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3-Inch FPV Drone

HARDWAREFPV Drone2025-10-09
3-inch FPV drone overview
Baby Ape CF frame — DJI O3 MacGyvered on
Front view of 3-inch drone
Side view of 3-inch drone
3-inch FPV drone overview
Front view of 3-inch drone
Side view of 3-inch drone
3-inch FPV drone overview
Front view of 3-inch drone
Side view of 3-inch drone
3-inch FPV drone overview
Front view of 3-inch drone
Side view of 3-inch drone
3-inch FPV drone overview
Front view of 3-inch drone
Side view of 3-inch drone
3-inch FPV drone overview
Front view of 3-inch drone
Side view of 3-inch drone

The Goal

I wanted to put a high-definition DJI O3 digital system onto a tiny 3-inch drone frame while keeping it under 250g. This required careful placement of components to achieve the best video quality in a tight physical space.

Custom Adapters

The flight controller didn't fit the DJI O3 unit's mounting holes. I 3D-printed custom standoffs to bridge the gap and maintain proper alignment. This also prevents movement and vibration during high-speed flight.

The Result

I built the whole thing in under two hours. It flies well and maintains stable video. Having HD video on a 3-inch drone makes it much easier to navigate compared to analog systems, all while staying in a very small package.

Built at 16 years 7 months