Tiny open-source 3D-printed drone hits 67 mph and weighs 136 grams

An image of ESP-Blast

DIY YouTuber Max Imagination has shared a video of his latest build: a mini-drone built with an ESP32 microcontroller. Despite its small size, the drone has a top speed of 108 km/h (67 mph)

Chibuike Okpara, Published 03/14/2026

In a new YouTube video, DIY engineer and YouTuber Max Imagination shared his latest creation with the world — a tiny custom-built drone capable of speeds over 108 km/h (67 mph). This drone was built with the cheap but powerful ESP32 microcontroller.

According to Max, the inspiration for this project came from two DIY drone engineering teams: Benjamin Bigg on one side, and the Bells — Luke and Maximo Bell — on the other. Over the past months, the two teams have repeatedly broken each other’s records for the fastest RC quadcopters, with the most recent drone hitting

For this project, Max — known for his cool electronic builds and for providing tutorials and 3D models — enlisted Benjamin for his expertise in high-speed drones.

To build this drone, Max spent about $155 on all the components, including propellers, a microcontroller, ESCs, a barometer, a GPS unit, and more. The body of the drone was 3D-printed using an Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 3D Printer (curr. $349.99 on Amazon) and the durable PETG material.

After assembly, testing, crashes, and repairs, the tiny drone — nicknamed ESP-Blast — achieved speeds well over 100 km/h. With its 450 mAh battery, it can stay airborne for approximately five minutes and weighs just 136 grams. Max plans future iterations to push the drone’s speed even further.

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Chibuike Okpara - Tech Writer - 453 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2024

I have always been fascinated by technology and digital devices my entire life and even got addicted to it. I have always marveled at the intricacy of even the simplest digital devices and systems around us. I have been writing and publishing articles online for about 6 years now, just about a year ago, I found myself lost in the marvel of smartphones and laptops we have in our hands every day. I developed a passion for learning about new devices and technologies that come with them and at some point, I asked myself, "Why not get into writing tech articles?" It is useless to say I followed up the idea — it is evident. I am an open-minded individual who derives an infinite amount of joy from researching and discovering new information, I believe there is so much to learn and such a short life to live, so I put my time to good use — learning new things. I am a 'bookworm' of the internet and digital devices. When I am not writing, you will find me on my devices still, I do explore and admire the beauty of nature and creatures. I am a fast learner and quickly adapt to changes, always looking forward to new adventures.

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