Build a 5-Inch FPV Drone for Beginners 🚁

Build your first 5" 6S freestyle with DJI O3 — from parts to maiden flight.
Full BOM, coupons & STL files below ↓
📊 All my quads with build links, coupon codes & more can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EaUGR1q9iuzoooFPb6UfTX9WquzugkxsbRi2mEmfYac/edit?usp=sharing

00:00 — Why this 5" 6S DJI O3 build
00:36 — Parts & BOM + STL files
04:15 — Tools you’ll need (soldering)
05:34 — Frame assembly
09:27 — Motors & ESC — install + solder
12:15 — Power: cap, XT60, clean & smoke test
13:43 — ExpressLRS — solder, mount & bind
14:30 — DJI O3 — mount air unit & camera
18:24 — Stack & hardware: FC, plates, straps
19:22 — Config — BF ports, ELRS 250Hz, O3 OSD
20:35 — Motor direction test + remap
21:30 — Modes — arm, turtle/crash flip, beeper
21:48 — Total build cost
22:21 — Maiden flight (first impressions)
23:57 — Outro

Disclaimer: Parts provided for free by @mepsking and @Dolphinrc All opinions are my own. Affiliate links below help support the channel at no extra cost to you.

💥 exclusive 10% OFF code on Mepsking Motors: fpvgeek

*Parts:*
* Mepsking Neon 2207 Motors (https://www.mepsking.shop/neon-2207-fpv-brushless-motor.html?inviterId=1915291648945373186&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&spec=2050KV-Fluorescent)
* DolphinRC 60A ESC + F405 Flight Controller Stack (https://dolphinrc.com/product/dolphinrc-f405-v3-50a-60a-stack/)
* Mark5 X Frame DJI O3 (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEf63uQ)
* Mark5 X Frame DJI O4 (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCc2RWK)
* DJI O3 Video Transmitter System (https://amzn.to/3X8est9)
* SoloGood ExpressLRS Receiver (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op0Q0Tg)
* Tape: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFe8x2A)
* HQProp E-thix S5 Props (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opepDaa)
- CNHL 6S batteries (1100mAh): (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDdlUMe) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KDK9gYKhWd)
- DJI Action 2: (https://amzn.to/4jQt88M)

Complete Parts List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EaUGR1q9iuzoooFPb6UfTX9WquzugkxsbRi2mEmfYac/edit?usp=sharing

*Upgrades:*
- DJI O4 Pro Upgrade Kit: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olRwVUh)
- GEPRC Mark5 DC Pro O3: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEryxOF) (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/D339By3yYO)

*Accessories:*
* DJI Goggles: https://amzn.to/4bOVJce
- Best DJI Goggles Face Mask: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onNegLp
- DJI O3: https://amzn.to/3X8est9
- DJI O4 Pro: https://amzn.to/44iUYWD
* Remote Control: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okUoaw9
* Budget friendly Remote Control: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omRuMJb
* Analog Goggles: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_on7Lpva
* Battery Charger: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onvsn3H

*Tools:*
- Electric Screwdriver: (https://amzn.to/3QnGnS4) (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omp2EWW)
- Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/42WmHfu
- Best Beginner Soldering Iron: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op8r482
- Soldering Help: https://amzn.to/4094WaG
- Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/3EKUCOu
- Silicone mat: (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEit3cH) (https://amzn.to/4kbFl9C)
- Flux: https://amzn.to/4hKVXU7
- SmokeStopper: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD7E18z
- Isopropyl: https://amzn.to/4lfquut

*My Setup:*
- Macbook: https://amzn.to/40X5JuV
- Camera 1: https://amzn.to/3QkxM2E
- Camera 2: https://amzn.to/42d3AgF
- Camera Stand: https://amzn.to/4kMD6cL
- Monitor: https://amzn.to/4gGToRx
- Lighting: https://amzn.to/40XLoWq

*STL-Files:*
* GEPRC O3 Antenna mount STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6250778
* Action Cam Mount: https://www.printables.com/model/217897-t4-max-fov-action-2-dji-tpu-drone-mounts
* Mark5 Bando Motor Guards: https://www.patreon.com/posts/geprc-mark5-130998664?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
* Mark5 DJI O3 Mount: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dji-o3-air-unit-131508302?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
* Mark5 Caddx Vista Mount: https://www.patreon.com/posts/caddx-vista-air-131508530?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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