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The QAV-S Mini is a ready-to-build kit for a 3" or 4" micro long range quadcopter. Here's my full build and setup tutorial. This could be the most fun way to get into FPV. And when you build it yourself, you know how to fix it.
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0:00 - Intro
My review of the Flywoo Explorer LR tells you why this category is so exciting:
My whole "micro long range four-inch" playlist reviewing a bunch of the quads in this category:
1:17 - Unboxing
My comparison of the Vista vs. the Nebula Pro camera:
The BetaFPV product page for this FC, with wiring diagrams:
3:17 - Assemble the frame arms and bottom plate
6:59 - Prep the FC for installation
12:14 - Install the FC in the frame
14:27 - Install motors
14:59 - Route motor wires, tin motor pads on FC
17:36 - (DJI Only) Prepare the Caddx Vista video transmitter
21:52 - (DJI Only) Install Vista in the frame
23:13 - (Analog Only) Solder up the TBS Unify video transmitter
25:55 - (Analog Only) Install the TBS Unify in the frame
28:17 - (Analog Only) Solder up the Caddx Ratel camera
29:45 - Install the receiver
31:46 - (Analog Only) Betaflight Setup
My TBS Tracer & Crossfire setup video:
My ImmersionRC Ghost setup video:
This video shows general wiring instructions for all types of receivers:
My Jumper T16 bind and setup video shows how to bind a FrSky ACCST receiver:
If you have a FrSky ACCESS radio, I recommend the Archer RS receiver. Here's how to bind it:
The ViFly short-saver protects you from short circuits.
35:14 - (Analog Only) vTX setup
Here's the vtxtable for the Unify Nano Pro32. Paste this into your CLI tab.
vtxtable bands 5
vtxtable channels 8
vtxtable band 1 BOSCAM_A A FACTORY 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725
vtxtable band 2 BOSCAM_B B FACTORY 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866
vtxtable band 3 BOSCAM_E E FACTORY 5705 5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925 5945
vtxtable band 4 FATSHARK F FACTORY 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880
vtxtable band 5 RACEBAND R FACTORY 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917
vtxtable powerlevels 4
vtxtable powervalues 14 20 26 36
vtxtable powerlabels 25 100 400 MAX
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- Here's how to unlock your Pro32 vTX. You need to do this or you won't be able to go above 25 mW and you will be locked out of some channels.
36:49 - (DJI Only) Betaflight Setup
- How to update, activate, and bind your DJI system. Watch through 4:13 then come back here.
39:50 - Betaflight Setup for both DJI and analog
- Check channel mapping and endpoints. Set up aux modes. Check motor directions in blheli. Configure OSD. Watch through the end of the video if you don't already know how to do these things.
42:43 - (Optional) Install and setup GPS
How to set up GPS rescue:
How to safely test GPS rescue failsafe:
47:50 - Final assembly
How I like to mount antennas:
55:58 - Install props and maiden flight
How to install props:
How to safely maiden flight a quad: