How to Build a 5-Inch FPV Drone — Step-by-Step (For Beginners)

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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 #FPVBuild #DJIO3 #FreestyleDrone #6SBuild #BeginnerFPV #DroneTutorial