
Building a solid, reliable 6S 5-inch freestyle FPV drone with the DJI O3 digital system — perfect for beginners and experienced pilots alike!
In this video, I’ll guide you through the entire build process from unboxing to final assembly, including tips on parts, tools, and setup. Whether you’re new to FPV or looking to upgrade to a durable freestyle quad, this step-by-step tutorial will help you get started right.
*Timestamps:*
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:36 – Parts Overview
- 03:15 – Custom TPU Parts
- 04:15 – Tools You’ll Need
- 05:34 – Step 1: Building the Frame
- 09:27 – Step 2: Mounting the Motors
- 09:55 – Step 3: Installing the ESC
- 10:18 – Step 4: Soldering Motors to ESC
- 12:15 – Step 5: Soldering the Capacitor
- 12:43 – Step 6: Soldering the XT60 Power Cable
- 13:05 – Step 7: Cleaning the ESC
- 13:17 – Step 8: Smoke Test
- 13:43 – Step 9: Soldering the ELRS Receiver
- 14:30 – Step 10: Mounting the DJI O3 Air Unit
- 16:30 – Step 11: Mounting the ELRS Receiver & Flight Controller
- 17:52 – Step 12: Installing the DJI O3 Camera
- 18:24 – Step 13: Mounting the FC & Lock Nuts
- 18:36 – Step 14: Installing Top Plate, Battery Straps & Motor Wire Tape
- 19:22 – Step 15: ELRS & Betaflight Configuration
- 19:57 – Step 16: DJI O3 Betaflight Configuration
- 20:07 – Step 17: ELRS 250Hz Settings
- 20:35 – Step 18: Motor Configuration in Betaflight
- 21:30 – Step 19: Setting Up Betaflight Modes: Arm, Crash Flip, etc.
- 21:48 – Total Build Cost
- 22:21 – Maiden Flight
- 23:57 – Outro
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*Parts:*
* Mepsking Neon 2207 Motors ()
* DolphinRC 60A ESC + F405 Flight Controller Stack ()
* Mark5 X Frame DJI O3 ()
* Mark5 X Frame DJI O4 ()
* DJI O3 Video Transmitter System ()
* SoloGood ExpressLRS Receiver ()
* Tape: ()
* HQProp E-thix S5 Props ()
- CNHL 6S batteries (1100mAh): () ()
- DJI Action 2: ()
*Upgrades:*
- DJI O4 Pro Upgrade Kit: ()
- GEPRC Mark5 DC Pro O3: () ()
*Accessories:*
* DJI Goggles:
- Best DJI Goggles Face Mask:
- DJI O3:
- DJI O4 Pro:
* Remote Control:
* Budget friendly Remote Control:
* Analog Goggles:
* Battery Charger:
*Tools:*
- Electric Screwdriver: () ()
- Soldering Station:
- Best Beginner Soldering Iron:
- Soldering Help:
- Wire Stripper:
- Silicone mat: () ()
- Flux:
- SmokeStopper:
- Isopropyl:
*My Setup:*
- Macbook:
- Camera 1:
- Camera 2:
- Camera Stand:
- Monitor:
- Lighting:
*STL-Files:*
* GEPRC O3 Antenna mount STL:
* Action Cam Mount:
* Mark5 Bando Motor Guards:
* Mark5 DJI O3 Mount:
* Mark5 Caddx Vista Mount:
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