FPV Drone Build for Beginners: Joshua Bardwell QAV-S 2 Sub250g kit
This is a review and build guide for the Joshua Bardwell QAV-S 2 Sub 250g build it. It's aimed at beginners and includes the vital components you need to build your first FPV drone. That QAV-S 2 frame has a 3.5mm main plate so it's super durable AND lightweight. I love the way this drone flies and with a 650mah or 720mah 4s battery the DJI O4 version is easily under 250g, even with my TPU landing feet. I do prefer the HQ 3x3x3 props, and I did have issues with the DJI O4 system in this build. If you have any questions please just let me know and I'll do my best to answer them. 🔵 Here's the gear I used for my build 👉 Joshua Bardwell Sub250g Kit - HD: https://bit.ly/JB250kit Analog Sub250 kit : bit.ly/JB250Analog Frame Kit: https://bit.ly/BardwellFrame Digital Video Systems: DJI O4 Lite: https://bit.ly/DJIO4 Walksnail Avatar HD Pro (dual antennas): https://bit.ly/WSAvPro2 Walksnail Goggles X: https://bit.ly/GogglesX 🎉 Flywoo also has DJI O4 Systems! 👉 DJI O4 Pro 👉 https://tinyurl.com/FWO4Pro O4 "Wide" 👉 https://tinyurl.com/04wide 04 Wide Pro 👉 https://tinyurl.com/O4widePro Batteries: 650mah 4s: https://alnk.to/9Ig7CoB 850mah 4s: https://alnk.to/bPfdocX Drone Building gear: Sequre Soldering Iron with 4 tips: https://bit.ly/MInisoldering Miniware TS101 Soldering Iron: https://bit.ly/portablesolder Cheap bench soldering iron: https://amzn.to/44bWdpx FPV Tools: https://bit.ly/FPVtools Radio Equipment: Budget ELRS Remote: https://bit.ly/ELRSCrush High-end ELRS Remote: https://bit.ly/RadioMasterGX12 DJI Remote (no additional receiver needed) https://bit.ly/DJIFPV3 🔵 Here are some crucial resources for your build: Joshua Bardwell's Build Series 👉 • The FAA can't touch this! Sub250g drone bu... Lumenier LUX AIO wiring diagram: https://getfpv-media.s3.amazonaws.com... AM32 (ESC firmware) Configurator: https://am32.ca/ QuadMcFly on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/quadmcfly... 🤔 Have any questions or feedback? Drop a comments and I'll get back to you.. 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Analog, Walksnail or DJI O4 02:33 Drone Overview 04:12 Weight & Batteries 06:23 Unboxing the Kit 07:43 Building Tips 10:12 Soldering Tips 11:48 Installing DJ O4 14:59 Installing ELRS receiver 16:38 Installing a Buzzer 17:00 Choosing Props 18:03 Betaflight Setup 20:12 Flight Tests 22:25 Conclusions Some links are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support 👊 #fpv #fpvdrone #fpvdronebuild #fpvfreestyle @JoshuaBardwell @GetFPV

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