Here is a list of tools and drones that I frequently use. Note that I am not sponsored by any company, I only recommend products based on my experience.
Tools, Gear and FPV Drones I Use Everyday
Tag Archives: fpv
The FPV Goggles Buyer’s Guide – What Should You Buy
FPV Goggles offers immersive drone flying experience, it’s like sitting in the cockpit of the aircraft, hence the name FPV flying (first person view). This guide is to provide the information you need to decide on which FPV goggles best suits you.
The Guide to FPV Flying | First Person View System
In this article we provide advice on how to choose the hardware needed for an FPV setup, some useful tips about flying FPV and explain the different common configurations of FPV systems used in FPV drones.
The Best 5.8GHz Antenna for FPV Drone
FPV antenna is the deciding factor that determines the range and signal strength of your FPV system. This guide will explain the basics of 5.8Ghz antennas used on mini quad VTX and VRX, and hopefully it will help you choose the best FPV antenna.
Review: DJI Digital FPV System – Awesome Product, But Is It For You?
The DJI Digital FPV System consists of: Air Unit, FPV Goggles and the optional DJI radio controller. I will skip all the specs and basic stuff which you can look up on the manual, and get straight into the user experience side of things.
How to Calculate FPV Range with dB?
This tutorial explains how to estimate FPV range using the dB values of your FPV equipment. Being able to calculate dB will help you understand the capability, performance and limitations of FPV components.
How to Stabilize FPV Videos? Reelsteady vs. Hypersmooth
To create smooth and professional looking FPV videos, stabilization is essential. There are two popular methods of digital stabilization for GoPro footage, both are very easy to use and do not require heavy gimbals on your drone.
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.
How To Choose FPV Camera For Quadcopters and Drones
Dedicated FPV cameras provides low latency real-time video to the drone pilots when they are flying. To choose the best FPV camera for racing drones and multirotors in general, there are a few things to consider which we will discuss in this tutorial.
Review: Fatshark Byte Frost HD FPV System
Can the Fatshark Byte Frost HD FPV system challenge the highly praised DJI Digital FPV system? While the Byte Frost has some great quality, there are things the DJI does better. In this review we will go through the pros and cons of the Byte Frost and how it comes to the DJI.
How Antenna Gain affects Range in FPV
You often hear “higher gain antenna has longer range”, but don’t be fooled! Antennas doesn’t amplify radio signals, but rather just changes the radiation pattern, which is a trade-off between coverage and range. Antenna gain is a reflection of the maximum range you can get.
The Different Frequencies for FPV
In this post we will discuss the differences in frequency bands for FPV: 5.8GHz, 2.4GHz, 1.2-1.3GHz and 900MHz. Each of these frequencies have pro’s and con’s such as range, cost, antenna size and regulations.