first build

Hi all! I'm putting together a budget to build my first ACTUAL quad, i've seen countless videos and read alot on the forums but everyone seems to have their own contradicting ideas. Any how, i'm thinking of building this thing on this frame...

Hi , I am new to the quadcopter thing and this is my first build all day I have been researching and trying to figure out to make this setup work( naze 32 rev6 with FS-R6B), I have nothing and I'm pretty desperate now I need someone to help me set this up, how to wire the receiver to the flight...

Hi everyone so this is my first build. The issue i am having is that i have no idea high to connect my flight controller to the transmitter. I have a Turnigy 9x V2 and a Naze32 revision 6 flight controller. How do I connect it for the receiver and the transmitter to work, in other words how do...

Hi everyone, After finally getting my ESCs I am starting to put everything together for my first build. However, I did not receive enough nylon standoffs for the build. I am an IT Techie however and have motherboard metal standoffs, bolts and nuts coming from my ears and was wondering whether...

I'm building the frame for a quadcopter that will be ballpark ~800g, and house a camera for first-person control. Can anyone point me toward some existing quads of similar weight that I can get ideas from regarding weight distribution, CoG, size/dimensions etc. Even if they don't have cameras...

Hi all, I have a couple of RTF quads and they are fun. I now feel it’s time to step up and build something a bit more serious for aerial photography/videos. I have a SJ400 (go pro copy) that I am looking to get skyward and thought of something like an F450. With that in mind I found these kits...

Hi I'd like to build a small quadcopter without any (or, better said, as little as possible) pre-build parts: I'd like to program by myself one/some microcontroller/s to control the motors and the sensors I'm going to use and I should be able to do it, but I actually don't now how to make all...

Help! This is my first quadcopter build and I am having an issue where I unplug the usb cable from my Naze32 rev6 (I am using cleanflight) and when I try to do anything on my transmitter, nothing happens. There is just a solid blue light. I have been trying to get this thing to work for three...

Hi, this year my summer project is going to be to build an fpv drone, but since I'm a student this will be on a budget. Ive had a look around at a few forums and blogs detailing peoples builds and i think i've covered all the required parts. However, since I've never built a quadcopter (or...

I have been flying drones for years but I wanted to start building some. I have some very specific criteria for what my drone MUST be able to do: 1)40-50min flight time 2)lift 2lbs 3)1 mile range The would be nice list: 4) low cost 5) easily portable 6) return to home 7) sturdy 8)camera is...

On your first build it might seem like you can just choose what type of props you want to throw on your model... If props selection doesn't seem like a big deal to you now let me try to shed some light on the subject. I am currently still flying my first build. When I finished putting...

I got the following kit for christmas from my family: http://www.getfpv.com/blast-quadcopter.html They also got me the Spektrum DX6 Controller They didn't realize it didn't come with all the parts necessary to build, so I saved up and bought all the suggested parts in the link I posted to finish...

Hi, I was using a kk2.1.5 board, 30a escs, 6 channel skeptic my receiver, sk450 frame and I had some problems. After a lot of setting up, my quad finally flew, but there was a lot of problems, sometimes it was very slow to response, and then very fast, almost flipping over, it would never take...

Hey guys, just finished building my first quad. tested all the motors on baseflight, all work checked the controller channels, all working and in the correct channels went outside to take it for a test flight: turned on the transmitter (turnigy i6), plugged in the battery on the quad, pushed...

Hey , I am running my first build with a QAV 250 and a Naze-32 afroflight flight controller.I have a problem that when I move my throttle on my transmitter(Graupner mz-12) it has no effect on the motors.However when I connect my Quadcopter to base flight the throttle/yaw/pitch bars move...

Hi, I am new, and would love to see if this is viable, thanks for taking time to help a newbie :P Frame- http://store.flitetest.com/versacopter-280-diy-quadcopter - Versa-copter Electric- http://store.flitetest.com/power-pack-e-racing-mini-quadcopter/ Power pack E, recommended for ^ (contents on...

I would like to start and say hello my name is Jesse and to everyone thank you all in advanced. I just purchased an Armattan cf 258 diy kit (after a lot of research and comparing of options) I originally was leaning twards a Blade 200 qx I wanted a brushless quad. It was amazing to find this...

Hey guys, about to start my first racing fpv build. If you have any suggestions for my parts list let me know. I've probably forgotten something as well so let me know if i have. Frame: a250 carbon fibre racing frame Flight controller: naze 32 acro Motors: dys be1806 2300kv Esc: 16 amp opto...

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum here and new to quadcopters in general. I'm looking to build my first fpv quad and need help selecting appropriate parts. My budget is $400 AU I already have a gopro hero 3 black which I would like to be mounted in the fpv system. And unless I can use my windows...

hello there, i want to build arduino quadcopter but i have some prublems, because it's a first time for me building any kind of flying machine. i have already purchased some part: 1) arduino uno 2) frame x525 3) 4 - Turnigy D2836/8 1100KV Brushless Outrunner Motors i need your help. what part...