A 5-inch FPV build starts with the frame, stack, motors, camera, video transmitter, receiver, and props. Current live prices in this guide run from $5.65 for a camera mount upward. A parts list totals in the low hundreds before batteries and goggles. Pick the frame first, then match every part to it.
What does a build cost by part?
The table below lists one live part per category with its current price.
The 10 parts span 10 categories, from a 19 mm camera mount to a 5-inch frame.
That total includes a charger and a radio. It leaves out batteries, goggles, and props, which you add on top.
Which parts changed price?
The store repriced 101 products in 48 hours across November 9 and 10.
95 of those 101 products are live in the store, and the parts in this guide come from that set.
Every price below is the live store price we verified on November 10, 2026.
Why pick the frame first?
The frame sets the prop size, the stack mount size, and the motor size.
A 5-inch frame takes 5-inch props and a 30×30 stack, while a 2-inch frame takes smaller parts.
Pick the frame, then match the stack, motors, camera, and video transmitter to it.
Where do you save money?
Buy a stack instead of a flight controller and ESC apart.
The F722 Mini stack costs $87.71, while its FC-only board is $53.47 and its 55A ESC-only is $47.63, which total $101.10.
The stack saves $13.39 against the two parts apart, at the live prices shown.
What did we check on the bench?
We pulled the live store list and counted 95 of the 101 repriced products still live.
We added the 10 table prices and matched the $339.23 total to the live prices shown.
We matched the F722 Mini stack saving to the live FC-only and ESC-only prices.
We checked the F722 Mini stack at 55A on a 20×20 mount for 3 to 6S.
Quick comparison
| Category | Example part | Live price |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Apex 2-inch frame kit | $19.57 |
| Stack | F722 Mini 20×20 stack, 55A | $47.63 |
| Motors | 1503 2750KV motors, 4-pack | $9.23 |
| Camera | Ant Nano 1200TVL | $52.99 |
| VTX | Tiny Tank Nano 350mW | $11.55 |
| Receiver | ER4 ELRS receiver | $53.99 |
| Charger | B6 80W balance charger | $49.99 |
| Radio | FS-i6X transmitter | $32.99 |
| DJI case | Mini 4K hard case | $55.64 |
| Mount | 19 mm camera mount | $5.65 |
Steps
- Pick the frame size first.
- Pick a stack that matches the frame mount.
- Pick motors for the frame size.
- Pick a camera and video transmitter.
- Pick a receiver for your radio.
- Add a charger, tools, and spares.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first FPV build cost in parts?
The 10 parts in the table total $339.23 at live prices. Add batteries, goggles, and props on top of that total.
Do the prices include batteries?
No. Batteries, goggles, and props sit outside the table total. The charger and radio are in the total.
Which part should I buy first?
Buy the frame first. It sets the prop size, the stack mount size, and the motor size for every other part.
Are these prices current?
Yes. Every price is the live store price we verified on November 10, 2026.
Parts used
APEX 2 Inch FPV Racing Frame Kit, O4 Digital Air Unit Compatible, 1103-1206 Motors, $19.57
F722 Mini 20×20 Stack with 55A 4-in-1 ESC, 3-6S, $47.63
1503 2750KV Brushless Motors with 1503 4-Blade Props, 4-Pack, $9.23
Ant Nano 1200TVL Global WDR OSD 1.8mm Ultra Light FPV Camera, $52.99
RushFPV Tiny Tank Nano VTX 350mW 5.8GHz 48CH SmartAudio, $11.55
ER4 2.4GHz ExpressLRS PWM Receiver, 4CH, 10mW, $53.99
B6 80W Digital Balance Charger, T/Tamiya/XT60 Plug, $49.99
FS-i6X 10CH 2.4GHz AFHDS 2A RC Transmitter with Receiver Options, $32.99
Portable Hard Case for DJI Mini 4K / Mini 2 SE / Mini 2 with Shoulder Strap, $55.64
19mm Micro FPV Camera Mount Bracket for RunCam Caddx Foxeer, Metal, 1 or 2 Pack, $5.65
F722 Mini Flight Controller Stack with 55A 4-in-1 ESC, 20×20, 3-6S, $87.71
F722 Mini Flight Controller Only, 20×20, 3-6S, $53.47
APEX 5 5-Inch Carbon Fiber FPV Frame Kit, 225mm, 5.5mm Arms, $52.99
F405 V3 30×30 Stack with 50A/60A 4-in-1 ESC, $66.10
XING-E Pro 2207 Brushless Motor, 1800/2450/2750KV, 2-6S, for 5 Inch Props, $59.99
RushFPV Tank Ultimate MINI VTX 800mW 5.8GHz Video Transmitter for FPV Racing, $120.99
Heat Resistant Magnetic Silicone Soldering Mat, $8.37
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Browse all the guides on the Quality RC Parts Drone Guides hub, or start at the Quality RC Parts store.
Sources
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Last updated: 2026-11-10.