How to make drones

[plain phoenix]

Hi everyone i'm new to drones. Can somebody help in making mini drones. what are the materials required to make a drones
Thanks

[verbal dawn]

Here is a good illustration of what pieces are in a drone and what they do

Take a read through this
https://www.vitroidfpv.com/articles/guides-getting-into-fpv

[wintry fable]

wdym by mini?

[plain phoenix]

mini in the sense i meant the size

[wintry fable]

Fpv right?

[plain phoenix]

this is what i meant

[wintry fable]

So yeah for parts use this and get like a 65 or 75mm frame from a mobula 7 or 6 for example

[plain phoenix]

thanks, but I was expecting like the size of the drone should be small and it should be playable stuff for kids

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xPYKUc6-inM

if you could help me with this kind of stuff that will be really great

[prisma turret]

Yea 100%

I’d look into the https://discord.com/channels/536623076796923924/1144567226670788639 channel

And get everything that’s not the drone

And if u want cheaper just buy the drones listed but if u have more money then u can build

[worthy sparrow]

Firstly, "miniquad" was a term used in the early FPV stages (like 2014ish) to indicate what is now usually called a 5" freestyle quad. Those are absolutely not something you set a child free with unless you want battery explosions/house burning down or severe injury by prop strike. They can be safe, but they're definitely not toys.

Nowadays, the meaning of "mini" is far smaller, usually called "tinywhoops" (or just "whoops"). Those are pretty safe under supervision, but understand that these still require knowledge to get up and running, and flying FPV drones takes lots of practice. Some good examples are the Mobula6 and 7.

So far, I've been talking about hobby-level drones with FPV (first person view). The setup for these is around $350 USD.

If you want something ready out of the box though, you'll probably be looking for whatever cheap drone you can find on amazon. These almost never have FPV and they don't perform nearly like hobby drones do, but they used brushed motors which are weaker and wear out faster, so they are usually less dangerous to get hit by. Not completely safe, but safer than hobby drones.

[worthy sparrow]

This seems like a clickbaity DIY kit, not usually a good option. Either you want to put the work in to build an FPV drone, or you buy a prebuilt toy one for cheap. You'll have to let us know what kind of budget and needs you have for drones.

[prisma turret]

Depends, the things u r suggesting r more like self stabilised. How old is the kid? Beta fpv are great! The bubito from rotor riot is also great, and this cinewhoop is very cool, but they will all need simulator practise. Ask for the other parts, the things I listed above will probs set u back £150-£200 for everything u need to fly! https://rotorriot.com/products/bubito_diy_build_kit?_pos=5&_sid=c44eec39e&_ss=r. https://. This is the cinewhoop, with a downwind you can get 50mph but steady flight is 40mph on max throttle. Very good for the price https:// https://www.getfpv.com/happymodel-cine8-85mm-brushless-cinewhoop-diy-kit-w-caddx-ant-nano-fpv-camera.html These are pre built so no need to build but I would very much recommend building. https://www.amazon.co.uk/BETAFPV-Altitude-Self-Protection-Simulator-Beginners/dp/B0BL6S25LX/ref=asc_df_B0BL6S25LX?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745519068066&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345038293753&psc=1. https://emax-usa.com/collections/hot-products/products/ez-pilot-pro-ready-to-fly-fpv-drone-w-controller-goggles

[plain phoenix]

I was expecting this

[prisma turret]

Can’t do fpv but sure if u want

Basically it will drift a bunch, and will be impossible to control but still really fun

What u need to do to build one is just plug in motors and the controller and flight controller will be pre bound (automatically work) then just use lolly sticks

[plain phoenix]

I just want to know about the controller

[prisma turret]

Buy one of amozan that comes with a controller

[plain phoenix]

Can this board be custom made

Any idea in pcb

[wintry fable]

Worst possible suggestions ever

[prisma turret]

Shh I have 2 of them, best ever purchases 🤣🤣🤣

[prisma turret]

Yep, pcb way is good, but it is really hard

[prisma turret]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Assembly-Controlled-Quadcopter-Aircraft-Educational/dp/B08SWKGF33/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=DIY+Drone&qid=1695753453&sr=8-5 this kinda thing

[plain phoenix]

Can we buy the controller separately

[prisma turret]

Yeah, u need to check the protocol though

[wintry fable]

Do not get a kit

Please

For the love of god

!kits

[prisma turret]

Find a controller and a drone u wanna build and send it here

[burnt lance]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/833196474379927563/1029453758456942663/kits.png

[plain phoenix]

This

[prisma turret]

Yeah but they don’t wanna build something fpv I think, like the amozan thing. Much easier it’ll save u 2 pounds of the 30 not getting a kit

[prisma turret]

Send link

[plain phoenix]

https://robocraze.com/products/dm002-wifi-fpv-rc-diy-quadcopter-kit?variant=41176363925657&currency=INR&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&campaignid=19019016185&adgroupid=&keyword=&device=m&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgsqoBhBNEiwAwe5w07w7H6fj1fANzH1Y_N9wPDYVd5rMQI9JpeZ6Frfn4GQjbP-mvxJJvhoCH_kQAvD_BwE

[wintry fable]

@gleaming bobcat can you like help

[wintry fable]

ye but it wont last

[prisma turret]

@plain phoenix Yeah I know, I would recommend getting a job and saving like I did, but I used to want this, but yes the drone will last about a week before u need to replace parts (from my experience with this but idk)

https://robocraze.com/products/dm002-wifi-fpv-rc-diy-quadcopter-kit-1 this one comes with camera, will stream live to phone, won’t be able to do fpv probably, both versions come with transmitter (controller)

[plain phoenix]

KINGZOMY Rechargeable Plastic Remote Controlled Mini RC Drone without Camera with Remote Control RC Drone - No Camera Altitude Hold, Headless Mode Flying Drone for Kids, Boys 5+ Years Multi Color https://amzn.eu/d/4arXtap

[prisma turret]

👍

[prisma turret]

Don’t build that one but they both look good!

[plain phoenix]

The things what I'm sharing is based upon kids perspective

[prisma turret]

Yep, I’m a kid to

[plain phoenix]

Kid in the sense like grade 5-7

[prisma turret]

Haha 😂 1 year ago I was in ur situation exactly

Drones are so cool, but yeah I did go through the toy drones, I reckon building the one will be fun and teach u stuff

Maybe when ur older and get a job u can build a more expensive one

But it’s really cool u in to the hobby

[plain phoenix]

Lol I'm already in job

[gleaming bobcat]

no?

[prisma turret]

Damn

[gleaming bobcat]

I mean, what's there to be helped with

I don't do toy stuff 😂

[prisma turret]

Cool, go for the one u want

[prisma turret]

🤣. I mean 5 inches are still toys

[plain phoenix]

I'm not making this for my personal purpose

[prisma turret]

What r u making it for?

[plain phoenix]

Goal is kids need to learn

[prisma turret]

Ohhhh ok gotcha sorry

[plain phoenix]

So it should be plug and play stuff

[prisma turret]

Get this then!

[plain phoenix]

Not focusing on camera

[prisma turret]

One with pout camera sorry

Just make sure you put something around the propellers otherwise it’ll be over quickly

[plain phoenix]

Guard you mean

[prisma turret]

Yep

[gleaming bobcat]

?

[plain phoenix]

Okay

[worthy hedge]

https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Stone-Beginners-Quadcopter-Helicopter/dp/B07PBD6J2W/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1IBL2THVM25UJ&keywords=holy%2Bstone&qid=1695755880&sprefix=holy%2Bstone%2Caps%2C272&sr=8-8&th=1

honestly id recommend something like this... doesnt sound like they are looking for a fpv drone and considering its for a kid this would probably be a solid cheap option.

[prisma turret]

Tbh all the ones u guys sent are cheap toys and if you want the cheapest fpv setup that isn’t trash just look at https://discord.com/channels/536623076796923924/1144567226670788639

[worthy sparrow]

If the goal is learning, then building something like a toothpick or tinywhoop might be a good build. Relatively simple but still teaches you about the different components, it flies well, lasts far longer, safer than a 5", and is near indestructible.

[worthy sparrow]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3336366/Horrific-picture-shows-toddler-left-blind-one-eye-drone-propeller-sliced-eyeball-half.html

"[blood warning]" caused by 5". FPV is safe (zero deaths), but not a toy.

prop guards have their place, but there isn't much they do for a high speed drone, for the same reason that there aren't airbags in many semi trucks

Kits, on the other hand, are very expensive for what they include, and you won't learn much from them