Build The Smallest ESP32 Drone You Can Fly with Your Phone | ESP-FLY

Meet the ESP-FLY, a tiny yet powerful *ESP32 micro drone* you can 3D Print or build from PVC and control with just your phone via WiFi! 📱 No expensive transmitters, no complicated setups, just pure fun. In this video, I’ll guide you step by step through building and flying the smallest phone-controlled mini quadcopter! 🚁

Save time by getting the full Drone Kit here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/ESP-FLY-co-create-p-6744.html
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*Project blog* on Elektor Labs: https://www.elektormagazine.com/labs/esp-fly-the-smallest-esp32-drone-you-can-build
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👇 *Project Info*
Before downloading the files, please read my Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOqMa63_AAfOI4zHHBnYEFxlPeUdXg9EC5y_1NXoXlo/edit?usp=drivesdk

📁 *Project Files* (Firmware, Gerber, Schematic, and more) - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18QSSe5u8A_p2iix2rqLfaRU-QODWJp0w?usp=sharing

📐 *Drone Frame 3D model* (STL files) - https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/esp-fly-an-esp32-micro-drone-body-frame-3d-design-stl-files

🖥️ *Software* - ESP-IDF (Scroll down and Download Offline Installer “5.0.7.” 0.96 GB): https://dl.espressif.com/dl/esp-idf/?idf=4.4

📱 *ESP-Drone Mobile App* - https://www.pgyer.com/a27L?sign&auSign&code

📜 *Firmware from Circuit Digest* - https://github.com/Circuit-Digest/ESP-Drone (Instead use Firmware from folder link)

Credits to JobitJoseph & Circuit Digest for firmware - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzZjk0TQKtU&t=11s

Thanks to @drelectronics13 for helping me get the firmware working! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TanPR1QwJeU&t=477s

Learn more about *Espressif's ESP-Drone*: https://docs.espressif.com/projects/espressif-esp-drone/en/latest/gettingstarted.html

🚁 *Flight Control System:* https://docs.espressif.com/projects/espressif-esp-drone/en/latest/system.html

⚙️ *Parts, and Materials:*
(x1) XIAO ESP32-S3 Sense with antenna - https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-ESP32S3-p-5627.html ($7.49) (Amazon Link at Top)
(x1) MPU6050 IC - https://amzn.to/4gJoGY1 ($4.40)
(x4) SI2300 N-MOSFET - https://amzn.to/42XAFhq ($0.55)
(x4) 1N4148 Switching Diode - https://amzn.to/4k2RDBa ($0.08)
Resistors - 0805 SMD (From Kit): https://amzn.to/3X3Mi2l ($0.10)
(x9) 10KΩ
(x2) 200Ω
(x2) 150Ω
(x2) 100Ω
Capacitors - 0805 SMD (From Kit): https://amzn.to/41i0lUJ ($0.09)
(x6) 0.1μF
(x2) 0.01μF
LEDs - 0805 SMD (From Kit): https://amzn.to/41zA9nl ($0.30)
(x3) Red
(x2) White
(x1) Green
(x1) 90° JST 2.0mm Power Connector - https://amzn.to/40UtEMb ($0.18)
(x4) Micro Coreless Motors - https://amzn.to/3EDFUZD ($10.99)
(x1) 150-250mAh LiPo Battery - https://amzn.to/4bS8YZB / https://www.seeedstudio.com/Crazyflie-Nano-Quadcopter-Spare-battery-BC-BL-01-p-1362.html ($9.99 avg)
(x4) Propeller - https://amzn.to/4i0U0Ct ($2.50)
(x1) Small Zip-tie - https://amzn.to/4gMhQRv ($0.04)
Solid core jumper wires - https://amzn.to/41PWBtG ($0.10)
(x1 of 5) PCB made by JLCPCB - ($0.42)
4g of 3D printed filament for frame/enclosure - https://amzn.to/4izYf8l ($0.07)

TOTAL OF THE ABOVE: $37.30 USD (+- $10) Cost may vary.

*Extra:*
Turn into FPV drone with:
📷 WT07 Micro 5.8GHz Camera - https://amzn.to/4hUpZF3 ($25.99)
👁️ FPV Headset - https://amzn.to/4kR8WVY
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Watch my Mini Arduino FPV Drone Video: https://youtu.be/Sa6EslOHsI0

*Chapters:*
00:00 - Intro & Supplies
00:56 - 3D Design
01:47 - 3D Printing
02:55 - PVC Frame
05:38 - PCB Design
06:55 - Getting PCBs
08:11 - PCB Assembly
11:12 - XIAO ESP32S3
12:19 - Drone Assembly
16:46 - Programming
21:32 - App Setup
23:56 - Flying Drone
25:01 - Elektor Mag
25:25 - Testing Drone
27:52 - FPV Setup
29:36 - Outro
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