Build Your Own DJI FPV Quadcopter - Part 1 - Initial Assembly

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I'm going to teach you how to build your own DJI HD FPV quadcopter. If this is your first FPV quadcopter build, I'll show you every step that you need to know to build your first FPV quadcopter. If you're an experienced builder, I'll show you just the parts that are new to the DJI system.

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The full playlist for this build series is:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDb7WF6c8n5d8D1JhPhyBYwe-r_PemW

If you decide to flip the ESC around 180 degrees, here is how to fix the board alignment and motor mapping:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeuSq71pYF0

This is one of the best soldering tutorials I've seen. Don't let the fact that it was filmed a long time ago turn you off. Basic, no-BS information. Watch ALL OF THIS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIT4ra6Mo0s

My video about what a smoke stopper is and how to make one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5a0TAmEwLE

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Recommended Battery for this build is 4S 1300 to 1600 mAh. My suggested batteries are at https://www.fpvknowitall.com/fpv-shopping-list-charging#batteries

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