How to build a 7” LONG-RANGE FPV drone🔥 Start-to-Finish (+ Betaflight!)

Today we're building a custom 7" FPV drone for long-range cinematic cruising! If you have questions about this build or you need suggestions for alternative parts, leave them in the comments below.


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The description was getting a bit long, so I've put together a Google Sheets page with parts and accessories I recommend all in one place: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GJ-xOMNeZrG1hraT0xAfiJ-Gvg9wd4WiUlPTGsVM9WU/edit?usp=sharing


Here are the parts I used for this build (Most of the links here are affiliate links. Thank you for your support through affiliate links! It actually helps me a ton ❤️):

✅ Frame - Foxeer Mega 7 DC Frame ✅
AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806502194504.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.768ealn9aln9pD&algo_pvid=6dfad805-3b92-437c-ab86-7a4906a52f48&algo_exp_id=6dfad805-3b92-437c-ab86-7a4906a52f48-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21107.00%2198.50%21%21%21107.00%2198.50%21%402103146f17318663903225342ef7c1%2112000038017797381%21sea%21US%210%21ABX&curPageLogUid=plOprioqzywo&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
PyroDrone: https://pyrodrone.com/products/foxeer-mega-7-deadcat-freestyle-frame-o3-analog-vista-hdzero-walksnail-choose-color

✅ RadioMaster RP4TD ELRS 2.4 GHz Receiver ✅
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eDZvoy
GetFPV: https://www.getfpv.com/radiomaster-expresslrs-2-4ghz-receiver-w-antennas-rp4td.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link

✅ DJI O3 Air Unit ✅
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AOKzWR
GetFPV: https://www.getfpv.com/dji-o3-air-unit.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link

✅ Foxeer Datura Motors 2806.5 1350kV ✅
AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804682875640.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.3da7NqEsNqEs4z&algo_pvid=361a3cee-6fdf-4d0f-8b89-cbdd45a3e1a8&algo_exp_id=361a3cee-6fdf-4d0f-8b89-cbdd45a3e1a8-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2137.56%2128.17%21%21%2137.56%2128.17%21%402103010e17318673236106272e9315%2112000030823230463%21sea%21US%210%21ABX&curPageLogUid=70dfUD6ODDmr&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
Pyrodrone: https://pyrodrone.com/products/foxeer-datura-2806-5-fpv-drone-motor-1350kv
DefianceRC: https://www.defiancerc.com/products/foxeer-mega-7-fr-dc-frame-kit-o3-analog-vista-hdzero-walksnail?_pos=1&_sid=e8e1f0f68&_ss=r&variant=40575798018117

✅ HGLRC M80 Pro GPS ✅
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eA7pza
GetFPV: https://www.getfpv.com/hglrc-m80-pro-gps-module-for-fpv-drone-racing.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link

✅ Gemfan 7040 Props ✅
Amazon (price is kind of high): https://amzn.to/40MFw3V
GetFPV: https://www.getfpv.com/gemfan-flash-7040-durable-3-blade-propeller-set-of-4-clear.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link

✅ FlyFishRC 150mm 5.8GHz LHCP Antennas ✅
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3USBnri
RDQ: https://www.racedayquads.com/products/flyfishrc-osprey-5-8ghz-150mm-rp-sma-antenna-lhcp-choose-color?keyword=flyfishrc%20antenna

✅ ViFly Finder 2 Buzzer ✅
Amazon: https://amzn.to/48VTcLY
GetFPV: https://www.getfpv.com/vifly-finder-2-drone-buzzer.html?afid=vahy3ZtFdICo4o4e&referring_service=link

✅ GNB Batteries ✅
6S 3500mah LiPo: https://www.gaoneng.shop/products/gaoneng-gnb-6s-22.2v-3500mah-70c-lipo-battery-xt60
6S 4000mah LiHV XT60: https://www.gaoneng.shop/products/gaoneng-gnb-lihv-4s-15.2v-4000mah-70c-lipo-battery-xt60
6S 2600mah LiPo XT60: https://www.gaoneng.shop/products/gaoneng-gnb-6s-22.2v-2600mah-110c-xt60-lipo-battery



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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Foxeer Mega 7" Frame Build
06:23 - Motor Install
10:04 - Prepping for soldering
12:34 - Soldering Capacitor + Motor Wires
15:52 - Installing Buzzer
18:34 - Soldering XT60 Battery Lead
19:54 - Installing Receiver
23:21 - Installing GPS
29:49 - SMA Pigtails
30:15 - DJI O3 VTX Install
33:05 - Connecting to ELRS
34:48 - Betaflight
40:40 - Betaflight Screenshots
42:57 - Flying this Beauty

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Thanks for watching!


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