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How to Stabilize FPV Videos?
To create smooth and professional looking FPV videos, stabilization is essential. There are two popular methods of stabilization used by FPV pilots that don’t require heavy gimbals on their drones.
Review: Caddx VISTA VTX for DJI Digital FPV System
We complained about how big the DJI Air Unit is, and they listened! The new Caddx Vista VTX is a much smaller Air Unit for the DJI Digital FPV system, making it easier to install, and compatible with even smaller drones.
Getting Started with CineWhoop
Here’s a quick introduction to Cinewhoops – a type of small drone with prop guards which delivers stunning videos. I will explain how to select components to build your own and a few tips getting it fly nicely!
What Soldering Iron, Solder, and Soldering Tools Should I Buy?
This post will outline the soldering iron, solder, and soldering related tools I use, and why I recommend these products. Having the right equipment makes soldering and building quadcopters much easier.
Tutorial: Soldering Li-Ion Battery Cells (18650, 18500)
Soldering Li-Ion batteries such as 18650 can be dangerous. Overheat can cause the battery to catch fire and explode. If you decide to solder battery, you are doing so at your own risk.
Capacitors For Noise Filtering in Mini Quad
Capacitors can make your FPV video signal cleaner, and your mini quad fly better. In this tutorial we will explain what types of low ESR capacitor you should get and why low ESR is important, and where to install the caps in a racing drone.
Fix: BLHeliSuite_32 No Response Won’t Open
I downloaded the latest version of BLHelisuite_32 recently for my BLHeli_32 ESC, but the program won’t open on my Windows 10 PC. There is just no response no matter how many times I click on it.
How to “Fine Tune” Frequency in Jumper T16 Multi-Protocol Module
If you are getting bad range or unexplained failsafe from your Jumper T16 when flying with the multi-protocol module, the problem could be fixed by frequency fine tuning. Here I will show you how to fine tune frequency setting in the radio.
The Best Selling FPV Products in 2019 (GetFPV / RDQ)
Are you wondering what everyone bought in 2019? Here are the best selling FPV products at GetFPV and RaceDayQuads, ranked by the number of sales referred by my website.
Fixing FPV Video Issues – Noise, VTX Connection, Power Filtering
In this article I will share some tips on how to fix issues and best practices to follow to avoid FPV video problems. Interference and noise in your FPV video feed can be a major headache, and some issues with your VTX can even affect other people you are flying with.
TBS Crossfire Setup For Taranis & T16 (Betaflight)
This tutorial explains how to install and setup TBS Crossfire for the Taranis X9D+ and Jumper T16. I will show you how to connect Crossfire receiver to flight controller and configure it in Betaflight. The same steps apply to other OpenTX radios.
Jumper T16 Upgrade Parts
Here I will list some of the upgrade parts for the Jumper T16 / T16 Pro. Feel free to let me know if there are custom parts that I am missing here!