JB's Perfect Freestyle Quadcopter

JB's Perfect Freestyle Quadcopter | FULL BUILD VIDEO

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It's time to update my perfect freestyle quadcopter build. I've picked all the parts I like most, no compromises.
Part 2 (betaflight setup) - • JB's Perfect Freestyle...
-- PARTS LIST --
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Frame: QAV-S JB Edition
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FC: JBF7
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Analog camera: Runcam Phoenix 2 JB edition
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Analog vTX: Rush Tank Solo
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DJI camera and vTX: Caddx Vista or Nebula Pro
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Motor: FPVCycle Five Inch
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It's currently June, 2021, and the Five Inch motor is out of stock until August at least. My 2nd pick would have been the T-Motor F40 Pro IV if you want to buy now. It's a great motor, but it doesn't have the unique flight characteristics of the Five Inch.
Receiver: ImmersionRC Ghost
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Props: JB / Gemfan Hurricane 51477 props
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-- TABLE OF CONTENTS --
0:00 - Intro and sample flight
2:33 - Why I picked these parts
• Best Lightweight Frees... - Lightweight freestyle frame roundup
• Do you need a gigantic... - Five Inch Motor review
• The JBF7 is finally he... - JBF7 FC review
• Runcam Phoenix V2 JB S... - JB Phoenix review
8:08 - Alternate choices if you can't get these parts
10:25 - Assemble the frame and install the motors
17:06 - Install the ESC and solder up the capacitor
• Battery Wire Gauge | W... - Why it's fine to use 14 gauge battery wire
25:49 - Route and solder motor wires
27:49 - Install flight controller
29:02 - (ANALOG) Install vTX and camera
35:12 - Install receiver
• TBS Tracer Crossfire c... - Crossfire and Tracer setup guide
• ImmersionRC Ghost Comp... - Ghost setup guide
• Video - ExpressLRS setup guide
• FrSky should have done... - FrSky ACCESS receiver setup guide
• How to make your own B... - Generic wiring guide for most receivers
39:29 - (DJI) Install Caddx Vista
45:57 - Smoke Check
• ViFly ShortSaver is th... - Vifly smoke stopper review

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@1nobillyno 3 жыл бұрын

JB's perfect build made from parts that are only in stock for KZfaqrs. Only half-serious. Great vid as always JB!

@1nobillyno 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously though, I would be a couple thousand dollars deeper into the hobby if parts were in stock. I guess its a good thing?

@loganfpv8334 3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one wishing that I had property like JB’s to fly.

@officialconnorthomas3968 3 жыл бұрын

your not alone.

@divingfalconfpv4602 3 жыл бұрын

I got lucky found historic farm place next to my house I go fly at. Almost always empty. Just avoid anyone of I see them.. my backyard way too small and my neighbors would flip if I flew loud 5" freestyle

@indus49 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to fly it, but not to maintain it.

@loganfpv8334 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I live next to a battle field from the revolutionary war but they are no fly zones

@divingfalconfpv4602 3 жыл бұрын

@@loganfpv8334 oh shit.. that be awesome if it wasnt

@Bludz 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome guy you are, thank you for recommending the HaloRC Osiris. I can also now recommend the QAV-S JB Edition as I have flown your frame now too and it is freaking awesome!

@TheBigGuy78 2 жыл бұрын

Well Joshua, as a very new person to FPV, I just ordered your signature frame, FC, Runcam, and a few other things and will attempt my own build. Thanks so much! I joined your patreon as well. Appreciate what you do!

@ArbeeAerials 3 жыл бұрын

If nothing else, this video introduced me to using blu-tack or putty to hold the wiring harness while taking cables out. GENIUS! ❤️

@havoc_64 2 жыл бұрын

I know right! Josh sold me on Blue Tack a while ago!...but it stinks bad when you hit the iron against it...lol

@richardwallinger1683 2 жыл бұрын

gifted sort of guy ... amazing piloting . at 76 year old i am barely managing to hover my FPV drone . my first attempt at flying around was going like I was expecting .. UNTIL the screen /video ling went AWOL. I hadn,t a clue where my beloved drone was . i didn,t have a spotter .. all of the usual beginners screw ups I managed to commit all at once . My Eyesight and a faulty transmitter ended my weekly trips to the aerodromo to socialise with the other nuts .Love your videos .

@cristiancanales7709 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bardwell , thanks for introducing me to the hobby it been a pretty good learning experience and a great way to deal with the constant covid lockdowns in my area.

@robsabadfriend 3 жыл бұрын

About to start ordering parts to build this as my first drone. Love all the information this man has passed on to me. :D thanks for the entertainment/knowledge!!!!!!

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful build, Joshua! Really nice! 😃 Fantastic flying as well!!! Thanks for all the tips, as usual. 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@ClubbyGT 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build,looking forward too the betaflight setup vid /upload tomorrow 👍

@peculiarhumanbiped 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered your frame :) Can't wait to build it! This will become my Shark Byte quad.

@KellDogg1965 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting two weeks for mine! It’s making me crazy waiting!!!

@johncarold 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Josh Great video on your favorite build. I just finished my QAV-S and I can't wait to fly it. I just built mine a little different. I used the JB F7, and Holybro Tekko32 ESC, Caddx Ratel starlight, RUCH TANK, and NBD FLOW 2306.5 1850kv motors. On 6s. Thanks again for the video and information about your perfect freestyle build.

@american.rc1 3 жыл бұрын

About time…. Stoked to build mine out. :)

@sixtofive 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely look into the wowstick. It's a great electric screwdriver for working on builds. Saves a ton of time on prop screws for micro builds.

@judahwitmer1333 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching JB’s builds👌🏽

@Tyfeen 3 жыл бұрын

This intro was so good vides. That smile was like a child!

@ninjamonkeyfpv8855 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be building mine this weekend.. Two year old JB F4 stack, JB Phoenix2, two year old racerstar motors, IRC ghost hybrid, and a hydro dipped QAV-S Bardwell..

@sercanalnca1962 8 ай бұрын

I think the main programmer of Liftoff sim he gives his name to the lap when i flight in liftoff sim in bardwell’s backyard. A few times ago i started to watch your videos and now i understood a lot of company and guys love you sooo much. Thanks all of those knowledge that share us. Best regards from Turkey.

@pkvillager 3 жыл бұрын

I love the FPVcycle imperials on my Apex!

@danieladelodun9547 3 жыл бұрын

5:30 Liked the video for this explanation. Respect the honesty.

@YooperFPV 3 жыл бұрын

Just did this yesterday :D different parts but works the same :D so far with what I was able to put on it I love it!

@willkirschner7756 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s go the video we have all been waiting for

@allegorx58 3 жыл бұрын

it’s 2021 bro. We left “let’s go” in 2020.

@RobinDuckett 3 жыл бұрын

He's so happy ❤️

@Bill14886 3 жыл бұрын

Joshua, as far as the power leads: grind down and sand the camera side carbon plate leaving a nice gap for those 2 leads to pass through. Easy Peary fix. No rubbing or binding. Finish with zip tie.

@KleinWalke 3 жыл бұрын

That's actually looking so great!!! Give me that! I want to try it!

@michaelc5027 3 жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this one. Awesome!!!

@Johnellenberger1 3 жыл бұрын

Kick ass frame,... kick ass setup! Got my QAV-S!!!

@ThreeDPrintDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss.... I needed a new build vid to watch! ❤️

@JonWheeler84 2 жыл бұрын

I love the red tape!!!! You have gave me the confidence to sport my yellow tape!!! Eff the h8ers!!!

@thegeniuspig9587 3 жыл бұрын

i liked the video before even the first second. why? because I have been waiting for this exact video for so long and you are just awesome!

@MatteoMi 3 жыл бұрын

When will the solar panels on your roof be added to liftoff? :D

@janickithomas 3 жыл бұрын

And wife's and baby's yard too;-)

@Khalinakhe 3 жыл бұрын

Asking the questions of utmost importance here.

@Nothereforthechase 3 жыл бұрын

Need an update really 😅

@skyweaver3199 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@skyweaver3199 3 жыл бұрын

@@janickithomas you can fly that little area , there just isn't anything there.

@baggszilla 3 жыл бұрын

Love it JB! Thanks.

@churwck 3 жыл бұрын

Pumped for this JB!

@brendand.2269 3 жыл бұрын

Wow congrats Jb looks great

@fabienfafou8944 3 жыл бұрын

🇫🇷 Hello, if your videos were translated into French, it would be great because a lot of French are watching you. Thanks for all your videos. You're great

@3dprintingworld756 3 жыл бұрын

Do I look happy today? Here's why: (whips out bag of crack)

@LehtusBphree2flyFPV 2 жыл бұрын

He looks more of a 420 flying guy

@chrishiggins7475 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the proper rip! 👌🔥

@acresfpv4690 2 жыл бұрын

Frickin RIPS!!! Cool quad!

@parker1ray 2 жыл бұрын

One thing that I absolutely hate about KZfaq is all of the trolls who will be negative about anything you post. Most of the time they have never posted a comment on their own and hunt for people to harrass and usually resort to calling names. I actively seek them out and use intellect to put them in their place. Loose the trolls!

@orionmec 2 жыл бұрын

Damn Josh, were you trying to make me dizzy! hahahhaa, nice flying.

@Bill14886 3 жыл бұрын

This build is in my future plans . Looking forward to flying a new freestyle Quad. Maybe even step up to DJI goggles and air unit.

@HazzardLuke 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you did it wrong cause so did I an a fall from 20 feet drop throttle on grass an the arms pop right out of place. Thought the Fram was defective. Now I know what's wrong lol. Nothing broke rear arm popped out. Thanks for the good info.

@magicsmokemitlothar7377 3 жыл бұрын

Since 3 or 4 months ago your flying improved very noticebky with every Video i ve seen

@jcfpv3454 3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing better than when you site down and have all your parts to start your build.

@brendanzaebst9011 3 жыл бұрын

Need more rampup power. Youll love it even more. PROMISE MY FRIEND!

@miguelboisvert7375 3 жыл бұрын

How do you tell? Just curious

@bentsprockettech 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, awesome, awesome! Thank you for sharing this with us. :)

@ap308 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention what 6s battery you were using for optimal flight time and performance. Thanks for the detailed build video. Still waiting on my lost fpvcrate to arrive.

@hillbillyfpv3 2 жыл бұрын

Using one of your stacks on an Vista Apex build. Turned the ESC sideways to negate the XT60 clearance issue, then used a printed mount that I got from Thingiverse to hold the cap to a standoff. Weird thing I've found with your stack though. In a past video you made, you mentioned turning the PWM freq down to 24mgz. I've done that on three other builds with different stacks, all great. On your (iFlight) stack, the quad freaks out immediately on arming. Stuttering, twitching, etc.. Set the PWM freq back to the stock 48mgz, it flies perfectly. Not an issue, just thought it was kinda strange..

@cyoung300 3 жыл бұрын

Blue electrical tape is my go to...LOL. Love the red electrical tape!!

@k4x4map46 3 жыл бұрын

red tape is cool...I use red on the left arms and green on the right to mimic navigation lights--helps this noob on quick copter orientation

@mag8101 2 жыл бұрын

thanks very much 4 the video

@Mr.skidzzisPeter 8 ай бұрын

you're missing a spoiler bro. no joke those things help with flow.

@nikfpv3456 3 жыл бұрын

JB you're killin' me with that orange tape!

@dingbatfpv 3 жыл бұрын

He'd fully admitted it's a meme at this point but still, "perfect" build and its bright bloody red

@evilfpv 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@slowentropy4531 3 жыл бұрын

Could never build it or even get any if the parts. Still watched it and enjoyed!!! Man quads of that spec must be nice to fly haha.

@LehtusBphree2flyFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Braided tubing for your motor wires work well

@fatgus6618 3 жыл бұрын

i have never seen him so happy

@twanseydel2029 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping me start with the hobby Joshua! I've seen quite a few of your videos and they are really helpful. Just a quick question, what is your take on attaching the capacitor and possibly the spike absorber at the other end of the power leads (on top of the xt60)? This would possibly free up enough space such that the esc could be mounted in the normal orientation.

@rawk-steadyfpv1571 3 жыл бұрын

Hello JB, congrats on finally getting your perfect build. You look so excited. I just want to know what the all up weight is for the HD version. Thanks

@JoshuaBardwell 3 жыл бұрын

With hero 8, analog, and 1000 mAh 6s, it weighs 702 grams. I haven't weighed it on DJI yet but about 15 grams more. I. Would typically fly it on hero 7 which saves maybe 20 grams.

@rawk-steadyfpv1571 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I am planning my next freestyle build and I want to use a hero 8 with the nebula pro. It seems the more my skills progress the more weight conscious I become. Or more appropriately, thrust to weight conscious. I really dig the changes you made on the QAV-S. Would you be willing to add 5.5 inch (prop diameter) arms as an option? I would definitely buy one. I have a 6 inch QAV-R2 and I love it but it feels big. I think the 5.5 inch revolution is coming. I want the QAV-S JB edition to be my first.

@predatox1515 3 жыл бұрын

Im hyped

@HotboiEngineering 3 жыл бұрын

1:35 I'm stealing this powerloop flip flop throwback thing

@thisguyeddiex7136 3 жыл бұрын

I been waiting a long time for this video. Now I’m gonna be waiting even lover for parts to be in stock. Lol parts from ur other build still out of stock lol..

@Mosmixer 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@mantyfpv7409 3 жыл бұрын

I think what makes this the perfect build is the red electric tape!!!

@flibri5508 3 жыл бұрын

This is like what, your 5th or 6th "perfect build" now? Six months ago: Perfect Build Sixteen months later: Perfect Build!

@JoshuaBardwell 3 жыл бұрын

No, sorry. This is my 2nd "perfect freestyle build" and I have also done a "perfect racing build". That's it. Three in total. And the first "perfect freestyle build" was over 2 years ago. Honestly, it's hard to know where people come up with these ideas.

@viciousavacado4941 2 жыл бұрын

Lol did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed

@TV_Evolution 3 жыл бұрын

I like how it looks like an eachine wizard. Classic

@havoc_64 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the KV and size of those motors? And the mounting holes on the back, are they spaced for 20mm?

@FPVExchange 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if it’s anyone else, but I always like to do my builds while someone else is doing theirs. Can’t wait to watch! Always love some nice build tips slong the way

@robogamertrons2.080 3 жыл бұрын

Ur smile in the intro was priceless

@coelhofpv2086 3 жыл бұрын

Damn JB, your gettin good!! :-)

@dapolyfpv4004 3 жыл бұрын

ok .. so this is the "PERFECT" build ... what would make it the "ULTIMATE PEERFECT" build is to get it built byJB himself. Even with a wee extra fee - I be happy to know that I have the ULTIMATE PERFECT build - built by JB himself. Thats what I have learnt from this video.

@6sixty675 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joshua, Im not sure if you covered this in another video but why not use the 20x20 mounting holes to mount the vista?

@traviscook5144 3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!!

@h2o-fpv623 3 жыл бұрын

Yeap got this frame. I'm waiting for the flight controller got motors .

@papamidnightfpv Жыл бұрын

33:32 I wonder if this is why my fresh built source one has noise when armed. I think I have the cam and or vtx on vbat bc it's a 1600mw vtx...

@KernsJW 3 жыл бұрын

I use 14awg a lot too. Why do you not put one wire on each side of the standoffs? Looked like it would work. Definitely found two battery straps are needed on many of my drones especially to hold the battery plug in. Though of have given a few straps a haircut - Roma f5!

@waynesworld8930 2 жыл бұрын

miss you ,broke my quad cant afford the parts .but soon as i get back to work im building this you have ment so much to me and iv learn so very much thanks JB

@DJ09Thunder 3 жыл бұрын

Any recommendations on a 4S motor? I'm afraid the 2200kv won't have the power I need with the FPVCycle. Running F60 IV Pro 2550kv on my Apex 5" and love them.

@rawpicsfpv3516 3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the new fpvcycle protorype 5" frame? Its on fpvcycle already!

@aerialimagery3216 3 жыл бұрын

I mounted the ESC sideways. Is there any reason why you should do this other then having to remap the motors?

@aerialimagery3216 3 жыл бұрын

Building mine right now with the vista and Eco 2207 1700. I was surprised those motors are 36.2g with the wires and prop nut. In your flight video it sounds like there is vibrations at lower throttle. Is that likely from the frame or motors? Do you think that can be tuned out?

@NickHaddan 3 жыл бұрын

My frame came with 22 and 25mm screws. I couldn't fit my ESC and FC on with the 22mm screws so I used the 25mm. It seemed to work find for me or maybe I did something wrong?

@LunaFPV 3 жыл бұрын

In order to run my battery leads out the back with the vista I put my capacitor on my xt60 and secured it to the leads.

@JoshuaBardwell 3 жыл бұрын

This reduces the effectiveness of the capacitor by at least 50% (depending on the length of the leads).

@LunaFPV 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaBardwell Thanks for the tip. This was the first time I had tried this. I wasn't aware it had such a detrimental impact on performance.

@reub-topia2656 3 жыл бұрын

Yays! I'm looking forward to this build, just waiting on that elusive vista..... Question in the mean: I'm going to run mine on 4S. Can I get away without the cap? and If so, would there be enough room to run the bat leads out the back, up through the frame and miss the vista?

@JoshuaBardwell 3 жыл бұрын

There's room to run out the back/side but not all the way back across the Vista.

@nastydavefpv8619 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be building this soon. I know it's only been 2 months but is there anything you would change about this build today for analog?

@cgmiller82 3 жыл бұрын

Be honest... in all the time you've been flying in your yard, how many times have you hit the wires? :)

@wrstew1272 3 жыл бұрын

Chris- I’ve thought that exact thing on different occasions, but it came up again a couple of times in this video

@ludedouteg 3 жыл бұрын

Hey JB I recently (lastnight) messed up my lumenier f4 aio when i was making the build a little more clean as it was my first build. Have your frame on its way and was thinking about swapping everything from my chameleon over to your frame and run a new fc and esc. My question is do you have any pros/cons between the kakute f7 1.5 and the JB F7? I can get my hands on both and plan on running T-Motor f45a for the escs and unify pro32 hv paired with the runcam eagle 2 pro. Oomph 2306 motors. any info would be appreciated!

@themysterydrood5891 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel man. I use your info ALL THE TIME. Are you also the know it all for network security, or am I chasing a ghost here?

@skyweaver3199 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about Tmotor F60 pro IV 1750s for this build ? Also Fettec spike absorbers are completely out of stock everywhere now. Your a great sales man.

@napfpv6239 3 жыл бұрын

Did you decide on 4S or 6S? (I guess 6S to make it perfect)

@CreepyBoris 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to build this, too bad everything is sold out and on backorder everywhere :( I hope this chip shortage ends soon.

@JamesManimal 3 жыл бұрын

after this chip shortage ends, bitcoin goes back to being a 'normal' price or the difficulty increases so much so that a graphics card will be pointless the prices will drop and we can get back to buying stuff just to try it out.

@KernsJW 3 жыл бұрын

Chicken wings will drop in price well before that will happen. And mcu6000 may never come back

@philsonnenberg6092 3 жыл бұрын

I am building an "in stock" version of JBs perfect build. Should be more than decent when done. Only big difference in mine is I fly 4s and analog so... JB frame - SpeedyBee F7 V2 30x30 3-6S Stack/Combo - XING2 2306 2555KV 4S FPV Motor - JB Phoenix2 cam - Rxsr (till ELRS come out for my T-Lite) - Rush FPV Tiny Tank 25-350mW 5.8GHz Micro VTX - Gemfan Hurricane 51477 Should be fun!