Build a 6s Freestyle FPV drone for $200

2023 $200 6S Freestyle FPV Drone
Parts:
Frame: Sourceone V5
RDQ - bit.ly/3Oz2B3C
GetFPV - bit.ly/46kDkAg
Pyrodrone - bit.ly/470orDh
Stack: Speedybee F405 V3
Speedybee - bit.ly/3O5NRZO
RDQ - bit.ly/450K5GE
GetFPV - bit.ly/4537g2u
Motors: T-Motor Velox V3 V2207 1750kv
RDQ - bit.ly/3QodtSW
Banggood - www.banggood.com/custlink/mmD...
Pyrodrone - bit.ly/48r0gQe
VTX: Happymodel OVX303 25-300mw
RDQ - bit.ly/3q7egNE
AliExpress - bit.ly/3s2f0Ey
Camera: Foxeer Razer Micro 1200tvl 4:3 camera
RDQ - bit.ly/3Qh2ZEV
GetFPV - bit.ly/460KvO0
Newbeedrone - bit.ly/3t9ywzh
Receiver: Happymodel 2.4ghz EP1
RDQ - bit.ly/479Ft2F
GetFPV - bit.ly/3y5KwSa
Amazon - amzn.to/45IQaHL
Props: Azure Power Johnny Freestyle 4.8
RDQ - bit.ly/3Kh6nvZ
GetFPV - bit.ly/3Pugzmi
Additional links:
Mesh Motor Wire - bit.ly/3Pyt0xK
Electric Screwdriver kit - amzn.to/405gzhN
M2 Nylon Standoffs (For mounting VTX) - amzn.to/46GVGM6
6S Lipos:
Tattu 1050mah 6s - bit.ly/3M8xJ8b
RDQ 1300mah 6s (3 pack) - bit.ly/3Sbvq8y
Other compatible gear:
Budget Analog Goggles: bit.ly/3Q8ysYv
Budget Radio: bit.ly/3OAYN1K
Budget Charger: amzn.to/3SdvfJE
Happymodel 0VX303 VTX setup - www.happymodel.cn/index.php/2...
ESC Setup - ESC-configurator.com
0:00 Intro
0:48 Parts list
4:18 Frame Assembly
4:38 Installing Motors
6:56 Installing ESC/FC
18:09 Installing Camera, ELRS Receiver & VTX
33:04 Testing for short circuits
34:39 Betaflight & ESCconfig Tuning
47:58 Flight Test
50:03 Conclusions
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Want to make this drone digital?
Instead of purchasing the analog camera & VTX listed above, use this instead:
bit.ly/3MeY5FQ
*DJI O3 will fit this frame with an adapter*
DJI O3 air unit - bit.ly/40a2Nun
3D print for O3 - bit.ly/46BJgoS
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Alternative parts:
Speedybee F405 V4 - bit.ly/3t47zNo
Xilo Stealth Motors - bit.ly/3PRR7ZJ
Happymodel OVX300 25-300mw
RDQ - bit.ly/3ZwP5Bk
Amazon - amzn.to/453qMMr
Caddx Ant nano 1200tvl Camera
RDQ - bit.ly/3ZxOyze
Xilo Micro Mutant 1200tvl Camera
Getfpv - bit.ly/3Lxgeyc
Happymodel EP2 ELRS receiver - bit.ly/3rpzhDI
BetaFPV ELRS Lite - bit.ly/464RJAP
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Other Equipment:
Torvol Backpack: bit.ly/3zU9G7j
Electric Multi-tool: amzn.to/405gzhN
Naked GoPro Hero 8 Case & BEC: bit.ly/3yuWjI5
DJI Air 2 S: bit.ly/3QERAfJ
GoPro Hero 9: amzn.to/349z9Ju
GoPro Hero 10: amzn.to/3ILPAyC
Sony A7iii: amzn.to/3QvV82L
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission. This helps support this channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!

[@RLC2320]

I don't own a drone and have no business on the channel, but I thoroughly enjoyed your expertise, fluidity of thought, and how easy you made the build look. The algorithm is ‘rithming’ tonight.

[@j.ackermann7029]

haha true

[@eddiehazard3340]

Dude. Why are you on the channel. You have .no. business here. (j/k)

[@otrsixxfo9767]

Lol dat part

[@A-scketchy-otter-lol]

Get a drone sim, see how it feels :)

[@Thrillowatt]

Waiting for the 2035 "build a rideable drone for $20,000" video

[@user-hq4xr6hk1n]

dji t40 🤔

[@MrTehpaul]

A drone is an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that can fly or suspend itself in the atmosphere. Drones are also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). They can be as small as a palm or as large as an aircraft.

[@marxiewasalittlegirl]

Isn't that a helicopter

[@MasterBlakeYT]

Look up the jetson one. It’s bassically that, but it’s a lot more then $20,000

[@makingmadeeasy]

Grant Imahara made one on the white rabbit show for like 20k

[@juantaberner1734]

After a year of practicing in a sim, checking every drone video and reading everything I could, your video finally got me into the hobby! I ordered all the parts at Ali, can’t wait to get this thing up and running 🔥

[@noflifenw]

W

[@juantaberner1734]

@@noflifenw ?

[@itspaysenfpv5634]

A lot of the parts seem to be sold out where did you locate a lot of these?

[@HuskerTheCat]

@@itspaysenfpv5634 same, i found a frame on ready made rc and a camera on rotor riot store. everything else is from getfpv and amazon for me. i did swap a few parts but just look around for similar stuff on other sites. Initially i swapped the VTX and RX for the happymodel Fyjion but then that sold out so i got a Speedybee TX800 VTX and a HGLRC ELRS2.4ghz for the RX. went a little over budget but you gotta do what you gotta do i guess

[@joseph_lacy]

@@itspaysenfpv5634 im in the same boat, i've done a lot of research on other budget parts to use for this build. however i can't seem to find any analog vtx in stock anywhere...

[@reylycoreas5197]

How many kgs of explosives Can it carry?

[@05Kilo]

iraq reference

[@captainrexgaming5241]

Irl cod killstreak

[@JanJuettner]

🤣

[@moky929]

2

[@nungshijmrr]

It is nuclear capable

[@Sonic_Ox]

Thank you for producing another great video. I really appreciate you posting a budget build for 2023. I'm still analog and I don't have a great deal of money to devote to the hobby so watching you build a budget analog quad with quality components at a time when most guys are going digital AND providing links to where a guy can purchase the components is VERY valuable information to me. Your videos really increase my enjoyment of this wonderful hobby. Your video production value and camera work as well as your CLEAN build philosophy combine nicely with your no-nonsense narration making your videos entertaining as well as informative. Well done. Happy flying amigo.

[@mariusz-niec]

I love how you soldered motor wires to esc 😍 I recently build drone inspired by 2022 build and if I didn't cut motor wires so short, I would resolder them. This looks great!

[@Carguyforlife]

Yup. I got most of them right. I just bought that camera for my 3.5 inch build. Also on the 2022 build you did I got the T-Motor Velox V2 2306 motors since the Emax Eco's were sold out at the time of my build. I have also since picked up a RDQ Sourceone V5 frame as an extra frame. Lol, I almost have all the exact same parts to build this quad in a 4S. Great video man! Keep up the great work for the FPV community.

[@Phillyfpv]

Your 100% right, no need for a gopro, the o3 air unit has a lot of camera settings, but I have no idea how to set everything correctly but I will learn! I went the v2 googles so I could get longer range.

[@C0RT1Z]

This series has been fabulous. Would absolutely LOVE a similar video for a 3/3.5” build👀

[@hanni4795]

Dahm i would love that too

[@arjunsomnali]

I'd love a non-budget built. Maybe something with o3

[@wcianfrani]

Thank you for making another budget build video! I built your 2022 budget build and flew it all summer. It's still going strong and so much fun to fly. It was my first 5" quad and helped me transition into flying in acro mode.

[@TRONCATFPV]

Hell yes, glad the build video helped ya!

[@gabmous4783]

Did you make any changes to the build?

[@wcianfrani]

This is what I used RDQ Source One V3 5" Freestyle Frame $29.99 1 EMAX ECO II Series 2306 2400Kv Motor $15.99 4 SpeedyBee F405 V3 BLS 3-6S 30x30 Stack/Combo (F405 FC / 8Bit 50A 4in1 ESC) $69.99 1 Foxeer Razer Mini Cam 1200TVL 2.1mm Lens 4:3 FOV $26.89 1 5.8GHz FPV VTX PIT/25/200/600/1000mW Switchable FPV DVR Transmitter $22.99 1 RadioMaster RP2 ExpressLRS 2.4GHz Nano Receiver $18.99 1 Foxeer FPV Antenna 5.8GHz Pagoda RHCP Omnidirectional for FPV Quadcopeter TX/RX SMA $12.99 1 Printed Bumper set $25.00 1

[@FIFI_2109]

How long does the battery last on average

[@flyingdonut823]

​@@FIFI_2109probably around 3-5 minutes

[@davidjpeacock]

Brand new to this hobby, still haven't even bought a controller. This tutorial of sorts was a pleasure to watch. So helpful, incredibly so. Thank you!

[@MykolaDolgalov]

0:00 Intro 0:48 Parts list 4:18 Frame Setup 4:38 Motors attachment 6:56 Setting up ESC 33:04 Testing for short circuits 34:39 Tuning the drone via computer

[@jamesbond2905]

Hey i am trying to build this drone but the vtx is sold out any good alternatives for a first timer that wants to stay within a budget

[@MykolaDolgalov]

@@jamesbond2905 The same here. I bought another VTX by Happymodel (combined with the same ELRS receiver, so I ended up using this little board instead of the two separate ones), but then after watching Joshua Bardwell's video I realized that I should have probably bought a more powerful VTX. The one suggested by TRONCAT FPV and mine can produce only 300 mw while to have a good signal at a serious distance your transmitter should produce at least 600 mw or better 1000 mw. In any case, the one I bought and used in my build is this: Happymodel Fyujon V2.0 2IN1 AIO module built in ELRS 2.4GHz EP receiver and OpenVTX I ended up returning the separate receiver because this combined one has exactly the same parameters, the same chips and the same external antenna for the receiver and the same VTX antenna.

[@MykolaDolgalov]

Some more important timestamps: 40:13 Configuring RX Receiver via its Wifi hotspot 42:06 Configuring Flight Modes 43:31 Configuring Motor Direction

[@danielemangia6030]

@@jamesbond2905 Try speedybee tx800 or HGLRC Zeus. More cheaper but less range, HGLRC Zeus nano, that i have used for racing drone

[@NightworksYT]

Won't stay in budget but the speedy bee tx800 is a good option

[@frostyboyee405]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial, u were the one who inspired to build an fpv drone with ur 2022 edition! which was my first fpv drone. i flew it all though my vacation and learnt a lot about the hobby . It is one of my most cherished memories lol

[@jeffsond]

Awesome!! I considered building my 1st drone but when DJI had 30% discount on the Avata explorer combo I jumped on it. I thought for the Drone, integra goggles and motion 2 controller for $895 I couldn’t pass it up. I may consider your build after I get use to FPV flying. Thanks again

[@parvezhusnoo8581]

Thank you

[@alienware18]

Amazing build and very very on the spot with all the information!!! Amazing teacher skills as well. SHORT AND TO THE POINT. Thank you so much!!!

[@robertgoldbornatyout]

Thank you for producing another great video. I really appreciate you posting a budget build for 2023.💯💯💯

[@isaakbrochu6358]

very well done video wanted to get into drone building this is perfect. You are very good at explaining and being straight to the point at the same time, good job.

[@joef6398]

Overall a great DIY build of a drone , I've been working on a build for the past 6 months this has not been easy. So many things to setup do , from frames , motors , control boards, ESC, wires and software updates and setup parms . This is the first video I have found that hits most of the above components, though it would be nice to get into why components are picked , I do understand that it would effect the size of the video. But the rest was great for me , this video was a good road map to doing it . Thanks for this DIY video , it has help so much .

[@flo688]

Waited for 7 months for this highlight. Thanks for the great video, you make the best budget builds!

[@dariushenry2787]

Same for me, I’ve watched all your videos about building a drone and I finally build one and it s very nice, thanks!

[@woodlandreconjoshdrakes5509]

I'm just getting into my first fpv build. Your video was a big help. Thank you and I just subscribed. Awesome video 👍

[@Dyonci]

i've been waiting for so long. thanks brother

[@StellarFPV]

I built the 2022 $200 one, converted to digital, O3. Still flying

[@charliedcho]

Definitely the best 5" build video out there. Thank you

[@MrBornenjap]

I am a digital system user, every time I see analog systems scattered at cheap prices it really hurts my heart...🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Nice tutorial.. already subscribed

[@ryanmartin5668]

This is the best build tutorial I’ve seen to date. Outstanding job.

[@wadye2843]

I was going to buy a DJI drone, but after watching your video I'm thinking of building one as well to practice on before I start flying the DJI, your video is so detailed and cool I appreciate you

[@carmofpv]

It was because of your 2022 build that I was able to assemble my first drone, explained clearly, thank you. I only have one recommendation to replace this frame. The TBS Source one looks a budget frame at beginning, but it doesn't come with any TPU, you're stuck with the antennas hanging down, I lost 2 antennas because of this, the frame is also not compatible with HD, without adding other TPU parts, and each of this pieces costs around $10, in the end this frame is more expensive than a HLGRC for example or a SpeedyBee master v2. But the quality is good, it can withstand a lot of beating, especially the v3.

[@joshlyons1005]

I know you mentioned 2 but which frame would you suggest that has the most documentation and/or ease of build?

[@terryt-rexhanke746]

That is a clean build! Love it!

[@inout3394]

Thx

[@_powerbeard]

Super high quality vid man. Great job.

[@user-im8yv6ne4f]

what a machine ...good job...happy flying....

[@its_key]

LOVE this guy. Great Vid. Also, I love the, "whatever dude"s. Its perfect. I could literally just see someone watching this and criticizing every little thing. I enjoyed this and look forward to my parts showing up so I can start my new build. I bought the last Drone already built, but I am ready for a backup. Thanks again.

[@orcus6286]

Clean and Perfect sir, thanks for your video, i really enjoyed it

[@rh323]

Thank you. This video really helps!!

[@Zillawill]

Just ordered pretty much same build thanks to your video, only changes I made was V4 stack, better VTX + a Runcam camera, and Foxeer ELRS RX

[@TexasRazors]

How long roughly does battery last? And do I need to buy separate controller and gogles?

[@comtechyt3436]

watching this video 101th time n finally.....done building my new fpv 6s drone in the same manner and is working perfect!!!.

[@TexasRazors]

How long roughly does battery last? And do I need to buy separate controller and gogles?

[@irrationalideas]

⁠@@TexasRazorsbatteries on 6s 5 inch quads usually around 4 minutes. It can last longer just cruising though. And yes you will need goggles and a remote.

[@mikestafford2752]

Show it flying bro...comtechyt3436...plz😢

[@Roundergaming0608]

Bro what's the speed and the range of the drone

[@gp37521]

@@Roundergaming0608 all depends on the parts you get, and the controller

[@DREAD0]

I’ve been waiting for this, gg man

[@TheLordSamoht]

What a great, comprehensive build video! 5🌟!

[@triphonovav]

Thanks buddy, I enjoyed watching it.

[@andriandmit]

Dude! that was sick, thank you

[@sventemmler7940]

Thank you so much for this good description. This will help me to start into this nice hobby.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Super dope tutorial. Great job man!!

[@Floridamanflies]

I will be build this SOB. Thank you so much for the video and information man. Gives me the confidence to move forward.

[@TexasRazors]

How long roughly does battery last? And do I need to buy separate controller and gogles?

[@ppkus]

Im just starting in the hobby, you got a new subscriber!

[@OverTheMountainDrones]

What an awesome video! Thank you for sharing!

[@raffl_]

Oh yeah i've benn waiting for this!

[@JY-cj2xu]

DUDE AMAZING VIDEO! REALLY CONVINCED ME TO START BUILDING MY OWN!!

[@teuluPaul]

Nice - thanks for sharing.

[@dasgjdasgj]

Thank you for sharing this video.

[@crazylifehd9088]

a long time i have searched for this Video!!!! I Love it !!!! Thank you sooo much!!!! The Only way to Fly drone is you build it self !!!💗💗💗💗💗

[@bearwolffish]

Yes

[@crazylifehd9088]

@@bearwolffish thank you

[@lexar4035]

when building a PC, I often find cable management the most fun part. this looks supper therapeutic and almost want to make drones just to make em rather than fly them

[@MacklinFpv]

I had a lot of fun when I used a speedy bee f4 v3 because the esc blew up on me and many other people said it happened to them too that’s probably why they put a heatsink on the v4 so if you do build this it might be worth the investment to go with the v4

[@tm_fpv]

Clean build dude

[@stevemazza]

Really enjoying your content and super energized to start my first build. Never imagined that the FPV drone hobby would be so accessible. Thanks for the excellent tutorials! BTW, you keep saying "splice" when you mean "strip." Splicing is when you join two wires.

[@josedeclet4258]

Thanks for the video. I just started my journey in drone, your video is great ways to get started.

[@TRONCATFPV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EBF-oc3ke]

Excellent video. It's motivated me to get into it.

[@willjenningsfly]

New to this hobby so really appreciate this. And yes most of the stuff is out of stock now. haha!

[@fahnub]

This video is such a good guide. I will definitely be creating a drone soon.

[@janagan]

There's something nostalgic about seeing an analog video feed. Might be carbon-dating myself there. ANYWAYS, love the build, awesome stuff as usual.

[@trevorlillico]

Great job!

[@rockfordian23]

Speedybeef has a nice ring to it.

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

+1 & WELL Done Man !

[@FlyTimeRC]

Nice clean build.

[@harishs7384]

thanks fr the video, from India,TN

[@d_swirl5470]

So freaking cool!!!!

[@shubhamvyas8951]

Thanks a lot for this video😀👍

[@challengedollar2880]

thank you for this

[@qtsdahood4257]

Sick Video!

[@MrBornenjap]

Great tutorial 🎉

[@AquaTech225]

Man that’s a fantastic video.

[@Donmoncler]

Bro I just got interested in FPV and I’m SOLD. You make it look real easy and enjoyable

[@falcorcrow]

Whatever dude that was a clean video! Oh the build is clean and tidy too

[@Xray-Romeo]

I needed this video yesterday!!! Just replicated this build but with a vista. Has a hard time getting the huge cap to fit behind with the vista. Remote mounted it instead

[@Ryet9]

Flip the ESC 180 -- remap motors, DONE.

[@Wolf-cl5tg]

This is the kind of video I like. Building great things. That test flight gave me anxiety though.

[@kaaadxx]

What a Build

[@TheKeirsunishi]

Fantastic video👍👍👍👍

[@triicus9009]

Very nice video.

[@doddydemorris1698]

Nice ...I love it..!! Now it's been my New Hobby

[@BrianChu888]

Awesome video as usual. Now good luck (to us) finding all the parts mentioned, particular v5. I am going to fall back to ali and wait one month :D

[@edhzirhamzah3709]

you a very good lecturer.... and you can build a flying transport... easy peacy....

[@OdysseusVrakas]

Build video yesssssssss

[@williamshakespeare5550]

Troncat YOU ARE THE BEST! Thank you sooo muchh

[@alexsey6383]

Друг да ты крут 👍, решил собрать себе первый дрон благодаря тебе. Наверное и язык выучу за одно... 😅

[@mcronfpv8736]

Most of my builds are similar to this one (except apex clone instead of source1. And second hand vista/air unit for cam/vtx), no rx needed since i use dji remote. Flies amazing for a total price similar to just the 03

[@sebastianesquivel2038]

Need a video of this setup

[@darbininksemigrants]

Cool video 💪🏻🤝 thanks 🤝👍🤓

[@MegaNerevar]

INAV fixed speedybee f405 v3 DSHOT mode. But please go with the V4 if you can afford it, it doesnt have hardware issues like blackbox not working.

[@Robertsvideos1]

So cool!!

[@Dylan_Jones]

Awesome video.

[@edj236]

Nice job

[@abdullah090810]

Hats off brother

[@javierpena5920]

Great video brother, I use your video as a guide to build my first drone last year using the speedbee master hd frame and it work great. My only issue was the video signal, what antennas do you recommend for better analog penetration?

[@disco.jellyfish]

Nice - I will replicate this build. You also want to consider slapping an ND-filter onto your recording camera so you can use slower shutter speeds for less choppy video recordings.

[@BreeZy-dj4pw]

Im just buying the parts fir this. Hopefully my first fpv build goes well!!

[@Primo-idgaf]

Yo this is amazing content so much detail I thought it be a 10min video skipping everything

[@neerajdsuvarna3572]

hey could you also share the details on : 1. which remote controller to buy & connect to the reciever 2. how to connect the analog goggles and which one to buy , and on what basis must we buy? I'm a complete noob on this , but i will be interested to build this , if yu couldd guide a bit more on this . thankyou so much overall the video is amazing

[@brandonw9910]

Was just looking for a build

[@chrisfpv5706]

nice motor wiring :) my style of soldering motor wiring and motor wire protection nice job i like it :)

[@umbrellahole]

What I want is a long format in depth video of how to build a drone without your recommend parts like an engineering level of understand as to why certain parts go together, why certain parts don't go together and If you can teach the fundamentals of good drone builds vs "buy this" and "do that." If we can teach a man to build good drones and not just give him a drone/parts that are sold out. (You know the whole if you teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime mantra.)

[@CooperStewart-ol4jr]

Well I have bad news buddy sometimes u don't get everything you want and people that make KZbin videos don't care if you want them to be your personal teacher you have have to do research and look up how parts work and go together and what to buy and not to buy what you just described is something you can achieve all by yourself you just have to put the effort in

[@umbrellahole]

@@CooperStewart-ol4jr I am just saying half the time the stuff is no longer available due to demand or the video ages to the point you no longer can get the parts. Its not to know how to pick a good part and what makes it good vs buy this do that. I want to know why we want this or that. I am just commenting for the algo.