Wow, can't believe it. This hobby has come a long way, back when I started 5 years ago, with Josh and Josh from Flitetest, I barely saw any quad pilots, now the MMRC group has over 1000 members, and I'm sure its growing very fast. Thanks for the content and the effort you put into these videos, my friend wants to get into drone racing, but being 14 years old has some serious financial limitations :) it'll be awesome if he could get started like this, and then I'll finally have someone to fly with :D
Yeah, I was trying to follow his build stuff and have been getting very confused. Here he is talking about all frsky stuff, but then in his 2018 drone build he links to a setup guide that is all with the flysky radios and receivers.
For a 200$ complete setup you really cant go wrong! This might be what i need to get into this hobby after a few months of research and watching your vids! cheers
been racing rc cars and planes for 30+ years. Have always had a huge interest in drones and drone racing since it came out. in not one to buy a pre build kit but instead picking components that give me the best bang for the buck. Your videos have diffently thrust me forward into my infatuation with drones. I've shared your videos with friends to help move them forward with their first builds. Your $99 drone build was amazing! Thank you so much for putting it together and shedding light on how cheap and how easy it is to build a performance drone on a budget. keep up the fantastic job!!
James Johnson sure thing. check it out here: m.banggood.com/Eachine-Wizard-X220S-FPV-Racer-Omnibus-F4-5_8G-72CH-VTX-30A-Dshot600-800TVL-w-iRangeX-iRX-i6X-RTF-p-1153989.html?rmmds=search
James Johnson yeah dude I was just about to buy the wizard myself and on the very night I was about to hit buy I just happened to see it listed, blessed I did I would have been furious with myself for not waiting.
Goooood Daaaaay! So after a long day of work (and a 3 hour train ride home), I turned on my tv, launched RUclips, and see your video on my screen on how to build a $99 drone. Intrigued, I clicked on it and watched ALL of it. Well...4 hours and countless of videos later, I find myself still completely fascinated and somehow oddly subscribed to your channel! lol About 2 hours ago, I moved from my tv to my pc---which now has 40 tabs open (across 3 screens) thanks to you--all of which are searching for the components you recommend in your videos to us newbies. You do an amazing job and I would venture to guess you've created many FPV drone hobbyist because of your videos. Truth be told, I've been looking to get into the hobby for some time but haven't pulled the trigger...until now. Not for monetary reasons (in fact, I hope somebody who really can't afford one wins your giveaway) but mostly due to work and the long hours (not meant as a complaint, I'm very lucky!). Anyway, I hardly ever comment here but I just wanted you to know that I'm buying two drones based on your recommendations. I'm going to give one to my buddy (for his birthday) so we can throw back a couple of cold ones and break a few props! The only question I'm asking myself now is....should I buy two of the BETTER drones, or should I let him "suffer" with the basic one? :) Keep up the GREAT work! Sincerely, Mex
it would be amazing to get into for FPV drone racing, I think it is awesome what you are doing trying to share the sport with others, I hope when I get into FPV I can share the sport with others as well this build would help me because I don't have the kind of money to get a $500 FPV goggles and a $400 drone and etc, with this Build gives me everything for 200$ that's crazy thanks man for you awesome videos .
same here man, gonna go for this setup as a starter. I have gotten used to those mini quads, now i want to experience the FPV experience with faster drones!
Since I could remember technology has been my passion; it really has. The day I discovered drones was the day that passion solidified. I started out, like most people, with relatively inexpensive drones, mini quads, (~$50)and unfortunately have not had the means to successfully enter the drone racing world. There's nothing I want to do now, but race drones and I haven't even had the opportunity to do so. This kit would definitely help me out with the hobby that I know everybody on this channel loves and that I have not had the opportunity to enter for the first 18 years of my life.
I'm super excited to start this new hobby. And for $200 and some change why not? Also building my own drone and programming everything just makes it that much more rewarding!
I feel the same! Got all my things except my esc as it is coming from a different area and it's a different package. Got my first package in 6 days!!!! I am so excited and waiting impatiently for my esc.
are ur esc's responding to the fc? Try going into BF and testing the motors from there. If that doesn't work, try flashing ur esc's with newer firmware or even with older.
im only new to the world of drones, i have been playing around with a SYMA X5SW for a while now and i think its time to upgrade. this video has given me the confidence to get right into it, as before hand i honestly thought i would be up for $500+, and assumed the build process was much more complicated, thank you for taking the time to make this video, it has helped me immensely.
I have shared many of your videos with my friends. We are all looking into buying racing quads to start a group so that we can all start as beginners but still race.
GIVEAWAY HAS FINISHED, Congrats to Cathryn Mason-Payne Thanks to everyone for your continued support and I hope you enjoy this video. This is for all you people out there who want to get flying, but just don’t have the $$. I hope it helps you because I worked really hard at finding the right kit and gear that would get you into the hobby as cheaply as we could. If you want to help me, hitting that like button really helps me out. Happy flying everyone.
Love your channel watch every episode. I have 2 high end photography drones but I have absolutely been wanting to get into FPV racing drones and it would be perfect to have this as a starter model to use as a visual tool when building my own, really hope to win this. Thanks again keep up the great content.
I love your reviews and as soon as I get some money together after my stuff was destroyed in a fire I will using your videos to help me choose all my new components! Thank you for all your time and effort!
I stumbled across the 99$ build like 6 months ago or so and started buying a few parts each paycheck but had to stop because of moving and it's been sitting there staring at me waiting to be completed, I can't wait to finally finish it and start flying, your videos are awesome and I love watching all of them
Drone racing is seeing some light here in the Philippines and I want to be one of the pioneers in the sport and this kit would definitely get me in that position and more. I've shared this video in the prominent drone racing communities here in the Philippines. I love your videos and this one definitely helped me a lot in terms of starting it out. Your channel would definitely get more subscribers in the future. Thanks a lot and peace out!
I've had flying toys all my life. Starting with Christmas helicopters and messing about with them nonstop. As I've got older my interest has only grown for the hobby. But the thing that convinced me that I wanted my own fpv drone was the hubsan x4. Ever since then I've been looking for a way to fly fpv. Lacking the knowledge and resources to build my own ,my love for the hobby has had to live on through the online community. You have been by far the most influential and captivating drone youtuber. I understand you have a huge fan base and if you could give us the equipment all to fly you would but I promise you this drone would not fall into better hands if I were to win! Thanks for the opportunity and keep up the good vids.
Thanks Team UAV, yous have given me confidence in the cheaper gear and I still cant believe the value. Before watching this I thought we had to spend like 700 plus Australian big ones to have a stable, solid, seat of my chair fun. Was umming and arring about starting in this hobby. But I think I'm liking your lifestyle Stew, and I think I might even make some friends and laugh for the first time in years. Depression hits me hard at times then I watch some of you guys or freestyle quad RUclipsrs in choice locations and I'm blown away. This looks more fun than drag racing, hooning the streets, taking drugs, eating food, Dreamworld, television, PS4's, Scrabble, the list goes on. I'm now passionate and the cogs are turning rapidly in my head as to what to buy first. Saving slowly, about half way there. Thanks Stew and UAVers :-) From Terry :-)
it is so much fun, before drones I didnt get out much either and just played a lot of video games, but now im out all the time, meeting new people,, making new friends and loving FPV. Welcome to the hobby
First you are super !!!! Second thanks for the give away , third - How this help me ? Easy , I know that I can't afford a more expensive quad and there is no an easier tutorial and better explanation video in RUclips. Also I have experience flying ,but sadly is from a friend so I don't have my own. Plus I love ❤️ electronics and that is what I want to study and it helps me learn. So best lucks to everyone and me 😂. And thanks to you for your videos. You are the king 👑 of this amazing hobby. Keep up. Thanks mate again for the giveaway and vids.
Banggood is having a lot of discount coupons for this FPV gear to get it even cheaper: sites.google.com/site/discountsbanggood/ Don't miss these deals!
I've been flying a cheap $20 drone for a while, and some of my friends have been getting into FPV. I'd really like to give it a try, but I'm not sure where to begin. I've shared a lot of your videos with my FPV Friends, and it helps them with their FPV adventures as well. This build has really showed me that you don't need the expensive gear to build a good race drone!
I'm so close to flying, but my i6 wont pick up on beta flight, i cant arm my drone either, channel mapping for the remote is unresponsive, My i6 IS bound to my quad, no doubt, but doesn't seem to be able to control it. I enabled ppm, have it set to serial based receiver and 'ibus', made sure serial rx was checked under UART3, ANY HELP?!
Miscellaneous Master for me the issue was I didn't plug in my rx properly, checks yours, he does a bad job of showing how it's plugged in in the video, just lookup ia6b hookup
I'm a bit confused right now. The chart with the specifics of the motors said, that with 14,8V they would draw more than 20 amps and this exceeds the limits of the ESC. Am I missing something, or should your ESC be bursing in flames?
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I was thinking exactly the same. I already ordered the 4x20A AiO ESC, didn't look at the specs beforehand, now I am not sure whether I should order another set of four 30A ESCs or just hope for it not to burst into flames. The 4x20A should be able to handle 25A peak for 10s so hopefully it will be enough.
That is at maximum thrust. Since your drone should be drone is far lighter than what those 4 motors can lift at maximum thrust, its likely it'll never come close to 20 amps.
Are you sure that 'maximum thrust' -> 'maximum A peak' is related to the weight of the drone ? I mean, if you push the thrust lever all the way to the top, we should reach the 23-27A set on the datasheet ?
There is a video on showing someone testing the current draw along with the maximum thrust of the motor at 50% and 100% thrust. He was showing the propeller size has a effect on current draw. Depending on your propeller choice you could keep the current draw under 20A at 100% thrust.
I love how the racing diy quad builds are getting more accessible to the average joe, I love all your videos, keep up the great work. I pretty much got almost everybody at work interested in your videos and fpv.
A friend of me is constantly pushing me to buy a drone and I think I will. But he also send me here so here I am hoping to win a drone so I can race my friend.
I am keen on getting into the hobby and living in a REMOTE place like Australia makes me think of all the great places i could fly it! Winning the giveaway would surely PROPEL myself into the hobby and get me addicted to flying! Having a hobby like this would stop me DRONING around the house and get me MOTORING towards new adventures! My FRAME of mind would be set to view the world in FIRST PERSON again! Thanks for everything and PROPS to you for the guide i will be putting it to great use very soon :)
This video is amazing in opening my eyes to how much the industry has changed in the past 4 years. I started, years ago, to get into it by building a tricopter but stopped before it was finished due to funds and college taking up all of my time. Thanks for the opportunity.
2 Days ago i was trying to fix my cheap rc car, witch is broken and i dont know the fi for it, while i surfed around internet i found out that there is fpv drones, i only knew that there are thoes big white drones with thoes go pro cameras and you can se the image on tablet/phone screen... so i ran into one of youre videos where i saw profeshional drone racing, the next second i knew that i was hooked to it, it was so amazing. some time ago i had a litle cheap drone (about 20$) and i was learning how to fly with it, but then one day i tryed to launch with it and the motor systyem was broken... still i dont know how to fix it... if anyone can help me, contact me pls. So back to the fpv drones. I searched around internet how to get one, but i cant decide and im that person who wants to buy it, but don't want to spend money, cause there was so much hard work put into it... but whatching your videos, they prove that race drone racing is so coll! I realy want to get in to racing drone flying, its so cool to fell like a bird! I did read the rules of the giveaway, and i want to practipate into it! Sory about the mistakes left in text, im from small city Latvia and english is not one of my best things...
Check the voltage that is outputed by the controller board to motor, if all motor wires output the same voltage, then thoes motors are broken, but if some wires output smaller voltage than others, then your controller board is broken.
Lauris Peteris Vejs honestly with a $20 drone you are better off trashing it and getting a brushless. I spent about 500 on toys before I made the jump to brushless [wizard x220] and I wish I started with brushless and acro. either way, good luck! happy flying!
I can't get the motors to spin. I have used the upgrade version. Nothing moves in the receiver tab in Betaflight. I have the fs-ia6 RX not the fs-ia6 and I have heard many people having the same problem. Can anyone help?
yes i did. It uses both of the long ports and it uses separate wires. I will have a look later how i found out because we minght have different coloured wires. One piece if advice, make sure all the wires are plugged in properly because my yaw wasn't and it was showing in betaflight as me moving the yaw around crazily.
I've attempted to really get into to FPV, after spinning over $300 dollars my quad still will not function. If I would've seen this video a month ago I would've been able to be racing as we speak. your videos inspire me and I would love to get one. keep doing what you do.
Zach Freeman I think it's hard to say without an OSD telling you either the voltage drop or the current being drawn by the ESCs. It could have been a bad ESC, of course. Do you have the spec sheet for the motors? It should specify the maximum current draw and help you check that it should not exceed the ESC rating.
Paul Dann well it’s because the 4s is more powerful and burnt it out. If the drone is built for 3s then you shouldn’t put a 4s in it unless you know it’s safe
I'm blown away, only 200 $$?! Waauw bro! Now I want to get FPV drone racing no shit. I already have shown this video to my mom and she says that she will get a kit like this one for my birthday! I can't wait to get it(but my birthday is on the second of October😢)! Nice vid, keep spreading your knowledge! Update: Wait what?! A giveaway omg sheesh! Your my hero xD The build has shown me that FPV racing isn't that hard to get into, so I would love to get started. I only got not much money, but now, during vacation, I work for my money. I have shown this vid to my mom😆, and a couple of my friends to haul them over to also buy this. Thanks for doing this, I certainly want to win it. Have a nice day
If you have some problems with your quad, I'll happily help you. Just reply my comment and explain your problem. EDIT: I quit FPV and please don't expect any answer, sorry.
First off, My drone wont arm even though all the lights turn on and it makes the same beeps and i did the exact same stuff. secondly, I don't know if i'm just stupid or whats happening, but i have no idea how i'm supposed to connect my drone to betaflight... Do you need a cord or something? Cuz I didnt get one
I've built my drone using the $99 video and have used this one to finish the transmitter portion. I have gotten to the point of giving it power and pairing my Tx/Rx. When I plug in the power I get the initial 3 beeps but I don't get the last three beeps and I don't get any response when using the transmitter. Also, after some work, I can get into betaflight and make changes but I've noticed I don't have an option to "calibrate accelerometer", and the virtual drone on the screen doesn't move. Any ideas to help me? Bad parts, missing a step? I'm stuck.
Corey Flemming It's either bad FC or you flashed the wrong firmware. You have to calibrate your accelerometer on level surface, otherwise it won't arm. Make sure it's level when arming.
New problem, when I type "version" in the cli of betaflight it says i'm running Betaflight/SPRACINGF3 1.12.0 Jan 11 2016. But that isn't a version that betaflight can run
Hi Stew (Hope I spelled it right) I have to say you are the most inspirational FPV flyer with this channel. I am from South Africa where fpv and drone racing is in it's infant shoes. I am building my first ZMR250 and I was carefully watching to see what I need to buy but this video has shown me that with a tight budget you can still enter this hobby and become a good drone racer. I think one of the misconceptions is that cheap cannot be good, but I think in this case the products that you have featured here shows that there are affordable good quality products out there. For beginners like me this is heaven sent!! I am watching your channel like a hawk and I can honestly say that none of the channels I have subscribed to come close to yours, and your collection of drones is awesome. I am sharing this video with potential guys that could help advancing this hobby here in South Africa. I have two work for you!! You Rock!!! Kind Regards. Wimpie.
I believe drones are the next milestone on developing mesmerizing machines and aircraft. With your tutorials a lot of people can be part of this at an affordable price, which I really appreciate. I would use your give away to learn more about the system, to start a club in my University that teaches people about the future and to simply enjoy my surroundings in a different more exciting perspective. Thank you!
I'm about to start college and am looking for a cheap way to get into drone racing for some relaxing. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into the video for people like me.
Really awesome guide, was about to waste 150USD on a box quad with no acro mode or anything, now feeling confident enough to maybe build my own or buy the wizard and set it up! Loved flying things since I was a small kid so this really helps me get into it. Awesome guide. Flying a Syma X11c for over a year now and can't wait to upgrade.
I just found out about FPV drone stuff and thought it would be far too expensive to start out. I can't tell you how excited I am to have watch this video! $200 is still expensive to me, but is much more approachable. Looking forward to more videos!
Thanks for the guide, I've been wanting to get into FPV for some years but always felt that it would be too expensive - so I stuck to flying micro drones LOS in my backyard. But now, thanks to you, I might be out of excuses!
Thank you Stu! My 2 sons and myself just ordered 3 Eachine x220's, 3 Eachine VR 007's, 2 Turnigy Evolution's and a Flysky i6s. We have been practicing for a week with a Bugs 3. I watched this video and ordered. You explain everything so well. Thank you again for promoting this sport. Good Day!!!
Still working at getting into the hobby, working at finding inexpensive goggles and debating between building my own or getting a pre-built. These look like so much fun!
Hands down the best drone video Ive ever seen. I have flown rc for years but have been reluctant to purchase my first fpv setup or purchase my first drone. This video took care of both issues for me. Great job.
I have been wanting to get into this hobby for a couple years now but money has always been an issue. It seems now that the prices have dropped and I can get everything I need for $200. Thanks for making this video, it helps a lot.
Been a rc but for years 20 plus cars and planes and helicopters from cheap to the best,this vid has convinced me to get into drones I didn't want a big dji as every man and there dog has one
Been resisting the Quad scene since I am a keen fixed wing pilot of many years and always thought it was too expensive. It has been mystery to me how they are put together and work. But after discovering your channel and seeing your build videos has inspired me to give it a go!! Thanks heaps mate for your hard work in making these build videos.
Alrighty. I have built the upgrade version and finished a few days ago. Yesterday I had my first two flights. It fly's super great. I am very happy with my build. I added LED's to be able to fly without FPV and added a GPS to be able to track the drone in case I drop it somewhere in the bush. FPV flying seems to be very difficult. At the moment impossible for me. But still a lot of fun. By the way I did not solder the XT60 connection to the PDB. Instead I soldered a cable to it to avoid breaking the PDB in case of crash . Thanks Stew. I am in the drone fever now.
Lost my drone 2 days ago. No chance to find it again. It shooted up into the sky like a rocket. After 20 seconds I couldn't hear nor see it anymore. By the way it was super fast on 4S batteries. I finally recorded on my GPS 110 km/h. To all be very careful what you are doing! It is gone very quick :(
I am so glad I decided to search for a cheap racing quad video you were the first video that I came across and I could not be happier with your delivery all the parts you uses for in the description unlike other channels I watch and I am just so happy you have made this well made video
Me and my son caught a DRL race on TV at dinner the other night and we were both intrigued. Started searching online and stumbled across your channel and this video and was amazed how inexpensive it would be to get started. This and your $99 Drone Build videos were great. Something in this price range would have me with no second thoughts about letting my son try it out (and lets not kid ourselves i would love it to).
Oh My God!! I used to build remote airplanes and I always wanted to see what it sees! This is an amazing machine and out of body experience! I can't wait to do this!
This video is great because it gives me an idea of what can be done with small FPV drones. It also really helps with the build with is a great help to understand how the quads work. Shared on twitter.
I've watched a couple of your videos, they are great, I'm a beginner looking to have some fun with the hobby, not having to take out loan just to get a drone is great. With all my r/c toys, I'd rather build my own, gives more of an appreciation for the parts and a better feel for for what I'm doing. Thank you for your videos and knowledge of the sport, super fun to watch
Awesome videos mate. My girlfriend bought me a drone for xmas and have been flying it for the past two days. I have owned a few nitro rc helicopters in the past and the transition to flying the drone was rather easy. I have yet to try FPV, but your video has made me take the plunge. What had been putting me off was not knowing where to start and what components are required, which motor, speed controller etc would be needed. Your videos have provided enough detail and your description list were really helpful. Thanks again, now i just have to wait for a bunch of parts to arrive from China
I would like to say I love watching your channel and I wish I found you before my first build. I made a Lumenier QAV-R180 the same exact build that drone camps built and the same exact parts to. This was my first build and my boyfriend was already flying so I figured I would build one and we could race and hang out. Well Lumenier saw me coming a mile away $1,316.00 later I had the parts for my drone and 1 battery and a Taranis Plus remote. I went home and watched the build videos and started to put mine together. But I didn't know how to solder so I looked up some videos to teach me. My boyfriend wanted to help but every time I let him help he started to take over the build. So I told him that I want to build the drone all by myself. Then we can race each other to see who built the better drone and who's a better pilot. The build took me about a month to finish because I was working about 80 hours a week. Well when I finished it was so late so I was going to bed because I stayed up for two days to finish the build. Then I was going pretty busy at work that week and didn't have time to see how it flew. So my boyfriend ask if he could test it out he said it was a awesome drone to fly. I said cool I'm glad it fly's good but I'm going to be to busy at work for the next couple or weeks so I check it out when I get a day off. Well I didn't know my boyfriend was going to keep flying my drone and he lost control of the drone and to this day the drone has never to be seen again. My boyfriend keep making up excuses why we couldn't go flying. One day I finally was getting tired of the excuses and he came clean that my drone was gone. Since then I haven't tried to build another drone. Even if I don't win thank you for making a cheap racing drone. Because I was throwing in the towel with drones because that's to much money to say good buy especially if you can't fly it even once. My Boyfriend was definitely in the dog house for a while. Also thank you for all of your giveaways and educational videos.
You helped me out in picking the right frame and equipment to get started on some freestyle. I originally got a eachine falcon 180, but I didnt realy like the look all that much and after a bit of getting used to took it appart and im concidering modding its look or just getting the goggles you mention on your video, and also one of the frames which im still to pick. That way I could just use the parts I have like Flight controller, reciever which is the one on the video and my new pdb to build a better drone on a better frame.
I've been wanting to get into quads for about a year. The thing is, I am still in highschool and it's really hard for me to get enough money to get a quad, that said I still feel confident that some day I will get enough money to get into the hobby, but as of now, that's not happening any time soon. This kit could really help get into the hobby as soon as possible and start enjoying it like the rest of you.
Thinking about getting into FPV drones and your videos have been some great information on how to start. This could be a good place to start before spending a ton of money.
Your videos have re-inspired me to try to enter into this hobby, and this build gave me the knowledge on how to do that. I just crashed my mini toy drone, and it is now inoperable, so I would love to get back in the sky with something a little more powerful, and maybe stable
This video really helps me understand more of FPV drove racing! I never seen one before only cheaper drones you have to keep within 100 feet of you! I'd love to fly this with my dad and cousins!!
I like your other videos of how to get into quad racing for $300, and the $100 racing quad video. I've been planning on saving up and buy the radio system, goggles, and building a quad (and 3D print the quad frame to save a few bucks up front). This video opens up even more possibilities for budget quad racing.
I watched all of your videos and i got hooked so i jumped the gun and tried to build my own quad and failed miserably due to not getting all the research and having the wrong p motor protocol on cleanflight and fried my escs all of my motors and flight controller so now i cannot afford to finish my build or buy the rest of the components googles transmitter receiver needed to start flying. I watch your videos daily till i fall asleep in front of the tv wacthing your videos keep giving us reasons to get flying
This video actually really helps me, I thought any fpv racing drones kits would at least cost me 500, which was far out of my price range but this kit seems almost definitely do able.
Thank you so much for the detailed reviews and build videos! I have a Syma X5SW that I started off learning the basics with and I believe I am now ready to build from your videos or buy a Wizard 220s! I just need to figure which is the best option for a beginner!
This video had helped me because I wanted to get into the hobby and didn't know where to start. I've always had been considering this hobby but was worried about the commitment. Now had finally decided to get into the hobby. My budget was around $200. So I had searched up drone setups under 200. I have known your channel at least 1 year so far. So when I saw this video and checked it was made by you, I had to check it out. Plus you were a well known RUclipsr that made content on drones. So I saw the video and it really helped me out. It would be amazingly awesome if will win the fpv racing setup. I can't really afford a proper high end drone. So this will really help me out. I hope my grammar is all correct. Also nice flite test shirt.
Thank you! I have been wanting to get into the hobby for a while now, and just as I was about to give up because I could never find something as cheap and good quality as this, I found this video! Even if I don't win, I will still buy it! Which means you and this video got me into the hobby!Thanks again!
UAVfutures, u entered me into drones and at the beginning i didn't understand a lot of things, but you helped me and now i think i can build my first drone, but my budget doesn't allow me to do it. Thanks for your videos :)
wow im new to this. i just flew a drone for the first time today and was about to buy 1 on amazon but thought i should check out some reviews and after an hour of watching i came across ur channel. im so gunna be making one of these thanks for the step by step.
Your videos have a wealth of knowledge, thank you! Been wanting to get into FPV drones and you've really helped fill in all the questions I've had. Now the only choice is how much to spend and what drone to get.
Wow it is 2018 and i am going to buy this set up is this still a great drone i am just starting. I have been going to the park and flying store bought drones. Seen some people come to the park with their race drones and love it can not wait to get one!
Love your vids . I have been trying bro keep my self entertained with drones since I was 12 I am now 17 and absolutely love using drones for photography yet I also like speed and adrenaline. What do you recommend
i just spent some hours troubleshooting pretty much every problem anyone has talked about online with starting up a home-assembled quad. first thing that happened is that my receiver wouldn't bind it appeared. after the fs-i6 said binding ok, it wouldn't show the voltage of the receiver. you just have to pull the binding jumper out of the receiver and it'll pop up on the transmitter. then i couldn't get betaflight to work on the sp f3. it comes from the manufacturer in cleanflight so you have to download cleanflight. then you can download the spracingf3...hex file of betaflight for your flight controller and use cleanflight to flash the newest betaflight. then you can exit cleanflight and connect to betaflight and do the whole UAVFutures settings. one HUGE thing that happened to me is that after getting betaflight and being able to see the gyro working in betaflight I could not get the sticks to move. i bought the transmitter from amazon and it came with an fs-ia6 which doesn't have ibus(fs-ia6b has ibus). you gotta do PWM which is a little more wiring but you can use the wiring connectors that come with the sp f3 and it'll connect right up. you should look up how to do that on youtube "connect sp f3 with fs-ia6 pwm" or something of the sort. Now if you already followed stew's directions then you probably cut up one of the perfect connectors like i did.
I check this kit out it is all worth paying for! Incredible work in putting this together! I wish i could get one of these honestly! Keep up the good work!!!
I’ve been looking to get into the hobby and finally found a cheap build that convinced me. I’ve been flying it for about 3 months now and it is awesome, I’m hooked. Thanks for the video! Great channel. PS: cut my finger open first flight, so be careful. It’s not a toy, it has power
prebor55 would u recommend this to a starter or is there a cheaper option out there would be great if I could get flying for under 100. I am a starter so i dont think i could handle the power. Thanks if u see this
kev bradz I would still recommend this to a beginner even with the power. I would suggest trying some fpv simulators first. When I built this, it was the first time I tried fpv and I still haven’t had any major crashes or broken props. Especially if you like building stuff like I do, it was a lot of fun putting together. But a lot of cheap ready to fly racers have come out lately that are really good (UAVfutures has done plenty of review videos, check them out) I hope this helps!
Again with another helpful video, all thoose stuff seemed really harder for me.. to get in to the hobby, but it seems so simple now as you are explaining it. Thx!
just found your channel and by far you have the best info and advise on fpv. im new and hope to get into the hobby soon but would hate to waste money starting off. thanks for the vid i hope most of these parts are still available!!!
this video help me as it showed me i don't need as large amount of money to actually get into this hobby and how to build it if i ever want to build one myself.
I shared this on facebook and this is going to be how I build my first fpv drone. I have a few small non fpv drones and I am looking forward to building this!
Clicked on the video because it said $200 dollar drone. been wanting to get my first one for a long time. things just haven't ever panned out to where I can get one yet. With the list you have made, I now have a awesome place to start piecing a nice drone together as money permits me too. Thank you for the awesome video, and helpful information.
You inspired me to get into uav drone racing, and now you've shown me how I can achieve this on a budget, or maybe free if I win the competition. Thanks mate, Donald. Queenstown,New Zealand
It's 2019 now. Any sign of V2? Would love to see new tech updates included in next video! Subscribed!
Yes please do a 2019 build
Wow, can't believe it. This hobby has come a long way, back when I started 5 years ago, with Josh and Josh from Flitetest, I barely saw any quad pilots, now the MMRC group has over 1000 members, and I'm sure its growing very fast. Thanks for the content and the effort you put into these videos, my friend wants to get into drone racing, but being 14 years old has some serious financial limitations :) it'll be awesome if he could get started like this, and then I'll finally have someone to fly with :D
I would love to see a 2019 version. Anyone else?
"EDIT 2021" 🤣🤣
"2022???" 👍👍
Jup
I'm waiting for it!
Omg yes!! I’ve been searching everywhere
@@applezauc3 haha me too I've had one couple months ago and broke it first flight went on 🔥 smh now need to get a new one.
Nope
Can we get a 2018 200$ setup?
Yes PLEASE!!!!
@@Ryan_VanSlyke Would it be though?
2019 pls
Yeah, I was trying to follow his build stuff and have been getting very confused. Here he is talking about all frsky stuff, but then in his 2018 drone build he links to a setup guide that is all with the flysky radios and receivers.
Nope
For a 200$ complete setup you really cant go wrong! This might be what i need to get into this hobby after a few months of research and watching your vids! cheers
Dean levi do it! you won't regret it. flying them is twice as fun as watching the videos.
been racing rc cars and planes for 30+ years. Have always had a huge interest in drones and drone racing since it came out. in not one to buy a pre build kit but instead picking components that give me the best bang for the buck.
Your videos have diffently thrust me forward into my infatuation with drones. I've shared your videos with friends to help move them forward with their first builds. Your $99 drone build was amazing! Thank you so much for putting it together and shedding light on how cheap and how easy it is to build a performance drone on a budget.
keep up the fantastic job!!
Hey Stew, I'm new to the hobby and I love your videos. Thanks for always giving me tips and tricks. They help me so much
my pleasure mate, welcome to the hobby
Hey Stu check out the new wizard 220S it looks like every upgrade suggested has been done to it.
David Mulhall do you have any links to it? I would love to check it out.
James Johnson sure thing. check it out here: m.banggood.com/Eachine-Wizard-X220S-FPV-Racer-Omnibus-F4-5_8G-72CH-VTX-30A-Dshot600-800TVL-w-iRangeX-iRX-i6X-RTF-p-1153989.html?rmmds=search
David Mulhall thank you dude! Those upgrades are pretty cool.
James Johnson yeah dude I was just about to buy the wizard myself and on the very night I was about to hit buy I just happened to see it listed, blessed I did I would have been furious with myself for not waiting.
David Mulhall seriously. Great find.
Goooood Daaaaay! So after a long day of work (and a 3 hour train ride home), I turned on my tv, launched RUclips, and see your video on my screen on how to build a $99 drone. Intrigued, I clicked on it and watched ALL of it. Well...4 hours and countless of videos later, I find myself still completely fascinated and somehow oddly subscribed to your channel! lol
About 2 hours ago, I moved from my tv to my pc---which now has 40 tabs open (across 3 screens) thanks to you--all of which are searching for the components you recommend in your videos to us newbies. You do an amazing job and I would venture to guess you've created many FPV drone hobbyist because of your videos.
Truth be told, I've been looking to get into the hobby for some time but haven't pulled the trigger...until now. Not for monetary reasons (in fact, I hope somebody who really can't afford one wins your giveaway) but mostly due to work and the long hours (not meant as a complaint, I'm very lucky!). Anyway, I hardly ever comment here but I just wanted you to know that I'm buying two drones based on your recommendations. I'm going to give one to my buddy (for his birthday) so we can throw back a couple of cold ones and break a few props! The only question I'm asking myself now is....should I buy two of the BETTER drones, or should I let him "suffer" with the basic one? :)
Keep up the GREAT work!
Sincerely,
Mex
it would be amazing to get into for FPV drone racing, I think it is awesome what you are doing trying to share the sport with others, I hope when I get into FPV I can share the sport with others as well this build would help me because I don't have the kind of money to get a $500 FPV goggles and a $400 drone and etc, with this Build gives me everything for 200$ that's crazy thanks man for you awesome videos .
same here man, gonna go for this setup as a starter. I have gotten used to those mini quads, now i want to experience the FPV experience with faster drones!
What's the live feed for this drone look like?
Since I could remember technology has been my passion; it really has. The day I discovered drones was the day that passion solidified. I started out, like most people, with relatively inexpensive drones, mini quads, (~$50)and unfortunately have not had the means to successfully enter the drone racing world. There's nothing I want to do now, but race drones and I haven't even had the opportunity to do so. This kit would definitely help me out with the hobby that I know everybody on this channel loves and that I have not had the opportunity to enter for the first 18 years of my life.
Dayum boi!!! That build is actually $300 on this year 2019
I'm super excited to start this new hobby. And for $200 and some change why not? Also building my own drone and programming everything just makes it that much more rewarding!
I feel the same! Got all my things except my esc as it is coming from a different area and it's a different package. Got my first package in 6 days!!!! I am so excited and waiting impatiently for my esc.
I'm not having any luck getting my motors working, everything has proper voltage?
are ur esc's responding to the fc? Try going into BF and testing the motors from there. If that doesn't work, try flashing ur esc's with newer firmware or even with older.
im only new to the world of drones, i have been playing around with a SYMA X5SW for a while now and i think its time to upgrade. this video has given me the confidence to get right into it, as before hand i honestly thought i would be up for $500+, and assumed the build process was much more complicated, thank you for taking the time to make this video, it has helped me immensely.
I have shared many of your videos with my friends. We are all looking into buying racing quads to start a group so that we can all start as beginners but still race.
GIVEAWAY HAS FINISHED, Congrats to Cathryn Mason-Payne Thanks to everyone for your continued support and I hope you enjoy this video. This is for all you people out there who want to get flying, but just don’t have the $$. I hope it helps you because I worked really hard at finding the right kit and gear that would get you into the hobby as cheaply as we could. If you want to help me, hitting that like button really helps me out. Happy flying everyone.
UAVfutures you're my go to RUclipsr.
UAVfutures you are the best!!!
UAVfutures thanks to you i have my first fpv drone (the under 300$ kit)
Love your channel watch every episode. I have 2 high end photography drones but I have absolutely been wanting to get into FPV racing drones and it would be perfect to have this as a starter model to use as a visual tool when building my own, really hope to win this. Thanks again keep up the great content.
I love your reviews and as soon as I get some money together after my stuff was destroyed in a fire I will using your videos to help me choose all my new components! Thank you for all your time and effort!
I stumbled across the 99$ build like 6 months ago or so and started buying a few parts each paycheck but had to stop because of moving and it's been sitting there staring at me waiting to be completed, I can't wait to finally finish it and start flying, your videos are awesome and I love watching all of them
Drone racing is seeing some light here in the Philippines and I want to be one of the pioneers in the sport and this kit would definitely get me in that position and more. I've shared this video in the prominent drone racing communities here in the Philippines. I love your videos and this one definitely helped me a lot in terms of starting it out. Your channel would definitely get more subscribers in the future. Thanks a lot and peace out!
Mark Luceño kamusta doon
from new York. mabuti dito.
Hey if you get this notif from this comment can I join the drone community so I could get some help with my own drone in the future .. cheers
2019 version plz!!!!!!
I've had flying toys all my life. Starting with Christmas helicopters and messing about with them nonstop. As I've got older my interest has only grown for the hobby. But the thing that convinced me that I wanted my own fpv drone was the hubsan x4. Ever since then I've been looking for a way to fly fpv. Lacking the knowledge and resources to build my own ,my love for the hobby has had to live on through the online community. You have been by far the most influential and captivating drone youtuber. I understand you have a huge fan base and if you could give us the equipment all to fly you would but I promise you this drone would not fall into better hands if I were to win! Thanks for the opportunity and keep up the good vids.
Can we get a 2019 beginner $200 setup please
2020*
Thank you for everything I learned so much
Thanks Team UAV, yous have given me confidence in the cheaper gear and I still cant believe the value. Before watching this I thought we had to spend like 700 plus Australian big ones to have a stable, solid, seat of my chair fun. Was umming and arring about starting in this hobby. But I think I'm liking your lifestyle Stew, and I think I might even make some friends and laugh for the first time in years. Depression hits me hard at times then I watch some of you guys or freestyle quad RUclipsrs in choice locations and I'm blown away. This looks more fun than drag racing, hooning the streets, taking drugs, eating food, Dreamworld, television, PS4's, Scrabble, the list goes on. I'm now passionate and the cogs are turning rapidly in my head as to what to buy first. Saving slowly, about half way there. Thanks Stew and UAVers :-) From Terry :-)
it is so much fun, before drones I didnt get out much either and just played a lot of video games, but now im out all the time, meeting new people,, making new friends and loving FPV. Welcome to the hobby
First you are super !!!! Second thanks for the give away , third - How this help me ? Easy , I know that I can't afford a more expensive quad and there is no an easier tutorial and better explanation video in RUclips. Also I have experience flying ,but sadly is from a friend so I don't have my own. Plus I love ❤️ electronics and that is what I want to study and it helps me learn. So best lucks to everyone and me 😂. And thanks to you for your videos. You are the king 👑 of this amazing hobby. Keep up. Thanks mate again for the giveaway and vids.
Banggood is having a lot of discount coupons for this FPV gear to get it even cheaper: sites.google.com/site/discountsbanggood/ Don't miss these deals!
where do u stack your receiver ?!
doesn't 100% matter
I've been flying a cheap $20 drone for a while, and some of my friends have been getting into FPV. I'd really like to give it a try, but I'm not sure where to begin. I've shared a lot of your videos with my FPV Friends, and it helps them with their FPV adventures as well. This build has really showed me that you don't need the expensive gear to build a good race drone!
I'm so close to flying, but my i6 wont pick up on beta flight, i cant arm my drone either, channel mapping for the remote is unresponsive, My i6 IS bound to my quad, no doubt, but doesn't seem to be able to control it. I enabled ppm, have it set to serial based receiver and 'ibus', made sure serial rx was checked under UART3, ANY HELP?!
griff simpson same issue
Miscellaneous Master for me the issue was I didn't plug in my rx properly, checks yours, he does a bad job of showing how it's plugged in in the video, just lookup ia6b hookup
Dude could u help me ?
PyroPony my problem was that I plugged in my receiver wrong, it still got power, just 9ligges in wrong, search up ia6b ibus set up
I finally fix the problem wrong wiring
I'm a bit confused right now. The chart with the specifics of the motors said, that with 14,8V they would draw more than 20 amps and this exceeds the limits of the ESC. Am I missing something, or should your ESC be bursing in flames?
I was thinking exactly the same. I already ordered the 4x20A AiO ESC, didn't look at the specs beforehand, now I am not sure whether I should order another set of four 30A ESCs or just hope for it not to burst into flames. The 4x20A should be able to handle 25A peak for 10s so hopefully it will be enough.
I will probably just try it out as well
That is at maximum thrust. Since your drone should be drone is far lighter than what those 4 motors can lift at maximum thrust, its likely it'll never come close to 20 amps.
Are you sure that 'maximum thrust' -> 'maximum A peak' is related to the weight of the drone ?
I mean, if you push the thrust lever all the way to the top, we should reach the 23-27A set on the datasheet ?
There is a video on showing someone testing the current draw along with the maximum thrust of the motor at 50% and 100% thrust. He was showing the propeller size has a effect on current draw. Depending on your propeller choice you could keep the current draw under 20A at 100% thrust.
I love how the racing diy quad builds are getting more accessible to the average joe, I love all your videos, keep up the great work. I pretty much got almost everybody at work interested in your videos and fpv.
A friend of me is constantly pushing me to buy a drone and I think I will. But he also send me here so here I am hoping to win a drone so I can race my friend.
I am keen on getting into the hobby and living in a REMOTE place like Australia makes me think of all the great places i could fly it! Winning the giveaway would surely PROPEL myself into the hobby and get me addicted to flying! Having a hobby like this would stop me DRONING around the house and get me MOTORING towards new adventures! My FRAME of mind would be set to view the world in FIRST PERSON again! Thanks for everything and PROPS to you for the guide i will be putting it to great use very soon :)
Madfellla you would have some epic locations with zero crowds :)
Madfellla sorry but I want to kill myself after reading that!
+Cole Foster 😂😂 please don't my friend
welp gunna go get the noose out again
This video is amazing in opening my eyes to how much the industry has changed in the past 4 years. I started, years ago, to get into it by building a tricopter but stopped before it was finished due to funds and college taking up all of my time. Thanks for the opportunity.
2 Days ago i was trying to fix my cheap rc car, witch is broken and i dont know the fi for it, while i surfed around internet i found out that there is fpv drones, i only knew that there are thoes big white drones with thoes go pro cameras and you can se the image on tablet/phone screen... so i ran into one of youre videos where i saw profeshional drone racing, the next second i knew that i was hooked to it, it was so amazing. some time ago i had a litle cheap drone (about 20$) and i was learning how to fly with it, but then one day i tryed to launch with it and the motor systyem was broken... still i dont know how to fix it... if anyone can help me, contact me pls. So back to the fpv drones. I searched around internet how to get one, but i cant decide and im that person who wants to buy it, but don't want to spend money, cause there was so much hard work put into it... but whatching your videos, they prove that race drone racing is so coll! I realy want to get in to racing drone flying, its so cool to fell like a bird! I did read the rules of the giveaway, and i want to practipate into it!
Sory about the mistakes left in text, im from small city Latvia and english is not one of my best things...
No, two of my propelers are much much more weaker than the others (slower)
Check the voltage that is outputed by the controller board to motor, if all motor wires output the same voltage, then thoes motors are broken, but if some wires output smaller voltage than others, then your controller board is broken.
Lauris Peteris Vejs honestly with a $20 drone you are better off trashing it and getting a brushless. I spent about 500 on toys before I made the jump to brushless [wizard x220] and I wish I started with brushless and acro. either way, good luck! happy flying!
I can't get the motors to spin. I have used the upgrade version. Nothing moves in the receiver tab in Betaflight. I have the fs-ia6 RX not the fs-ia6 and I have heard many people having the same problem. Can anyone help?
Gaming Waterhole did you figure this out? I'm having the same issues.
yes i did. It uses both of the long ports and it uses separate wires. I will have a look later how i found out because we minght have different coloured wires. One piece if advice, make sure all the wires are plugged in properly because my yaw wasn't and it was showing in betaflight as me moving the yaw around crazily.
Dude please help me
I have the same problem can you please help me ...
did you arm the motors?
I've attempted to really get into to FPV, after spinning over $300 dollars my quad still will not function. If I would've seen this video a month ago I would've been able to be racing as we speak. your videos inspire me and I would love to get one. keep doing what you do.
that 4S battery made ONE 20a x220 esc smoke out and crash dive during a 5ft hover on my 3rd-4th flight.... what happened buddy?
Zach Freeman I think it's hard to say without an OSD telling you either the voltage drop or the current being drawn by the ESCs. It could have been a bad ESC, of course. Do you have the spec sheet for the motors? It should specify the maximum current draw and help you check that it should not exceed the ESC rating.
Well, many of my friends recommended a 3s battery so I'm going 3s
Paul Dann well it’s because the 4s is more powerful and burnt it out. If the drone is built for 3s then you shouldn’t put a 4s in it unless you know it’s safe
You should use a 30A ESC on a 4s battery. The current absorbed by the motor with 4s battery is 27 amps
what is the max range?
Love to know the answer to this question.
Thx
Is this the i6 or i6s?
My friend said it was probably 2km
wow!
I'm blown away, only 200 $$?! Waauw bro! Now I want to get FPV drone racing no shit. I already have shown this video to my mom and she says that she will get a kit like this one for my birthday! I can't wait to get it(but my birthday is on the second of October😢)! Nice vid, keep spreading your knowledge!
Update: Wait what?! A giveaway omg sheesh! Your my hero xD
The build has shown me that FPV racing isn't that hard to get into, so I would love to get started. I only got not much money, but now, during vacation, I work for my money. I have shown this vid to my mom😆, and a couple of my friends to haul them over to also buy this. Thanks for doing this, I certainly want to win it.
Have a nice day
If you have some problems with your quad, I'll happily help you. Just reply my comment and explain your problem.
EDIT: I quit FPV and please don't expect any answer, sorry.
First off, My drone wont arm even though all the lights turn on and it makes the same beeps and i did the exact same stuff. secondly, I don't know if i'm just stupid or whats happening, but i have no idea how i'm supposed to connect my drone to betaflight... Do you need a cord or something? Cuz I didnt get one
You have to configure your drone using Betaflight first.
I've built my drone using the $99 video and have used this one to finish the transmitter portion. I have gotten to the point of giving it power and pairing my Tx/Rx. When I plug in the power I get the initial 3 beeps but I don't get the last three beeps and I don't get any response when using the transmitter. Also, after some work, I can get into betaflight and make changes but I've noticed I don't have an option to "calibrate accelerometer", and the virtual drone on the screen doesn't move. Any ideas to help me? Bad parts, missing a step? I'm stuck.
Corey Flemming
It's either bad FC or you flashed the wrong firmware. You have to calibrate your accelerometer on level surface, otherwise it won't arm. Make sure it's level when arming.
New problem, when I type "version" in the cli of betaflight it says i'm running Betaflight/SPRACINGF3 1.12.0 Jan 11 2016. But that isn't a version that betaflight can run
When you just bought the 300$ setup ;33333;
Panimioul Feelsbadman
Hi Stew
(Hope I spelled it right) I have to say you are the most inspirational FPV flyer with this channel. I am from South Africa where fpv and drone racing is in it's infant shoes. I am building my first ZMR250 and I was carefully watching to see what I need to buy but this video has shown me that with a tight budget you can still enter this hobby and become a good drone racer. I think one of the misconceptions is that cheap cannot be good, but I think in this case the products that you have featured here shows that there are affordable good quality products out there. For beginners like me this is heaven sent!!
I am watching your channel like a hawk and I can honestly say that none of the channels I have subscribed to come close to yours, and your collection of drones is awesome. I am sharing this video with potential guys that could help advancing this hobby here in South Africa. I have two work for you!! You Rock!!!
Kind Regards.
Wimpie.
I believe drones are the next milestone on developing mesmerizing machines and aircraft. With your tutorials a lot of people can be part of this at an affordable price, which I really appreciate. I would use your give away to learn more about the system, to start a club in my University that teaches people about the future and to simply enjoy my surroundings in a different more exciting perspective. Thank you!
I'm about to start college and am looking for a cheap way to get into drone racing for some relaxing. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into the video for people like me.
Really awesome guide, was about to waste 150USD on a box quad with no acro mode or anything, now feeling confident enough to maybe build my own or buy the wizard and set it up! Loved flying things since I was a small kid so this really helps me get into it. Awesome guide. Flying a Syma X11c for over a year now and can't wait to upgrade.
I just found out about FPV drone stuff and thought it would be far too expensive to start out. I can't tell you how excited I am to have watch this video! $200 is still expensive to me, but is much more approachable. Looking forward to more videos!
Thanks for the guide, I've been wanting to get into FPV for some years but always felt that it would be too expensive - so I stuck to flying micro drones LOS in my backyard. But now, thanks to you, I might be out of excuses!
Thank you Stu! My 2 sons and myself just ordered 3 Eachine x220's, 3 Eachine VR 007's, 2 Turnigy Evolution's and a Flysky i6s. We have been practicing for a week with a Bugs 3. I watched this video and ordered. You explain everything so well. Thank you again for promoting this sport. Good Day!!!
Still working at getting into the hobby, working at finding inexpensive goggles and debating between building my own or getting a pre-built. These look like so much fun!
Hands down the best drone video Ive ever seen. I have flown rc for years but have been reluctant to purchase my first fpv setup or purchase my first drone. This video took care of both issues for me. Great job.
I have been wanting to get into this hobby for a couple years now but money has always been an issue. It seems now that the prices have dropped and I can get everything I need for $200. Thanks for making this video, it helps a lot.
Been a rc but for years 20 plus cars and planes and helicopters from cheap to the best,this vid has convinced me to get into drones I didn't want a big dji as every man and there dog has one
Been resisting the Quad scene since I am a keen fixed wing pilot of many years and always thought it was too expensive. It has been mystery to me how they are put together and work. But after discovering your channel and seeing your build videos has inspired me to give it a go!! Thanks heaps mate for your hard work in making these build videos.
Alrighty. I have built the upgrade version and finished a few days ago. Yesterday I had my first two flights. It fly's super great. I am very happy with my build. I added LED's to be able to fly without FPV and added a GPS to be able to track the drone in case I drop it somewhere in the bush. FPV flying seems to be very difficult. At the moment impossible for me. But still a lot of fun. By the way I did not solder the XT60 connection to the PDB. Instead I soldered a cable to it to avoid breaking the PDB in case of crash . Thanks Stew. I am in the drone fever now.
Battery is a 4S 1500 mAm. Flying time was a little over 9 minutes. Max recorded speed was 92 km/h :)
Lost my drone 2 days ago. No chance to find it again. It shooted up into the sky like a rocket. After 20 seconds I couldn't hear nor see it anymore. By the way it was super fast on 4S batteries. I finally recorded on my GPS 110 km/h. To all be very careful what you are doing! It is gone very quick :(
I am so glad I decided to search for a cheap racing quad video you were the first video that I came across and I could not be happier with your delivery all the parts you uses for in the description unlike other channels I watch and I am just so happy you have made this well made video
Me and my son caught a DRL race on TV at dinner the other night and we were both intrigued. Started searching online and stumbled across your channel and this video and was amazed how inexpensive it would be to get started. This and your $99 Drone Build videos were great. Something in this price range would have me with no second thoughts about letting my son try it out (and lets not kid ourselves i would love it to).
Oh My God!! I used to build remote airplanes and I always wanted to see what it sees! This is an amazing machine and out of body experience! I can't wait to do this!
This video is great because it gives me an idea of what can be done with small FPV drones. It also really helps with the build with is a great help to understand how the quads work. Shared on twitter.
I've watched a couple of your videos, they are great, I'm a beginner looking to have some fun with the hobby, not having to take out loan just to get a drone is great. With all my r/c toys, I'd rather build my own, gives more of an appreciation for the parts and a better feel for for what I'm doing. Thank you for your videos and knowledge of the sport, super fun to watch
Awesome videos mate.
My girlfriend bought me a drone for xmas and have been flying it for the past two days.
I have owned a few nitro rc helicopters in the past and the transition to flying the drone was rather easy. I have yet to try FPV, but your video has made me take the plunge.
What had been putting me off was not knowing where to start and what components are required, which motor, speed controller etc would be needed. Your videos have provided enough detail and your description list were really helpful.
Thanks again, now i just have to wait for a bunch of parts to arrive from China
I would like to say I love watching your channel and I wish I found you before my first build. I made a Lumenier QAV-R180 the same exact build that drone camps built and the same exact parts to. This was my first build and my boyfriend was already flying so I figured I would build one and we could race and hang out. Well Lumenier saw me coming a mile away $1,316.00 later I had the parts for my drone and 1 battery and a Taranis Plus remote. I went home and watched the build videos and started to put mine together. But I didn't know how to solder so I looked up some videos to teach me. My boyfriend wanted to help but every time I let him help he started to take over the build. So I told him that I want to build the drone all by myself. Then we can race each other to see who built the better drone and who's a better pilot. The build took me about a month to finish because I was working about 80 hours a week. Well when I finished it was so late so I was going to bed because I stayed up for two days to finish the build. Then I was going pretty busy at work that week and didn't have time to see how it flew. So my boyfriend ask if he could test it out he said it was a awesome drone to fly. I said cool I'm glad it fly's good but I'm going to be to busy at work for the next couple or weeks so I check it out when I get a day off. Well I didn't know my boyfriend was going to keep flying my drone and he lost control of the drone and to this day the drone has never to be seen again. My boyfriend keep making up excuses why we couldn't go flying. One day I finally was getting tired of the excuses and he came clean that my drone was gone. Since then I haven't tried to build another drone. Even if I don't win thank you for making a cheap racing drone. Because I was throwing in the towel with drones because that's to much money to say good buy especially if you can't fly it even once. My Boyfriend was definitely in the dog house for a while. Also thank you for all of your giveaways and educational videos.
You helped me out in picking the right frame and equipment to get started on some freestyle. I originally got a eachine falcon 180, but I didnt realy like the look all that much and after a bit of getting used to took it appart and im concidering modding its look or just getting the goggles you mention on your video, and also one of the frames which im still to pick. That way I could just use the parts I have like Flight controller, reciever which is the one on the video and my new pdb to build a better drone on a better frame.
I've been wanting to get into quads for about a year. The thing is, I am still in highschool and it's really hard for me to get enough money to get a quad, that said I still feel confident that some day I will get enough money to get into the hobby, but as of now, that's not happening any time soon. This kit could really help get into the hobby as soon as possible and start enjoying it like the rest of you.
This video and your previous one with the bucket drone makes me want to get me and my family into this hobby! Thank you for all you do!!!!!
Thinking about getting into FPV drones and your videos have been some great information on how to start. This could be a good place to start before spending a ton of money.
Your videos have re-inspired me to try to enter into this hobby, and this build gave me the knowledge on how to do that. I just crashed my mini toy drone, and it is now inoperable, so I would love to get back in the sky with something a little more powerful, and maybe stable
This video really helps me understand more of FPV drove racing! I never seen one before only cheaper drones you have to keep within 100 feet of you! I'd love to fly this with my dad and cousins!!
I like your other videos of how to get into quad racing for $300, and the $100 racing quad video. I've been planning on saving up and buy the radio system, goggles, and building a quad (and 3D print the quad frame to save a few bucks up front). This video opens up even more possibilities for budget quad racing.
I watched all of your videos and i got hooked so i jumped the gun and tried to build my own quad and failed miserably due to not getting all the research and having the wrong p motor protocol on cleanflight and fried my escs all of my motors and flight controller so now i cannot afford to finish my build or buy the rest of the components googles transmitter receiver needed to start flying. I watch your videos daily till i fall asleep in front of the tv wacthing your videos keep giving us reasons to get flying
Going to buy the turnigy evolution this weekend and hopefully follow your guide and get it right this time
best of luck mate,
This video actually really helps me, I thought any fpv racing drones kits would at least cost me 500, which was far out of my price range but this kit seems almost definitely do able.
Thank you so much for the detailed reviews and build videos! I have a Syma X5SW that I started off learning the basics with and I believe I am now ready to build from your videos or buy a Wizard 220s! I just need to figure which is the best option for a beginner!
This video had helped me because I wanted to get into the hobby and didn't know where to start. I've always had been considering this hobby but was worried about the commitment. Now had finally decided to get into the hobby. My budget was around $200. So I had searched up drone setups under 200.
I have known your channel at least 1 year so far. So when I saw this video and checked it was made by you, I had to check it out. Plus you were a well known RUclipsr that made content on drones. So I saw the video and it really helped me out. It would be amazingly awesome if will win the fpv racing setup. I can't really afford a proper high end drone. So this will really help me out. I hope my grammar is all correct. Also nice flite test shirt.
That putty used as a third hand was a great idea! That is a big help!
fantastic. waiting on 100 different packages now. What about upgraded antennae?
Thank you! I have been wanting to get into the hobby for a while now, and just as I was about to give up because I could never find something as cheap and good quality as this, I found this video! Even if I don't win, I will still buy it! Which means you and this video got me into the hobby!Thanks again!
Hey steq thanks for getting me int fpv. Just got my goggles and props. Just waiting for my wizard x220 and radio.
UAVfutures, u entered me into drones and at the beginning i didn't understand a lot of things, but you helped me and now i think i can build my first drone, but my budget doesn't allow me to do it. Thanks for your videos :)
This build helps me as I am at home alone a lot now and would be getting very bored without your videos and my quads
wow im new to this. i just flew a drone for the first time today and was about to buy 1 on amazon but thought i should check out some reviews and after an hour of watching i came across ur channel. im so gunna be making one of these thanks for the step by step.
Your videos have a wealth of knowledge, thank you! Been wanting to get into FPV drones and you've really helped fill in all the questions I've had. Now the only choice is how much to spend and what drone to get.
Wow it is 2018 and i am going to buy this set up is this still a great drone i am just starting. I have been going to the park and flying store bought drones. Seen some people come to the park with their race drones and love it can not wait to get one!
Love your vids . I have been trying bro keep my self entertained with drones since I was 12 I am now 17 and absolutely love using drones for photography yet I also like speed and adrenaline. What do you recommend
thank you Stu!!!! its becous of you that iam super stoked about FPV and all i am seeing is drones cant wait to find one and build it. Thanks again!!!
i just spent some hours troubleshooting pretty much every problem anyone has talked about online with starting up a home-assembled quad. first thing that happened is that my receiver wouldn't bind it appeared. after the fs-i6 said binding ok, it wouldn't show the voltage of the receiver. you just have to pull the binding jumper out of the receiver and it'll pop up on the transmitter. then i couldn't get betaflight to work on the sp f3. it comes from the manufacturer in cleanflight so you have to download cleanflight. then you can download the spracingf3...hex file of betaflight for your flight controller and use cleanflight to flash the newest betaflight. then you can exit cleanflight and connect to betaflight and do the whole UAVFutures settings. one HUGE thing that happened to me is that after getting betaflight and being able to see the gyro working in betaflight I could not get the sticks to move. i bought the transmitter from amazon and it came with an fs-ia6 which doesn't have ibus(fs-ia6b has ibus). you gotta do PWM which is a little more wiring but you can use the wiring connectors that come with the sp f3 and it'll connect right up. you should look up how to do that on youtube "connect sp f3 with fs-ia6 pwm" or something of the sort. Now if you already followed stew's directions then you probably cut up one of the perfect connectors like i did.
I check this kit out it is all worth paying for! Incredible work in putting this together! I wish i could get one of these honestly! Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks for the help, I will consider buying this kit, this video has open my mind to racing drones and I will be willing to give it a try.
I’ve been looking to get into the hobby and finally found a cheap build that convinced me. I’ve been flying it for about 3 months now and it is awesome, I’m hooked. Thanks for the video! Great channel.
PS: cut my finger open first flight, so be careful. It’s not a toy, it has power
prebor55 would u recommend this to a starter or is there a cheaper option out there would be great if I could get flying for under 100. I am a starter so i dont think i could handle the power. Thanks if u see this
kev bradz I would still recommend this to a beginner even with the power. I would suggest trying some fpv simulators first. When I built this, it was the first time I tried fpv and I still haven’t had any major crashes or broken props. Especially if you like building stuff like I do, it was a lot of fun putting together. But a lot of cheap ready to fly racers have come out lately that are really good (UAVfutures has done plenty of review videos, check them out) I hope this helps!
Sorry again but could u give some names of rtf drones including goggles for under 200
Again with another helpful video, all thoose stuff seemed really harder for me.. to get in to the hobby, but it seems so simple now as you are explaining it. Thx!
With 2021 coming up, I'd love to see an updated version!
Just watched the 100 dollar drone videos and lots of parts are now 404ed!
I'm trying to get my own race quad and I cant decide but know thanks to this vid I can narrow it down!
just found your channel and by far you have the best info and advise on fpv. im new and hope to get into the hobby soon but would hate to waste money starting off. thanks for the vid i hope most of these parts are still available!!!
I am already flying but I love your determination to getting people into the hobby and encouraging safety so thank you for this video
this video help me as it showed me i don't need as large amount of money to actually get into this hobby and how to build it if i ever want to build one myself.
I shared this on facebook and this is going to be how I build my first fpv drone. I have a few small non fpv drones and I am looking forward to building this!
Please make an update on this for 2021 I really want to get into fpv but don't want to spend loads of money
great video. I'm torn between the eachine wizard kit or the diy kit. which is better?
Clicked on the video because it said $200 dollar drone. been wanting to get my first one for a long time. things just haven't ever panned out to where I can get one yet. With the list you have made, I now have a awesome place to start piecing a nice drone together as money permits me too. Thank you for the awesome video, and helpful information.
You inspired me to get into uav drone racing, and now you've shown me how I can achieve this on a budget, or maybe free if I win the competition. Thanks mate, Donald. Queenstown,New Zealand
Well, I've got my parts ordered. Just trying to decide if I need a QX-7 or to go with the FlySky.
MantisRay861 what did you go with?