ImpulseRC Apex HD DJI FPV - Full Build Tutorial

The ImpulseRC Apex HD is one of the best freestyle frames you can buy. Here's a complete step by step build and setup video showing how to build an ImpulseRC Apex HD with DJI FPV system.

This build video was made as part of FLOWSTATE: The FPV Drone Documentary, a feature-length documentary about FPV in the shadow of RemoteID. Watch the trailer at: https://youtu.be/8TMUfvTD2qs

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How to install Betaflight and BLHeli:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAqgPEW48Tc

How to remap motors and correct FC board alignment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeuSq71pYF0

How to set endpoints and channel center:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1azl1f8qJ84&ab_channel=JoshuaBardwell

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All the tools and supplies you need to build a quad are listed at:
* Tools - https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list-tools/
* Supplies - https://www.fpvknowitall.com/fpv-shopping-list-supplies/

I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking one of the affiliate links below.

DJI Goggles and Air Unit kit
* Rotor Riot - https://bit.ly/2Tipmey
* GetFPV - https://bit.ly/37CV12K
* RaceDayQuads - https://bit.ly/34mMdMg
* NewBeeDrone - https://bit.ly/2TkTje3
* Banggood - https://bit.ly/34rgDxb (be sure to select 2 air units 1 goggle!!!)
* Amazon - https://amzn.to/35wlg8a

Apex HD Frame kit (by Impulse RC)
* RaceDayQuads - https://bit.ly/34oShUJ
* GetFPV - https://bit.ly/3jjNQyE
* Newbeedrone - https://bit.ly/2FUQ0Hj

4x Blaster 2207 1800KV motors
* Rotor Riot - https://bit.ly/3jjnA7C

T-Motor F7 F55A Pro II HD (DJI compatible) Stack
* RaceDayQuads - https://bit.ly/3kCqFRq
* Banggood - https://bit.ly/2HsYwhl
* Amazon - https://amzn.to/31yofvO

Batteries (buy several!)
* RaceDayQuads - https://bit.ly/3jq4WLk
* GetFPV - https://bit.ly/37y18W9
* Banggood - https://bit.ly/34qfvtw

TBS Crossfire Starter Set (module, receiver, antenna)
* GetFPV - https://bit.ly/3abBhm2
* Team Blacksheep - https://bit.ly/34mFhyK

Ethix Lemon lime propellers
* GetFPV - https://bit.ly/3kuKwlG
* RaceDayQuads - https://bit.ly/34lvusS
* NewBeeDrone - https://bit.ly/34oTtaF

Purchase the ViFly ShortSaver at
* Amazon (ViFly store) - https://amzn.to/2ZCgGns
* GetFPV - https://bit.ly/33mCx4r
* RaceDayQuads - https://bit.ly/2ENSMgL
* Newbeedrone - https://bit.ly/3fLCwJG
* Banggood - https://bit.ly/3kaLlAa

Okay now the awkward part. The radio that we used in the tutorial is James's QX7. But that radio has since gone out of production. The radio that I recommend to replace it is the RadioMaster TX16S. The screen is bigger and the buttons are nicer. But the hard part is that the screens won't look exactly like they do in the tutorial, even though both radios ARE running the same operating system and the setup steps are more or less the same.

RadioMaster TX16S
* RaceDayQuads - https://bit.ly/3dsu3KX
* NewBeeDrone - https://bit.ly/3ollx6y
* Banggood - https://bit.ly/3fJ8LL4
* Amazon - https://amzn.to/31BSlyp

3d printed mounts are on Thingiverse. You can print yourself or you can order them printed from a 3D printing service like RaceDayQuads, GetFPV, Brain3D, or BMC3D.

Apex HD Frame - GoPro Mount - 30 Deg: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4605640
APEX HD - Air Unit & Immortal T Adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4605652

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--- TABLE OF CONTENTS ---

0:00 - Intro
2:44 - Parts used in the build
5:47 - Assemble the arms and bottom plate of the frame
13:27 - Install the motors
20:21 - Mount the Air Unit and antennas
24:57 - Mount the ESC and tin the pads
31:57 - Prep and solder the XT60 lead
34:01 - Smoke check
36:12 - Solder the motor wires
39:28 - Solder and mount the receiver
43:25 - Mount the camera
46:58 - Bind receiver and set up model in radio
49:24 - Betaflight Setup
1:11:18 - DJI system activation and firmware update
1:14:27 - Final assembly
1:18:23 - Flight test!

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