Bardwell FPV Starter Kit

Build your first FPV freestyle or racing drone with the shopping list recommended by Joshua Bardwell (fpvknowitall.com, @JoshuaBardwell), the most trusted name in FPV education. Joshua's beginner builds are famous for balancing performance, repairability, and value — everything in this kit is what he actually recommends for first-time builders.

This 5-inch freestyle build uses a robust carbon fibre frame, reliable BLHeli_32 ESC stack, and a powerful 2306 motor set to give you a durable platform that will survive the inevitable crashes of learning to fly. The RadioMaster Pocket ELRS radio keeps you connected with low-latency ExpressLRS link, and the 4S LiPo gives you punchy performance without breaking the bank on batteries.

What's Included

• RadioMaster Pocket ELRS — compact, feature-packed EdgeTX radio transmitter
• FPV 5" Carbon Fiber Racing Frame — durable true-X freestyle/racing chassis
• Brushless Motor Set 2306 2450KV 4-Pack — reliable all-around 5" motors
• 4-in-1 ESC 35A BLHeli_32 — stacked ESC board with active braking and telemetry
• LiPo Battery 4S 1500mAh 100C — high-discharge pack for 5" freestyle
• FPV Propeller Set 5043 — tri-blade props for efficiency and punch

Watch Joshua's Beginner Build Guide

Video credit: @JoshuaBardwell — FPV Drone Build for Beginners. Joshua walks through every component choice, explains why each part was selected, and covers the full build process from frame to first flight.