How to Build a Micro Long Range FPV Drone - Transformer Mini

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @dimmer4955
    @dimmer4955 2 роки тому +50

    The links are dead

  • @hzlin6655
    @hzlin6655 3 роки тому +82

    this should be a golden standard for a build tutorial. straight forward to what we need to know

    • @barryfredrick2731
      @barryfredrick2731 3 роки тому +7

      And honest! 🤣 I was cracking up when he said he put the cam upside-down!
      I would have been too embarrassed but no, this dude is legit.

  • @haganlife
    @haganlife 3 роки тому +26

    Gold standard for drone tutorials. Thank you.

    • @troyerhoades4909
      @troyerhoades4909 3 роки тому +1

      Yo mama gold standard

    • @haganlife
      @haganlife 3 роки тому +1

      @@troyerhoades4909 Indeed she is, basement king.

  • @kwadkrazy6078
    @kwadkrazy6078 2 роки тому +4

    I don't even fly FPV anymore, but this video was just so well-put together that I watched the entire thing. Very clean!

  • @boldvoltage639
    @boldvoltage639 3 роки тому +4

    Love those flat wide tweezers for holding wires as you solder, I lost mine and forgot how great they are... off to order some right after this video

  • @mosesm.3431
    @mosesm.3431 3 роки тому +2

    NOW...this...is what I call a tutorial!

  • @AerialJohnny
    @AerialJohnny 3 роки тому +3

    I honestly love the way these builds are done. I'm going to follow the QAV 2.5 build when my quad parts arrive.

  • @doc777ga
    @doc777ga 3 роки тому +6

    Under rated channel ! Amazing, clear and to the point tutorials ! Thank you !

  • @vrj0
    @vrj0 4 місяці тому

    Man just amazing! Your explanation is so clear and everything is inside in a short time. Best channel man

  • @j.c.m5168
    @j.c.m5168 4 роки тому +4

    Just received all my parts to build this quad, man. Awesome work. I went with the BetaFPV F4 35A instead though.

    • @Dronythinggoes
      @Dronythinggoes 3 роки тому

      Where can i buy all the build parts needed?

    • @j.c.m5168
      @j.c.m5168 3 роки тому

      @@Dronythinggoes AirbladeUAV sells the stuff. But getting the frame seems challenging now.

  • @buddybarker1044
    @buddybarker1044 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! That flight footage was amazing! I want to fly like that!

  • @markus-ermert
    @markus-ermert 3 роки тому +1

    Explained really well and only as long as needed.

  • @R.B_B
    @R.B_B Рік тому

    Nice! That's a quad that I will build but with Walksnail.

  • @diegocarral9106
    @diegocarral9106 Рік тому +2

    hello thank you so much for the vid supper helpful, i just had one issue with the links that don't work either way thank you

  • @simoneatough6391
    @simoneatough6391 4 роки тому +9

    Nice work, I've built one similar in the Dave_C frame, but 3600kv motors. looking forward to your li-ion build guide
    Edit: i didnt know it was you who developed rotorbuilds, great work mate.

    • @AerialJohnny
      @AerialJohnny 3 роки тому +1

      I was shocked when I heard that as well!

  • @nitronut1723
    @nitronut1723 3 роки тому +1

    What a fantastic video tutorial. I just started flying DJI HD and I found video educational and very interesting

  • @paulr3556
    @paulr3556 3 роки тому +1

    Good stuff, keep us updated on the homemade battery builds Cheers

  • @R.B_B
    @R.B_B Рік тому

    Will be good videos about the tune of these builds.

  • @TwentyThrill
    @TwentyThrill 3 роки тому +1

    What a clean build! 😍

  • @arborsamurai
    @arborsamurai 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Thank you soo much for this amazingly detailed info! 🙏

  • @vanair
    @vanair 3 роки тому

    Perfect Build! You can save 11g with a nacked Vista.

  • @VidarrKerr
    @VidarrKerr 3 роки тому +2

    This is really cool. I just have one question, why don't you use thinner gauge wire?

  • @bloodywolfphjeff9204
    @bloodywolfphjeff9204 3 роки тому +1

    Woohh very nice fpv mini drone...

  • @emanuel2cool1
    @emanuel2cool1 3 роки тому +1

    How awesome. Thanks for the info.

  • @quitsmile5096
    @quitsmile5096 3 роки тому +1

    What is maximum range in kilometers in this setup?

  • @Gtx3R
    @Gtx3R 2 роки тому +1

    I love the content! Swift and detailed. Please make more!

  • @radtheinspiration
    @radtheinspiration 3 роки тому +1

    fantastic video

  • @baggszilla
    @baggszilla 4 роки тому +2

    Love it man!

  • @troylee4171
    @troylee4171 4 роки тому +1

    Nice and clean build video!

  • @theinkmen6177
    @theinkmen6177 3 роки тому

    My dream drone

  • @rickflare6893
    @rickflare6893 4 роки тому +1

    Omg I love rotor builds ! New sub for sure and can’t wait to see the spot welding ion vid.

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому

      Not sure if you caught it but I posted the spot welding video the other day.

  • @mosti1987
    @mosti1987 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this great video. When it comes to mounting your capacitor, it needs to be as close as possible to the board. Having it near the battery end makes it pretty much useless.

  • @MrZeek101
    @MrZeek101 4 роки тому

    Great little unit I think I am going this route great video take care

  • @vancebiro7378
    @vancebiro7378 3 роки тому

    your zip tie to cloth wrap then remove ties is brilliant hit the subscribe because you blew my mind lol

  • @angelovideo71
    @angelovideo71 4 роки тому +2

    Very clear build! Subbed 😉

  • @flipfpv
    @flipfpv 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome build! Thanks for the info 😁

  • @mustaphasalimadam5049
    @mustaphasalimadam5049 3 роки тому

    Amazing build I like it

  • @bounzig
    @bounzig 2 роки тому +2

    Question: I would like to have at least 10km range with fpv goggles. What is the cheapest solution? Goal is to inspect my land without using my car. Could I use BetaFPV VR02 and boost the signal for longer range? Image quality isnt a priority right now, I just want to get started with something long range.

    • @xelerator2398
      @xelerator2398 Рік тому

      Bottleneck is battery time , hardly 15 mins , there is some kits allows to 22km (max 30) at 150-180ms but there is no battery invented for it , even large battarys has small range due its weight

  • @aaryanx1809
    @aaryanx1809 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome. How max distance did this model went?

  • @RGMGFitness
    @RGMGFitness 3 роки тому

    Nice build!

  • @jmillerfpv
    @jmillerfpv 2 роки тому

    Nice video!

  • @monajafi5020
    @monajafi5020 3 роки тому

    thank you, this is awesome.

  • @saihtet1815
    @saihtet1815 3 роки тому

    awesome video it's perfect !

  • @nickschuster7618
    @nickschuster7618 4 місяці тому

    Any chance of you retesting this after printing the frame and components with PLA Aero filament? BE very interested in the results.

  • @archer4922
    @archer4922 4 роки тому

    Sweet build 👍

  • @roy1792
    @roy1792 3 роки тому

    Hello i was wondering what tune are you running on it pid and filters

  • @davidallen6918
    @davidallen6918 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome concept bro! Gonna be building something very similar very soon I think 😀

    • @parshvapatel8484
      @parshvapatel8484 3 роки тому

      David Allen would you plz convert it into analog

    • @davidallen6918
      @davidallen6918 3 роки тому

      @@parshvapatel8484 Nah 😀

    • @parshvapatel8484
      @parshvapatel8484 3 роки тому

      David Allen you are planning it digital

    • @davidallen6918
      @davidallen6918 3 роки тому

      @@parshvapatel8484 built this in digital with a Dave C variant months ago 😜

    • @parshvapatel8484
      @parshvapatel8484 3 роки тому

      David Allen with cross fire nano if it is give me the U.K. Link plz wanna purchase it

  • @rhein-sondler
    @rhein-sondler 10 місяців тому

    Hi, thank you very much for the awesome assembly instructions. Where can I buy the frame? Your link doesn't work anymore. Greetings Ronny

  • @강주명-l3z
    @강주명-l3z 4 роки тому

    You are DAMN GOOD AT SOLDERING :)

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому

      That's the magic of editing! I cut out all the parts where I messed up ;)

    • @강주명-l3z
      @강주명-l3z 4 роки тому

      @@whiffles It would be better then my one even you didn't edited HAHA :)

  • @tj1961
    @tj1961 3 роки тому

    What is your preference/recommendation for soldering iron?

  • @nathanhunter9891
    @nathanhunter9891 4 роки тому

    Ever have issues with your cloth tape coming undone? That looks super clean. Thanks for the vid!

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому +1

      Hasn't come off yet, but it does get a little dirty over time.

    • @carlosfuhrer
      @carlosfuhrer 4 роки тому

      Hello whiffles just one question, would you think this build will be enough for mountain surfing and long range? Or would you say that o should stick with a 7 inch?

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому

      @@carlosfuhrer It depends on what you want to carry. This won't carry a full size GoPro very well, but it handles a naked GoPro just fine.

    • @carlosfuhrer
      @carlosfuhrer 4 роки тому

      Whiffles thanks

  • @aidilshazwan
    @aidilshazwan Рік тому

    Hi can i use betafpv radio to control it? Or it need specific model?

  • @jonyvilla23
    @jonyvilla23 2 роки тому

    I want to use HD for LR but I can't see the home distance or the home direction, any advice?

  • @TAPSSebas
    @TAPSSebas 2 роки тому

    can this do stuff like flips and barrel rolls

  • @minpros3049
    @minpros3049 3 роки тому +1

    Anyone have a rough idea of total cost for this build? Suggestions on radio?

  • @Kahweekah2o2f
    @Kahweekah2o2f 3 роки тому

    I’ve got the betafpv starter micro drone kit. Any way to upgrade the goggles range and feed

  • @McSlappin1
    @McSlappin1 2 роки тому

    hey you said you could skip the reciever step if you're using the dji fpv controller. what did you mean by that? I'm going to basically create this exact micro long range build just with a dji air unit. do I use a different reciever?

  • @mosesm.3431
    @mosesm.3431 3 роки тому +2

    Y'all should just subscribe to this dude to at least say thank you.

  • @raspberrypimilitant2242
    @raspberrypimilitant2242 3 роки тому

    which dji remote works with this?

  • @onceamantwiceaboy
    @onceamantwiceaboy 3 роки тому

    Is this frame available to ship to the UK?

  • @bwasfpv
    @bwasfpv 4 роки тому

    awesome bro..i want to build one for sure

  • @MarkGrob
    @MarkGrob 4 роки тому

    Whats the prop in the video? Its triblade not two tip prop?

  • @martinbremer4068
    @martinbremer4068 Рік тому

    The product links seem to not work!!

  • @duffyp.weberva5612
    @duffyp.weberva5612 2 роки тому

    Can you use this FC and telemetry to control a very large drone? (Multi-KG?) Or would something like a Pixhawk 4 be more suitable?

  • @npa4863
    @npa4863 3 роки тому

    would this build be suitable for someone super new to the hobby? or do you have a another recommendation?

  • @chrisnoren777
    @chrisnoren777 2 роки тому

    Great video. I subscribed.

  • @barnstormrcsessions2951
    @barnstormrcsessions2951 4 роки тому +1

    Nice ! Thank's for sharing 👍👍new subscriber 🤙

  • @quoka3.013
    @quoka3.013 Рік тому

    I am thinking about building it but how fast is it

  • @marcogonzalez9890
    @marcogonzalez9890 4 роки тому

    Great content!

  • @grupomexcomer
    @grupomexcomer 3 роки тому

    What is that blue dough that you use to placed the receiver over the FC?

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  3 роки тому

      It's called Fun-Tak

  • @SandyClamberg
    @SandyClamberg 8 місяців тому

    How long range is it?

  • @silencedsilenced3781
    @silencedsilenced3781 2 роки тому

    How much is the total building cost ?

  • @gullivergimeno7586
    @gullivergimeno7586 2 роки тому

    How much did it cost you to build?

  • @himonishtabhane2312
    @himonishtabhane2312 3 роки тому

    Can we use insta 360 go

  • @raganhayes4924
    @raganhayes4924 2 роки тому

    What is the total average cost to build one of these?

  • @junsal4
    @junsal4 3 роки тому

    Where do you buy those cloth tape?

  • @johannr282
    @johannr282 4 роки тому

    Hey! How did you build that balance lead adapter for the naked gopro?

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому

      It's just an adjustable BEC with a capacitor. Nothing special. I just didn't want to risk any voltage spikes.

  • @damyandimitrov611
    @damyandimitrov611 2 роки тому

    Parts links aren't working anymore

  • @niji19
    @niji19 3 роки тому +1

    Hey. I really like your videos. They are very well made and i appreciate the diversity of you drones. I have a question about the gogles. Does the gogle from you budget gogle video also work with this kind of drone? Or does only the dji gogle work?

  • @vrj0
    @vrj0 4 місяці тому

    What’s the frame?

  • @manuelhuber7294
    @manuelhuber7294 3 роки тому

    What is the technical alternative if I don't want to use the DJI system?

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  3 роки тому

      You'll want to use a traditional analog FPV system. Lots of them on the market.

  • @lucalive1302
    @lucalive1302 3 роки тому

    What soldering iron you use, SEQURE SQ-D60B?

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  3 роки тому

      I use the Hakko 888D

  • @divingfalconfpv4602
    @divingfalconfpv4602 4 роки тому

    Oh nice. Curious to see flight times in the future.. how much time u give up for double the power..

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому +1

      I just put out a video about the Li-Ion batteries and I've got some flight time info in there. Using a 3S Li-Ion battery on these motors I'm getting about 15-20 minutes, but 3850kv will get a bit more.

  • @paytonfredricknelson
    @paytonfredricknelson Рік тому

    Nice

  • @barryfredrick2731
    @barryfredrick2731 3 роки тому

    You make it look so easy...
    *Which it's NOT!* 😭

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  3 роки тому

      Just takes practice!

    • @barryfredrick2731
      @barryfredrick2731 3 роки тому

      @@whiffles
      I know bro, it's just that I'm scared of failure so I don't even try

  • @michaelbibby8636
    @michaelbibby8636 4 роки тому

    Having your crossfire antenna right up against the video antenna will effect the radiation pattern (and swr) of your video antenna (and possibly also crossfire antenna).

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому

      Yes, it's ideal to use a tall SMA antenna for the Caddx Vista instead.

    • @michaelbibby8636
      @michaelbibby8636 4 роки тому

      @@whiffles It would be handy if TBS, or anyone, made a 1/2 wave, ground-independent, end-fed vertical antenna for 900mhz (I guess it would need a matching circuit to swr it in).

  • @orblivious1
    @orblivious1 3 роки тому

    do you have a link for the antenna holder/sleeve? thanks!

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  3 роки тому

      It comes with the TPU GPS mount listed in the part list on the written guide.

    • @orblivious1
      @orblivious1 3 роки тому

      @@whiffles the link in your guide has the GPS mount but looks like one piece per that airbladeuav site. I had already ordered it but thought there was a second part I needed to order after watching your video.

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  3 роки тому

      @@orblivious1 Actually the design of the GPS mount has changed. The Immortal T sleeve is built into it now.

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  3 роки тому

      @@orblivious1 Nope, no need now. It's been redesigned to serve both functions.

  • @jankyfpv4081
    @jankyfpv4081 3 роки тому

    Dude. can i have this? hahaha. clean build

  • @Jerry1212ish
    @Jerry1212ish 4 роки тому

    Awesome build! So im trying to build the same setup, but Im using 20a HAKRC Aio. Do you have a certain pid tune you use? Mine shakes so bad when I use throttle I can barely fly, thanks!

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому

      What battery are you flying? 4S, 3S and 2S all need different tunes.

  • @blue1105moon
    @blue1105moon 4 роки тому

    whats that cloth tape in german? Can i buy it from Amazon? Thanks for ur Guides really good !!

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому +1

      I'm not sure what it is in German, but you can find it on Amazon as "cloth tape" or "fabric tape". There's all sorts of options.

  • @aemarkov
    @aemarkov 3 роки тому

    How good does your GPS work? I have Matek M8Q installed at the same position on my 4" quad (with analog VTX) and it could find only 6 sats. I got GPS works only when I moved it to the front of the quad (where GoPro is usually placed)

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  3 роки тому +1

      It works pretty well. I think I had 14 sats last time I flew. You may need to wrap the wires where they pass by the VTX with some copper tape.

  • @Uteshev1
    @Uteshev1 3 роки тому

    подскажите как можно подключить на прямую такой дрон как Darwin fpv используя пульт FlySky i6s? и как подключается FPV камера?

  • @larssmith2170
    @larssmith2170 4 роки тому

    Is a capacitor always necessary for the Vista build? My 4 inch project is pretty short on space and I thought Barwell once commented that it wasn't that important on the DJI system.

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому

      You can always make it part of the battery lead like this one.

  • @carlosfuhrer
    @carlosfuhrer 4 роки тому

    Niceee build

  • @kendrickmorales7744
    @kendrickmorales7744 2 роки тому

    Name of the frame ?

  • @obtusemage2262
    @obtusemage2262 2 роки тому

    What would be the estimated price for this drone. Beginner here want to build my first mini drone. Some of the product links do not work. Excellent video! Love the content. 🙏🏻🤘🏻

  • @Angry-Little-Fish
    @Angry-Little-Fish 3 роки тому

    Will this work the same if I use the DJI

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  3 роки тому

      This uses DJI FPV if that's what you mean. A DJI quad won't fly the same though.

    • @Angry-Little-Fish
      @Angry-Little-Fish 3 роки тому

      @@whiffles dam thanks for letting me know I just sub

  • @اسامهزياد-ي2ر
    @اسامهزياد-ي2ر 3 роки тому

    How long range ??

  • @GKR_Video
    @GKR_Video 4 роки тому

    how is the performance on 18650 batteries? i know the C ratio for these batteries is lower

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому

      It flies great on the Molicel P26A cells. I made a 3S pack using those and it's got plenty of power. Check my latest video.

  • @andrewc3609
    @andrewc3609 4 роки тому

    Hi have you removed the video for 18650 li-ion battery build for long range?

    • @whiffles
      @whiffles  4 роки тому +1

      Sorry, I had to make some changes to it. I'll put it back up shortly.

    • @andrewc3609
      @andrewc3609 4 роки тому

      @@whiffles Nice, i'm build mine also, just following your videos. Thanks