Custom FPV Racing Drones

Eight custom FPV drones built through component selection, soldering, firmware configuration, fabrication, flight testing, troubleshooting, and repair.

Period: 2025–Present
Role: Independent designer, builder, and pilot
Methods: Onshape · Betaflight · Soldering · FDM

An FPV racing drone under repair at a soldering and electronics workbench

01 / Challenge

Engineering Challenge

Build a reliable, responsive aircraft from independently sourced components while managing tight packaging, electrical compatibility, vibration, heat, and crash durability.

02 / Approach

Approach

I researched the complete system, checked component compatibility, planned the stack, soldered and assembled each aircraft, flashed firmware, tuned flight behavior, and designed custom printed parts where the standard hardware fell short.

03 / Result

Results

The projects expanded my experience from CAD into complete electromechanical integration. Troubleshooting a crash-damaged aircraft improved durability, video quality, and flight characteristics.

Key Outcomes

8custom FPV drones built

Built eight custom FPV racing drones from scratch
Developed practical electronics, soldering, and firmware skills
Used failure analysis to repair and improve a damaged aircraft