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The QAVS Mini is a readytobuild 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 Intro

My review of the Flywoo Explorer LR tells you why this category is so exciting:    • Flywoo Explorer LR 4" reminded me how...  

My whole "micro long range fourinch" playlist reviewing a bunch of the quads in this category:    • Micro Long Range  

1:17 Unboxing

My comparison of the Vista vs. the Nebula Pro camera:    • Caddx Nebula Pro vs. Vista  good eno...  

The BetaFPV product page for this FC, with wiring diagrams: https://bit.ly/3rVTD2n

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:    • TBS Tracer Crossfire complete setup g...  

My ImmersionRC Ghost setup video:    • ImmersionRC Ghost Complete Setup Guide  

This video shows general wiring instructions for all types of receivers:    • How to make your own Betaflight fligh...  

My Jumper T16 bind and setup video shows how to bind a FrSky ACCST receiver:    • Jumper T16 How To Bind and Set Up New...  

If you have a FrSky ACCESS radio, I recommend the Archer RS receiver. Here's how to bind it:    • FrSky should have done this 2 years a...  

The ViFly shortsaver protects you from short circuits.    • ViFly ShortSaver is the smoke stopper...  

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
save

   • How to unlock TBS Unify Pro32 and Evo   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

   • DJI FPV Drone Budget Build Full Tutor...   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

   • DJI FPV Drone Budget Build Full Tutor...   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:    • Betaflight GPS Rescue Configuration (...  

How to safely test GPS rescue failsafe:    • Betaflight GPS Rescue | How To Test S...  

47:50 Final assembly

How I like to mount antennas:    • Mount your antennas right| BUILD TIP  

55:58 Install props and maiden flight

How to install props:    • How to install quadcopter props corre...  

How to safely maiden flight a quad:    • FPV Drone Budget Build Full Tutorial ...