Learn To Build a Racing Drone - Part 1 - Introduction

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I've created a video series that shows even a total beginner how to build an FPV quadcopter. The videos show every single step of building and setting up the drone, in the kind of meticulous (but still easy to follow) detail that I'm known for. If you've got any questions, JB is monitoring the YouTube comments, and there is a Discord server chat channel for more immediate help.

This video series is about more than just giving you a finished quad that you can fly. It's about teaching you how to build a quad, the right way, including all the little steps that are often overlooked.

The full playlist for this build series is:


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Purchase this full kit at Rotor Riot store:


Unfortunately, the Rotor Riot "kit" version of this build has been out of stock for a long time, so I am putting up individual links to the parts. You will need to purchase them separately if you want them.

1x Rotor Riot CL1 frame
* Rotor Riot Store -

1x Holybro Kakute / Tekko / Atlatl stack
* Banggood -
* RaceDayQuads -
* Rotor Riot -
* GetFPV -

1x Foxeer Pagoda video antenna (or equivalent)
* RaceDayQuads -
* Rotor Riot Store -
* Banggood -

4x DYS Samguk Wei 2207/2600 kv motors (buy a spare or two!)
* Rotor Riot Store -
* RaceDayQuads -
* Banggood -
* GetFPV -

1x Foxeer Micro Arrow Pro FPV camera
* Banggood -
* RaceDayQuads -
* Rotor Riot -
* GetFPV -
* Amazon -

DYS Cyclone 5046x3 props (as many as you can manage)
* Banggood -
* ReadyMadeRC -
* GetFPV -
* Amazon -

Pre-soldered XT60 power lead
* Amazon -
* GetFPV -
* Rotor Riot -
* RaceDayQuads -
* Banggood -

M3 Screw assortment (use 4mm or 5mm for the FC stack and 8mm for the motors).
* RaceDayQuads -
* Rotor Riot Store -
* GetFPV -
* Amazon -
* Banggood -

In addition, you will need to source the following:

* Zip ties, 8" length (to hold antennas and receiver)
* Heat shrink, 3/32" diamter, 2" length, quantity 2 (4" total length)
* Double sided tape for receiver, 1/2" x 1" -- use double-sided foam tape, "servo tape", Scotch Extreme Mounting Tape, or similar.

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By: Joshua Bardwell
Title: Learn To Build a Racing Drone - Part 1 - Introduction
Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmIQOS8Dqqo

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