Build a PRO FPV Racing Drone for ONLY $99 Full guide - 2018 UAVFUTURES $99 Build
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2018
- Step by step guide showing you how to build an AWESOME FPV racing drone for around $99. This build is SIMPLE, CHEAP and most of all results in a crazy fast FPV racing quadcopter with awesome performance at an even better price.
IMPORTANT. enjoy the videos and want to support UAVFUTURES . head to / uavfutures every bit helps us make more content for you.
note at the vtx part on the pro build. dont power it off the 5v, or use a 5v vtx.
PARTS - things usually sell out after I make videos on them so I linked a ton of extra components below that people can use if something sells out.
Pro Build
Frame - bit.ly/2w97dVd
ESC/FC combo - bit.ly/2Na6RUT
*helpful viewers have suggested this as of 9/7/2019 as a nice upgrade bit.ly/2LLkaNC (mamba stack)
Motors - 2600kv - bit.ly/samguk2207
VTX - bit.ly/2BIq5zT
also think about upgrading to the nice matek vtx to go full PRO - bit.ly/2ADgU1n
Camera - bit.ly/2PB11Oe
Props - bit.ly/2LpkHRI
BASE Build
Frame - bit.ly/2w97dVd
ESCs - bit.ly/2od6o9T
Flight controller- bit.ly/2BDY5x2
Motors DYS $10 - bit.ly/samguk2206
Motors cheap version bit.ly/2PAEnW4 but get the samguks
VTX - bit.ly/2Lk6h5b
Camera - bit.ly/2w6qvLg
Props - bit.ly/2PBJZj1
IMPORTANT I know things sell out, A LOT and people might want other parts so there are some other links to new parts below. All of which will be great to build with.
Other frames
Martian - bit.ly/2o7xBuw
Transtec frog - bit.ly/2MNd1xr
Liberalist - bit.ly/2BI3cwn
TBS source1 - bit.ly/TBSframe
Diatone GT - bit.ly/2Ne95CE
LSX5 - bit.ly/2MKvD0R
Rooster - bit.ly/ArmattanRooster
MOTOR CHOICES
Samguk Wu series - bit.ly/samguk2206
Samguk Shu Series - bit.ly/samguk2306
Samguk Wei Series - bit.ly/samguk2207
Cheap Racerstars but really spend a tiny bit more and get the samguks
OTHER ESCS
4 in 1s
Racerstar 35 amp bl heli S - bit.ly/2o7xMGc
PG 50 amp 32 bit - bit.ly/2PAv4W8
Racerstar Tatto 25 amp - bit.ly/2wb08DH
RS 20 amp - bit.ly/2MJXQFe
individual escs
RS lite 35 amp - bit.ly/2BJvgzy
Hacrc 35 amp - bit.ly/2OZgmH2
RS 20amp - bit.ly/2w7pkLu
RS m series 35 amp - bit.ly/2LlHs93
combo ESCs with FC built in
tattooF4 - bit.ly/2AGFvR7
Starf4- bit.ly/2Na6RUT
DYS stack - bit.ly/2nGU18y
F4 Flight controllers
DYS F4 - bit.ly/2OVTmZm
HakRc - bit.ly/2w928MH
Matek - bit.ly/2PAfrhc
DalRc- bit.ly/2BJlMnY
Speedybee - bit.ly/2w6pjHy
Other FPV Cameras
Caddex micro - bit.ly/2iCTIGg
Micro Arrow v2 - bit.ly/2o7SHsC
eagle 2 - bit.ly/2PzqG9N
Foxeer Falkor - bit.ly/2MwyYS3
Other VTXS
tx805 - bit.ly/2BFvisg
Stealth - bit.ly/2Pzl5As
black knight - bit.ly/2w93vLl
matek vtx- bit.ly/2ADgU1n
Props
Avan Flows - bit.ly/2NdBo4k
king kong - bit.ly/2w7svmo
Cyclone - bit.ly/2BIeAsd
4blade RS - bit.ly/2o6z0S7
Antennas -
pagoda - bit.ly/2My1DpE
aomway omni - bit.ly/2NdifPT
Aomway stick - bit.ly/2PxE26x
UXII - bit.ly/2MS9yNU
FPV GOGGLES
Aomway Commanders - bit.ly/CommandersAomway
Viper goggles - bit.ly/FXTviper
DRONE RADIOS
QX7 - bit.ly/2AXlich
X-lite - bit.ly/Frskyxlite
i6 - bit.ly/2w7vDi8
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OFFICIAL GIVEAWAY RULES
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4. I will leave a comment on your most recent video, and also link your channel as the winner on our discord server. here - / discord
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Unbelievable even after all this time you can still build a $99 race drone.
Have a reply. Thx for sharing.
Best part of your video is your positive way to give us serious information.
Of course, now you have to learn to fly it! Check out Stews video about the awesome FPV air 2 flight simulator that he posted earlier. Its much cheaper crashing on your PC then crashing your lovely new build!
you should give away the parts, i think i'd have a blast soldering and tinkering around... seems almost as much fun as actually flying the thing :)
Please do a 2019 version
@Lucas Rosenlund u cant get a fpv drone for 20 bucks
Frederik Klingenberg but if you could.....
@Lucas Rosenlund lol are you poor
20 dollars isnt possible at all, there are no goggles under 30 dollars or so
@Lucas Rosenlund ye I'm in england and this cost me £170 which is about 851 zlotys (or whatever the polish currency is called.
2 years late: I never really thought about drone racing. But it's because of this video that I'm buying parts now. Thank you.
same here man
So funny I just got interested in this and I’m glad to see that a 2 year old video is still a valuable source of information! Thanks for the comment.
Just had my first time with a drone today,
Nearly lost the bloody thing.
Samr her lol
2years late the itens on description will cost not 99 but almost 200$ 😅 need updated video
Hey, I’m looking to build a drone for the first time. Is there a potential 2020 version or updated version of this video?
Same
Hey bro me 2 but i saw some really awesome pre built drones just the same for like 150 pounds
It's better to make your own, my first time as well
Im wondering the same
I just built his drone and I’d recommend getting a bigger frame it’s hard to fit everything in it
Budget builders preparing for their 3rd season with this little beast report in! Decided on a Mamba F4 board with a Runcam split. Thanks, Stu!
I am 59 years old and I think this information is more valuable than just going out to retirement and looking to find a hobby to keep you occupied to stay mentally alert
I may have a few more years before I retire, but this hobby is a ton of fun. I own slower drones and there great to fly, but these newer drones are less money so if you crash it doesn’t cost nearly as much money too rebuild them.
Agree brother. It will make you sharper and a lot more active. Smiles happy flying.
Keep you occupied and fit
This was a random video on my feed but this just got me into drone racing.
Same
Same here man. I'm just now getting into this..
No shit just order a FPV Racing drone after watching this
@@samuelolivarri3567 which one?
@@eazy___4032 Arris C250 V2 Racing Drone
These UAV builds are what originally got me into drones. Keep it up 💪
Love seeing how easy it is to get into the racing aspect. These videos get me through this pandemic. Time to start building and stop worrying!!💪
Same I know
I absolutely love how considerate you are with your audience stu! You understand peoples perspectives and then fill them in with the information they need to know, for example. 23:35 to 24:58
And although its a little crazy, the Discord server can be pretty helpful as well! I probably wouldn't have my quad in the air RN if some of the community members hadn't helped me sort out my receiver and FC issues!
Very nice video, but somewhat misleading. If you're a beginner, be advised there's an AWFUL lot of things left out that absolutely MUST be addressed before you can just go "rip it around". Things like receivers, radios, radio and switch programming, Betaflight config, BL Heli config, PID tuning, Lipo batteries, the list could go on. Each one of these topics entails tons of information that you can't just skip. Don't think you can just follow along with this video, then run out this afternoon and fly. It ain't happening.
Thanks for this comment, I now realize there is more I need to learn and research before I get into the hobby
you are right, but I dont call it "misleading', because anyone in the hobby would know these things (I assume).
Used to fly 6 chanel heli's how different are they to handle? Most of the software and radios I'm familiar with.
Mr UAV is going to have to update his beginner video by making a part 2 to this video and recommend the rest of things that you speak off.
I used to fly RC helis myself, both gas and elec. and from my comparison? Drones are a lot easier to fly but much touchier/more technical to tune initially. I mean think about it - when was the last time you could build a heli and pick and choose what frame, props, motor, etc you use from a HUGE list like there are for drones and be confident they'd work together on any size or shape frame? 1 Prop? 2? 8? It can compensate... once taught to, lol. It's gotten easier but still a lot harder than tuning a heli for toilet bowl correction and drift. Once you DO though? Incredible. And intense. Take, say, your favorite technical-stunt 6-channel FPV video from when someone was showing off at an airshow and running tight close-room maneuvers and watch it in 5x speed, and then say "Can I react fast enough to control it at this speed?". The video at the end is actually a really good example. It's not sped up. They really ARE flying that fast, heh.
This video is an excellent one for people who are already somewhat into the drone hobby and have toyed around with some cheaper commercial ones but are ready to move to the big league, but are being held back by what used to be a very prohibitive cost. As far as a "first pro-level one you build when you're ready for them" video? This is excellent. :-)
Was very helpful this is the first time I ever I am doing this project never owned a drone now I could make my own .
Thank you 😊
Hands down 1 of the best informative diy vids I've seen can't wait to build both for my boys!
Me: wow $100 race drone? Heck yeah sure I'll make it.
Also me: sees $200 fpv goggles and $150 remote.
Me again:
You are not limited to his radio or FPV goggles. You can get a pair of functional goggles AND decent radio for around $100. The Eachine VR D3's are only around $60 and the FlySky i6X for around $50. The radio comes with an RX, so you don't even need to order the one listed!
@@kaitym9012 thanks man. Btw, do u need a certain radio cos I have an older one that I want to use, and don't know if it will work. It's just an average 2.4ghz radio so I'd like to use it. Plz reply if u think I can😜
@@phorty2 You might be able to use your radio provided you have an appropriate RX to bid to. For quads, you can fly them with 6 channel equipment, possibly with 4 channel. What radio do you have?
Sorry link doesn't work.
Same me xd
I've started this hobby because of your first 99$ build. The old 99$ build got me hooked and ready to build a quad. I was planning to build it by the end of this month but this new build came just in time. Perfect timing. Thanks for the videos.
Same thing i was thinking. Now need to look into the fpv goggles
I highly recommend the Martian 2 frame. It is very durable and adds the benefit of being able to replace the arms if need be.
NO WAY, i was going to build this next week, and then this video popped up....
that's a coincidence!
What radio did you go with?
I don’t know how i stumbled on this video but I have a redcat carbon 210 racing quad and one of the motors ceased up and I had not clue how to replace it due to have to solder it. I watched two mins of your video where you solder the motor on and BOOM you just taught me how to solder. So thank you for that
I’ve been looking for a DIY project. Thank you for helping me find it
If your building this drone, a tip is that the VTX in the pro version requires a 7-24V input and when built in the video, stew only uses a 5V. When I built the drone, I found that the 5V input was not enough to supply the VTX so instead attached it to one of the esc power supplies. This worked for me as now the VTX gets around 15V.
Thank you for sharing
Great video! Very informative, I have a Phantom 3 wanting to get into FPV racing. This video gave me the confidence to do so.
2020 and still learning from you. Thanks mate.
I'm blown away after looking at very expensive box drones. I want to know more. I'm new to RC. Drones really resonate with me. Channels like yours help us newbie's slot. Thank you for sharing your love and knowledge!
I like how this video shows that you don't need expensive things to be able to do a hobby and race other people also I like how this video teaches you on how to build your very own racing drone on a budget build for if you are new to the hobby and don't want to spend much in case you brake the drone or you don't have much money. Also building your drone is much better than buying it complete because you will have less fear of braking it and having to repair it and look for parts with a pre built one but if you built it you would know what part goes where and where to find a replacement and maybe even an upgrade to some parts.This gives coincidence in flying your drone when you build it. This is why you should follow the video if you want to start flying drones or just want a drone that can take a couple of crashes when practicing. I have wanted to fly racing drones but have not had the money to get one but this video is a great tutorial on how to build on on a budget. Love the video keep it up
True that. Growing Hobby definitely going to get one even if I don't win LOL
This comment is spot on. I was thinking the same thing.
I also agree, scan and watch all day for days on end for these lists.
Absolutely correct, this video has helped me to make my own drone in cheaper price than the first one
Stu, I'm so glad you updated this. The old one was pretty dated at this point and I felt bad for the people building new quads with F1 boards.
Had the same issue with people asking about the old $99 build and it's components. Now I can point them to the new one that's actually $99 too.
One thing I miss about that SPRacing F3 is that magnometer and barometer. I haven't found a good F4/F7 board since.. if there is one, I want to know!
Is F3 good enough? or is it dated also? Trying to figure out what's what in quads world
Raz Schweitzer an F3 is still fine for most things. But you start to run into issues like it not supporting a GPS with the newer Betaflight builds. Which can be a big deal with Rescue Mode.
@@SimRacer101 thanks man, so what is a good enough start for someone that want to figure out if he's into this.
This is the perfect video for exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks!!
really enjoyed your build video! That's amazing that this can all be built for around $100. I'm just getting into FPV I have been flying helicopters for years.
“This thing is so stiff and will take an absolute beating”
Same here stu ;)
Edit: thanks for everyone saying I should win, but I have too many quads as it is! 🤭 give it to someone who needs it! 👌
Slippery Sebastian hahahahaha nice one
hehehe, thats what she said
ah yes
$99 only this is crazy it maybe my first build
"notice how quickly I got in and out"
Hi Stew, what i really like about your videos is that you are telling and showing people that they can start this hobby as cheap as possible. If it werent for your videos, i probably would not have build my own quad. But now i'm outside nearly everyday and practice to fly acro mode. Still waiting on my fpv googles i ordered so at the moment i just fly LOS. So, thank you for your effort!
Best regards
I am also a newb and his videos have helped me so much! Which version of the drone did you build?
@@liamevans6659 I build a mix between the old 99$ build and the new version. But i also have a f4 flight controller, smart audio and the samguks motors.
Can't imagine just flying LOS for days. Good job.
I’ve be watching a few different videos on how to build affordable drones, and I love this video!! I want to eventually use these for work. Should be fun and I’m going to build one now!! Thank you 🙏🏻
this build is awsome, my dad and i built it together. thanks Stew.
There are 2 things I LOVED about the video:
1) You have the perfect balance between being in depth and keeping it brief. You went from each step in a matter of seconds while providing alot of info.
2) The music from the flight video was the same as from the first $99 build. This was pretty cool as it stood for both the progression of the hobby (cost of build vs. what it's worth) and your progression as a channel and pilot
Happy Flying
KELVIN WOLF love this music, reminds me of the thrill of deciding to get into fpv, a trip down memory lane 😜👍
Yes your exactly right. He doesn't get too detailed so as to keep our attention. Very well said!
Yes he is so good he takes the time to teach everyone and most people won't take the time
I must say you have helped me through so many times I'm stuck in the house from my PTSD but you taking your time and actually loving what you do and loving how others can do the same is so awesome!! Please keep doing what you do for us.... I now get out a lot more and can't wait to get a race quad! I'm flying a phantom 4 but need to get into the race quads
KELVIN WOLF if it wasn’t for the first $99 build I probably wouldn’t have got into this hobby. I still have that quad and will never part with it. FPV is a lifestyle and a life saver for a lot people who are going thru hard times. I agree, Stu is straight to the point and keeps things very simple for beginners.
Stu, what i love about this video is your attitude in making videos soo exciting for beginners and getting them into the hobby as cheaply and easily as possible. Even beginners that have never touched a drone can understand you. The way you keep away from all the very technical stuff and just educate them on what matters makes the video interesting for those that may be intimidated by all the electronic knowledge involved. THUMBS UP to you stew for making the hobby so attractive to beginners and getting more people into this exciting hobby! 👍
Bob Jerry yes my friend your so right and I think I have the wits to build this lol 😂 will be my first acro freestyle race quad good deal $99 👊👊👊👊👊😎😊🤙
Yeah it's nice to see a cheap build for budget people like me that goes like a rocket
Only bummer is some of the parts on the list are sold out
I totally agree with you man if It weren't for his overall exciting tone towards beginners it would be a lot harder to understand the videos. Tbh i think u should win the drone.
You had the same idea as me my friend
Amazing how simple you make this sound. I am an old guy not very tech savvy my grandson is interested in building one of these drones so we are going give it a try. I really like the fact that this can be done without breaking the bank, even the upgrades are not too crazy expensive. Thanks for the video, we gonna have some fun now!
Just ordered my parts:) stoked for a little quarantine project
I just finished building your older version quad, and then you upload this!!! xD
What I like about both of these build videos is that you link lots of extra components, and the designs are very modular. Since I decided to get my quad in the air first, and then install the FPV equipment, it's easy for me to upgrade bits of the old drone with some of the newer equipment you have linked in this guide!
One thing I would criticize about this guide is that you kind of gloss over the whole process of setting up the receiver and flashing firmware in Cleanflight/Betaflight. I used an F400 Spektrum FC (that board gave me a lot of headaches) and a 4648 receiver, but for some reason they did not want to talk to each other. Finally some people on your Discord server suggested I swap from RX3 to one of the other RX's, and it actually worked!
One thing to keep in mind is that there are several different types of receivers and everyone uses something different. Can't cover everything and I think it makes sense to leave that part out, leaving that content for a more specific video about setting a new quad up with that particular equipment.
I will say this, when I built the original $99 build, I had a really hard time getting it to arm the first time and getting it to recognize my transmitter at all. Just getting into the hobby, I was getting really frustrated. This wasn't a fault of the build or anything, but moreso Cleanflight. I finally ended up flashing to a different firmware version and it 'magically' started to work. This was prior to the Discord, of course, so it's awesome that you were able to get on there and get it figured out with others in the community.
Haha interesting Cleanflight was the only software that had supported firmware for my board! I have a quote from Betaflight developer: "Sorry to hear. The F400 is only borderline supported, as it's an 'out there' design, and none of the core developers has got one. Not sure if there's much we can do"
Ahhhh.. I almost did that myself!!!
I just bought the Radio and the FPV headset and saved the drone parts till last. Apart from that though, I agree with the extra parts that are provided because always just for a little more it can make a big difference!
I hope your build does get some great use and that the newer parts work perfectly with it too!!!!
how was it software wise? i've read some forums and Beta Flight seems to be buggy at times.
Going through each component was super helpful, gave me confidence that i can do this. Thanks for taking the time to do this and keep up the great work and videos!!
Be sure to join the discord if you decide to do this build. There are a lot of helpful people in there who can offer advice and give insight. There are people all over the world so it's very likely that you can pop in ANY time and get help...
Yeah this channel is awesome and his builds are easy to follow.
Amazing and I’m going to start looking into buying this right after I finish the video !
Jo, you have a nice energy, ty for this informative video...i just spent about 150 € for the prusa-tutorial drone... i wish i would have seen your video earlier...
you won me as a fan!!
Love the great advice with this video. You really didn't leave anything out of this video. By you mentioning the Blu tack and lock tite the viewers realize how much work you put into your videos. Thanks Stew, very cool video
kid seven I love Blu tac 😎
Never underestimate the power of a little loctite 😎
Locktite a must for all motor screws never lost one ever. Cheers everyone
me too
It’s great that the technology has evolved in such a way that people who are just starting out in the hobby can build a decent drone for practically no money at all!
The speed of this build compared to the price is just amazing!
True, although there is also goggles and radio cost.
@@jasonhackman5553 Hey, Im a beginner :) What goggles and radio would you recommend. Something cheap please :D
great job, I love the detailed instructions and links to purchases
That is absolutely fantastic, I'm definitely going to try this out
This is amazing that you are doing this for the community! You have a large following and getting people into the hobby is incredible!
Just discovered this channel today and I am already in love with it. I need to join his discord to get some advice if I run into problems.
I agree it’s an awesome community and can’t wait to get into it
Hi Stew. That was an awesome build, and I like your detailed explanation on how to tin your contacts, and what each build is all about! Your flight skills are top notch! Thank you for this amazing tutorial, and flight tips! Happy Droning!™
he y stew its 2022 i still couldnt do it for 99.00 bucks how in the heck ?thats nuts.even 150 is insane so thats some bad ass performance for a insanely amazing price. great job man.
Thanks for the great video, I'm now hooked on racing drones.
Yea me to I’m starting to get into it my self for the first time but I really wanna get the dji fpv that’s coming out to not for full freestyle but for close Courters flying smoothly with keeping your horizon for the professional cinematic fpv shots you see on Tiktok and here on TH-cam that you can’t get with an Autel or a mavic pro
Love it, Love it! Those things are so friggin Fast!
Ive owned lots o toy drones but never one with brushless motors,Wow.
Youre an amazing pilot, Ive got to get into flyin like that
Could you put a GoPro on the top? Also what battery’s do they use?
I saw the first $99 build and i wanted to get into fpv drone racing but I don't have much money to get into fpv I have been saving up for a year now and made $100 Im still saving up for a remote and battery's and charger and goggles thank you for getting me into this sport thanks..
Josh Hill same here. My plan is to get the radio then the goggles. That way I can run a sim while I collect parts. My thought is I won’t get bored staring at parts and not be able to play.
if you have a local hobby store, see if they have a chapter or facebook group so you can see what equipment they are using. most pilots love sharing their opinions, and might have used equipment to give you at a great price.
Hello Josh, this is a great way to get into the hobby, building it yourself helps you understand how it all works, and let's you know the in's and outs of your quad, if you are looking for a cheap transmitter, I recommend the "flysky FS-I6" and then some great cheap goggles would be the "Eachine EV100", hope this helped, have a blast, and welcome to the hobby :)
@@TheTrebor7577 using a Sim helped me soooo much when I started. You can try different and new things to see how it reacts without breaking anything! It's great!
I believe the best way to start is by buying a radio and a simulator (I play Liftoff) to practice basic maneuvers. Apart form learning how to control your drone, you get a feel for your radio. Later, if you really want to get up in the air, you can build a quad and start practicing flying line of sight and doing some tricks. If you can wait, I would get the googles first and continue flying simulators.
By the time you actually get to build a quad, you will be able to fly without crushing as much, which means more cash for LiPos instead of repairs and downtime. :)
I’ve always wanted to get into fpv racing I’ll be sure to check this out it looks awesome!
Giving so much information especially for beginners. Really helps so much. Hoping to build same as this
Ive got into the hobby with your first 99$ drone and still fly it and love it. I since then upgraded a few things. Thank you so much.
Maximilian Schmieder me too xD I'm currious how many people fly with quads based on his builds :D
Hero The Wolf, Stew does a fantastic job of making great build videos and he is an asset to the community! He has brought many into the hobby and shown them what a great time it is to hang with mates and fly like a bird. Maximilian Schmieder, that is what it is all about. Crash, build, repeat. I started with the wizard x220 that he reviewed. It is still flying with some upgrades. I have also built 3 quads on my own thanks to some of Stews content.
I bought the old 99 dollar upgrade version just a week ago. Can the old one still keep up with the newer builds ?
The difference in raw speed it probably pretty minimal, and if you're new to the sport you likely won't be able to notice much of a difference for a while. The biggest upgrades are to the ESCs and the F4 flight controller. These upgrades will improve stability. The camera is a good upgrade too. Being able to see well is such a huge improvement. I had no idea how well I could actually fly until I got a camera that let me see well (wide lens-- 2.1-2.3mm) and wide dynamic range. A good VTX also makes a difference!
Same here lol but since I've built it the only thing left of the original build is the frame I think (And that's beat all to hell) but it Still flies smooth.
Please, please make a v3 version for 2020 or comment on which motors/cam you'd choose, thanks!
s bro
The quad is awsome thankyou fella,,, keep up the great work.
OMG!!!! i didnt even know these hit these speeds, I'm building this for sure!!!!!!!! omg, I'm so excited, thank you so much!
I love how clear and concise you are in each step. The video isn't extremely boring, even when I'm just watching w/o building!
Those 40 minutes fly by so quickly! I've built along with Stu a few times without any difficulty considering I had never soldered before.
Exactly.. video is over before you know it.
True that!
I agree TreeKillah12! It's a very helpful tutorial and even though I don't have the parts, I was entertained somehow anyways. Good luck if you're entering the giveaway and hopefully my reply counts for the PRO build entry. :P
Can you make a 2019 version please and add a battery, receiver, controller, goggles, etc?
I would buy this kit in a heart beat !!!!
yeah i will buy
Absolutely.
Just add a flysky transmitter, and some cheap goggles by eachine and your set. I use turnigy nano-tech for batteries because there're cheap, lightweight, and come with xt60 connectors.
@@mhbirdfd then buy it
Thank you uav you helped me building my first drone
It's sooo informative really helpful and love this channel
Awesome. Thanks for posting the updated 99.00 build now that newer and better parts are available
Andrew Adams my thoughts exactly haha
I tried to keep it a budget build, but up to about $280 now that I am upgrading everything. Hahaha. DAL AIO, RDQ naked bottoms, dshot1200 32 bit 30 amp esc's, rhglrc switchable vtx... Can't wait to rip it, but need longer m3 screws than I have. Sucks to have to wait to build it over a stinking screw!
@@theroyalreef9858 I wasn't interested in the cheap. I wanted to get parts that were newer and use all the 32 bit features.
Yes! I agree with Banana Joe - Please do a 2019 version!
Better late than never. Thanks for your your guide. I finally stepped into FPV after too many years of hesitation. Great guide to get started, great bill of material. Just a quick one, maybe a chapter on radios would be a plus as frsky/flysky and so many subtleties are hard to get as a beginner (+telemetry). Anyway, thanks again a lot for this video. I'm still sticking to this build as it flies really well with some additions to it (gps+beeper)! I also went for a tiny whoop (mobula6) for indoor and no wind outdoor fun to fly in more restricted areas :)
OMG Thank you for this video. I have been hoping to find something like this for a long time. I am board with the crappy wal mart drones. I will be building a pro version! Thank you again.
Stu may be criticized but no one can say that he doesn't try to progress the hobby. Thank you for sharing the hobby to beginners year after year :)
Second this motion!
rougebot you’re absolutely correct about the talking that goes on nowadays!! Sharing all the good and positives that come from FPV flying is what uavfutures does best!!! I just left a group on fb regarding the whole frsky and crossfire mess, and folks were attacking each other for no reason.... I hope we all can just have fun with flying, no matter what the equipment is that you can afford!!! Take care and stay in the air!!!! 👍🏼😎
Stu is awesome
rougebot I love that about Stu and this TH-cam channel, it’s even got me into fpv drone racing now, I’m hooked I gotta build one of these. He’s probably single handedly got hundreds if not thousands of people into the hobby.
And everyone should be able to see how enthusiastic Stu is about this hobby.
Great video Stu, perfect timing as I lost my first drone 6 minutes ago, an X220S rebuilt on a frog frame. I was chasing ducks out of my pool (the duck toilet) night fliying using LEDs for orientation, followed the ducks over the trees in my back paddock about 60m above ground, when everything went black, no light no sound no engine noise, and heard it crashing down in to the creek. Looking on the bright side, I told my wife I can replace it for a tad over $99USD . . she wasn't much impressed . .
Carefull... You might end up down the creek yourself when she sees the bank statement...
True . . I sleep with one eye open already
that's what I think is so amazing about those $99 Builds that Stu shows isn't, because if yours crashes, well you can often just buy another one pretty cheep to keep flying and with a little bit more cash you can go even further and buy better parts that need replaced and those that you can refurbish just use again to get a even better drone
She's put up with me and my toys for 21 years, so she deserves to be impressed :P
Days like today, remind me to stick to the build spec, I always upgrade this and that, so being a rubbish pilot, I crash/lose a more expensive drone. This new build is awesome.
Thanks for informing me about the drone hobby! I’m gonna try to build one now.
How did it go?
this is the vid that got me into fpv
Probably me to but Steven is a cool guy
This will help others get flying because you explain exactly what parts to get and how they fit together. You are doing a great job keep it up for you are doing the hobby a favor!!!!!!
Stew is one of my biggest influences to get into this hobby! I am a real life example of someone this channel has encouraged to learn a brand new set of skills and to get flying! I am so grateful for this channel, for Stew and for his passion for fpv!
These are affordable enough that I might be able to get a couple of my friends into the hobby
Yes it was the first video when he used blu tack that I realized its key to soldering wires!
good thing i haven't started building yet
I know this sounds like bs but I really respect that you want to use this giveaway to bring the community together because that’s what this sport should be all about.
ApexGaming I totally agree! I feel the RC hobby in general is filled with great people that are more than willing to help out a newbie, and videos like this really highlight that fact! The most daunting part of this facet of the hobby, is wading through all the crap, to find decent components at a cheap price. Stu has linked some really awesome components, a lot of which I have used on my own builds, that are really worth a look... Are they the best? No... But are they reliable? You bet! And at a fraction of the price.
Love your work Stu! You are a true ambassador of the hobby!
ApexGaming I feel the same way
Yes I have met some awesome people who are willing to help complete strangers! I had two people show up to help get my first build out of a large tree.
yeah but now i feel self conscious about replying to somebody looking for info in comments, i think it was painless360 who mentioned in a video that other people in comments should answer as many noob questions as they could because obviously theres a limit to how many times he can answer '' what is ibus?''.. so this way everybody hands down the knowledge and we get a bigger community, and cheaper products.
That's what it's all about sharing and helping others.
this may be the best guy to watch on youtube. The BoM of parts is just great. ordered tonight and can't wait.
dude the actual video during racing was intense! more please
Never had a drone before. Getting a pre-built to learn on and watching this for the learning of parts
I'd strongly recommend getting a toothpick like the tinyhawk freestyle and then building a 5 inch once you're comfortable. In fact really what I'd recommend is start on the sim, then get a tinywhoop, then toothpick, then full size quad. You'll save a lot of money and frustration
@@Santa1936 Where should i conect my radio transmiter on this flight controler?
Din Sadović you need a receiver.
I really enjoyed the look of the drone and the incredible speed it can provide. The Drone is cheap but at the same time extremly cool.
C4 Bro it does looks pretty hot 🔥
Yep 🔥
This frame is an absolute boss! First build and have been crashing the heck out of it even into concrete. Busted motors left and right and the frame is just fraying a little at the ends. Some liquid electrical tape sorted that out and back in the air again and again!
I'm new to this and very intrigued. Might try to build a drone soon.
I always enjoy watching these build videos, the product reviews are great as well. I started the hobby learning off many YT videos! Please make more build videos with different price brackets, with all the parts available these days, it would be very interesting to see :)
I think Stu likes to do these "basic" build videos then review the better components and you can put them together by following these steps. Not a lot changes from one build to the next.
Great idea! I would love to see more build your own videos with different prices 👍
i know it's 2019.. and again I;m late but I want one now please! ;D! amasing stuff as always !
pretty much the same parts are available still.
I’ve been wanting to get into this so bad !!! I had 3D heli’s but I’m so intrigued in these !!!
Awesome and explained nicely.
I was literally gonna buy your old 99$ build and then you uploaded this lol
It amaizing this drone can be built for that price.
Which ever one you build will be just fine. The main thing is getting yourself flying and getting some stick time. Also worth looking at a sim. FPV Air 2 is cheap and works great, I think you can even use an xbox controller to control the quads. This means that you can start getting some stick time with very little outlay. Happy flying!
Mine still flies very well! either one of the builds will make you smile!
Dodged a bullet then, biscuit2003. As good as the last one was, this one is better. I have a very similar build to the pro version and it is rock solid.
biscuit2003 same tbh xD oheww
I enjoyed this in 2019.
Drone ++
yeeeeeeeee
i bought this in 2019 (pro with basic fpv camera) for 150$ + ev100 + FrSky Taranis X-LITE
Games TV yea
i love drones! i want to get into fpv thank you!
You got yourself a new subscriber !! Love you videos mate
PLEEEAAAASE do a new one of these for 2020 Stew. Thanks a mil
Can you make a video on how to setup the program for this flight controller, snd how to hookup a 6ch spektrum radio receiver?
Thnx mate followed everything to the letter now I'm going to build up bout 6 more
Your videos really motivate me to build my own Drone. Some of the task look daunting though.
I really liked the build, because I always love watching build videoes. Also, you are very good at explaining, how everything works, and how it’s set up. This is the first video I watched, of this channel, so I definently subscribed! :D
Adam, be aware - he didn't say, but you have to solder all 4 motor cables not as he showed. You may notice, he didn't say but he really did all correct - two motors solder one-by-one cable connection, by two others motors cable solder in other order - you have to swap order of cables. Watch how they are soldered in video - he did all correct, but forgot to say :)))
XoloD'OK Vasilevich Thank you very much :DD
Yep, I definitely got a lot of enjoyment from learning all this. As someone thinking about getting into fpv it’s really helpful to see how Stu presents all of this knowledge in an engaging format such as TH-cam.
Welcome to your new addiction channel.😁
"Stu" and the fellas are great, you'll be entertained and educated.👍🍻
💪🃏
Well this channel only gets better!
This thing looks so nice
definitely does.
Yes it dose
bro these are insane i think i am going to get one and great instructions!!!!!!
Awesome - thanks! Saved me a solid 100 bucks
Nice video!
Please do a 2019 version
Yeah we need it
or now a 2022 vid cause the cost is over $250.00
2020 Version please! I love this series.
me to !!
Drones are so badass, I've been into electronics for so long and still have yet to have a drone maybe one day awesome video!
My life will now never be the same! Why did I not watch this before ? 😂😂😂 I’m putting an end to Amazon drones that barely fly 😁
Now it's the new 2019 price of a low low $187.69
Lol I never flew a drone before
i have only flew 1 once but it broke my new 1 is comming tomarow
@@LucasDeppe me either til last week. I bought a cheap drone off of eBay. Also got a bugs 4w that I haven't used yet. But I'm definitely getting into FPV.
@@thomasluther624 noice
Where can I get that speedy one,?,can anyone tell me pls where can I get it from?
Hey banana joe I agree with you have you should do 2019 video
Great video I’m a noob he made it look easy was uncomfortable about the soldering great tip the motor & camera upgrade makes sense with either build so theres that too
Actually most useful video.... Thanks
Please do a 2019 version! That would be so cool!
Hey Stew, this is great build and I'm very excited to get into FPV but can you please make updated version of 300$ to get into FPV?? In this 300$ include this diy quad and show us some great but cheap components (transmitter, battery... all u need) and show us how to connect all this and get started. Thanks for this awesome video and build
Fran Zeleznjak please stew that’s exactly what we need!!!
Fran Zeleznjak hi
Yes he is right
Yes please, I'm a complete beginner with 0 drone experience or equipment(controller transmitter receivers and what not) what exactly would I need to get started
Well the pro version is about 300 now I just added everything to cart and it was right around 300
Rick Britton
Your channel is amazing, thank you for helping me understand how to start a new hobby, Thank you and God bless you