Build the TINIEST ESP32 Drone (Now a Kit) | ESP-FLY Tutorial

*Get the ESP-FLY Drone Kit here:* https://www.seeedstudio.com/ESP-FLY-co-create-p-6744.html ------------------------------------------------ The ESP-FLY is the smallest ESP32 drone you can actually build, now brought to you as a DIY kit you can assemble from home! Powered by Seeed Studio’s thumb-sized XIAO ESP32S3 microcontroller, this quadcopter is small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, and you can fly it using a standard radio controller or even your smartphone. Now available as a STEM kit that you can assemble, the ESP-FLY offers hobbyist makers, students, and anyone open to learning drone technology a fun, hands-on way to understand electronics and aerial robotics. After the open-source project blew up, Seeed Studio and I turned it into a kit with the hardest parts (the soldering of tiny components) already taken care of for you. I’m Max, and in this video, I show you exactly how to build and fly it. To follow along to the tutorial and build your own, get the *ESP-FLY Drone Kit* here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/ESP-FLY-co-create-p-6744.html *Parts Included in the Kit:* (x1) Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 Microcontroller with pre-soldered headers and clip-on Antenna (x1) IMU/Motor Driver Module - Pre-assembled (x4) Brushed Coreless Motor (6×15 mm) - 2 CW and 2 CCW motors with pre-attached wires (x4) Propeller (30 mm tri-blade) - 2 CW and 2 CCW props (x1) 1S LiPo Battery (3.7V, 250 mAh) (x2) 24AWG Red/Black Wire - For joining battery power to XIAO (x4) Landing Gear Enameled Solid Wire (x1) Battery-mounting Zip-Tie (x1) "ESP-FLY" Sticker (x1) 3D printed Parts Set - Frame, standard Top Cover, and optional FPV Camera Top Cover. *Not included and you must supply:* Soldering Tool Kit (Iron, Cutters, Knife, & Tweezers) - https://amzn.to/48n3R35 *Upgrade with Extra Equipment (Optional):* EP1 ELRS Receiver: https://amzn.to/48m1fC0 Radiomaster TX12 Controller: https://amzn.to/4p4hbQc Micro 5.8G AIO FPV Camera: https://amzn.to/3XYBlPD Fat Shark SCOUT/ECHO 5.8G FPV Headset: https://amzn.to/4p4DRA5 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases with no added cost to you. *Drone Firmware (Code) for Phone Control* Google Drive Version: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yhF7rWbqxhdDbYw3fnMTeC-k7e1z8PS-?usp=sharing GitHub Version (Co-created with Seeed): https://github.com/Seeed-Projects/Co-Create_ESP-FLY 🖥️ *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 Credits to JobitJoseph, Circuit Digest, & Espressif Systems for the firmware - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzZjk0TQKtU&t=11s *Learn more about Espressif's ESP-Drone:* 🗎 *Documentation:* https://docs.espressif.com/projects/espressif-esp-drone/en/latest/gettingstarted.html Radio Controller & *ESP-FC Firmware* Tutorial Video - https://youtu.be/QTmitUFotik Camera installation instructions can be found in the original ESP-FLY Project Video: https://youtu.be/V_mZsiZcy7s Grab the ESP-FLY T-shirt here! - https://maximagination.dashery.com/products/84184772-esp-fly-drone-t-shirt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Get the tools I use: https://sites.google.com/view/maximagination-workshop/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ☕ Buy a Coffee to Support My Work: 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 - What is the ESP-FLY? 00:35 - What’s in the Box & Tools Required 01:18 - Assembling Flight Controller 03:25 - Assembling Drone 06:16 - Programming Drone 07:57 - How to Set up App & Fly Drone 09:39 - How to Connect a Radio Controller 10:06 - What The ESP-FLY Can Do 11:57 - Where to Get Your ESP-FLY Kit Tags: ESP32, drone, quad, quadcopter, FPV, camera, acro, phone, smartphone, control, controlled, RC, remote control, ESP32S3, transmitter, tiny, miniature, mini, micro, multirotor, pocket sized, how to make, assembly, open source, stem, kit. Music credits: #uppbeat #esp32drone #espfly #maximagination #esp32kit #dronekit #xiaoesp32s3 #seeedstudio