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Build an FPV Freestyle or Racing Drone
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items Flying a drone by "first person view" allows the pilot to experience flight first hand and in full control. It is nothing like a camera drone (such as the DJI Mavic), which does most of the flying for you but quickly becomes boring. These are the par...
This is a high quality low priced carbon fiber frame for a 5" quadcopter.
RDQ Source One V5 5" Freestyle Frame Kit
This "stack" includes the flight controller and the electronic speed controller. This is the brain of the quadcopter.
Flight Controller Stack (SpeedyBee F405 V3 BLS 3-6S 30x30 Stack/Combo (F405 FC / 8Bit 50A 4in1 ESC))
You need four motors for a quadcopter. These are highly quality motors at a reasonable price.
EMAX ECO II Series 2207 1700Kv Motor
This is an excellent analog FPV camera.
FPV Camer (RunCam Phoenix 2 Micro)
The video transmitter sends the camera image to the pilot. It also adds an "on screen display" that allows the pilot to see important information while flying.
Video transmitter (VTX) RUSHFPV Tank Mini
A good antenna for the video transmitter is essential.
Antenna for Video Transmittet (SpeedyBee 5.8GHz)
For the best picture quality in FPV, pilots choose a "digital" fpv camera and transmitter. DJI video systems are very popular among FPV pilots.
Caddx Nebula Pro Vista Kit 720p/120fps Low Latency HD Digital FPV System
The connects the video transmitter to the antenna.
Antenna adapter (MMCX to SMA Pigtail)
The rc receiver accepts the pilot's inputs and sends them to the flight controller. "ELRS" is an open source receiver protocol.
RC Receiver (RadioMaster RP1 V2 2.4GHz ELRS Nano Receiver)
A beeper is essential part of every freestyle drone because it helps you locate your quadcopter after a crash. The self-powered beacon beeper works even if you have ejected the battery.
Lost Model Beeper (ViFly Self-Powered Drone Buzzer)
The strap keeps your battery in place. I typically use two straps for each drone.
Velcro Battery Strap (RDQ 250mm Kevlar Strap w/ Metal Buckle)
Quadcopter propellers take a lot of abuse. Keep a few extra sets on hand at all times!
Propellers (HQ Prop 4 Pack)
The pilot wears fpv goggles to see what the flying camera sees in flight. The Skyzones offer a wide field of view and excellent image.
FPV Goggles (Skyzone SKY04X V2 OLED)
For the best picture in FPV, digital goggles are the way to go. Note that the DJI V2 goggles are not the same as the DJI Goggles 2.
Digital FPV Goggles (DJI V2 Goggles)
Before you try to fly a 5" freestyle quad for the first time, spend a few hours in an FPV simulator, such as Velocidrone. The skills you develop there will translate directly.
VelociDrone FPV Racing Simulator
A highly quality rc transmitter is an essential part of FPV. This one is an excellent choice. Get one that works with your chosen receiver protocol.
RC Transmitter (RadioMaster TX16S Mark II}
Lithium polymer batteries provide the power for your quadcopter. The "6S" means you are getting six 4.2 volt batteries in series.
Flight Batteries (6S 1300mah lipo 3-pack)
All FPV pilots need a high quality battery charger for their lipo flight batteries. This one is one of the best.
Lipo Battery Charger (HOTA D6 Pro 325W 15A 1-6S Dual Channel Charger)
You need a good backpack to carry your gear. An "FPV Backpack" is large enough for this purpose. It has special padded pockets for all the hardware and opens up into a workspace to keep your gear off the ground.
FPV Backpack (Torvol Quad Pitstop Backpack)
The best FPV footage is captured on a GoPro mounted on the drone. The Hero 8 is a very popular choice.
GoPro HERO8 Black 4K Waterproof Action Camera
You will need to do a small amount of soldering in the FPV hobby. You can teach this to yourself on YouTube! Get a good soldering iron.
Soldering Iron (Sequre Mini SQ-001)
Metric hex drivers and other small tools are all that is needed to build an FPV quadcopter. This kit has all the basic tools you will need.
FPV Tool Kit (RDQ 9 Piece Tool Kit)
Apply blue loctite on threaded connections to keep them from vibrating loose.
Blue Loctite Threadlocker
Zip ties can be used to attach parts and hold things in place on an FPV quadcopter. Use plenty!
Small Zip Ties