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

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://max-imagination-merch.printify.me/product/9944201/unisex-t-shirt-if-you-can-imagine-it-you-can-make-it *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