Builds

Get parts for your first build, or inspiration for your next one!

Bind and Fly (BNF) drones have gotten a lot better since I first started flying and eventually writing this site. But building your own is still my recommended way to get started. You learn a lot about how everything goes together and how it all works when you do it yourself. And when it breaks, you already have all the tools and knowledge to fix it.

This page hosts lists of parts for all sorts of different builds, picked to be compatible with each other, and to be of good quality. Every item is indicated with a price range respective to the total build cost, lists the most important specs, and offers a concise description. You can view images of the parts, and add them to a shopping list as you go to sum up the total price.

Specced out to be easy to assemble, with affordable and accessible parts and electronics that should be easy to solder. This build should be perfect to get you started in the world of FPV.

Weight

600-900g

Stack Mounting

30x30

VTX Mounting

20x20/zipties

Flight Time

~5-10 min

Range

~1-2km

~$250
5" Race

Lightweight and compact frames, high kv motors, small yet powerful electronics, and really high speeds. If you want to get into racing, learn about some parts to add to your fleet, or just want a fast and nimble quad, this build is for you!

Weight

400-550g

Stack Mounting

20x20

VTX Mounting

20x20/zipties

Flight Time

~3-6 min

Range

~1km

~$300

High performance electronics and the occasional speciality frame make this build perfect for reliable recording needs, surviving hardcore bando bashing, and getting the most out of one quad.

Weight

600-900g

Stack Mounting

30x30

VTX Mounting

20x20/zipties

Flight Time

~5-10 min

Range

~3-5km

~$350
7-8" LR

Made to carry an action camera and large 6s 2p/3p batteries, this build is perfect for long range flights, mountain diving action, and steady cinematic footage.

Weight

1-1.5kg

Stack Mounting

30x30

VTX Mounting

20x20/zipties

Flight Time

~20-30 min

Range

~5-15 km

~$350