I've built a few drones as part of my job, but wanted to do a build with my kids - something that would be fun to build and also fun to fly. FPV seemed like the natural choice. Since this is my first personal foray into the RC world I needed a full setup as well (FPV goggles, transmitter, basic tools of the trade, etc.). Everything is documented here.

I chose KDE motors because they have been absolutely bullet proof in my experience. I take a slight weight hit, but the performance I get from them is awesome.

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Required Tools

• Soldering Iron:
• Basic hand tools (screwdrivers, allen wrenches, etc.)

Purchasing Parts

Round 1 ($250)

• Frame
• Flight controller
• Soldering Iron + Tips + Flux + Solder

Round 2 ($160)

• Motors
• Props
• Receiver

Round 3 ($140)

• Batteries
• Battery Charger

Round 4 ($250)

• Transmitter

Round 5 ($750)

• FPV

Add to List

• Heat shrink, variety of sizes 1/4" to 5/8"
• Solder flux pen
• Solder wick
• Static mat which doubles as cutting mat and measure
• Industrial Tweezers
• Wire cutter/stripper
• Scissors
• Heat gun or lighter
• Multimeter
• Blue Loctite stick
• Zip ties (small)
• 63/37 leaded solder