In a previous video, I proved that a small quadcopter can be powered by a single 18650 for dramatically longer flight times. The biggest drawback of that build was camera quality. In this video, I upgrade the quad with a DJI digital air unit to improve image quality and range. With an already heavy battery, can this quad take the extra weight and is it worth the extra cost?
DJI GEAR
O4 Air Unit: https://www.getfpv.com/dji-o4-air-unit.html?afid=akVhEB0d2uxsum7H&referring_service=link
DJI Goggles N3: https://amzn.to/4qzt6Gf
DJI NEO w/ Goggles: https://amzn.to/3YUeuVW
PARTS
Crux 3 Frame: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mLnRLXX
Matrix 3in1 HD FC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mNRGPg5
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4b0his8
HGLRC 1202.5 11000kv motors:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mOVEZSN
Happymodel 1202.5 11500kv:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_m01ffDx
Gemfan Hurricane 3018:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_msQibxr
Custom Canopy/Battery holders/Batteries:
https://ebay.us/m/lzo8Lg
SUPPORT GEAR
Radiomaster Pocket - https://amzn.to/4bgC46F
Radiomaster T8L - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mrCV7iz
Soldering Station - https://amzn.to/49jEEpV
Weller Solder - https://amzn.to/45xwNEb
Flux - https://amzn.to/4qHo1eZ
Fume extractor - https://amzn.to/4jqXhx1
Whoopstor v3 charger - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_m0RAB65
Ph2.0 to xt30 pigtail - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mOuQcmv
OPEN SOURCE 3D PRINT FILES (best printed in 64D TPU).
18650 Battery Holder (fixed version): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cd05EyMAaE3QQ1XjSRIKS24-U2BcTPDR/view?usp=drivesdk
DJI lightweight canopy (I reinforced this and made it much sturdier): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X6yDYmNFo7zQqfyNjY-bdi0_f9GhQ0Ao/view?usp=drivesdk
CONFIGURATION and UPDATE LINKS:
Betaflight Configurator: app.betaflight.com
DJI assistant 2 (For Consumer Drones)
USA: DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) - Download Center - DJI United States
Other Regions: https://www.dji.com/mobile/downloads/softwares/assistant-dji-2
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:13 DJI Gear
02:44 Parts
04:27 power source
07:12 Update and Pairing
09:04 Assembly
13:34 Maiden Flight
14:08 Fixes
15:31 Flight Review
19:15 Betaflight Configuration