Build The Smallest ESP32 Brushless Rocket Drone | ESP-BLAST

Order the Flight Controller PCB on JLCPCB - Sign up, get $123 in Coupons: https://jlcpcb.com/?from=MaxImagination $85,000 Open-source PCB design competition: https://oshwlab.com/activities/stars2026 Get Started Designing PCBs in Flux: https://www.flux.ai/signup?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=maximaginationsept2025 3D Printer - Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus: Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kxfvNu 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 CAD Software - Autodesk Fusion: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Project blog on Elektor Labs: https://www.elektormagazine.com/labs/build-a-mini-esp32-rocket-drone-that-flies-100kmh-esp-blast ————————————— This is the ESP-BLAST - a DIY ESP32 Mini Rocket Drone you can build for crazy fast first-person-view flights exceeding 100 km/h. Launch vertically like a rocket, tilt the motorized FPV camera as you transition into forward flight, and rip through the sky with a high-speed mini quad you built yourself! Key Project Info and Specs: Top Speed Achieved (so far) - 108km/h personal record Flight Time - ~2–8 minutes (depending on throttle use) Range - ~200 meters on ESP-NOW (Add an ELRS receiver to extend range) Battery - 3S 450mAh LiPo Weight with Battery - 136 grams Ideal Prop Size - 2.5-inch (2040 tri-blade) (2" used in tests) Material - PETG Features - GPS for tracking speed, FPV cam w/ OSD, Tilt Servo, Buzzer, LEDs, Barometer, Magnetometer, Accelerometer, & Gyro. Inspired by South African and Australian builders with their record-breaking high-speed drones: @LukeMaximoBell @DroneProHub / Thanks to Ben @biggsy_fpv (Instagram) for helping out! 👇 All the files - 3D design, PCB schematics, gerbers, CLI configuration tables, and full part list are linked below: ————————————— Before downloading the files, please read my Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOqMa63_AAfOI4zHHBnYEFxlPeUdXg9EC5y_1NXoXlo/edit?usp=drivesdk ⚠ PCB FILE UPDATE: 🚨 Please read the pinned comment regarding changes to the PCB file. 📁 Project Files - (PCB Files, Schematic, and Diagrams) - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vqXdgHj-5dydJ4V21HF_LdW4lPgcUf8g?usp=sharing (Wiring Diagram coming soon) 📐 3D model/design of ESP-BLAST’s Parts (STLs, STEP, & G-CODE) - https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/esp-blast-an-esp32-mini-rocket-drone-100km-h-3d-design-files 📜 ESP-FC Firmware (Thanks to rtlopez) - https://github.com/rtlopez/esp-fc/tree/master Radio Controller & ESP-FC Firmware Instructions - https://youtu.be/QTmitUFotik MWOSD Firmware - https://github.com/ShikOfTheRa/scarab-osd Learn more about MinimOSD - https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-minim-osd-quick-installation-guide.html ⚙️ Parts and Materials: (Listed in pinned comment below video due to being too long for description) TOTAL COST: $155 USD calculated per required item put into the drone excluding the cost of spares, shipping, and 3D files. BARE MINIMUM COST: $110 USD to get a flyable rocket drone, excluding non-essential components like GPS, MinimOSD, and Barometer. These amounts ($) are not to be confused with the higher cost of the items in your cart, which will contain spare parts. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases with no added cost to you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Tools and Equipment I use: https://sites.google.com/view/maximagination-workshop/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab the ESP-FLY T-shirt here: https://maximagination.dashery.com/products/84184772-esp-fly-drone-t-shirt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ☕ Support the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MaxImagination ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Instagram: @max.imagination - https://www.instagram.com/max.imagination/?hl=en Instructables page: https://www.instructables.com/member/Max%20Imagination/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Materials/Parts 01:27 - Prototyping 02:58 - 3D Designing 03:59 - 3D Printing 05:28 - Designing & Ordering PCB 07:47 - Assembling Flight Controller 11:05 - Wiring Test Circuit 13:35 - Programming MinimOSD 16:17 - Programming Flight Controller 23:27 - Main Assembly 30:49 - Troubleshooting & Fixing 33:25 - Setting up Drone for Flight 37:07 - Test Flights & Tuning 42:38 - Troubleshooting & Fixing 2 43:54 - PCB Design Contest 44:31 - Getting Expert Advice 45:06 - Speed Runs 47:25 - Your Next Steps Tags: Quadcopter, rocket drone, high speed drone, 100km/h, FPV, brushless, racing, micro, mini, pusher, 3S, remote control, rc, mwosd, esp32 drone, drone, quad, P1-SUN. #rocketdrone #esp32drone #drone #fpv #fluxai #jlcpcb #elektor #neptune4plus #elegoo #autodeskad #uppbeat