Build The Smallest ESP32 Drone You Can Fly with Your Phone! (ESP-FLY)

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Meet the ESP-FLY, a tiny yet powerful *ESP32 micro drone* you can 3D Print or build from PVC and control with just your phone via WiFi! 📱 No expensive transmitters, no complicated setups, just pure fun. In this video, I’ll guide you step by step to assemble, program, and fly the smallest budget-friendly, phone-controlled mini quadcopter! 🚁 ————————————————————————————————— Easy, Affordable, & Reliable PCBs with *JLCPCB!* Sign up to get $60 New-user Coupons: https://jlcpcb.com/?from=MaxImagination Use this special $10 PCB Coupon: https://bit.ly/4fxVW3L Seeed Studio *XIAO ESP32-S3* - 10% OFF (ON OFFICIAL SITE) | Code: MaxImagination (expires on April 12): On Seeed Studio Website: https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-ESP32S3-p-5627.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=MaxImagination&utm_campaign=ESP32drone On Amazon: https://amzn.to/4byrbve On AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ok4s5cv *PCB Design* Software with AI - Flux: https://www.flux.ai/signup?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=MaxImagination2 *CAD Software* - Autodesk Fusion: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/ *3D Printer:* Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kxfvNu Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus on Official Site: https://us.elegoo.com/products/neptune-4-plus-fdm-3d-printer?utm_source=maximagination&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=n4pl&utm_id=n4pl *Elektor Magazine* - 50% OFF a 1-year Subscription | Code: *maximagination50* (LIMITED TIME): https://www.elektormagazine.com/maximagination-elektor-offer-25 *Project blog* on Elektor Labs: https://www.elektormagazine.com/labs/esp-fly-the-smallest-esp32-drone-you-can-build ———————————— 👇 *Project Info* 📁 *Project Files* (Firmware, Gerber, Schematic, and more) - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18QSSe5u8A_p2iix2rqLfaRU-QODWJp0w?usp=sharing 📐 *Drone Frame 3D model* (STL files) - https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/esp-fly-an-esp32-micro-drone-body-frame-3d-design-stl-files 🖥️ *Software* - ESP-IDF (Scroll down and Download Offline Installer “5.0.7.” 0.96 GB): https://dl.espressif.com/dl/esp-idf/?idf=4.4 📱 *ESP-Drone Mobile App* - https://www.pgyer.com/a27L?sign&auSign&code 📜 *Firmware from Circuit Digest* - https://github.com/Circuit-Digest/ESP-Drone (Instead use Firmware from folder link) Credits to JobitJoseph & Circuit Digest for firmware - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzZjk0TQKtU&t=11s Thanks to @drelectronics13 for helping me get the firmware working! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TanPR1QwJeU&t=477s Learn more about *Espressif's ESP-Drone*: 🗎 *Documentation:* https://docs.espressif.com/projects/espressif-esp-drone/en/latest/gettingstarted.html 🤖 *Hardware Reference:* https://docs.espressif.com/projects/espressif-esp-drone/en/latest/hardware.html 🚁 *Flight Control System:* https://docs.espressif.com/projects/espressif-esp-drone/en/latest/system.html ⚙️ *Parts, and Materials:* (x1) XIAO ESP32-S3 Sense with antenna - https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-ESP32S3-p-5627.html ($7.49) (Amazon Link at Top) (x1) MPU6050 IC - https://amzn.to/4gJoGY1 ($4.40) (x4) SI2300 N-MOSFET - https://amzn.to/42XAFhq ($0.55) (x4) 1N4148 Switching Diode - https://amzn.to/4k2RDBa ($0.08) Resistors - 0805 SMD (From Kit): https://amzn.to/3X3Mi2l ($0.10) (x9) 10KΩ (x2) 200Ω (x2) 150Ω (x2) 100Ω Capacitors - 0805 SMD (From Kit): https://amzn.to/41i0lUJ ($0.09) (x6) 0.1μF (x2) 0.01μF LEDs - 0805 SMD (From Kit): https://amzn.to/41zA9nl ($0.30) (x3) Red (x2) White (x1) Green (x1) 90° JST Power Connector - https://amzn.to/3X06ges ($0.18) (x4) Micro Coreless Motors - https://amzn.to/3EDFUZD ($10.99) (x1) 150-250mAh LiPo Battery - https://amzn.to/4bS8YZB / https://www.seeedstudio.com/Crazyflie-Nano-Quadcopter-Spare-battery-BC-BL-01-p-1362.html ($9.99 avg) (x4) Propeller - https://amzn.to/4i0U0Ct ($2.50) (x1) Small Zip-tie - https://amzn.to/4gMhQRv ($0.04) Solid core jumper wires - https://amzn.to/41PWBtG ($0.10) (x1 of 5) PCB made by JLCPCB - ($0.42) 4g of 3D printed filament for frame/enclosure - https://amzn.to/4izYf8l ($0.07) TOTAL OF THE ABOVE: $37.30 USD (+- $10) Cost may vary. *Extra:* Turn into FPV drone with: 📷 WT07 Micro 5.8GHz Camera - https://amzn.to/4hUpZF3 ($25.99) 👁️ FPV Headset - https://amzn.to/4kR8WVY ————————————— As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases with no added cost to you. Watch my Mini Arduino FPV Drone Video: https://youtu.be/Sa6EslOHsI0 Grab the COOL T-shirt I wore! - https://maximagination.dashery.com/products/84137071-if-you-can-imagine-it-you-can-make-it-t-shirt *Chapters:* 00:00 - Intro & Supplies 00:56 - 3D Design 01:47 - 3D Printing 02:55 - PVC Frame 05:38 - PCB Design 06:55 - Getting PCBs 08:11 - PCB Assembly 11:12 - XIAO ESP32S3 12:19 - Drone Assembly 16:46 - Programming 21:32 - App Setup 23:56 - Flying Drone 25:01 - Elektor Mag 25:25 - Testing Drone 27:52 - FPV Setup 29:36 - Outro ————————————— #esp32drone #minidrone #autodeskad #elegoo #neptune4plus #elektor #jlcpcb #XIAOESP32S3 #flux #uppbeat