NewBeeDrone claims this micro drone is a completely new approach to 1S long-range FPV, designed to fix the shortcomings of traditional 18650 builds. In this video, we break down what makes it different, build the kit, and put it to the test to see if it lives up to the hype.
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The Kit is on pre-order for now… but you could just buy all the parts separately because they are in stock.
Frame - https://newbeedrone.com/en-tw/products/newbeedrone-lionbee-3inch-frame?aff=97
AIO FC - https://newbeedrone.com/products/newbeedrone-lionbee-long-range-elrs2-4-aio-fli
1202 11420kv Motors - https://newbeedrone.com/products/newbeedrone-flow-1202-racing-and-freestyle-fpv-micro-motor?variant=32265874833491&aff=97
Props - https://newbeedrone.com/products/gemfan-hurricane-3020-3-pc-durable-1-5mm-2ccw-2cw?aff=97
Camera - https://newbeedrone.com/products/newbeedrone-beeeye-v2-fpv-camera-10x10?aff=97
Antenna - https://newbeedrone.com/products/newbeedrone-honey-dipper-5-8g-ufl-antenna?variant=52398630338928&aff=97
GPS - https://newbeedrone.com/products/newbeedrone-m10q-micro-gps-module-with-compass?aff=97
Ampace JP 30 seems to be sold out from most stores but NewBeeDrone still has stock for now. Nitro Nectar Gold 18650 (Ampace JP30): https://newbeedrone.com/products/newbeedrone-nitro-nectar-gold-3000mah-1s-tabless-18650-lithium-ion-battery-2-battery?aff=97
Other 18650 options
Eve 30PL 60A (4 grams lighter than Ampace JP30)
Ebay Affiliate link: https://ebay.us/WiSyup
Molicel P28A (lower performance budget option)
Ebay Affiliate link: https://ebay.us/vNjIbF
18650 Charger: https://newbeedrone.com/collections/chargers/products/newbeedrone-nectar-injector-cylindro-charger?aff=97
THE KIT IS SOLD OUT (estimated restock January 15th)
LionBee Developer Kit: https://newbeedrone.com/products/newbeedrone-lionbee-3inch-long-range-elrs2-4-aio-developer-kit?aff=97
MY GEAR
WEP Soldering Station - https://amzn.to/4boGqZz
Weller Solder - https://amzn.to/49rUgYK
Fume Extractor - https://amzn.to/3Z0jPem
Transmitter: Radiomaster Pocket
Amazon - https://amzn.to/4ssQzdM
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mMJTm5X
Goggles
GREAT Goggles: Skyzone 04O pro - https://www.skyzonefpv.com/products/skyzone-sky04o-pro-oled-screen-fpv-goggle-with-1280-720-resolution-and-5-8g-receiver?ref=NERD
GOOD Goggles: Skyzone cobra X4: https://www.skyzonefpv.com/products/skyzone-cobra-x-v2-5-8ghz-48ch-steadyview-receiver-fpv-goggles-with-dvr?ref=NERD
BUDGET Goggles: Eachine ev800d
Amazon - https://amzn.to/49toMS3
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mM6Xi0N
My antennas: Menace FPV Goggle Antenna Pack 5.8Ghz Polarised RHCP — Pyrodrone
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:08 Kit Overview
06:27 The Build
09:08 GPS Setup
14:56 Flight Impressions
16:33 Long Range Test!
20:05 Final Verdict