After learning about the world of FPV quadcopter racing, we couldn’t wait to build our own. With the help of Lumenier and FPV quadcopter flyer Charpu, we learn about all the components needed to build a solid mini racing quadcopter for under $850, FPV kit included. Charpu helps us assemble the quadcopter and gives useful tips for first-time builders. It’s really not that difficult!
Thanks to Lumenier for providing parts for this build: www.getfpv.com
Video shot and edited by Norman Chan
Music by Jinglepunks
Components:
QAV250 Mini FPV Quadcopter frame: http://www.getfpv.com/multi-rotor-frames/qav250-mini-fpv-quad/qav250-mini-fpv-quadcopter-carbon-fiber-edition.html
Lumenier FXC1806 2300kv motors: http://www.getfpv.com/fxc1806-14-2300kv.html
Lumenier 12A Electronic Speed Controllers:
http://www.getfpv.com/lumenier-12-amp-esc-with-simonk-firmware.html
Gemfan 5×3 Propellers: http://www.getfpv.com/gemfan-5×3-propeller-2-blade-set-of-4-black.html
Lumenier 1300mAh Lipo Battery: http://www.getfpv.com/lumenier-1300mah-3s-35c-lipo-battery-xt60.html
Acro Naze32 Flight Controller: http://www.getfpv.com/acro-naze-32-flight-controller-right-angle.html
Fat Shark Teleporter V3 Video Goggles: http://www.getfpv.com/fatshark-teleporter-v3-video-goggles.html
FrSky Taranis X9D 2.4GHz Radio & Receiver: http://www.getfpv.com/frsky-taranis-x9d-plus-2-4ghz-accst-radio-x8r-combo-mode-2.html
Video guides to setting up the flight controller:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozwkaenbGUM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj6IXA2hDW0
Hovership 3D-printed quadcopter frames: http://www.hovership.com/
Great forum resources for FPV quad builds: www.rcgroups.com and www.fpvlab.com
Find Charpu’s FPV videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CharpuFPV
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His comb-over is funny
Great video… Love the explanation… THANKS!!!!!
dude! you are amazing
Very nice, thx for share, what about the total weight, ?
17$ per ESC? In Hobbyking you can get them for 7
More penetration.
Check out this video on YouTube: want to do this
WARNING! —— the camera that comes with this kit (Fat Shark Pilot HD) is
worthless for mini quads! It has WAY to much latency! (Lag) it’s ok for
high slow flying, but nothing fast and low.
Construire un multi pour le FPV Racing par Charpu.
Charpu nous explique le montage d’un multi pour le FPV Racing, sur la base
d’un chassis de QAV250.
Langue vidéo: Anglais
I have one question: How do you manage flying trough those buildings
without losing the 5,8ghz Fatshark signal?
+Jolt Flyer and another, too ^^: Are this frame and the motors from
Lumenier also suitable for aerial filming, not only for racing purpose?
+Jolt Flyer Sure, the Lumenier gear is high quality. Generally the QAV250
size is smaller than most would want for real aerial filming, but it can be
done. You may want to look into the larger QAV400 or QAV500. Both of those
are well suited for gimbals and geared for aerial photography.
+surf1punk ok, thanks for the information 🙂
GETFPV needs to restock already!
Is the Graupner MZ24 a good controller to use with the QAV250?
Por favor necesito una lista de todos las partes necesarias y lugares donde
pueda comprarlos . Gracias/ Carlos ! Exactamente como lo ensenan en el YOU
TUBE.
I just want to say thank you for a great video. I am now looking for away
to mix video from 3 to 4 feeds and stream it live back to fans at an off
site location where it would be safe for them to view and more fun for us
to race. Do you have any suggestions on how we can do it?
i didn’t know you check out this channel too
How to connect battery with fpv system?
Ordered the parts today :D
When I went on the GetFPV website, ordering 1 quantity of the motors get
you a set of 4 or just 1 motor?
+TheChingChongMaster The motors are sold in singles. For a quadcopter you’d
need 4.
What is the cost of the kits and where can you purchase them from
can that guy shut up !!!! and let him tolking ,, !!!!
banggood or miraclemart a lot cheaper where do you think he is he getting
his stuff china
Is it just me? Or does Charpu look (and even sound) like Prince Oberyn “the
Red Viper” Martell?
Does anyone know where i can find that same power distribution board? I
have a power harness on my larger quads but for smaller builds ( i would
like to replicate this one) the board seems really convenient.
Would i be able to incorporate a much larger battery possibly 15 minutes
plus… or will it blow fuses
Question: The partslist does not show the details of the discussed RECIEVER
in the vid… anyone: What is the exact reciever in the video? Not the X8R
for sure…
I think it is the X8R? Looks like he bought or brought the $299 Taranis
bundle. I could be wrong. I fly ezUHF personally
+Joe Davis no it is Not the X8R I know because I have it myself, and yes
that comes bundled with Taranis. So question remains, what is the make of
the shown receiver in the video?
What it is the final price (aprox.) for a complete quadcopter + radio
command + glasses and camera?
Charpu is an awesome guy!
What’s the QAV250 body shield called that protect from grass or water at
28:24? Where to buy?
What’s a good charger for the “Lumenier 1300mAh Lipo Battery”?
That’s crazy, I happened to see droid racing for the first time today, and
I pulled up this vid. I remember you doing elite dangerous video with the
Occulus Rift!
$760 for this build!
what’s the difference between the lumenier frame vs. the other carbon fiber
ones for sale on eBay. and I found a couple of FPV kit for under $350.
should go with one of those and upgrade the components from there on? They
come with similar specs as the ones in the video. What’s the best advice
for a newbie on a budget who would like to get into the FPV quads?
this host ….
Where does the camera come from?
1806 motors … such a pussie jk
sell this to me
I will buy
dseS 😀
Carlos first of all I am you are big big big big fan for you and I need the components to buy the all set up I am from India what sell I do
is there like anything in india (parts)
There’s a video at UAVfutures channel where he builds a 99$ racing drone and he has lots of other cool stuff about racing drones and fpv goggles
you guys had a budget of $850? I made one that goes 123 mph for under $150. sad how you thought expensive means better. and yes I had a radar gun. and the radio and fpv goggles made the total price about $248.
You can build one way cheaper for about 100 bucks
Check out this guy UVA …. something can’t remember his name
never really was a fan of norm but I’m only watching because this is interesting lol
1.get a HAM licsense
2. Lumenier is great for fpv, but only use 600mw tx.
3. you can buy better helical antennas
4. use under 1000tvl cameras
5.spartan quad frames are the best
by the way, GRAUPNER 4 LIFE
UAVfutures
tubechris yea
Other sweet videos !
Other sweet videos !
thanks Chapur, now I’m a BADS addict. FPV all the way
Stupid video cannot understand anything
Great video guys. I learned a lot but your build is too expensive for me. I am going to use cheaper parts except for the NAZ32. Fly sky 6 transmitter comes with receiver for under $50. Thanks guys.
modern day parts from china are now a lot cheaper, and the quality is pretty good. Dont think the price is out of range. Banggood and ebay is are great websites
$700 starter project…
I am the best Quad racer on the planet
Do u know anywhere they sell kits of parts because it’s a little hard to buy them separately
Interesting,entertaining
Where Can I buy the camera ?!!!!.,! Please answer
Holy crap this guy on the right had/has bad acne
you get arrested here if you creat or a buy one 🙁
everything fine but how to control without controler ((ex: frsky stick or taranis joystick)) we want know using control via our ios or android phones
REPLY
everything fine but how to control without controler ((ex: frsky stick or taranis joystick)) we want know using control via our ios or android phones
REPLY
Great material! 🙂
everything fine but how to control without controler ((ex: frsky stick or taranis joystick)) we want know using control via our ios or android phones
REPLY
The FPV’s have come far since the making of this video…
Could be awesome to see another similar video with today’s tech norm.
Hope you see this and agree
Do not use the FatShark Pilot HD…. It’s utterly crap! High delay, low framerate…
Its amazing how much things change in 3 years…
NICE
interesting how some components are still relevant and other are like dinosaurs
This guy knows nothing
That guys soldering.
CHARPU is a LEGEND!
I remember when this came out! I watched it right away. It’s funny how almost all of these parts are sooo outdated now.
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Do we need to wear that camera headset
can we connect the camera to android if yes then how ? please help
can we connect the camera to android if yes then how ? please help
Im wanting to get into the drone racing scene I already fly a lot of hobby fpv drones so not new to flying but want to get into something fast cheap but very duribal should I buy a rtf or build my own? And if so could anyone give me recommendations on what kit or drone to buy thanks in advance!
Im wanting to get into the drone racing scene I already fly a lot of hobby fpv drones so not new to flying but want to get into something fast cheap but very duribal should I buy a rtf or build my own? And if so could anyone give me recommendations on what kit or drone to buy thanks in advance!
Watching this in 2018 is like watching history channel.
i cant connect to beta. flg.
where did he get the peaces
and how did he get the control remote
where did he get the peaces
and how did he get the control remote
high end but not showing how to build, just talking
high end but not showing how to build, just talking
high end but not showing how to build, just talking
Do you recommend any books on how to build drones
Hola Carlitos
it sucks that we still don’t have the tech to fly drones for more than 5-25 min. all this tech and this holds us back.
This is soooo outdated its incredibly interesting to see what the hobby was 4 years ago, when we considered 1806 powerful and the Naze32 was all the rage even thought it is so basic by today’s standards.
Couldnt you like make the frame out of something different like sheet metal and it wont make a huge difference
Couldnt you like make the frame out of something different like sheet metal and it wont make a huge difference
Couldnt you like make the frame out of something different like sheet metal and it wont make a huge difference
Is a naze32 still a good board
Is a naze32 still a good board
Nice make video in Hindi please
This is so confusing
This is so confusing
what a piece of history here…
what a piece of history here…
Can I use the DJI racing edition goggles with this setup?
I thought this was a build from scratch. waste of my time. just a sales pitch. kaching!
Bronze Brett DO NOT USE THIS SETUP! IT IS INSANELY OUTDATED
Wistful Gamer no, metal is too heavy
What do you suggest?
uavfutures has a good build video for a 140$ quad that is not too outdated.. a year seems to be the time it takes for components to become outdated. and this vid is three years old 😀
its just not relevant anymore. there are too many better boards for just a bit more $ that can run the optimal settings in the firmware of Betaflight
0 deg camera… What a good racing quad…
0 deg camera… What a good racing quad…
Legend says theLegend27 won a race with absolute zero degree camera tilt
Legend says theLegend27 won a race with absolute zero degree camera tilt
i hate sattering
Are you kidding me. I watched the whole thing and you never even tested it. So dissapointing. Also, equally frustrating is that you fast forwarded the build.
Did he say you get more penetration? UH OK
Any one help me can i use spectrum ix12 transmitter and recover?
Any one help me can i use spectrum ix12 transmitter and recover?
Can i use spectrum ix12 transmitter and reciver?
Can i use spectrum ix12 transmitter and reciver?
that’s great
Can i order this spare product in India 🇮🇳 ?
Does it need a distribution power board?
Hey can you tell me an average price ? Like for all the components, or at least the important ones like motors, and motor drivers, gyro, accelerometer ? If it has those. Not really caring about the board
Hey guys loving your content I’m new to this hobby and I’m looking to create a first-time build video on a 0 too low budget using as many salvaged pots as I possibly can thank you in advance for any help I may receive FPV 7
Tested, Bow To Your God – Charpu God of FPV (Please come back Charpu!) Love the classic Quad !
@12:40 if you’ve watched this long Thank god for THE 4-IN-1 ESC!
NOTE: This video is from 2014.
The Asian guy is very clever and know what the audience need to know. Carlos… need to learn some english.
Oldie but Goldie.
Fuhk, watched this WHOLE thing, didnt even take it out to fly. Wtf? Fuuhhhk man, seriously? Fuuhhhk 😠😠😠
getfpv has a lot of low reviews-
if you want some grate motors go to this link
I’ve never seen this one. Charpu was the best! Wish he was still on the scene.
I would love to see an updated version of this!
wish I read the comments before I got to the end of the video haha
Pretty sure kV is not a measure of frequency… Would be nice if “pros” used proper terminology.
please, i would like to ask for the frame size for the already built drone on the table
This old Technik this is Stone Time
I really want to build a drone but I dont want the speed. I just want fpv and long range. I cant seem to find a build kit that isn’t a racing drone. I do t want all that speed. Can anyone give me advice?
What is the thickness of the frame?
How would you build a quad that just focused on range and distance and not so much the speed? Bigger transmitter with bigger blades and small motors since you dont want it to go crazy fast?
Adam Savage’s Tested uhhh I’m in 2020 GAAAAAAH
They should do a new one of these