I built a drone.
1. drone
1.1. log
1.2. Links
1.3. Drone
1.3.1. Frame
1.3.2. Flight controller
1.3.3. Motors
1.3.4. Props
1.4. FPV System
1.4.1. Camera System
1.4.2. Goggles
1.5. Transmitter / Receiver
1.5.1. Transmit
1.5.2. Receiver
1.6. Power
1.6.1. Lipos
1.6.2. Storage bag
1.6.3. Charger
1.7. Accessories
1.7.1. Beeper
- 2021-xx-xx Initial build
- 2023-03-20 DJI FPV v2 goggles arrived
- 2023-03-20 Lipo 1 died D:
- 2023-03-22 Setting up the goggle to vtx pairing
- [...] some flights that i forgot to log here [...]
- 2025-06-29 Flew once again, first time the drone flew with the FPV system working
* https://www.fpvknowitall.com
Drone Frame Kit, 2 Types 250 mm Quadcopter Aircraft Drone Frame Kit RC Accessories for QAV250 Carbon Fibre
33,39 EUR (2025-06-30)
Joshua Bardwell F7
Manual
Shop
142 EUR (2025-06-30)
2025-06-30: Turns out: the motors aren't rated for 6S and they work with 6S anyway!
Crazepony Emax ECO 2306 1700 KV 2-4S Brushless Motor for RC Drone FPV Racing 4 Pieces
??? EUR (2025-06-30)
alternative
54,39 EUR (2025-06-30)
12pcs 5045 3-Blade Propeller 5 Inch Tri Blade Props for 2204 2205 2206-2306 Brushless Motors FPV Racing Drone Quadcopter (Transparent Red, Black, Transparent Blue)
11,99 EUR (2025-06-30)
CADDX Vista Nebula PRO Kit für DJI HD System, schwarz
189,99 EUR (2025-06-30)
Found them on kleinanzeigen for 300 EUR? (I remember the whole camera system (the camera above and the goggles) being sub 500 EUR)
DJI FPV v2 goggles
~ 300 EUR iirc
Radiomaster TX16s with hall gimbals
200 USD (2025-06-30)
2025-06-30: That thing needs a battery, got this one, although it's dead according to the lipo charge-level reader. Still works though, I should probably replace it.
FancyWhoop 2S 3000 mAh 7.4 V Lipo Battery 5C with XT30 Plug Remote Control Transmitter Battery with Large Capacity for Radiomaster TX16S Transmitter Jumper T12 T16 T18 T8SG Series Transmitter
??? EUR (2025-06-30)
FrSky Receiver R-XSR Receiver, Frsky Taranis 2.4GHz 16CH ACCST RC Receiver (16CH SBUS 8CH CPPM Output) Compatible X9D X9E X9D Plus X12S Frsky Transmitter for FPV Racing RC Drone Quadcopter
??? EUR (2025-06-30) ~30 EUR iirc
Also bought some antennas, as I lost the default one after some flights. The new one is attached to the frame with some shrinkwrap tubing and should never get lost.
The connectors on these are horrible, better plug it in and never touch it again!
20 Pieces 2.4G Receiver Antenna, ABS Aeroplane Receiver Antenna Compatible IPEX Port for Futaba FrSky Replacement, As shown in the picture
8,08 EUR (2025-06-30)
The flight controller (FC) can handle 3S-6S, so I initially bought 4S, as thats what should work best with the motors iirc, but then bought two 6S packs afterwards.
(Can't find the 4S order, here are the 6S ones):
OVONIC RC Lipo Battery 6S 22.2V 1300mAh 100C XT60 Plug LiPo Battery Cells for FPV RC Aeroplane Car Evader BX Quadcopter Helicopter Truck Boat (Pack of 2)
69,99 EUR (2025-06-30)
Amaoma LiPo Battery Safe Bag, Fire-Retardant Explosion Protection, LiPo Battery Guard Bag, Charge Protection Bag, Lithium Battery Fireproof Bag, Silver - Pack of 2
??? EUR (2025-06-30)
Haisito IMAX B6 Balance Charger 80 W 6A Lipo Charger for LiPo / Li-Ion / Life Battery (1-6S), NiMH / NiCd (1-15S), RC Hobby Charger LED W / AC Power Adapter
45,52 EUR (2025-06-30)
Essential
VIFLY Finder V2 FPV Racing Drone Buzzer with Integrated Battery, Lost Drone Alarm 110 dB Tracker Works as a Normal Buzzer or Standalone Beeper
14,90 EUR (2025-06-30)
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