My 2.5” FPV drone crashed into a stream and I would like to replace it.

Dead tiny drone

I think it’s time for me to build a 5” quad.

I am using the TBS Source 1 v5 frame and EMAX Eco II 2207 1700kV motors, mostly due to their high performance/cost ratio.

I have some experience soldering, so the tiny wires are pretty easy. The large 10awg wires were far more difficult, especially because they had to be twisted.

Start of assembly

Building the drone was fairly straightforward. Everything is documented pretty well, instructions are great.

Time for the first flight!

Attached to my bag

It flies!

In Flight

After a few flights the VTX antenna connector snapped off. I had to replace the entire VTX, but I redesigned the antenna mount to avoid this issue in the future.