Category: diydrones
diydrones
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iNAV Altitude Hold and Position Hold Setup That Works
Achieving stable flight with inav altitude hold and position hold is a top priority for many drone enthusiasts. When set up right, these features help any multirotor hover steadily at a fixed height or location—even in gusty wind or during hands-off moments. What Are Altitude Hold and Position Hold? Altitude hold lets your drone keep […]
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First Drone Build: Can’t Get It to Bind? Here’s What to Check
Building your own drone is an exciting project—until you hit a wall with a frustrating drone bind issue. Many beginners (and even experienced builders) run into trouble getting their transmitter and receiver talking, especially when working with ExpressLRS (ELRS) systems. If you’re stuck on this step, don’t worry—let’s break down what can go wrong and […]
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Open Source Video Receiver: Is It Worth Building Your Own?
What if you could build a budget-friendly monitor to capture your VTX feed—no expensive goggles or monitors required? That’s the promise behind an open source video receiver project making waves in the DIY drone community. But does this homebrew solution really measure up to commercial analog VRX receivers? Let’s break down what this project offers, […]
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Cinelift Drone Advice for Beginners: Where to Start
Ever stare down a mountain of custom cinelift drone parts and wonder where to even begin? If you’ve just inherited a truckload of heavy lift drone gear—giant quads, hexacopters, beefy pancake motors, and enough carbon fiber props to start a fan shop—you’re not alone. Let’s break down where to start, especially if you’re new to […]
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Custom Drone Build Progress: Thrust-Vectoring in Action
What Makes This Drone Build Progress Stand Out? Ever wondered how a homemade drone can fly without traditional moving parts on its wings? That’s exactly what sets this drone build progress apart—it’s built from scratch around a 6s 90mm electric ducted fan (EDF) and uses four thrust-vectoring fins for control. Instead of tilting propellers or […]
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Computers & Electronics Explained with Playing Cards
What if picking up the basics of computers and electronics could be as easy—and fun—as shuffling a deck of cards? That’s exactly what one creative maker has done by transforming these two massive subjects into custom decks full of bite-sized wisdom. Turning Complex Topics Into Play For many people, words like “computers” and “electronics” can […]
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X1-Thorn: My First Thrust-Vectored Tail-Sitter Drone
What Makes a Tail-Sitter Drone So Unique? Ever wondered how a drone can stand upright, take off vertically, and then fly like a plane? That’s exactly what a tail-sitter drone does. The X1-Thorn, my first attempt at building a thrust-vectored tail-sitter, is a fun dive into the world of hybrid flight and real-time control. Instead […]
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X1-Thorn: My First Thrust-Vectored Tail-Sitter Drone
What Makes a Thrust-Vectored Tail-Sitter Drone So Unique? Drones come in all shapes and sizes, but not many combine both vertical takeoff and airplane-like forward flight. That’s where a thrust-vectored tail-sitter drone like the X1-Thorn stands out. Instead of relying on tilting wings or complicated mechanisms, a tail-sitter takes off and lands on its tail—then […]
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Custom F4 FC & Pi 4 Hybrid vs ArduPilot: Smart Move or Risky?
Ever wondered if building your own flight controller setup beats sticking with tried-and-true solutions like ArduPilot? Swapping out ArduPilot for a custom F4 flight controller paired with a Raspberry Pi 4 might sound tempting—after all, who doesn’t like more control or flexibility? But is it really an upgrade or just asking for trouble? Why Consider […]
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O4 & O4 Pro Drone Durability: Real-World Insights
What’s the true test of a drone’s durability? For most enthusiasts, it’s not just what’s listed on the spec sheet—it’s how the drone survives real crashes, bad weather, and daily adventures. The O4 and O4 Pro FPV drones have built up quite a reputation, but do they really hold up when pushed to the limit? […]