FPV Drone

Personal Project ยท 5-inch FPV quadcopter

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Project Overview

I built a 5-inch FPV (first-person view) drone from scratch. It streams live video from an onboard camera to goggles while I fly it with a remote controller. I chose every part, planned the budget, and assembled the drone myself.

Key Features

Live FPV Video

Camera and video transmitter (VTX) stream the drone's view to the pilot's goggles in real time

Flight Controller + ESC

Stacked flight controller and ESC that turn stick inputs into precise motor commands

Power System

2200mAh 6S 60C LiPo with a smoke stopper to protect electronics during first power-up

Brushless Motors

Four SZ2306 V2 2450KV brushless motors (39.8A peak) driving 5-inch props

Build & Bill of Materials

Core Components:
  • Motors: 4x SZ2306 V2 2450KV brushless, 5mm shaft
  • Flight controller + ESC stack
  • VTX + FPV camera
  • Radio receiver for pilot control input
  • 6S 2200mAh 60C LiPo battery and charger
  • Smoke stopper / fuse for safe first power-up
  • About $260 in parts (not counting goggles and controller)