to.

[@coolhanddruid]

@@TheRCAddict Thank you.

[@mdh2006]

I just built a new quad with this frame. Flys awesome. Little insight, no lock tight, use nail polish.

[@halbrun69]

Hi, first compliments from Italy for your skills and competence, I really apprectiate! Then I'm thinking to build your idea, in your opinion, with a gopro installed on the top you will see the propellers in the field of view? And also: do you have thinked about realize a similar "cheap build" with a longer frame in the way to have everything on the top? (battery and eventually cam)

[@DiscoverLifeMedia]

Well done on this one!

[@francescococcia6715]

Hi Seth, great video and great build. I have a question for you: How I can remove the black glue behind the TX805 VTX connector? Thank you so much

[@peppebck]

Nice. Bfight frame?

[@archer4922]

Giuseppe Falcone looks like an alpha frame from banggood.

[@TheRCAddict]

Looks a tad skimpy for what I was going for.

[@peppebck]

😂😂 I’m the only one to love it. However thanks those information are super helpful for us with less experience and sponsor.

[@gradybalog4261]

What size frame do we need for this build.?

[@iknowlaa]

Superb build video. My passion re-ignited.. Thanks for the awesome content. (new technique learnt)

[@pippifpv]

That is a really nice looking frame you found there. I prefer the 3b hobby 2306 trainer motors. Just because they use curved magnets and 2500kv which give a little more power. But they are more expensive, so the 199 dollar budget might not hold up.

[@TheRCAddict]

That is also a good option yep, could only link so many things haha

[@pippifpv]

@@TheRCAddict as I wrote, they are a bit more expensive. Emax has a pretty good reputation for making good motors, time will tell how they hold up.

[@afrog2666]

Nice&Clean :) Good to see you didn`t notice the connector cap being the wrong way lol, that`s such a typical thing to miss lol xD Btw: Anyone worried about solder splatter, just put something over the board, for instance tape on a piece of paper , or use tape, but if you use tape "de-glue" it a bit, take your lenght of tape and stick it to your shirt or pants and take it off, repeat if necessary. Saved me a bunch of times even though I`ve been soldering for decades :) (I get sloppy some times)

[@yannickg6904]

Post-its work great too

[@jerricho1422]

Do you have the pin out or a link to for the SKYSTARS TurboS F405. I haven't been able to find a manual for this stack.

[@TheRCAddict]

It's labeled on the board, can't find it anywhere else.

[@jerricho1422]

@@TheRCAddict Ok, thanks!

[@sleepyheadfpv1507]

For anyone wanting a Freestyle version. Do this but get a TBS Source One frame.

[@alanlloyd8308]

nice updated parts build. way to bring it young gun. which soldering iron are you using these days? Stay up!

[@TheRCAddict]

Still using my Yihua 898D+

[@MGL83]

How would this compare to a kit like Eachine Tyro 129?

[@TheRCAddict]

Can't say since I never built one.

[@Dabataa]

Thanks a lot for your video. ;) Are the motors strong enough to put a gopro on top of the drone ?

[@TheRCAddict]

Yep

[@Cedi404]

Could you do something similar (or recomend me here some good options for 2021)? 😅

[@Hellmuthsilva]

Im looking to build this but use same components on a marmotte frame and 4s. Would all this components work or I would have to change the motors? I'm looking to build one to use a dji system.

[@TheRCAddict]

Just have to use the 2400kv motors.

[@Hellmuthsilva]

@@TheRCAddict if I use those 6s motors and use a 4s will be to slow?

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty beautiful build, dude!!! 😃 Looking forward to the next parts! 😃

[@antoinevanderstraeten1315]

I made a build with this frame for indoor parking race this winter and it has hold very well but the build is tricky as there is really not much room inside. I went for a 4s build with an AIO fc esc racerstar f4s and I had enough room to make it work with a rxsr and a tramp vtx. If you want to make this build in 6s I would go for the diatone mamba and a tbs nano vtx any other vtx would make the build challenging.

[@TheRCAddict]

The mamba was out of stock which is why I chose these parts. Raising the top plate 2mm I was able to fit the VTX805.

[@peterzingler6221]

@@TheRCAddict the nano from tbs is really not a good option for 5inch.. It tends to be very fragile and has heat problems..

[@antoinevanderstraeten1315]

@@TheRCAddict they should have put slightly longer standoff. The arms are impressively strong I went full throttle in concrete wall and got nothing else than chip ends and broken motor of course

[@TheRCAddict]

I love the TBS VTXs and only use them on my personal builds, but they are too expensive for a budget video like this.

[@alex-w8p2e]

Is the foxeer hs1177 v2 a good camera?

[@TheRCAddict]

It "ok" but it's pretty old.

[@Heiple2007]

Nice work Seth. Jeff

[@jamesstephens5144]

What's the stack ? Kinda like it

[@ankualex]

Could you update for this year?

[@ScottyLovey]

I could watch this for hours.

[@presse55]

Nice recommendation, definitely considering this build. You mention the cost should run around 160-180; my tally runs at 211; seems like quite a difference. Is it possible one/some prices(s) have gone up? Or am I missing a discount coupon somewhere? Thanks all the same Seth for your research on this build! Ron

[@TheRCAddict]

Depending on which parts you choose there is always promotional prices going in and out and once added to the cart some discounts are automatically applied.

[@staticfpv881]

sweet build !

[@bennieleip579]

What is that brand off the battery strap then ? Nice idea btw to do this 👍🏻

[@TheRCAddict]

This was an iFlight battery strap.

[@bennieleip579]

The RCAddict tnks 👍🏻

[@Ldmxx]

I had that type of frame, exactly the F2 Mito, and the carbon was so weak, on a little impact the arms was broken. And also i must say that the Vtx antenna on the top will broke at first impact.

[@TheRCAddict]

Good thing it's cheap as beans I guess.

[@czubek588]

Will this build fit for GoPro ? Why 6'' not 5''? I'm newbie...

[@TheRCAddict]

It could carry a gopro yes. 5inch is the standard.

[@czubek588]

@@TheRCAddict thx for answer, didn't expect so fast response 😊 One more question then. How do you think, is it a good idea to build this drone as my first serioust fpv drone? Now i have eachine e013 plus. I'm planning to train on Liftoff til april on my Jumper T16 Pro, and then start flying something like this drone. Last thing is that I'm not aiming to race, but more likely freestyle, and exploring. Do you think it's a good choice?

[@gianlucafischer2696]

@@czubek588 Yeah it is. It is a very cost effenctive setup an for your first build you can't go wrong with it since those are all reasonable good components :)

[@nosky_]

awesome, thank you so much for this!

[@mattraymond2935]

sweet build

[@raptorgames8121]

I like your projects, great work!

[@CapApollo]

are those aluminum motor nuts or iron? many cheap motor comes with iron/steel nuts.

[@TheRCAddict]

Alu

[@alexdunda]

What’s your recommended 6s budget battery?

[@TheRCAddict]

That's definitely a harder one, since almost all the packs I can find are between $25 and $35, not real budget option. These are about the cheapest good ones I can find www.racedayquads.com/products/rdq-series-1050mah-6s-90c-fpv-lipo-battery

[@alexdunda]

The RCAddict I found this one for $23 but I haven’t tested it yet. www.ampow.com/ovonic-100c-1000mah-6s1p-xt60-lipo-battery.html

[@bakkiepleur_FPV]

Why not the emax 1900kv?

[@TheRCAddict]

You could go with that, I just like my batteries :P lol

[@deanfpv1016]

1700kv I have found is the sweet spot for 6s. My whole group have converted to low of 1700kv for a good reason. Also 1700kv on a 6s set up is actually more than 1700kv. It's more like 2400kv

[@mikoajlewandowski8590]

What is the max speed od this bulid?

[@TheRCAddict]

Probably around 100mph

[@Matthew_ASD]

For frame i would get a SabotageRC Dingo/Bangarang same price Armattan Quality

[@QuinnMinedar]

Can you release your PIDs for this build?

[@TheRCAddict]

Once I tune it yeah haha. been so busy lately, still filming for this guy.

[@QuinnMinedar]

The RCAddict Thanks! I want to try this build but was super nervous because all of my past tuning attempts have been sour. Thanks for the quick response!

[@TheRCAddict]

Once it's ready to give away I'll make sure to save a dump file if anyone has it or similar build and wants to just put all of my settings in easily :)

[@sillydopeyguy]

I'm a complete noob looking to get into building my first kwad how difficult is it to program FC and 4 in 1 ESC?

[@TheRCAddict]

That part isn't too bad. Plenty of super helpful videos on KZbin. I am going to also be making a setup video for this quad showing what all needs to be done to get it in the air.

[@edwin4x485]

Lol that was funny when you realize the xt60 insulation is in wrong direction,😁cant wait for the LOS flying

[@lachlanthomas4179]

1:10 I love the condition of the packaging

[@TheRCAddict]

It’s free China post, as long as it’s not broken who cares

[@banditfpv]

Can I switch to higher kv for 4S on this? Like the 3-4S 2207 2400kv.

[@TheRCAddict]

If you want yeah it will work, but I don't recommend 3s haha.

[@banditfpv]

@@TheRCAddict ah I'm not new to fpv, have always used 4s from the start

[@ADMIND3R]

nice man. im digging my 6s build a lil better tho, hskrc frame, racerstar motors, mamba f405, akk vtx, foxer antenna and camera, all for about 160$ but i lucked out with some deals. rock on

[@deanfpv1016]

Also spend a tiny bit more on the motors £15.00 and by XING 2207 1700kv and get titanium shafts and a sick motor instead.

[@TheRCAddict]

That adds 40 USD to the build. The xing are top of the line motors, not budget options.

[@deanfpv1016]

@@TheRCAddict they are a really good price for top of the line motors. Thanks mate.

[@Lando_og]

Is it osd??

[@TheRCAddict]

Yes

[@apisxquad1732]

I have 5" 4s setup and its ready for 6s, just need to replace the motors. I just bought Emax LS2207 1900kv last week. Probably it take 2 weeks to arrive in the mailbox. My first 5" 6s setup. In my country, everybody still run 4s. The thing is, there is one shop sell 6s lipo with 1000mah 75c only. So I need to buy it overseas if I need higher capacity and c rating. Really need your opinion about 6s lipo mAh and c rating that I should buy for my setup? Ex: IFlight Full Send 6s 1250mAh 95c (free shipg to my country) *Not a pure racer, but I love racing style quad and race my quad in the field, alone, only the one in the state lol. Just a hobbyist.

[@TheRCAddict]

I've flown the fullsend batteries for about 6 months now, very strong packs however they are pretty heavy.

[@apisxquad1732]

@@TheRCAddict Strong is enough for me. I need to buy and fly both FullSend 1000mAh and 1250mAh, then I decide. Probably I just need 1000mAh. Thank you for suggestion. Really appreciate it. You are always make good review, to the point. Keep it up bro!

[@Switch180fpv]

Great video , Thank you!

[@MindRiderFPV]

Got mit uns on the battery strap...lol. Murika.

[@NicoAbegg]

Can you put a gopro on top???

[@TheRCAddict]

You could yeah

[@x-forcefpv9620]

DId you do a flight test?

[@TheRCAddict]

I just got back from IO so I will be resuming videos on this now.

[@x-forcefpv9620]

Awesome really keen to see how those motors perform.. Thanks

[@dronejin7188]

I build with same frame. It’s pretty good build but the leg break so easily. I just let you know. ^^

[@NicolaGuerrera]

Thats almost exactly my new build, but 4s motors

[@TheRCAddict]

I am giving this quad away once we get enough Patreon support! Visit bit.ly/RCAddictPatreon to show your support for the channel and be entered to win this fully RTF quad tuned by me!

[@countryboydrones4098]

O own 2 of those frames ... they are actually pretty nice frames for the price

[@cenabitednbfpv587]

Hell yea would love this build

[@Tart0p0mme78]

Nice vidéo thanks !

[@dronereviewman9580]

Yeah worth building!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT BUILD & GREAT GIVEAWAY! 👍😀👍 .L.o.S. KiNg

[@IrishChevron]

i love your videos but dissing UAVfutures i thought was a bit harsh in my opinion. both use emachine parts and both use some copies. just cannot do a cheap build without a clone of some kind. and if you are trying to get started for first time. cheapest is always a bonus.. to learn what will work for you .

[@BengalCatChilli]

I don't think he meant it as a negative. He is right, those parts are ultra cheap and these days you can get more for your money.

[@TheRCAddict]

I didn't diss Stew, I simply mentioned his build series and said in my opinion it's too cheap. It's not a diss

[@IrishChevron]

@@TheRCAddict yea i understand that tech has advanced a bit and opinions vary. maybe i misunderstood a little.

[@IrishChevron]

@@BengalCatChilli yes i agree with your second part of your comment. but the cheapest drone building is the one you can afford to build... in my opinion. sorry if i misread things but thats just my thoughts.

[@IrishChevron]

@@TheRCAddicti am fan of yours. i may have jumped the gun a little and as you said.. in your opinion. we all have them :) just to me it sounded like you where saying your idea was better. sorry but thats how i felt when i first watched it. and i know that not what you meant.. due to the changes in tech since his 99 dollar build.

[@pgoffinet17]

I made this for even cheeper by not buying the lipo battery, but for some reason it won’t fly?

[@Smt_Glaive]

i couldnt disagree with the recommendation..esp the motors

[@HattashFpv]

Nice video!

[@alessiomoroni3462]

Can i put a gopro on this quad?

[@TheRCAddict]

Could 3d print a mount yep

[@mathewsebastian7637]

pls put a dvr of its video

[@TheRCAddict]

Yep I will show DVR once I have it :)

[@banditfpv]

Already built mine :)

[@SvPVids]

That antenna will break off real bad on the top

[@TheRCAddict]

I explain this in the video, it's not great but with the stubby will suffice.

[@SvPVids]

@@TheRCAddict the subby will live but the SMA connectors will break off badly. I could understand if it was with a top battery.

[@deanfpv1016]

Hi rc addict. I would recomend for this cheap 6s build a 6s f7 flight controller with a built in 600mw selectable VTX, osd ect for £35.00 from banggood. Then buy separate escs. It is called NTXF7 a unknown brand but really good for what you get. And it is beta flight.

[@TheRCAddict]

I didn't want to use single escs, and those AIO boards are not what I wanted.

[@deanfpv1016]

@@TheRCAddict fare enough i wanted to share it anyway as I do think it makes a compact build.

[@Charlvdwalt073]

Awesome Apriciate

[@backcountrybluegrass4770]

Looks like my next project..

[@rickflare6893]

Do a pid tune on one of the future vids.

[@headkickko609]

Emax is no garbage. Served me for years in my YAK54

[@alexwargo4857]

Awesome as always! I wish you make same video a year or two earlier XD

[@spectator8649]

Bruh thats tight

[@x-forcefpv9620]

So why 2207 vs 2306 ? :)

[@TheRCAddict]

I just feel like the top end is better, but at the end of the day both are great.

[@x-forcefpv9620]

@@TheRCAddict Thanks for replying :) How are the emax eco motors? Are you still going to maiden the cheep build?

[@TheRCAddict]

working on it haha

[@CapApollo]

25:11 haha... keep going nothing happens...

[@TheRCAddict]

Sorry what? haha

[@2cool0]

so when you say the parts on UAVfuture for the 99$ build was garage.....what makes them garbage? Is it just that they have low performance or that the build quality of the parts are garbage or what?

[@TheRCAddict]

I didn't say it was garbage. Some of the parts do kinda suck though, but that's what you should expect for only $99. It has a purpose and a place but I personally wouldn't recommend it. The camera and the motors are some of the worse points.

[@2cool0]

@@TheRCAddict lol you didn't? I thought you did. but like what is specifically bad about those parts compared to more expensive parts is what I want to know

[@TheRCAddict]

Motors are much weaker, and there's a reason he didn't show any DVR footage from that camera.

[@mehulanand8623]

The channel I garbage.... There race build also sucks

[@2cool0]

@@mehulanand8623 i think he's all about making cheap builds. as cheap as possible.......possibly because that's what he beleive is enough for him to enjoy the hobby or for new people coming in that are worried about the price and don't want to spend a lot just to get into it.

[@imcrazy695]

Hii everyone....can you guys suggest me a good 5inch quad under $250(US) please! I am an intermediate pilot.....I currently have a wizardx220s, bfight 210, baby hawk racing and uav futures latest $99 quad!

[@TheRCAddict]

Maybe this build is for you then?

[@imcrazy695]

The RCAddict but can you do a setup guide??

[@TheRCAddict]

@@imcrazy695 Yes I stated in the video I will be going over the setup of this quad.

[@imcrazy695]

The RCAddict 😁👍🤙🤙😍

[@BengalCatChilli]

Mamba f4 on 6s...not going to happen unfortunately. Love the rest of the build!

[@TheRCAddict]

What do you mean? It's a 6s stack

[@BengalCatChilli]

@@TheRCAddict On paper. All of the people I know who tried to run it on 6s were met with magic smoke. I run my mode 2 ghost build on 4s using a Mamba, no issues.