This is my first build. I started out with a eachine wizard about 2 years ago, It served me well for the first couple of months, but the terrible camera quality, lack of range and unreliable battery mounting added up to a not enjoyable experience. I was doing 10x more troubleshooting than actually learning to fly. It turned into more of a burden than a fun hobby, so I set down fpv and decided that I would save up the money (I was 13 and didn't have a job at the time so funds were short) to build something that was worth flying. after about 2 years I decided to take another stab at fpv and put together a parts list.

For the most part the build went smoothly, I had some trouble with a broken bind button but got it resolved in the end. I would recommend a hotter soldering iron, as the ts100 has at hard time for larger joints, like the xt60. at first I was planning on doing a six inch build, so i bought the 6 in badger, but later decided to go for the 5 in arms instead. I would have prefered and recommend the 5 in marmotte.

Armattan Badger - "Honey badger dont care, Honey Badger doesn't give a shit"

This is a great frame all around. From what I have seen online, it is very strong and plus comes with a lifetime warranty. Sure, It does come at a premium but you really don't ever have to worry about damaging it with the warranty. Not only does it have a lifetime warranty, but Armattan is forced to make a really strong frame so they keep the warranty claims to a minimum. The asthetics are also, admittingly, one of the reasons I chose this frame. The frame is a bit tight, but once you are done building it, it gives you that cool looking low profile.

Holybro Kakute F7 + Tekko32 esc - I cant really compare this to any other FCs out there because this is my first build, but the Kakute seems like a really solid option. It supports about anything you could ever put on a mini quad, and seems to have a good layout. there are many good soldering diagrams on the internet. The Tekko32 seems to be holding its own, also a really solid all around option. with 40a it is far more then I need for 4s.

iFlight Zing x2207 - These motors feel smooth, look great and come at a reasonable price. They are an all around great motor. There seem to be quite a few motors in this price range with similar quality, but I decided on these for their asthetics I think the pink and blue goes well with the build, same with the motor wires.

Foxeer Falkor 2 Mini - Good camera, right size for the frame, looks nice on the outside and through the goggles. wonderful upgrade from the eachine wizard's 2.8 mm lens. Highly recommend.

Tbs Unify Pro HV - what is there to say, one of the best vtxs out there. Smart Audio, up to 800mw, pit mode and easy to install. A lot of vtxs claim that they can go up to 800mw, but barely reach 500mw, the Unify can go to over 800mw and stay there for a whole flight.

R-XSR - seems like a good receiver all around, might upgrade to crossfire later. Because I am using the Taranis X9 Lite, I had to flash a new frimware to the reciever, and messed that up. Took me a while to realize that I had the wrong firmware, but It worked out in the end.