Today we're building a custom 7" FPV drone for long-range cinematic cruising! If you have questions about this build or you need suggestions for alternative parts, leave them in the comments below.
If you feel like you got some value out of this video, feel free to buy me a coffee or an extra set of props 👍:
The description was getting a bit long, so I've put together a Google Sheets page with parts and accessories I recommend all in one place:
Here are the parts I used for this build (Most of the links here are affiliate links. Thank you for your support through affiliate links! It actually helps me a ton ❤️):
✅ Frame - Foxeer Mega 7 DC Frame ✅
AliExpress:
PyroDrone:
✅ RadioMaster RP4TD ELRS 2.4 GHz Receiver ✅
Amazon:
GetFPV:
✅ DJI O3 Air Unit ✅
Amazon:
GetFPV:
✅ MEPSKING 60A ESC + MEPSKING SZ F7 HD FC ✅
Mepsking:
(Use my code "DanielJohnPFV" for 10% off!)
✅ Foxeer Datura Motors 2806.5 1350kV ✅
AliExpress:
Pyrodrone:
DefianceRC:
✅ HGLRC M80 Pro GPS ✅
Amazon:
GetFPV:
✅ Gemfan 7040 Props ✅
Amazon (price is kind of high):
GetFPV:
✅ FlyFishRC 150mm 5.8GHz LHCP Antennas ✅
Amazon:
RDQ:
✅ ViFly Finder 2 Buzzer ✅
Amazon:
GetFPV:
✅ GNB Batteries ✅
6S 3500mah LiPo:
6S 4000mah LiHV XT60:
6S 2600mah LiPo XT60:
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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Foxeer Mega 7" Frame Build
06:23 - Motor Install
10:04 - Prepping for soldering
12:34 - Soldering Capacitor + Motor Wires
15:52 - Installing Buzzer
18:34 - Soldering XT60 Battery Lead
19:54 - Installing Receiver
23:21 - Installing GPS
29:49 - SMA Pigtails
30:15 - DJI O3 VTX Install
33:05 - Connecting to ELRS
34:48 - Betaflight
40:40 - Betaflight Screenshots
42:57 - Flying this Beauty
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Thanks for watching!
Daniel John licensed Part 107 Drone operator
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