KretFPV
Recommended builds

Five complete parts lists — pick your style.

Every build is a complete, real-world parts list with prices, intended use, and difficulty. Use them as-is or as a template for your own ideas.

The Budget BeginnerFreestyle 5" PowerhouseCinematic CinewhoopPro Race QuadLong Range 7" Explorer
freestyleBeginner

The Budget Beginner

Get airborne for under $500 — sim, radio, goggles, and a quad.

Total

$430–$520

Intended use

Brand-new pilots who want to learn outdoors without sinking $1,000+ on day one. Analog video, durable parts, easy to repair.

Parts in list Sum

6

$695

Add ~10–15% for shipping, cables, props, and tools.

Full parts list

  • Pre-built BNF: iFlight Nazgul Evoque F5 (analog)$270
  • Radio: RadioMaster Pocket ELRS$80
  • Goggles: EV800D box goggles (analog)$120
  • Batteries: 4× CNHL Black 6S 1300 mAh$100
  • Charger: ToolkitRC M7AC$90
  • LiPo bag + props + cables$35
freestyleIntermediate

Freestyle 5" Powerhouse

The classic, do-it-all 6S freestyle build pilots rave about.

Total

$380–$470

Intended use

Punch-outs, dives, big sticks. The all-rounder that handles parks, bandos, and bigger air.

Parts in list Sum

9

$372

Add ~10–15% for shipping, cables, props, and tools.

Full parts list

  • Frame: iFlight Nazgul Evoque F5D$60
  • FC: SpeedyBee F405 V4$50
  • ESC: SpeedyBee BLS 50A 4-in-1$55
  • Motors: EMAX ECO II 2207 1900KV (×4)$60
  • Camera: Caddx Ratel 2$40
  • VTX: Rush Tank Ultimate Plus$45
  • RX: RadioMaster RP3 ELRS$22
  • Antenna: TrueRC AXII 2$15
  • Props: HQ Ethix S5 (×20)$25
cinematicBeginner-Intermediate

Cinematic Cinewhoop

Ducted 3" that glides indoors and around people for buttery shots.

Total

$360–$480

Intended use

Real-estate flythroughs, indoor cinematics, slow-and-low GoPro shots with prop guards for safety.

Parts in list Sum

8

$375

Add ~10–15% for shipping, cables, props, and tools.

Full parts list

  • Frame: iFlight Defender 25 / GEPRC Cinelog25$100
  • FC+ESC AIO: F411 35A AIO$75
  • Motors: 1404 4500KV (×4)$50
  • Camera: Caddx Ant$25
  • VTX: 25–400 mW analog or O3 Air Unit$35
  • RX: BetaFPV ELRS Nano 2.4$18
  • Props: HQ T2x2.9x3$12
  • Batteries: 4S 850 mAh GNB ×3$60
racingAdvanced

Pro Race Quad

Stripped, light, and angry. Built for the gate.

Total

$500–$700

Intended use

MultiGP racers chasing podiums — lightweight 5" with race-tuned ESCs, low-latency analog, and rigid bottom plate.

Parts in list Sum

9

$558

Add ~10–15% for shipping, cables, props, and tools.

Full parts list

  • Frame: ImpulseRC Apex 5 / Armattan Marmotte$130
  • FC: Holybro Kakute H7$70
  • ESC: T-Motor F55A V2 60A$95
  • Motors: T-Motor F40 PRO V V 2400KV (×4)$110
  • Camera: Foxeer Razer Mini$35
  • VTX: TBS Unify Pro 32 Nano (race mode)$50
  • RX: TBS Tracer Nano (or ELRS Nano)$25
  • Antenna: TrueRC Singularity$18
  • Props: HQ R30 5×3.5×3$25
long-rangeIntermediate

Long Range 7" Explorer

Cruise miles away with GPS, return-to-home, and HD digital video.

Total

$800–$1100

Intended use

Mountain ridges, abandoned places, sunset bandos miles from launch. GPS, low-KV motors, big batteries, HD link.

Parts in list Sum

8

$847

Add ~10–15% for shipping, cables, props, and tools.

Full parts list

  • Frame: iFlight Chimera 7 Pro / GEPRC Mark5 7"$90
  • FC + ESC + GPS combo$180
  • Motors: T-Motor F90 1300KV (×4)$130
  • Air unit: DJI O3 (camera + VTX)$200
  • RX: ELRS 900 MHz$30
  • Antenna: 900 MHz dipole + 5.8 omni$25
  • Props: HQ 7×3.5×2$12
  • Batteries: 6S 1800 mAh ×4 (or 4S Li-Ion P42A)$180

Need help choosing a part?

Every component above is broken down in detail on the build guide page. You'll find compatibility tips, beginner picks, and pro tips for each.

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