Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to our guide on building your very own 7" long-range drone! Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just diving into the world of drone building, this step-by-step tutorial is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to construct a powerful and reliable aerial machine. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the process from start to finish. This build also uses an HD VTX (I use a Walksnail Avatar but it's completely the same process with a DJI or HDZero), so you can get crystal clear video in your goggles, and you don't need to put on a GoPro! Whether your goal is capturing stunning aerial footage or exploring new horizons, this guide will empower you to create a long-range drone tailored to your needs.
Meps 2806.5 motors - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps F7 HD FC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps 60A 4-in-1 ESC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp10055
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
Avatar HD V2 Kit - bit.ly/3RNIZJf
Avatar HD V2 Kit Dual Antenna - bit.ly/3Ut8baX
BE-220 GPS amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
3D Printed Parts:
Vertical TBS Antenna Mount - thingiverse.com/thing:3981395
Apex Walksnail Dual Antenna Mount - thingiverse.com/thing:5676175
Apex Walksnail Single Antenna Mount - thingiverse.com/thing:5454995
Apex Rear GPS Mount - thingiverse.com/thing:4726662
BN-220/BE-220 Arm Mount 11mm Arms - thingiverse.com/thing:4178317
If you'd like, you can buy me coffee for whatever reason here! :)
ko-fi.com/imaginationtech OR
patreon.com/ImaginationTech
Camera: DJI Pocket 2 - bit.ly/3cj7uJC
FOLLOW ME:
youtube.com/ImaginationTech
facebook.com/ImaginationTech
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Music:
Music : Roa – Moonlight
Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/track/wp01yc
License : roa-music.com/how-to-use
Table of Contents
0:00 Intro
1:58 Frame
3:52 Stack Overview
8:33 Flight Controller
11:55 RX, Antenna, & GPS
12:55 HD VTX
16:57 Motors
24:49 Betaflight Setup
34:44 Last-Minute Changes
35:50 Maiden Flight
38:42 Final Thoughts
DRONES
==========
Frelon
Frelon Y6 5" Frame - youtu.be/MOAHXLA6YsU
Speedybee F405 V3 + Speedybee 50A ESCs amzn.to/3EudX2Q | https://shope.ee/AK8CMZmhtO
TBS Unify Pro32 amzn.to/3R7O6W9
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
Runcam Nano 2 amzn.to/3Zf6KgH | bit.ly/3FWPemA
BE-220 GPS amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
MR30 Connectors amzn.to/465pHEV | https://shope.ee/40E8puzNMZ
Ethix P3B PB&J 5" bi-blade amzn.to/3RcnxPI
Gemfan Hurricane MCK 51466 V2 5" tri-blade amzn.to/3sJEXsG
Meps Space SZ2306 1950kv Motors - mepsking.com/sz2306-fpv-brushless-motor-for-5inch-freestyle-drone.html
West"
-Ummagawd Remix V2 Frame
-Matek F722SE amzn.to/3YwaKHN
-T-Motor 35A ESC amzn.to/3JmhAev
-Ethix Stout V4 2306 1750kv Motors amzn.to/3SZ73sI
-TBS Unify Evo amzn.to/3J0Yh91
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
-Runcam Swift Mini
-TBS Triumph Pro Long Range Antenna amzn.to/3SXee4Q
-Gemfan 51466 "KababFPV" Props amzn.to/41XEmRo | bit.ly/3ni5Prf
"JeffBot30"
GEPRC Cinebot 30 CRSF Analog Ver. amzn.to/3zIVbCm
Digital version also available: amzn.to/3MrILqj
"Timmy"
TimBurger V2 4" Frame fb.com/3Dshedph
JHEMCU GHF411 PRO 25A AIO bit.ly/3DjE3CV
Happymodel EX1404 2850kv bit.ly/3o2ySRr | bit.ly/3xVjPO5
AKK FX3 VTX bit.ly/3tx80u3
Runcam Nano 2 bit.ly/3FWPemA
Gemfan Hurricane 4024 2-blade 4" durable props bit.ly/3lnANAe
Moblite 7 - bit.ly/48mniqT
"Quicksilver"
Nanohawk X - bit.ly/3sNF16q
"Tony"
Tinyhawk II Freestyle - bit.ly/2GluBH0 | bit.ly/33d14IH
Mavic Air - click.dji.com/ACAE1DDrr3AKsjG8BJjytw?pm=link
Mich (Mini Tricopter) - youtu.be/M0VNzzF_6kY
-Mini Tricopter Frame - http://www.rcexplorer.se
-Mamba Basic F405 Mk3 Lite
-iFlight Xing 2208 1700/1800kv motor
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
-DYS Aria 35A ESC
-Savox SH0263 Tail servo
MY OTHER GEAR
==========
Taranis Q X7 Transmitter - bit.ly/2CA5KvC
TBS Crossfire Micro TX V1
Fatshark Dominator V3 goggles - bit.ly/2PJUHDQ
Lumeniere Axii
TrueRC X2-Air
ToolkitRC M6D Dual Smart Charger - bit.ly/2AttXEV | bit.ly/3go2kMJ
Ultra Power UP-S6 6-port 1S LiHV charger - bit.ly/3cvmu66
TS100/101 Smart Soldering Iron - bit.ly/41HMCoB | amzn.to/4aCuvEF
GoPro Hero 6
Insta360 GO - bit.ly/30wGW27
DJI Pocket 2 - bit.ly/3cj7uJC
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Some product links above are affiliate links. If you choose to buy anything through these links, I'll make a small commission at no extra cost to you and it helps me to keep running this channel :) Thanks for your support!
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Welcome to our guide on building your very own 7" long-range drone! Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just diving into the world of drone building, this step-by-step tutorial is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to construct a powerful and reliable aerial machine. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the process from start to finish. This build also uses an HD VTX (I use a Walksnail Avatar but it's completely the same process with a DJI or HDZero), so you can get crystal clear video in your goggles, and you don't need to put on a GoPro! Whether your goal is capturing stunning aerial footage or exploring new horizons, this guide will empower you to create a long-range drone tailored to your needs.
Meps 2806.5 motors - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps F7 HD FC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps 60A 4-in-1 ESC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp10055
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
Avatar HD V2 Kit - bit.ly/3RNIZJf
Avatar HD V2 Kit Dual Antenna - bit.ly/3Ut8baX
BE-220 GPS amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
3D Printed Parts:
Vertical TBS Antenna Mount - thingiverse.com/thing:3981395
Apex Walksnail Dual Antenna Mount - thingiverse.com/thing:5676175
Apex Walksnail Single Antenna Mount - thingiverse.com/thing:5454995
Apex Rear GPS Mount - thingiverse.com/thing:4726662
BN-220/BE-220 Arm Mount 11mm Arms - thingiverse.com/thing:4178317
If you'd like, you can buy me coffee for whatever reason here! :)
ko-fi.com/imaginationtech OR
patreon.com/ImaginationTech
Camera: DJI Pocket 2 - bit.ly/3cj7uJC
FOLLOW ME:
youtube.com/ImaginationTech
facebook.com/ImaginationTech
instagram.com/Imagination.Tech
Music:
Music : Roa – Moonlight
Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/track/wp01yc
License : roa-music.com/how-to-use
Table of Contents
0:00 Intro
1:58 Frame
3:52 Stack Overview
8:33 Flight Controller
11:55 RX, Antenna, & GPS
12:55 HD VTX
16:57 Motors
24:49 Betaflight Setup
34:44 Last-Minute Changes
35:50 Maiden Flight
38:42 Final Thoughts
DRONES
==========
Frelon
Frelon Y6 5" Frame - youtu.be/MOAHXLA6YsU
Speedybee F405 V3 + Speedybee 50A ESCs amzn.to/3EudX2Q | https://shope.ee/AK8CMZmhtO
TBS Unify Pro32 amzn.to/3R7O6W9
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
Runcam Nano 2 amzn.to/3Zf6KgH | bit.ly/3FWPemA
BE-220 GPS amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
MR30 Connectors amzn.to/465pHEV | https://shope.ee/40E8puzNMZ
Ethix P3B PB&J 5" bi-blade amzn.to/3RcnxPI
Gemfan Hurricane MCK 51466 V2 5" tri-blade amzn.to/3sJEXsG
Meps Space SZ2306 1950kv Motors - mepsking.com/sz2306-fpv-brushless-motor-for-5inch-freestyle-drone.html
West"
-Ummagawd Remix V2 Frame
-Matek F722SE amzn.to/3YwaKHN
-T-Motor 35A ESC amzn.to/3JmhAev
-Ethix Stout V4 2306 1750kv Motors amzn.to/3SZ73sI
-TBS Unify Evo amzn.to/3J0Yh91
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
-Runcam Swift Mini
-TBS Triumph Pro Long Range Antenna amzn.to/3SXee4Q
-Gemfan 51466 "KababFPV" Props amzn.to/41XEmRo | bit.ly/3ni5Prf
"JeffBot30"
GEPRC Cinebot 30 CRSF Analog Ver. amzn.to/3zIVbCm
Digital version also available: amzn.to/3MrILqj
"Timmy"
TimBurger V2 4" Frame fb.com/3Dshedph
JHEMCU GHF411 PRO 25A AIO bit.ly/3DjE3CV
Happymodel EX1404 2850kv bit.ly/3o2ySRr | bit.ly/3xVjPO5
AKK FX3 VTX bit.ly/3tx80u3
Runcam Nano 2 bit.ly/3FWPemA
Gemfan Hurricane 4024 2-blade 4" durable props bit.ly/3lnANAe
Moblite 7 - bit.ly/48mniqT
"Quicksilver"
Nanohawk X - bit.ly/3sNF16q
"Tony"
Tinyhawk II Freestyle - bit.ly/2GluBH0 | bit.ly/33d14IH
Mavic Air - click.dji.com/ACAE1DDrr3AKsjG8BJjytw?pm=link
Mich (Mini Tricopter) - youtu.be/M0VNzzF_6kY
-Mini Tricopter Frame - http://www.rcexplorer.se
-Mamba Basic F405 Mk3 Lite
-iFlight Xing 2208 1700/1800kv motor
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
-DYS Aria 35A ESC
-Savox SH0263 Tail servo
MY OTHER GEAR
==========
Taranis Q X7 Transmitter - bit.ly/2CA5KvC
TBS Crossfire Micro TX V1
Fatshark Dominator V3 goggles - bit.ly/2PJUHDQ
Lumeniere Axii
TrueRC X2-Air
ToolkitRC M6D Dual Smart Charger - bit.ly/2AttXEV | bit.ly/3go2kMJ
Ultra Power UP-S6 6-port 1S LiHV charger - bit.ly/3cvmu66
TS100/101 Smart Soldering Iron - bit.ly/41HMCoB | amzn.to/4aCuvEF
GoPro Hero 6
Insta360 GO - bit.ly/30wGW27
DJI Pocket 2 - bit.ly/3cj7uJC
=========
Some product links above are affiliate links. If you choose to buy anything through these links, I'll make a small commission at no extra cost to you and it helps me to keep running this channel :) Thanks for your support!
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