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Flying FPV drones is thrilling, but tuning them for ultimate performance can elevate the experience to a whole new level. In this article, I’ll share my best AM32 ESC settings and explain what each setting …

In this tutorial, I’ll share how I use Blackbox logs to tune filters and PID on a Betaflight FPV Drone. I will be using PIDToolBox as the primary tool for filter and PID tuning, with …

Flying an FPV drone in Position Hold and Altitude Hold modes can be significantly improved with the addition of Optical Flow and Sonar (rangefinder) sensors. These sensors help maintain a stable hover by providing precise …

According to the Betaflight firmware release notes, motor_KV must be set if you want to use the motor RPM limit feature.

Color grading is an essential step in transforming raw footage into a cinematic masterpiece can significantly enhance the viewer’s experience. While LUTs can be convenient, they don’t always produce the desired results. In this guide, I’ll …

Discover how to use a LiteVNA for accurately measuring FPV antenna SWR, a crucial aspect of antenna performance indicating power reflection. This guide covers everything from initial setup, calibration, to conducting precise SWR measurements, ensuring …

I will show you how to easily build a DIY LiPo Battery Discharger using halogen light bulbs. This discharger is capable of handling 2S, 3S, 4S, 5S, and 6S LiPo batteries. A halogen bulb discharger …

Moving up in battery cell count has been an ongoing shift in the world of FPV drones. In 2015, 4S overtook 3S as the standard. By 2018, 6S was all the rage. Fast forward to …

A massive thank you to @John_Gardi for showing me how to back up and restore flight controllers using STM32CubeProgrammer. This tool reads the processor’s memory, making a complete backup of the firmware and configurations in …

If you are just starting out with 5-inch FPV drones, you might find it challenging to decide whether to use a 4S or 6S LiPo battery. In this post, I will explain the differences and …

To make ExpressLRS receiver work with certain flight controller firmware, such as Pixhawk, you need the ELRS receiver to output SBUS. I will show you how to set up an ExpressLRS receiver to output SBUS …

Are you tired of the early low voltage alarm? If you’re seeking ways to improve efficiency and maximize flight time of your FPV drone, whether for racing, freestyle, or long-range flying, this article is for …