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Using ESC/Motor Beacon as Lost Model Alarm
Do you notice the start-up beeps the motor/ESC makes when you plug in the LiPo battery? It beeps even when there is no buzzer (piezo beeper) connected, and we can turn that feature into a lost model alarm.
“We Fly, And We Know Things” – GOT T-Shirt Made by IntoFPV
Members at IntoFPV are huge fans of Game of Thrones, including myself. The final season is coming next week, what’s better than making a T-shirt to celebrate?
How to Update Taranis Bootloader
Here is how to update bootloader in the Taranis in a few easy steps. The first thing you want to do is to check what bootloader version you have.
How to build a Racing Drone (FPV Mini Quad) Beginner Guide
In this tutorial I will show you how to build a racing drone (aka FPV mini quad) from scratch step by step. It walks you through what components you need, how to assemble the quadcopter, and configure the software for your first flight.
Design: Martian II Frame 3D Printed Upgrade Kit
I designed some 3D printed parts for the Martian II mini quad frame. They are not going to make you fly faster, but definitely will make building and repairing more enjoyable!
Review: FuriousFPV 2.4GHz FPV System | True-D Module & Stealth VTX
This is a review of FuriousFPV’s True-D 2.4GHz Module, and . While we were testing this system, we also ran some tests against the 1.3GHz FPV setup to see how they compare in terms of performance in the same condition.
Troubleshoot: Getting Bad Range with R9M
Here are some steps to help you troubleshoot R9M module and receiver for poor performance and range issues. If you followed my R9M Setup guide previously, you probably would have avoided many issues, but in case you didn’t I hope this guide is useful too.
Review: Eachine TX805 Video Transmitter – Best Value VTX in 2019?
If you fly alone or in small groups, then there is absolutely no point spending so much money on VTX’s with fancy names. I recently tested the Eachine TX805, and I think it’s one of the best value VTX’s you can get in 2019.
LiPo Battery Parallel Charging Tutorial
Parallel charging allows you to charge multiple LiPo batteries simultaneously using a single charger. Parallel charging is an effective way to quickly charge the large amount of LiPo’s that mini quad pilots use. When you do it properly, it’s quite safe.
How to bind Frsky Receivers to Taranis?
The first thing you want to do when setting up a drone is binding the receiver and transmitter so you can control it. In this tutorial, I will show you how to bind a Frsky receiver to the Taranis or Horus radio.
When to Dispose/Throw Out LiPo Battery?
We discussed how to dispose LiPo batteries, but we still haven’t touched on when we should throw them out. So in this article I are going to talk about how I determine if a LiPo battery should be thrown away.
How to Fix Faulty Motor Output on FC
Are you having trouble with motor outputs on a flight controller? One of the motors just doesn’t spin when you arm the quad? In this post I will share some experience how to troubleshoot and fix “dead” motor outputs on an FC.