Ah, aspiring drone builders, gather ’round! Tired of drowning in the endless sea of component choices, compatibility checks, and the ever-elusive quest for stock availability? Fear not, for we have concocted the ultimate antidote to your DIY drone-building woes. Introducing the DIY Kit Extraordinaire: the no-nonsense, no-research-needed gateway to your drone-building adventure!
Let’s cut to the chase – research is as enjoyable as watching paint dry, but we’ve donned our geek caps and done the homework so you can skip straight to the fun part: assembling your very own FPV Drone. Picture it: the thrill of crafting it with your hands, the exhilarating first flight, and yes, the inevitable inaugural crash. It’s all part of the charm!
What you get
Now, let’s unveil the star of the show – our 7-inch, Analogue FPV + ELRS DIY Kit, a treasure trove of carefully selected components waiting to be transformed into your airborne masterpiece:
- Frame: Source One (7 Inch)
- Flight Stack (Flight Controller + ESC): SpeedyBee F405 V3 BLS 60A
- Motors: Emax Eco 2807 1300kV
- Propellers: HQ Prop 7×4.5×2
- Receiver: Happymodel EP1 Dual TCXO RX
- Camera: RunCam Phoenix II Special Edition
- Video Transmitter: TheFPV Chaos Pro VTX 200-1600mW
- Video Antenna: TheFPV Pagoda VTX
You can also use this parts list a guide if you want to tweak this kit for your own liking, such as swapping the frame for another 5″ quadcopter frame that we sell.
Extra Parts
If you don’t already have the rest, we recommend the following to get started:
- Battery: TheFPV 2000mAh 6S OR CNHL 6S 2000mAh
- Charger: SkyRC e680 1-6S Charger (Single Channel) OR SkyRC D100 Neo 2-6S Charger (Dual Channel)
- Radio: Radiomaster Pocket (ELRS, NOT CC2500) OR Radiomaster Zorro (ELRS, NOT 4-in-1)
- Entry-Level Goggles: EV800D OR Emax Transporter II OR BetaFPV VR03
- NOTE: For longer ranges, higher end goggles and/or antennas are recommended. We recommend TrueRC, TBS, or VAS antennas.
Suggested Tools
If you don’t have any tools, this is what we suggest