/diy/ - Do It Yourself

No time for edition, Edition

In /rcg/ we discuss anything & everything radio controlled: multirotors, fixed wing, cars, rovers, helis, boats, submarines, battlebots, lawnmowers, etc.

>How do I get started with racing drones?
https://oscarliang.com/build-racing-drone-fpv-quadcopter/

>What about planes?
https://www.flitetest.com/

>What about aerial photography, is DIY viable?
If you want a practical flying camera platform, DJI is the sensible option. If you want a fun DIY project instead & aren't too concerned about the practicalities, then by all means DIY something. Another alternative is to make/buy a Cinewhoop.

>I want a dirt cheap drone to fly around my yard/garden
Syma X5C/3" Toothpick

>I want a dirt cheap drone to fly inside my house
Tiny Whoop/Eachine E010/Hubsan X4

>What radio should I get?
Radiomaster TX16S/Boxer/Zorro for general purpose, or TBS Tango II if you really like Crossfire.

>What radio protocol should I use?
There is a lot of overlap here, but:
General purpose: ExpressLRS
Long-range/penetration: Crossfire
Racing: Ghost
FinDom/Cuckoldry: FrSky

>What are some good YouTube channels for learning or fun?
Chris Rosser - https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisRosser
Pawel Spychalski - https://www.youtube.com/@PawelSpychalski
DrainMan - https://www.youtube.com/@DrainManFPV
PhantomFPV - https://www.youtube.com/@PhantomFPV
Limon - Ivan Efimov - https://www.youtube.com/@IvanEfimovLimon
Painless360 - https://www.youtube.com/user/Painless360
Flite Test - https://www.youtube.com/user/flitetest
Peter Sripol - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7yF9tV4xWEMZkel7q8La_w
bonafidepirate - https://www.youtube.com/c/bonafidepirate
ArxangelRC - https://www.youtube.com/user/Arxangelxr
RagTheNutsOff - https://www.youtube.com/user/moggiex


PREVIOUS >>>2604296