I'm exploring how affordably you can dive into the FPV hobby while still ensuring durability and performance. That's how I came up with this quadcopter. I sourced the most budget-friendly components available and designed a straightforward, efficient build process to put it all together. I'm not an engineer, and I'm new to soldering, so if an everyday person like me can pull this off, you definitely can too!
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DISCLAIMER: Prices constantly change on Aliexpress, and each item will go up and down from day to day. Aliexpress usually has sales 2 times per month. Use the coupons from the sales to get the best deals!
Quad Parts:
Mobula 7 Frame: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_o2CEWpL
Caddx Ant Cam: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omqolfr
Canopy and Battery mounts: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCAE9Lj
JHEMCU Flight controller is now mostly sold out and prices have skyrocketed!! I would recommend Darwin FPV 4in1 aio FC 1-3s for just $45!!!(make sure to select one with built in ELRS reciever): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ms9v3Tr
Link to new FC wiring diagram: https://shorturl.at/HZv5z
Zeus Nano VTX: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okno4fP
1103 Motors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDJDKGD
40mm Props: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olNPi2H
Motor Bolts (Choose M1.4 and 3mm options): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okWWhY9
Rubber spacers (choose an M2 option): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBwqUjr
Support Gear:
Radio Master Pocket (choose ELRS version): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onTmE9T
Skyzone 04O Pro Goggles: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olDlGj7
Eachine 800d goggles (make sure to get the branded Eachine goggles. The knock offs are not as good): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oogkiCt
VR009 Box goggles: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olP0Pj7
450mah 2s battery (If you use these, you will need to use an xt30 battery lead or to change the connectors on the batteries themselves): https://amzn.to/42eIQE8
2s battery charger: https://amzn.to/4cp0MAr
Smoke Stopper: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onR2CAZ
How to Download Betaflight Configurator:
https://youtu.be/uXdDLCtR3Yo?si=Esey1dT4Q7E6Erbz
How to download Driver for Betaflight (you may or may not need this depending on your computer):
https://youtu.be/rfVNq6twgEM?si=WAKvvW50LBzr4PTq
Setting up your radio:
https://youtu.be/GgaWMvAHZi8?si=XQqDO4oFqklJL6gl
Chapters
00:00 - Intro and Parts
05:30 - Updating Flight Controller
07:18 - Fitting Components/Modifications
10:41 - Soldering
15:46 - Flight Review
20:12 - Binding
22:13 - Betaflight Configuration