How to build a sub 250g 3.5-inch freestyle FPV Drone for $160

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

In this video I'll show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to build your own sub 250g 3.5-Inch freestyle FPV drone for under $160 using parts from Aliexpress.

Wiring diagram: https://i.ibb.co/SPTp6gP/wiringdiagram250.png

Product links:

F405 mini (FC+ESC): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c37X3gUB
T-Motor 1604 motors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39kduun
Caddx Ratel2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2zLkccR
Cyclone VTX: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c36ZJgZh
VX3.5 frame (3.5): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4EtMnF1
Speedybee ELRS receiver: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4rcOZd9
HQProp T3.5 Props: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeU3qAN
Alternate T3.5 Props: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmZgynP

RadioMaster Pocket Radio: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm2Bk5V

Eachine EV800D Goggles: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEzYVDf

Tattu 4s 650mah lipo battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlWA8nP

Pinecil Soldering Iron: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBJzyFt
TS100 Soldering Iron: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBGOkWX

Hota D6 Charger: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDXCOir

Daily FPV Gear:
► Radiomaster Pocket ELRS - https://tinyurl.com/4at4wy4r
► 008D FPV Goggles - https://tinyurl.com/5xvjrtn6
► Pinecil Soldering Iron - https://tinyurl.com/3k9s4zzu
► 5-in-1 Screwdriver - https://tinyurl.com/yms7hp7t
► Third Hand Soldering Base - https://amzn.to/3Wt6zxS

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