# Bardwell Nails it why FPV **URL:** \ **Category:** Videos by FPV Drone\ **Created:** [22 August 2023 22:42 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087 "2023-08-22T22:42:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bmsleight](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@bmsleight](https://greyarro.ws/u/bmsleight)\ **Post date:** [22 August 2023 22:42 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/1 "2023-08-22T22:42:07Z")
Especially at 38 seconds. [![](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/c/b/cb897046fca94f8ebef462615a6f885a559fe044.jpeg "Unlock the Thrills: Build Your First FPV Drone Today! Ultimate Beginner Guide!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNwHNYgWnp8) Same logic that you should build you own 3D printer. ---
**Author:** ![GunjaFPV](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/gunjafpv/32/72376_2.png) [@GunjaFPV](https://greyarro.ws/u/GunjaFPV)\ **Post date:** [23 August 2023 09:37 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/2 "2023-08-23T09:37:36Z")
> [@bmsleight](#): > > Same logic that you should build you own 3D printer. Nah… Bambu is better print, easy maintenance, etc, etc… So not the same. Self build FPV drone is different as the off the shelf ones can’t and don’t give you the same (I mean DJI offerings here, not nazgulls, etc where you WILL need to fix them). You can’t buy an easy to maintain/repair “proper” FPV drone 😉 Where as you can buy an easy to maintain with BETTER results 3d printer 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Yith](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/yith/32/134305_2.png) [@Yith](https://greyarro.ws/u/Yith)\ **Post date:** [23 August 2023 09:58 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/3 "2023-08-23T09:58:53Z")
I think you miss the point. By building yourself the first time you learn a lot more. With 3D printers I first **bought** a Monoprice Select Mini. Getting that ruddy thing working taught me a hell of a lot and now when I have a proper 3D printer (Prusa Mini) I know a lot more about how it works. I also completely satiated any desire I had to modify the printer uneccessarily… It’s a tenuous comparison, but it is still valid. Even I dare say with the “Bambu”… as you will want to step outside their “safe-area” at some point for sure. ---
**Author:** ![RestlessZombi](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/restlesszombi/32/147686_2.png) [@RestlessZombi](https://greyarro.ws/u/RestlessZombi)\ **Post date:** [23 August 2023 10:08 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/4 "2023-08-23T10:08:14Z")
While i have spent a fair while watching build videos, I still wasn’t prepared for when my ‘Bind and Fly’ drone couldn’t be bound. Fitting an ELRS reciever and then a new FC once the one that it came with died (I’m sure it wasn’t me) has taught be a lot about building a drone that I wouldn’t have had if it had just bound and flown. Most of the knowledge and skills to build and solder the Drone was gained through heavily modifying my 3D printer. I admit that i enjoy these kind of projects though and its not for everyone. Those that just want to buy and use i understand but there is a lot they miss out on. ---
**Author:** ![GunjaFPV](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/gunjafpv/32/72376_2.png) [@GunjaFPV](https://greyarro.ws/u/GunjaFPV)\ **Post date:** [23 August 2023 10:11 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/5 "2023-08-23T10:11:01Z")
Oh I love faffing with the drones, and built a number, and watch Bardwell daily (repeated loads and even watched that “beginner” one yesterday as always something that can pickup). With the 3d printer… Meh I don’t care. I want it to work. I have a artilery genuius (bought as would do TPU well for just under £200 a few years back), and not touched it… I had octoprint on it for a while, but when moved didn’t bother re-setting it up. I’d rather spend the time printing and learning the 3d design stuff than the physical printer. When comes to planes and drones though… Flying something u’ve made (in part anyways), is awesome 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Nidge](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/nidge/32/17563_2.png) [@Nidge](https://greyarro.ws/u/Nidge)\ **Post date:** [23 August 2023 10:34 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/6 "2023-08-23T10:34:06Z")
For anyone wanting an introduction to FPV I can highly recommend the FPV Flea (there’s also a Happymodel branded version). This is a small Cinewhoop style quad that does not require any soldering. During the build you’ll learn basic terminology, calibration process, etc. and once built it’s a great trainer quad as it’s near indestructible. > **[TheFPV C2 CineFlea DIY Cinewhoop Quadcopter Kit - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop](https://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/product/thefpv-c2-cinewhoop-thefpflea-diy-quadcopter-kit/)** > > TheFPflea is a 2" cinewhoop desgined around the Insta360 go.  It flies looks great, flys great, doesnt break the bank and best of all, its a solderless self build kit so a great way to get started in FPV. Soldering is a skill that is best attained through repetitive practice. If you’ve never soldered before I highly recommend purchasing some practice pcb’s before embarking on a kit that requires soldering, especially as flight controllers are not the easiest to work with if you’ve not soldered before, and a simple mistake could also be a costly one. > [@Yith](#): > > With 3D printers I first **bought** a Monoprice Select Mini. This too was my first 3D printer, and still my only 3D printer. The 3D printing bug is one of the few geeky activities I haven’t over indulged in. ---
**Author:** ![GunjaFPV](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/gunjafpv/32/72376_2.png) [@GunjaFPV](https://greyarro.ws/u/GunjaFPV)\ **Post date:** [23 August 2023 11:53 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/7 "2023-08-23T11:53:47Z")
> [@Nidge](#): > > FPV Flea ![PXL_20230823_115226060.MP](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/6/9/69f2d7b5b67f2c37953e5d843e569aeaba2fb2fa.jpeg) Here’s my flea. Flies lovely. Though not flown it for a while. I even printed my own frame for it … should I sell or fly it… Hmmm ---
**Author:** ![bmsleight](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@bmsleight](https://greyarro.ws/u/bmsleight)\ **Post date:** [23 August 2023 13:28 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/8 "2023-08-23T13:28:07Z")
> [@GunjaFPV](#): > > Here’s my flea Oooo looking to replace my frame on my whoop Have you a URL for the STLs? Is your flea Analogue? ELRS? ---
**Author:** ![GunjaFPV](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/gunjafpv/32/72376_2.png) [@GunjaFPV](https://greyarro.ws/u/GunjaFPV)\ **Post date:** [23 August 2023 13:35 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/9 "2023-08-23T13:35:24Z")
> [@bmsleight](#): > > Have you a URL for the STLs? I can’t remember tbh > [@bmsleight](#): > > Is your flea Analogue? ELRS? Yes to both ---
**Author:** ![bmsleight](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@bmsleight](https://greyarro.ws/u/bmsleight)\ **Post date:** [23 August 2023 17:58 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/bardwell-nails-it-why-fpv/67087/10 "2023-08-23T17:58:23Z")
> [@GunjaFPV](#): > > > [@bmsleight](#): > > > > Have you a URL for the STLs? > > I can’t remember tbh My google skill failed - could not find it.